Live & Work in Spain and Portugal

Live & Work in Spain & Portugal provides a detailed survey of the opportunities for living & working in Spain & Portugal - from Madrid to the Costa del Sol and from Lisbon to the Algarve. Inside Section 1 - Living in Spain & Portugal - you will find out how to: secure a residence permit; find your ideal home; obtain a competitive mortgage; deal with surveys & conveyancing; choose a suitable school; open the right bank account; get the best health care; learn the language quickly; organize your retirement abroad; make the most of your leisure time. In Section II - Working in Spain & Portugal - there are full details on: finding suitable employment; submitting the correct documents; skills and trades most in demand; seasonal & temporary work; salaries, hours and holidays; trade unions and contracts; starting/buying your own business; raising the required finance; government incentives; sources of advice and assistance. This guide contains useful contacts, a regional employment guide, a directory of major employers, and personal case histories.Roberts, Elisabeth is the author of 'Live & Work in Spain and Portugal', published 0000 under ISBN 9781854582850 and ISBN 1854582852.