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Once you have bought your home in Spain it's time to deal with all the other elements involved in moving house. Besides transporting belongings from one country to the other and turning your Spanish property into a comfortable home, there are all sorts of other considerations before you can put on the kettle (which, incidentally, are hard to track down in Spain) and put up your feet. Here's our guide to the essentials. Planning Your Move 1. Arranging residency: UK residents do not need a permit to work in Spain. You will need to get a NIE tax identification number though, and you may find it useful to apply for a residence card. It isn't compulsory and doesn't denote whether you are a Spanish resident or not for tax purposes, but it can be beneficial when setting up bank or mobile phone accounts. More... 2. Finding a removal company: Shop around for quotes among companies in the UK that specialise in Spain and make sure the company is suitably insured and provides a written quote detailing all charges, including any possible extras. More... 3. Furnishing your home: Furnishing your home: Whether you're a born shopper or someone who prefers to buy everything in one fell swoop, there is a wide range of furniture shops and showrooms on the Costa del Sol, many of which sell complete packages to furnish your new home in Spain, from beds and sofas right down to teaspoons in the cutlery drawer. This is an ideal solution if you intend to rent out your Spanish property. More... 4. Setting up utilities: Among the first things to do when you have bought a property is to set up contracts with local gas, electricity and water companies. Most Spanish homes do not have a landline, so you will probably need to install one. Or, like the Spanish, you may decide to rely on your mobile. Your lawyer or member agent will arrange this if you ask them. More... 5. Driving your car: you can import your car into Spain from the UK on English plates and, as a non-resident, drive it for a maximum of six months in any year. Residents must obtain Spanish plates. More... |
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