By No matter how much research you do before you move to Spain, there will always be some unexpected things that surprise you. We haven’t come across anything major that we wish we’d known in advance, but there are a few things that would have been helpful to know. If you’re
Applying for a visa to live in Spain
With the arrival of 2021 comes a host of new rules for UK nationals wanting to move to Spain. If you were already living in Spain legally before 1st January then not much should change for you, as long as you were registered as a resident before 31st December 2020.
Common fears about moving to Spain
Deciding to move to Spain was definitely one of the best decisions we’ve ever made, and we haven’t looked back. But that doesn’t mean we didn’t have some worries (a lot!) about moving abroad. Some of the most common fears about moving to Spain were definitely on our mind for
Costs involved in moving to Spain
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
What to pack when you move to Spain
Deciding what to sell and leave behind when you move to another country 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
How to apply for permanent residency in Spain
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
Moving from the UK to Spain Checklist
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
Buying a property in Spain
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
7 common mistakes people make when moving to Spain
Moving to Spain isn’t always plain sailing! It’s not surprising as when moving abroad, not everything is going to go smoothly. There are many mistakes people make when moving to Spain, some big and some small, and most expats will have made a few during their relocation. If you’re currently
Things to research before you move to Spain
Before you make a huge decision like moving abroad, you have to do your research. And there are plenty of things to research before you move to Spain. You don’t want to move your family to another country without properly thinking everything through only to realise later that you overlooked
