In Spain: A Survival Handbook

by David Hampshire and David Hamsphire

Book Overview

This is a comprehensive guide for those going to Spain to live, work, study or just to spend time in the country. Chapters describe working conditions, finance and insurance, public transport, accommodation and how to find a job.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1901130622
• ISBN13: 9781901130621
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: Survival Books
• Length: 520 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.9" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Resource

I have found this book to be very helpful. I will be moving to Spain soon, and I have found the answers to many of my questions in this book. It seems to be very thorough and practical. I'm sure the knowledge I have gained from it will ease the transition to my new home.

Great book, I refer to it regularly

When I decided to go through the fun process of setting up a limited company for my publishing business here in Spain, this was the first book I referred to. And whilst it didn't tell me exactly all the steps it got me on the right road and set my expectations. It covers all the different forms of employment in Spain, how to buy and sell a car, getting insurance, finance options etc, setting realistic expectations all the way. A must read for anyone thinking of living here.

Very complete and full of good advice

This was a great help for me as I was preparing to move to Spain, and it was an enjoyable read. Some up-dating will have to be done though, now that the immigration laws in Spain are changing. I do think that some of the steoreotypes about bueaucratic chaos are a little exaggerated. (I guess Mr. Hampshire hasn't dealt with the American I.N.S. system.)

Excellent Book

I thought Mr. Hampshire's book was invaluable. His research and data was excellent and very timely. I did think, though, that there were a few prejudices that were quite outdated. Specifically with regards to the amount of time it takes to get things done in Spain. The service industry in Spain is extremely prompt, accurate and courteous. It blows the UK service industry out of the water. There are a few other details that could use updating.

Living & Working in Spain by David Hampshire

I needed up to date information on retiring in Spain. This book "hit the spot". It is very informative with specific detail on the most important subjects a person researching & preparing for living in Spain will need. The book is a very useful tool, extremely well written & researched. Very entertaining in parts when the humour kicks in !