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Letting a property in Spain can provide a valuable regular income, but one of the biggest concerns for any landlord is straightforward: what happens if the tenant stops paying the rent? Rent default insurance, known in Spain as seguro de impago de alquiler, is designed to protect landlords against this…

Whether you own a small pleasure boat, a family day cruiser or a larger motor yacht, the right boat insurance helps you enjoy Spain’s coastline with greater peace of mind. At a minimum, boat owners in Spain generally need third-party liability cover. This protects you if your vessel causes injury…

Running a bar, restaurant, café, shop or small business means dealing with customers, suppliers, staff and daily costs. The last thing you need is an unexpected incident putting your income at risk. A good business insurance policy can help protect your premises, equipment and liability if something goes wrong. What…

Living in Spain is sunny. Spanish insurance… not always. Let’s bust a few myths that many expats still believe. “My UK policy covers me in Spain.” Often it doesn’t, or only very limited. Different country, different rules, different headaches when you claim. “Community insurance covers my whole apartment.” It usually…

Owning a property in Spain is a dream for many expats – until the word “okupas” (squatters) enters the conversation.  Stories of illegal occupation can be worrying, especially if you live abroad or only use your Spanish home for holidays. Squatter protection insurance is designed to give you peace of…

Dont overpay for your upcoming car insurance in Spain. We have a fantastic offer available to all of our expat clients from one of our trusted Insurance companies for FULLY COMPREHENSIVE cover (incl policy excess) for motor insurance renewals based here in Spain and the Balearics* (*T&C´s Apply)  We just…

If you own valuable jewellery or luxury watches in Spain, there is a strong chance your home insurance is not giving them the protection they deserve. Standard policies typically apply low single-item limits — often between €1,500 and €3,000 — and only cover items while they are inside the home…

Finding proper insurance for classic cars in Spain can be frustrating. Most standard insurers simply do not offer fully comprehensive cover for true classic or collector vehicles — leaving many owners underinsured or limited to basic third-party options. At Sam Campbell Insurance, we offer a specialist solution designed specifically for…

Until now, the Spanish Traffic Authority (DGT) allowed each municipality to regulate the use of electric scooters independently. This led to significant differences across the country. In some areas, there were no rules at all, allowing children of any age to use e scooters, while nearby towns imposed minimum ages…