LEGAL

For any work undertaken to the property, building permission is required.

For any major building work you need a licencia de obra mayor and for small alterations you need a licencia de obra menor.

When visiting any EU country you are entitled to free medical cover providing you have the form E111 for all people travelling.  If you are over UK retirement age and living permanently in Spain, you and your dependants are entitled to receive medical care in Spain.  You will require form E121 before you leave the UK.

If you are working and paying social security contributions in Spain, you and your dependants will be entitled to medical care.