You have made your Spanish property purchase and the deal has been done, but you mustn’t forget the final preparations necessary before you embark on your new life in the Spanish sun.

Much of the advice in the forthcoming list is common sense, however, it would be wise to use it as a handy reference guide to ensure that you haven’t forgotten any important details.

Checklist before moving to Spain

• Get estimates from Spanish removal companies for transporting your belongings from your country of origin to Spain.
• Arrange for all postal mail to be redirected to your new Spanish address
• Take some Spanish language lessons (if you haven’t started already)
• Ensure that all outstanding domestic bills are paid and up to date and that utilities such as gas, electric and water are disconnected if appropriate.
• Contact your local council and inform them that you will be moving out of the country and that the electoral register will need to be updated appropriately.
• Notify financial providers of your move. These can include banks, insurance brokers, pension fund managers, etc.
• Don’t forget to hand your notice in at work, unless you don’t mind a very long commute