So you’ve done it – you moved to Spain! Congratulations! You packed your bags, sold most of your belongings, sorted a place to live…now what? We’ve put together a list of the first things to do when moving to Spain, to help you get settled in your new life. Say ‘hello’ to your neighbours The…
One big thing that draws families to Spain is the lower cost of living compared to the UK. In recent years though the gap has closed and the cost of living in Spain isn’t as cheap as it used to be, however there are some things that are significantly cheaper. Obviously, the cost of living…
I’m sure we don’t need to tell you that moving from the UK to Spain isn’t cheap. Any house move is expensive, and moving abroad even more so. There are a lot of costs involved in moving to Spain, some you might not have even thought of. It’s important to budget for your move to…
Deciding what to sell and leave behind when you emigrate to Spain is really difficult. Many things will have sentimental value and be difficult to leave. Other things will have cost you a lot of money and you feel bad parting with them. So, how do you know get rid of, and what to pack…
Update 1st Jan 2021: You now need to apply for a visa before moving to Spain, find out more information here. The information below is only relevant to those who were living in Spain before the withdrawal agreement. By law, if you have lived in Spain for more than 90 days in a row and plan on…
When moving from the UK to Spain there is a lot of paperwork that you will need to complete and it can be very overwhelming trying to get everything sorted. Some things need to be completed before others in order to get the correct documentation needed for future paperwork which can make it even more…
Anyone who is living in Spain on a permanent basis is required by law to register for the Padrón in their town. This is something that you can do as soon as you move to Spain and is one of the easy things to sort on your list. What is the Padrón? The certificado de empadronamiento or ‘Padrón’ is a certificate you…
One of the first things you will need to do when you move to Spain is to get your NIE number. You can get your NIE at the same time as your residency/TIE however, you may find that you need it sooner in order to get on with renting a property, opening a bank account…
Spain’s public healthcare system is ranked seventh best in the world by the World Health Organization, and provides free basic healthcare in Spain to those who contribute to the Spanish social security system and their families. The public health care system in Spain includes state hospitals and also health care centres (centros de salud) for minor injuries or out of hours emergencies. Each town or village will…
Buying a property in Spain is very different to buying a property in the UK and if you don’t know what to expect it can be very confusing, not to mention stressful! However, you can find some cheap properties in Spain, so if you have enough for a deposit it’s definitely worth looking into. Before…
