Utility bills

Do you have residencia ?  Jobs are very hard to get. You would have to prove no one in the EU could do your job. It is very expensive and difficult to get a job in the EU now. Autonomo  is quite  expensive too. What is your specialty ?

Are you British ?     Do you qualify to travel ?

Check here ...   https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-declaration-form-for-international-travel#travelling-abroad-during-stay-at-home-restrictions

Also (posted by another forum member today)

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The Spanish Government extends the restrictions on entry to Spain via air and sea from the United Kingdom and, via air, from Brazil and South Africa, to stop the spread of new variants of #COVID19 Until 6:00 p.m. March 30th

More info: http://bit.ly/3vgUPjh

(In the case of the United Kingdom, only flights or passenger ships to Spain that are occupied by Spanish or Andorran citizens, as well as residents in both these countries, are permitted) Source: https://www.facebook.com/164716453628310/posts/3346052518828005/?d=n

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If you are British, you will need visas

Have a look here ...

http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/LONDRES/en/Consulado/Pages/Visas.aspx?fbclid=IwAR0xMqhqHmEKBIff9XqYT9E6SLp-1cfG5WQqDfxajoVj2zCNqoLX8WqmZt0

Health insurance - 2000 to 2500 Eu/year

Electricity ... if you have a pool, average 100 Eu/month. Less if you have no pool.

Water ... if you have a pool 200 Eu every 2 months. Less if you have no pool.

Home insurance - depends on the house . Allow 150-400 Eu/year.

Internet/TV/mobile phones (2) bundle - 46 Euros/month

Will60 has omitted IBI - 300 to 600 Euros p.a., car insurance say 400..

More importantly is do you have the income/deposited funds for you to qualify to come and live in Spain.

I hope Geo did his homework before posting his query else the 3 replies above will make him run for the hills.....fingers crossed it’ll work out for you....

Far better to know what to expect than just turn up and then find out that they must leave!

The days of being able to cross the channel, find a place to sleep then earn a bit from the black economy were always likely to end, and the agreement that came in from 1st January this year have certainly done that.

Some advice from someone I trust to know...

"One other thing to keep in mind is that if you move to Spain in May of 2021 then you will be deemed tax resident in Spain for the whole of the 2021 Spanish tax year (which is the same as the calendar year). This means you are effectively already a Spanish tax resident (if you go through with the move) and anything you do now is subject to Spanish taxation.

You should also keep this in mind if you are thinking of doing any tax planning I.e. doing things to minimise tax bills. If you arrive in Spain after July 1st then you won't be tax resident in Spain for 2021.

I would urge you to take some professional financial planning advice before getting the ball rolling on moving. Not just seeing an accountant or gestor as often they will only help you with doing tax returns and not planning especially if they only have a Spanish or UK operation and don't deal with both jurisdictions.

A couple of examples of things you might do before May that could be very costly as they will be deemed taxable in Spain. Sell a house in the UK....this may be subject to Spanish capital gains on every cent of gain from the day you bought it. Take the tax free lump sum from your UK pension (not taxable in the UK) ....this will be subject to Spanish income tax at up to 48% . This is not an exhaustive list there may be others depending on your personal circumstances."

Hi we have been residents for three years we are moving from torreveja we have sold our house here at the moment we are key holders doing most work needed for holiiday lets 

Hi we have been residents for three years we are moving from torreveja we have sold our house here at the moment we are key holders doing most work needed for holiiday lets as for car insurance I will stick with lina directa as I only pay 260 EUR a year for my merc citan van thankyou for the advice

Hi we have been residents for three years we are moving from torreveja we have sold our house here at the moment we are key holders doing most work needed for holiiday lets thankyou for the feedback

Well then, you are laughing. You know all the pitfalls, and can just relax and enjoy yourselves. You will love it here.