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Hi Brian,

For info on brokers who manage luxury rentals you can get in touch with Pangea, the IL preferred real estate advertising partner, email: info@pangearesearchgroup.com.

You can also find a wide range of rentals in the different regions of Panama on sites like www.tripadvisor.com, www.vrbo.com, www.viviun.com, www.encuentra24.com, www.compreoalquile.com or www.airbnb.com (many of the better-priced listings will be in Spanish).

Many expats also list great options on expat Facebook pages.

If you find a long-term rental that you like, don’t be afraid to ask if the owner will rent to you for a shorter term, and vice-versa.

If you're planning on renting in a specific town for 1-2 months, I highly recommend booking something with great reviews for your first few days and then going to see places in person before committing to a month or more in one apartment or house.

Have a great stay.

Best,

IL Panama Editor Jess Ramesch

Hi Raymond,

Are you looking for the north/central/south Pacific coast? Have you tried any FB pages?

Does anyone here have a rental in Costa Rica they went to share on this thread here in CR?

Hi! That's great. As you probably know no visa is required to stay in Spain for 1-3 months, however if you wish to stay longer you will need a visa. Be sure to verify that there is a visa you qualify for.

As for taxes you are generally considered a tax resident of Spain if you reside in the country for 183 days or more. If you are planning to be in Spain for less than 183 you are will likely not be considered a tax resident. Given that, I'm not a tax expert so it's best to speak to a Spanish tax advisor for personal assitance.

ProSpain Consulting can answer questoins about taxes: https://shehitrefresh.com/prospainconsulting

I hope this helps!

Best,

Cepee, IL Correspondent - Spain

Hi!

Great question. Generally, yes, retirement income is taxable in Spain if you are a tax resident of Spain. If you live in Spain for more than 183 days out of the year you are considered a tax resident. It's best to speak with Spanish tax expert to discuss your specific situation as they can beset inform you of what to expect.

ProSpain Consulting can answer questions about taxes: https://shehitrefresh.com/prospainconsulting

I hope this helps!

Best,

Cepee, IL Correspondent - Spain

Congratulations! We are visiting Braga and Porto next April for our first visit. very interested in potentially moving to Portugal. Was the decision to settle in Gaia done over many visits to Portugal and didferebt locations or from what you learned here one IL?