According to the figures the average rental cost in Spain increased by 0.8% in January, compared to the same month in 2011.

This increase is 1.2 points under the overall CPI, which was at 2% at the start of this year.

Only two regions saw rental costs come down – Navarra and Murcia – both falling by 0.4%. Andalucía saw an increase of 1.1%, slightly lower than Catalonia and Asturias who both saw an increase of 1.3%. The largest increase was seen in the Basque Country where rents increased by 1.6%.

Regarding costs for house maintenance prices rose 1.6% year-on-year, four percent less than the overall CPI, and remained stable in December 2011, El Mundo reported.

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Residencia renewal changes since 1st of July

Recent changes to the Residencia renewal procedure have resulted in predictable minor confusions. The changes ,although small, are important.  Firstly the form, the EX 16  has been upgraded to an EX 18. Even though they look similar – and even if you were given an EX 16 at the police station when you made your appointment – it is no longer accepted. You can pick up the new version at any National Police Station or download it from the internet site: www.mir.es/SGACAVT/modelos/extranjeria/modelos_extranje/ex_00.pdf
Secondly the fee or tasa, has increased by 20 cents to €10.20. The €10.20 € has to be paid at a bank. Again, even if the form you were given (Mod 790) says only to pay €10 Euros and you have already paid it, you still have to pay the 20 cents difference.  No matter how annoying it is, the 20 cents has to be paid at the bank –  the police station unfortunately cannot accept the ...