{"id":23979,"date":"2025-01-16T11:00:19","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T11:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/?p=23979"},"modified":"2025-01-16T08:59:57","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T08:59:57","slug":"fantastic-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/fantastic-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Fantastic News"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #101010;color:#101010\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #101010;color:#101010\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/fantastic-news\/#the-numbers\" >The Numbers.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/fantastic-news\/#cultural-insights\" >Cultural Insights.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/fantastic-news\/#the-simpler-life\" >The Simpler Life.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/fantastic-news\/#retirement-in-spain\" >Retirement in Spain.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/fantastic-news\/#how-do-we-help-in-spain\" >How Do We Help In Spain.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p>We are finally re-opening our Spanish Office in the Old Town \u2013 Marbella post Covid this summer.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-numbers\"><\/span><strong>The Numbers.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>According to statistics collected at the end of 2024 and the beginning of this year by Statista, the coastal regions of Andaluc\u00eda along the Costa del Sol have the highest number of British expats, with\u00a0<strong>92,180<\/strong> <strong>Brits<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>making this sunny southern area their home in 2024.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"cultural-insights\"><\/span><strong>Cultural Insights.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Spain prides itself on a rich diversity of culture that manifests in its passionate flamenco music, traditional fiestas, and diverse regional customs. Each region in Spain \u2014 from the fervor of Andalusia\u2019s flamenco to the running of the bulls in Pamplona \u2014 upholds its distinct traditions. The laid-back Spanish lifestyle often includes a midday siesta, underscoring the value placed on work-life balance. The Spanish are known for their warm hospitality and emphasis on family and social connections.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-simpler-life\"><\/span><strong>The Simpler Life.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u201cThe life of an expat in Spain is truly a special mix of European charm, a relaxed lifestyle, and relative affordability when compared to many of their home countries.<\/p>\n<p>Be it the sunny Mediterranean beaches, the rich history, or the easy-going slow pace of life, Spain is an alluring country\u201d.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"retirement-in-spain\"><\/span><strong>Retirement in Spain.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Spain has emerged as a coveted retirement destination for expats due to its warm climate, affordable healthcare, and lower cost of living.<\/p>\n<p>Those looking to retire in Spain should explore the Golden Visa program, which requires a significant investment in real estate and can lead to permanent residency.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-do-we-help-in-spain\"><\/span><strong>How Do We Help In Spain.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Spain has recognised Offshore Trusts by signing the Hague Convention on the Law Applicable to Trusts and their Recognition 1985 (even though it has not been formally ratified). British Nationals resident in Spain have the freedom to pass assets into any structure allowable under English private law. This was established in the Denney case in Spain (<em>TS<\/em> <em>Sala 1 21st May 1999<\/em>). Some quasi Trust relationships are, in any case, already recognised in Spain such as <em>usufructos <\/em>(the right to use an asset in one\u2019s lifetime with the underlying asset being the property of a third party) or <em>Testaferros <\/em>(nomineeship). <em>Codigo Civil Art 9.8 <\/em>states that a foreign national can apply their law in relation to his \/ her private affairs:<\/p>\n<p>We are looking forward to re-launching our little \u201cNiche Market\u201d, and yes, any member of the team who fancies a \u201cWorking Holiday\u201d; All you need to do is ask and we will put you to work in the Mediterranean sunshine for a few weeks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are finally re-opening our Spanish Office in the Old Town \u2013 Marbella post Covid this summer. The Numbers. According to statistics collected at the end of 2024 and the beginning of this year by Statista, the coastal regions of Andaluc\u00eda along the Costa del Sol have the highest number of British expats, with\u00a092,180 Brits\u00a0making [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":23980,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[934,1597],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23979","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-professional-services","category-st-josephs"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Picture1.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23979","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23979"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23979\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23980"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23979"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23979"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23979"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}