1.Acknowledgements

2.Historical Perspective
Introduction; Recent Social And Political History; Modern Spain; Further Reading;

3.Law And Order
Introduction; Spanish Civil Code; Spanish Constitution; Governing Spain; Attitudes To Tax, Delay, Officialdom And Law; Recent Law; Police; Going To Court; Judicial Structure; Accidents And Assaults; If You Are Arrested; Further Reading;

4.Who Am I ... Where Am I Going?
Introduction; European Union Citizens; Non-European Union Citizens; Tourist Or Resident?; Domicile; Nationality; Estado Civil; Moving Household Effects; Dealing With Pets; Letting The House Back Home; An Eu Identity Card?; Summary; Further Information;

5.Cash, Credit And Currency
Introduction; Spanish Banking; Transferring Money; Financial Controls; Mortgages And Loans; Investing In Spain; Further Information;

6.Professional People
Introduction; Abogado; Asesor Fiscal; Gestor; Notario; Overlapping Roles; Further Information;

7.Purchasing A Property
Introduction; Back To Basics; Finding A Property; Setting Priorities; Pre-Purchase Checks; Signing The Contract; Pre-Escritura – For New Properties; Escritura And Beyond; Buying Without An Escritura; Get Advice; Further Reading;

8.Paying For A Property
Introduction; Paying The Money; Allowing For Additional Buying Costs; Black Money; Minimising The Risk Of Losing Money; Who Should Own It?;

9.Doing It Yourself
Introduction; Plot Of Land With A Model Property; Renovated Or Restored Houses; Purchasing Land; Building Licence – New And Renovated Properties; Building Specification; Builders; Final Steps; Charges And Building Costs; Further Reading;

10.Selling A Property
Introduction; Assembling The Documents; Appointing An Estate Agent; Selling Procedure; Capital Gains Tax; Compulsory Purchase;

11.Community Of Property Owners
Introduction; How It Works; Further Reading;

12.Letting And Ownership Schemes
Introduction; Rental Owners; What Makes A Good Rental Property?; Choosing Letting Agents; Letting Contracts; Obeying The Rules; Eviction And Complaints; Business Is Business; Timeshare; Leaseback; Co-Ownership; Further Reading And Information;

13.Public Services, Customs Control And Consumer Protection
Introduction; British Embassy And Consulate; The Town Hall; Schools; Health System; Customs Control; Consumer Protection; Further Information;

14.Working In Spain
Introduction; Work Permit; Casual And Seasonal, Part-Time Or Full-Time And Professional Work; Contract Of Employment; The Black Economy; Having Your Own Business; Popular Businesses; Working On Your Own Account; New Or Existing Business?; Leasehold Or Free

15.Understanding Personal Taxation
Introduction; Principal Facts; Income Tax; Renta; Wealth Tax; Capital Gains Tax; Author’s Note;

16.On The Road
Introduction; Roads; Driving Differences; Purchasing A New Car (El Coche); Purchasing A Used Car; Car Registration; Car Import And Export; Documentation; Accidents; Car Insurance; Car Rental; Motor Scooters; Motoring Offences; Further Information;

17.Birth, Marriage, Divorce And Death
Introduction; Birth; Marriage; Divorce; Death; Further Information;

18.Wills And Inheritance Tax
Introduction; Making A Will; Inheritance Tax; Legitimate Methods Of Avoiding Spanish Inheritance Tax; Denney; Further Information;

19.Parting Shots