Since relocating to Spain is such a major decision, many things must be considered before making the big move and purchasing or renting a home there. When you are about to buy a house you need to keep several things in mind. If you are a homeowner are you going to sell it and use the funds to buy your new Spanish property or keep it and rent it out? You may want to remember this second option if you foresee a return to your current country at a later date. It is worthwhile, to seek out expert advice, if you are considering a real estate transaction in Spain. A good lawyer or advisor on Spanish mortgages will check any property to see if there are any issues that the seller or Estate agent may not want you to know.

You are going to want to check to see what the laws are in your native country. Several countries require citizens to pay taxes regardless of whether they are presently working there or have gained property and assets there. You may have to consider liquidating assets and selling property.

You are also going to need to consider work, transportation, cost of living differences as well as language. If you don’t speak Spanish, it’s a good idea to learn the language either before you move there or as soon as you arrive. Find out if a local dialect is spoken. You also may want to consider things like health insurance. One of the major factors is that there are two alternatives depending on status. Other things you will need to consider include how to successfully transport your things, yourself, and your pets over to Spain. The tourist law differs from country to country and every tourist is expected to carefully follow the rules of the country he visits. Sometime it may not be that difficult to move from one country to other in Europe, but it may not be that easy when you are coming from an outside European country.