Moving to Spain: What If...

Of course, your move to Spain is the beginning of a major change in lifestyle. Let the experienced team of Calida Homes be your guide! Prior to relocating, we expect you'll have many questions and concerns which you'll need us to answer on an individual basis.

What if you find your dream home along the Costa Almeria or the Costa Calida? How easy will it be to make the transition from UK to Spanish living? What about driving, work, health care, banking, schools and finally the big question...

Should You Move to Spain?

At Calida Homes, we have to admit we're a lot biased. All of the Calida Homes team moved to Spain, each of us having lived in the UK for over 35 years. All have purchased Spanish property and we all have careers. Many of us drive vehicles registered in the UK. Our children attend local schools and we can attest to positive experience with the local health services.

At Calida Homes, Our Simple Answer is a resounding "YES"

Living in Spain offers you

  • more sunny days —
  • a shorter work day —
  • a less expensive cost of living —

Move to Spain and enjoy the wonderful lifestyle change you'll discover in the beautiful province of Almeria or along the Costa Calida!

Let us put you at ease by answering some of the most frequently asked questions asked by our clients.

  1. Registration — Empadronamiento is the process of registering with your community's padron (city roll). The official record of all who live in your community, although mandatory, registration is the beginning of your integration to the Spanish lifestyle and your pass to becoming a full-fledged member of your community. Your certificado de empadronamiento also entitles you to several beneficial rights:
    • Emergency care in any public hospital
    • Enrol your children in local schools
    • Get married
    • Apply for a local health card (el carnet para la asistencia sanitaria)
    • Vote
  2. Driving — As just about anywhere, roads in Spain vary from poor to extremely good. Your UK driving license is good until it expires. When it does, you must apply for a Spanish driving licence.
  3. Work — A declining unemployment rate is proof of the many new career opportunities found in Spain. In Spain, networking is a way of life and a valuable resource for finding lucrative work. You'll also find many employment listings through the EU in England.
  4. Banking — The Spanish banking system is well established and modern. Spanish banks welcome your business. Many employ English-speaking personnel and although they operate under Spanish law, several UK lenders also have branches in Spain.
  5. Health Care — Doctors in Spain are well educated and provide some of the best health care found in Europe. Most Britons must carry private health insurance, yet private health insurance allows you to choose your own doctor. Although many drugs, including antibiotics, are available without a prescription, in Spain, a prescription entitles you to discounts of up to 40% on drug purchases.
  6. Schools — The Spanish public school system is state funded. Public Schools in Spain are free from age four on. Education is compulsory from ages 6 to 14. Enrolment for September generally begins around March.
  7. Pets — There is no quarantine on pets that have either an International Vaccination Health Certificate or Pet Passport. These documents show your pet is inoculated and free from disease. You or your representative must accompany your pet into Spain with written certification that your pet has been under your supervision for a minimum of three months prior to entering Spain.
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