She arrived in Spain alone in September 2023 and her mortgage was approved in January 2026. Stateless, 48 ​​years old, in Avilés.

This story is for anyone who thinks buying a home in Spain is impossible as a newly arrived immigrant, and for those considering the north instead of Madrid. We explore Avilés with Lisette, and she recounts the entire process: room, shared apartment, formal employment, tax return, and perseverance.

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⏱️ Episodes
00:00 We arrive in Avilés
02:17 Plaza de España and the historic center with Lisette
04:00 Tourism, climate, and how Avilés changes off-season
10:29 What is quality of life and why does it include legal security?
14:42 Why Avilés and not Gijón: the €450 apartment
19:59 From one room to your own apartment: the mortgage after 2 years and 4 months
26:07 Starting over after 40
32:13 Starting a business as a freelancer in Spain
35:34 Closing and Recommendations

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Avilés has around 76,000 inhabitants and is just a stone's throw from Gijón and Oviedo, boasting a mild climate and a perfectly preserved historic center. Here, we discuss what really matters when you're thinking about living in Asturias: the cost of rent, how stable employment works, what changes when you have residency, and why legal security is part of quality of life. We also touch on what it means to be self-employed in Spain and when it makes sense to consider a limited liability company (SL). Buying a house in Spain as an immigrant isn't quick or easy, but it becomes a reality once the entire process is completed.

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