DEEP DIVE I Spain Made Simple with Sandtons is the podcast for international buyers who are serious about moving to Spain.
Each episode goes deep on one subject — tax, the Beckham Law, visas, NIE, mortgages, cost of living, healthcare, property and more. Honest, specific, no jargon. No scare stories.
Founded by Brian Stevendale — 35 years across property and development on four continents. CNN, BBC, NAR speaker.
Free guides, tools and honest data at us.sandtons.com — no registration required.
DEEP DIVE | Mortgages Made Simple is the podcast for international buyers who want to purchase property in Spain and need the financing side explained in plain English. Each episode unpacks how non‑resident mortgages really work today: typical loan‑to‑value limits, realistic deposit and closing‑cost requirements, how banks view foreign income, and what interest‑rate ranges you can expect. We talk through broker strategies, which types of lenders are best for US and UK buyers, document...
5 Sept 2026
DEEP DIVE I Spanish NIE Made Simple
This deep dive episode is for anyone moving to Spain who wants to finally understand Spanish bureaucracy instead of fearing it. We unpack the three pillars of your new admin life: the NIE (your permanent foreigner ID number), the TIE residency card, and the digital certificate that quietly unlocks almost everything online. You’ll hear why the NIE is the real “forever ID” behind the scenes, how and why people confuse it with the expiring TIE card, and what each one actually does in pra...
14 Aug 2026
DEEP DIVE I The Beckham Law : Six-Month Deadline: What High Earners Moving to Spain Cannot Afford to Miss
The Beckham Law might be the most powerful tax regime in Europe for international relocators. It is also the one with the most unforgiving deadline. In this episode, Sara and Mark break down Spain's Special Expatriate Tax Regime - what it actually is, who qualifies in 2026, and why the six-month application window catches so many high earners, executives and remote workers completely off guard. They cover: The 24% flat rate versus Spain's standard progressive IRPF rates that reach 47% — a...
13 Aug 2026
DEEP DIVE I Spanish Taxes Made Simple US Edition
This episode of Taxes Made Simple is for US citizens living in Spain—or planning the move—who are worried about getting caught between two tax systems. We break down why the US taxes you based on citizenship, how Spain taxes you based on residency, and why the 183‑day rule is so important for deciding when Spain can tax your worldwide income. You’ll hear a clear explanation of the US–Spain tax treaty, the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, and the Foreign Tax Credit, and how to use them so you’...
18 Feb 2026
DEEP DIVE I Spanish Visas Made Simple
Visas Made Simple is the podcast for people who are serious about moving to Spain and want the visa process explained in plain English, without legal jargon or scare stories. Each episode breaks down real‑world routes like the Non‑Lucrative Visa, Digital Nomad Visa and family options, using practical examples, timelines and cost ranges so you know exactly what’s realistic for your situation. You’ll hear from relocation advisors, immigration lawyers and expats who’ve actually gone through the ...
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