Has the pandemic made it easier for people to get a mortgage for a Spanish property? Has there been a drop in prices that’s allowed those with less capital to access the housing market? This is what property hunters with less money available for a deposit need to know about Spain’s housing and mortgage market in 2021.  The Local Barcelona News…

Spanish police have arrested a drug gang of 100 members, accused of bringing narcotics from Morocco to Spain, authorities stated on Saturday. The Local Barcelona News…

Having a baby is an exciting experience, but it can also be daunting with many unknowns. Even if you’ve given birth before, having a baby in a new country where the language and customs are not your own, can be difficult. Here’s everything you need to know about what it’s like to give birth in Spain. The Local Barcelona News…

Catalonia’s public health secretary Josep Maria Argimon has said that everybody in Catalonia is entitled to receive the vaccine, regardless of nationality and migration status. Here’s everything we know so far about how the Catalan authorities are planning to vaccinate its 114,000 foreign residents.  The Local Barcelona News…

Many of our readers in Spain want to know when they’ll be called up to get their Covid-19 vaccine. This is what Spain’s Health Ministry has announced so far. The Local Barcelona News…

The month of April 2021 in Spain brings with it changes to Covid measures, high expectations for the vaccine campaign, tax deadlines and different rates for electricity bills, among other changes. Here’s what you need to know. The Local Barcelona News…

While travel is again possible in some contexts, both Spain and the UK impose compulsory Covid tests on travellers and the combined cost of these can be pretty expensive. Here’s a look at what you can expect to pay. The Local Barcelona News…

If you own a property in Spain, the chances are you’ll form part of a homeowners’ association. Valencia property expert Graham Hunt talks us through what ‘la comunidad’ is, what its role is and the issues and costs that often come with these property owners’ associations.  The Local Barcelona News…