Guides for trades and renovation on Gran Canaria
What to settle before hiring: how the work is organised, which papers matter and how to handle the language question on the island.
Finding a Tradesperson on Gran Canaria: A Practical Guide
On Gran Canaria, many tradespeople are found through recommendations rather than a website. Language can also matter more than you might expect. A few direct questions will quickly narrow the search.
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Estimates in Spain: How to Read a Presupuesto
A presupuesto records the work a business will do and what it will charge. The more specific it is, the less room there is for confusion later. Here is what to check before you accept it.
A Reforma on Gran Canaria: How a Renovation Unfolds
In Spain, almost any renovation is called a reforma, whether it is a new bathroom or a complete refurbishment. Before work starts, settle the scope, permits, quote and responsibilities.
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Hiring a Tradesperson on Gran Canaria as a Non-Resident
Many owners on Gran Canaria spend most of the year elsewhere. You can still commission work, provided the paperwork, the payments and the final acceptance are set up so you do not have to be on site all the time.
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Moving to the Canary Islands from the UK: How to Plan It
Since Brexit, a move from the UK to Spain is no longer a move within the EU. That changes the order of the steps: the visa comes first, the container second. This guide walks through the stages in the order they come up.
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Getting Your NIE Number in Spain: How It Works
Little happens in Spain without an NIE: the number appears on property deeds, bank forms and every invoice made out to your name. You can apply on the island, at a Spanish consulate in your home country, or through someone holding power of attorney. This guide explains what the NIE is, who needs it and how the application runs.