Great videos on your channel! May i ask how you experience the summers in the Malaga area. I heard from several people that its unbearable hot 🥵. Or are you moving somewhere else in sommer?
Thank you! I don't necessarily avoid the area in summer. It's true that we have days with 35+ degrees. But it's far from every day. If you don't like 30-35 degrees then yea, maybe avoid being here in July and August. Although it should be added that we have some very pleasant days of 28-30 ☀️🌴🏖️
Can we do both? 1. Work as an employee in spainish company/restaurant? And 2. Open RU-vid channel and earn from it while not leaving our job the whole time????
Good question! Yes, you can. However, it's a bit of a hastle as you will have to pay social security from your side income as well. Have a look at this article for more details: blog.xolo.io/es-us/working-in-a-company-and-freelancing-at-the-same-time-pluriactivity-in-spain
@@hashmihere6379 In theory, yes. The moment you generate any type of income, it has to be declared. That means registering as autonomo and paying (some) social security. So technically you can lose money if your channel is only generating limited income as you have to account for the social security and probably also an accountant. But you could check with an accountant. Depending on your content, you can also create an LLC in the US, and declare the income yearly as foreign income in Spain. That way you avoid the autonomo part. However, that is a bit of a grey area. Hope that helps!
@@FriiInfo thank you so much for responding ... I am new in Spain and you can feel the struggle 😂 A thing about LLC Part... If we open a LLC in USA , then we would have to pay taxes in USA as well on our income. Wouldn't that make things worse?
@@FriiInfo That makes it an even better deal then. The growth in the value + the fact that you have the option to exploit airbnb makes this a no brainer. Pat yourself on the back for the amazing timing.
There are plenty of (good) public, private, and international private schools here. I do not have kids, but it is my understanding, that private schools aren't necessarily better than public ones. Teachers in the public system go through rigorous testing, whereas there aren't necessarily the same standards in all private schools.
How do you find the pollution? The last time we went to Fuengirola and it was horrible for a few days. Now we are looking to buy i'm looking for parts with the cleanest air
Hey fantastic video! What accountant are you using I am also looking to get one around Málaga? Also what is a normal rate? I found a site for €70 a month but wanted to compare
Glad to hear it is useful. I have been using a company called Voila Asesores: www.voilaasesores.es/ I would say it's one of those areas where paying for a qualified service can save you money and headaches in the long run.
WHY SHOULD SPANISH PEOPLE LEARN TO SPEAK ENGLISH, IN THEIR OWN COUNTRY ? IF PEOPLE GO TO LIVE IN, ANY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD, THEN THEY SHOULD LEARN TO SPEAK, THE LANGUAGE OF THAT COUNTRY AND NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND. IF ANYONE GOES TO AMERICA, THEY WILL HAVE TO SPEAK ENGLISH. NO AMERICANS WILL BE SPEAKING THEIR LANGUAGE. I CAN ASSURE YOU THAT AND IT'S THE SAME IN THE UK AND AUSTRALIA.
YES BUT MANY PEOPLE, WHO GO TO SPAIN, GETS FRUSTRATED, WHEN THEY COME ACROSS SPANIARDS, WHO CAN'T SPEAK ENGLISH BECAUSE THEY EXPECT EVERYONE IN SPAIN, TO SPEAK ENGLISH, WHEN THEY GO THERE.
I think it’s affordable but def not cheap. I used to live in England and 3 bed house with a backyard cost me 575 a month- granted it was up in northern England but I can’t imagine paying more for a one bedroom studio in Spain. I still want to live in Spain but I think I need to find somewhere that’s not too touristy or not touristy at all but still offers all the amenities I need.
@FriiInfo Fantastic to hear. The views can be epic from across the Straights! I cross regularly to Ceuta. They have a helicopter service from Algeciras, taking 7 mins to get to Ceuta.
I had hoped what else the apartment complex had, such as the garden, swimming pool, gym? and the cleaning of the central area, do you still pay for that separately?
Hi there! Good point. So, to be honest, the building in general isn't that interesting. It's old, not super well maintained and I wouldn't exactly call it aesthetically pleasing. There is a community pool (the one big upside), but it is not big enough given how many residents we are now (some previously commercial spaces have been converted into residential space, thus more people using the pool......) Also, the pool is only open some 3 months out of the year.... Right now, I pay 85€ per month in community fees. Which, given the general state of the building and the (lack of) facilities I think is a lot. However, I wouldn't mind paying more if we could agree on improving the building in general. I don't know if the other owners would be interested - those types of projects can be difficult here. Hope that provides the information you were requesting :)
What is the problem with people drinking? They are enjoying their life, socialising at least they can enjoy, in low-income countries older adults can't afford food, or medicine .
Hi! So the alcohol culture I am referring to is not the locals. It is the tourists. I don't mind bars, but I prefer an ambiance with a balanced distribution of cafes, restaurants and bars. On the beach, it is nice to walk by groups of people laughing while having a beer around sunset. However, when you walk around in the center (of Torremolinos for example), and tourists are sitting and drinking at 11 am - while not talking to each other - I don't know how to explain it, but it just seems kinda sad to be honest. And I don't think that vibe is good for the future of tourism in the area. So enjoying life? The problem is; it doesn't always look that way. ----- Of course it is all relative, but I don't think Spain can be categorized as a low-income country.
i'm liking the regular videos from you Nina, once again you have proven yourself the GOAT of the Spain youtubers. What do you think could be obtained for a total monthly budget of 2500 euros in malaga city, is that enough for an apartment or is it better to share if you want to be able to afford a good life? Also how about a collab with @adventureelliot as he is also based in Malaga
Thank you for the suggestion 🤗 .. I will definitely try to keep uploading regularly. 2500€ will get you either a big place or a very nice place. If that's your housing budget, I'd say there is no need to share unless you want to.
Why the jump cuts after every sentence? Its distracting and comes across disingenuous. What's wrong with just talking to the camera and giving your honest thoughts
Thanks for the update! I was afraid the cost of living had went through the roof, but this I still very affordable. Actually I plan on going to Granada, so it may be a little less.😊
Great video. I think you phrased it right by saying "what you need to survive". People want exact numbers for their personal scenarios, but It is so hard to tell people what they need for themselves as we are all so different. For example, I live half the year in Malaysia, and I live there at a very low cost, but I eat almost exclusively at hawker centers where meals are under €2, and I don't drink a lot of alcohol when I am there due to the high tax rate on alcohol in Malaysia. My friends went to use my apartment there when I was back in the Netherlands and complained they were spending much more than I did. It turns out they personally need to eat in air-conditioned restaurants for almost every meal, eat a lot of western food, and they drink a fair amount of alcohol. They were easily spending 10x more than I do on food and drink.
I have a similar experience in Indonesia. I don't feel the need to go to Western restaurants there as I like the local food. But for those who want the European experience just in a different climate - life suddenly gets a lot more expensive.
Housing in Málaga city is absurd. A flat can cost over 250k and over 300k if it's close to the beach. Renting is also expensive. For the last four years prices are just going up and up. I couldn't believe you had bought a flat for the money you paid for it, even with the cost of the renovation. I'd kill to have the opportunity to buy something similar. Although I'd prefer La Colina to Torremolinos 😅 but that's just a dream that won't come true.
Trying to decide to live here or Malaga or Benalmadena 🤔Thank u for this video! I needed to hear this.. that it is LGBTQ friendly! Great to know🙌🏾💃🏾🤸🏾♀️
How long take you to renovate the apartment, it was easy to find trades people (plumber, electrician..etc) or you give it all to contractors to do the job, thank you for replying
I moved in after 4 months of buying it. However, it wasn't completely done until after 8 months - partly because the pandemic got in the way. It was a bit difficult to find a good contractor. I used two different guys, one of them I wasn't super happy with in the end, but the other one worked out great. I also did some of the light work myself. Hope that answers your questions! :)
Good and informative video. Thanks for sharing, also actual costs etc. We were looking to move to Spain (from Germany) but ended up in Portugal instead. For now :-) Enjoy the apartment and the fine weather!
Great advice. So many people vacation in an area, love the area, and think they can live there long term. But vacationing for a few weeks and living there full time, or even for several months, is quite different. The things you loved as a tourist may annoy you on a more permanent basis. I am not a huge fan of the Airbnb/vacation rental market, but it's a tool that every prospective buyer should use before making the leap into ownership.
This is true of many many beaches around the world. People don't usually give a lot of thought to it. I suspect the beaches along Torremolinos are natural, but would be very different as a tourist attraction if sand weren't added every year, and if a large quantity hadn't been added at some point, maybe the 1960s. Even if a beach has wonderful sand, it may have come from a quarry two miles away. I'm hard pressed to think of a beach that gets huge numbers of visitors that doesn't add sand, and doesn't use machines to arrange the sand. They were doing that in Shirahama, Japan in April when we were there, preparing for the tourist season. It is famous for white sand, but that doesn't mean additional white sand isn't trucked in.
1. You don't seem to include real estate agent fees you must pay when you sell. Most estate agent charge 5%. 2. Another aspect is that you can rent out your apartment if you don't live there yourself. 3. Do you know if Danske bank only lends to Danes in Denmark? I live in Sweden (where we have Danske bank) and my experience is that Swedish banks do not lend for property purchases in Spain.
Hi Hans :) Interesting points there! 1. True. I gave a conservative estimate though, so I sort of absorbed that hypothetical cost in there. However, personally, I would probably not use an agent and just do it myself if I were to sell it now. 2. During my decision process when buying the apartment, I made a spreadsheet with potential rental income estimates (for each place to compare). I actually do rent it out from time to time (on Airbnb for example). I was thinking to do a video about that experience, what do you think? 3. So in general banks cannot give mortgages to foreign property. There are some Danish banks that have local branches in Spain (Danske Bank - I am not sure - but "Nykredit" has one). In my case, I got it through Nordea, but the mortage is held against my mom's house in Denmark. Have a nice day 🌤️
Thank you! Great to see another video from this channel. I am moving to the Malaga area for the first time this year, and have considered the Torremolinos area for rental. Never buy before you try! Great advice. Would you say TLR is OK for those with jobs where they need to talk all day, or would such individuals be better off with a private office?
For talking all day perhaps the coworking space isn't much useful. However, TLR also offers private offices while still having access to all the common areas. You could consider that :)
Looks like a great investment, and more importantly, a great place to live! My Husband and I just bought a home in the El Pinillo area, close to the Benalmadena line. We are expecting to close the sale late May or early June, and we will be moving late 2024 🙂We aren't too far from where you are, and we also like the idea of a quieter, but still walkable neighborhood where we aren't in the thick of the tourist area, but not so far from amenities that you can't walk or take the Cercanias train.
Can I ask you what your job is? In your view, are economy and social life conditions in Torremolinos improving or is it getting worse in the last years?
Sure, I work with marketing on a freelance basis. I would say that the main change in Torremolinos is that they are cleaning up the center. It is still obvious in some parts that it's the type of place that peaked 50 years ago - but they are renovating the main square 👏🏼 and cute little cafes are popping up - a nice contrast to all the bars.
Hi all 👋🏼 my lovely neighbors chose to use their terrace at the same time. I tried to limit the background noise - but didn't always manage. Hope you find it useful still 🤗 🇪🇸
