Spain: Living

Communities of Expatriates

The Number of Expatriates: The census shows that the number of foreigners in the country represent one tenth of the population that is 4.5 million people.
For further information: Directory of expatriate clubs
Immigration Authority: Interior Department
Transportation Companies For Moving/Removals: International packers and movers located in Spain
Gil Stauffer
Grupo Amygo
Contact the Embassy: Contact the Embassy of Spain in the United States.
Contact Your Embassy: Contact the Embassy of the United States in Spain.

For further information: Quality of Living Worldwide City Rankings (Survey by Mercer)
Cost of Living Worldwide City Rankings (Survey by Mercer)

Average Lease Term: The contract is open-ended. If it is drawn up for less than 5 years, it will be automatically renewed each year up to 5 years, unless one of the parties terminates the contract or its extension 30 days before its expiry date. If it is drawn up for 5 years, the contract can be extended by a one-year period up to 8 years, unless one of the parties terminates the contract or its extension 30 days before its expiry date.
The annual discounting of the rental amount can be fixed contractually; if not, the official rate of the CPI (consumer price index) is applicable. Some building improvement work done by the owner can lead to a further increase in rent.
Average Rental Costs: The guarantee required is usually a bank guarantee or another payment security.

In addition, it is necessary to pay off:
- rent for 1 month (rents are payable in advance, from the 1^st to 7^th of the month in question),
- 1 month's rent or 10% of the annual rent if one goes through an agency or a property manager,
and get water, gas and electricity connections, if it is not already available in the accommodation.
Rental Agency Websites: Buscainmobiliarias.com

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