Costa del Sol Home & Garden

Information on the Empadronamiento, what it is, how to register at the Ayuntamiento and the documentation required, as well as information on renewing the document and what to do if you move.

The clocks change twice a year. Find out when, and how Spain's time relates to the rest of the world.

Information on the domestic power available and for appliances in Spain.

Problems with your telephone, water or electricity or gas? See this page of contact numbers for fault reporting and customer service on the Costa del Sol.

This is the place to ask questions and share information on anything to do with your house, renovations, building projects, swimming pools, furniture and interior design ideas.

Information on what to do when moving from Spain; including notifying schools and residency officials, closing bank accounts, ending contracts for utilities and insurance, exporting cars and moving pets.

A reminder of the organisations, utility and service providers and other companies you may need to contact if you are moving house in Spain - whether moving to another province, a different "Town Hall" or just around the corner.

Moving in? Information on the essential services in Spain and how to get them connected to your home or office on the Costa del Sol. Who to call and what paperwork to have handy in order to get your telephone and Internet, electricity, water and gas.

Information on the legal safety and security requirements for shared communal/community swimming pools in complexes, and public pools. The regulations for pool security systems to help prevent drowning accidents.