The Ultimate Homes Blog

Yes, it's true, Summer 2019 begins today, in fact it officially begins at 17:54 Central European Time. Today is also the longest day and we are in the middle of Alicante's San Juan festivities. Weather experts are telling us we are in for a hotter than usual summer, but that is exactly what we would expect here in Spain. And if we do have a rainy day, rejoice as we do (on the coast anyway)! Here are a few of our favourite properties, some new listings and those which are attracting a lot of enquiries on property portals of late - we would love to hear from you so contact us by  email  or telephone on +34 966 112 773 and let us know what you think. Finestrat Finestrat Old Town Townhouse 70,000 Euros 1 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom Corner Townhouse in the old town of Finestrat Constructed Area: 84 sq. meters Originally a property dating from 1840, this townhouse was restored by the current owners as a project ten years ago, since then it has be...

When you move to Spain, there are certain papers that you are going to need in the Spanish bureaucratic jungle to work, study or buy a house. It can get quite overwhelming trying to figure it all out, but we are here to help you with the most important thing you are going to need as an expat: the  NIE number ( Número de Identificación de Extranjero , or Foreigner’s Identification Number) . Yes, you must have heard about it. This tax identification number is mandatory for all foreigners living in the country and it is necessary for dealing with any legal, financial, professional or social affairs in Spain, regardless of whether you are a resident or non-resident. If you want to work, pay taxes or buy property in Spain, you need a NIE number. As a citizen of the European Union you will need this number within 3 months of arriving in Spain, while non-EU citizens will normally receive their NIE along with their Spanish residency. It’s best to start the NIE application process...