TENERIFE TRAMS AND BUSES RUNNING AT 7% OCCUPANCY
Occupancy on the Titsa trams and public buses in Tenerife reached just 7% last weekend, according to data supplied by the Transport Minister, Enrique Arriaga. In a statement released by the Corporation, they say that due to the application of
2020/03/30 18:44:00
MORE LONG TERM LETS AVAILABLE DUE TO ZERO TOURISM
More long term rental homes available due to 'zero tourism'. Property website Idealista, says they have seen an increase in properties listed for long let across the Canaries, since the announcement of closure for hotels and holiday accommodat
2020/03/30 09:58:36
ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES ANNOUNCED BY THE GOVERNMENT
The Prime Minister has officially announced that all workers in companies of 'non essential activities', are ordered to stay at home for the next two weeks, between Monday, March 30th and Thursday, April 9th. They will not lose their salary because
2020/03/29 18:08:40
ARONA PREPARES TO HELP SMALL BUSINESSES AND THE SELF EMPLOYED
Arona prepares tax cuts for the self-employed, and small and medium businesses, and also postpones the payment of ordinary receipts to November 30th, as they announce a package of measures that they will be implementing in the coming weeks. Ar
2020/03/27 17:00:46
Coronavirus panic and collapse in oil prices prompt market chaos
Staying on top of the latest currency news can help you time your transfers more effectively, so find out what you should be looking out for over the next couple of weeks… Coronavirus headlines have dominated market sentiment in recent weeks, resu
2020/03/12 10:37:10
It's time to lock in residency in Spain
UK nationals living in the Canary Isles, or owning property here, can feel reassured that little will change, while the Brexit transition period is underway. But, with no certainty beyond 2020, time is running out to secure your position. What is
2020/03/06 11:44:58
Do you know if you need, or how, to exchange your driving licence?
[caption id="attachment_52375" align="alignleft" width="150"] Portrait of a happy senior woman showing driver's license, while sitting in the car. Concept of an active people during retirement age[/caption] Liberty Seguros answers your questions:
2020/03/06 11:43:40
Brexit uncertainty and Budget expectations
STAYING on top of the latest currency news can help you time your transfers more effectively, so find out what you should be looking out for, over the next couple of weeks. The pound has traded in a wide range, over the past couple of weeks, as sp
2020/02/28 11:54:59
Pound slumps to fresh lows, after UK leaves EU
Latest currency news THE pound has been on a downtrend, for the last couple of weeks, with markets focused on trade negotiations between the UK and the European Union, following the UK’s exit, on 31st January. This has seen GBP/EUR plummet fro
2020/02/14 11:14:14
Canary Isles tax changes for 2020
WHILE the Spanish state budget for 2020 is still pending, the local government in the Canary Isles has approved its regional budget, for 2020. This includes changes to income tax, and succession and gift tax (inheritance tax), which are applicable
2020/02/07 12:20:46
UK service-sector recovery lifting pound vs euro, US dollar ahead of BoE decision
THE appeal of the pound proved muted, as investors continued to weigh up the odds of the Bank of England (BoE) cutting interest rates, at its January meeting. Weaker, German, business sentiment signals put pressure on the euro, meanwhile, as confi
2020/01/31 11:22:21
Five things expatriates need to know about UK inheritance tax
INHERITANCE-TAX revenue continues to soar for the UK Treasury, reaching a record high of £5.4 billion in 2018/19. Make sure you understand your position, and how you can minimise exposure for your heirs. You could still be UK-domiciled Even a
2020/01/24 12:14:03
Maria is first woman to take Guardia reins
THE Guardia Civil is now being run by a woman, Maria Gamez, for the first time in its 175-year history. The Malaga woman, daughter of a lighthouse keeper, adopted the role last Friday to become the first female leader since the Guardia Civil was
2020/01/24 11:58:18
Pound starts 2020 on a sour note, as the Brexit uncertainty returns
STAYING on top of the latest currency news can help you time your transfers more effectively, so find out what you should be looking out for, over the next couple of weeks. Latest currency news The pound has been driven lower, over the last cou
2020/01/17 11:08:15
Pound resilient, in spite of election speculation
STAYING on top of the latest currency news can help you time your transfers more effectively, so find out what you should be looking out for, over the next couple of weeks. Over the past month, GBP movement has been dominated by politics, as marke
2019/12/05 12:25:59
Service with a smile, at Blevins Franks
AFTER over two decades of looking after the finances of both expatriate Canary Island residents and non-residents, business is going from strength to strength for Blevins Franks Financial Management Canary Islands. Further expansion has begun unde
2019/11/29 11:57:57
UK political developments continue to drive the pound
THE pound (GBP) struggled to gain, last week, after Q3 UK GDP showed the slowest rate of growth in nearly a decade, while ongoing political developments, ahead of the 12th December general election, continued dominating headlines. Over the last fo
2019/11/22 12:25:57
Estate planning for UK nationals in Spain
British expatriates living in Spain need to be aware of, and plan for, a number of inheritance issues. Your last will and testament If you live in Spain, it is advisable to make a Spanish will to deal with your Spanish assets. It is easier to w
2019/11/15 11:51:14
UK general election uncertainty really weighs heavily on sterling
STAYING on top of the latest currency news can help you time your transfers more effectively, so find out what you should be looking out for, over the next couple of weeks. Over the last fortnight, the pound-to-euro exchange rate has been fluctuat
2019/11/08 12:06:34
Make sure your money lasts as long as you do: five questions to consider
TODAY, most people can expect to live into their 70s, and beyond. While this is good news, increased life expectancy comes with some downsides; can we afford the cost of living longer? Assess whether your resources are on track to last your lifetime,
2019/10/31 15:20:43