Thinking of Living in Spain?

Tempted by a better quality of life, thousands of people relocate and make their home in Spain every year. However, many of those are totally unprepared for the realities of relocating to Spain, and beat a hasty retreat back to their home country.

Living in Spain permanently is initally like going on a long holiday - it is exciting and different - it took us at least a year before we felt like we were living 'real life'. However, it can be a lonely experience once you settle in - you will miss your friends back home, experience problems in the normal day to day things that came so naturally in your home country, and at times you may wonder why you made the move at all!

The way of life is totally different - not only from what you are used to, but also from what you expect - Spanish people, the food, Spanish culture, and if you are not a patient person, you may find it frustrating - waiting is definately the name of the game here. That is all very well for those who have retired to Spain, but for the working community it can be extremely frustrating.

Living in Spain is no longer cheap - the costs are rising - there is high unemployment in some areas, and unfortunately many foreigners who move here unprepared run into financial difficulties.

This e-book is about an expat British family living in Spain, and offers a wealth of information and advice - from the problems that can be associated with buying property in Spain, health and medical issues, schools/education, tax and social security, working in Spain, running a business, shopping, driving, water, electicity, telephones, language, NIE numbers, residency, and general aspects of permanent life.

If you are moving to Spain with children, how will they feel about attending a Spanish school where the teachers and other children may not speak their language? The e-book covers the 18 months my children spent in Spanish School, and their year in an International school, which will help give you an insight into schools and education in Spain.

Everything you need to know about living in Spain

It is advisable before moving to Spain to do as much research as you can - read books, visit the area where you intend to move to, and speak to people who have already made the move. Life in Spain is not always the idyllic existence that people expect, so find out as much as you can beforehand to avoid some of the pitfalls that I have fallen into.

You will find much practical advice in books and on the internet, but I would advise talking to people who have experienced life in Spain for at least two years to get the best advice.

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