18 Apr 2014 3:17 PM:

Its interesting to hear all your different views, which is where a forum is useful.

Although have rented house for 6 months, plan is to return to UK only for a couple of weeks having found a longer term rental in Spain.  My company initially agreed to 6 months as this keeps me in the UK tax system, but if I am happy to move to Spanish residency and tax, then no problem.

So buying a car is my best option.  I have bought and sold a number of secondhand cars in the past and I am sure the same worries apply in Spain as they do in the UK.  I just want to be sure I understand the paperwork, etc, which I believe I am getting close to.  Basically NIE, ITV(MOT), Insurance on the car, proof of ownership from seller, and then make sure I complete all my paperwork properly.  Please feel free to tell me if I have forgotten anything important.

We will both apply for NIE anyway as we intend to stay.  I will have letter from company confirming my employment whilst in Spain, copy of tenancy agreement, passport copy, etc.   Partner will have evidence of music ability, etc to show he has social interet in Spain.  He is very aware of the market for gigs in Spain and again, same as here.  But having done some research over the last couple of years, it appears a good prospect.  Here in UK playing in a band of 5 struggling to get a pub to pay £200, seems a worse deal than solo gigs paying on average 80 euros.  We have already made some contacts and have a couple of offers.  My salary will pay all our costs, house, food, fuel, etc so any gigs will be a bonus.

Have hired car at airport with unlimited term so can make sure take our time getting the right car and paperwork in order.

Have taken travel insurance to support the EHIC.

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17 Apr 2014 11:24 PM:

I am also moving to Spain with my partner next weekend for a 6 month trial period.  I work from home in UK for a global company which has agreed I can do the same from Spain and my partner is singer/guitarist so hoping for gigs in bars and restaurants.  Be really interested to hear how you get on and share experiences.  I looked at health insurance but was very expensive and found that we can receive care if needed but not anything that could wait for a return to UK.  My biggest concern is buying a car.  Decided to sell car here, didnt want the drive down, and going to buy on arrival.  It seems I may need an NIE or I think a rental agreement may do it.  Be grateful if anybody can confirm that.  Renting a house in Guardamar for 6 months and will then look for longer term rent if want to stay.

Sandra

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