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Settling in: empadronamiento, connectivity, routines, roots
6 May 2026
First 90 days cheat sheet mentally: (1) Address truth on padron, (2) Healthcare card reality, (3) School matrícula if kids, (4) Driving swap…
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The move itself: removals, freight, customs, and pets
6 May 2026
Removals question everyone underestimates: Can I bring my car/household VAT-free? Post-Brexit UK→EU moves often need customs formalities whe…
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Buying property in Spain: the process in clear steps
6 May 2026
Buying property is not “handshake then keys”: private sequence (booking fee / contrato arras penalties) merges into public deed (“escritura …
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Finding a home in Spain: search, visits, checks, offers
6 May 2026
Portals newcomers live on: Idealista and Fotocasa dominate general search; localized Facebook groups swarm listings—run reverse-image search…
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Getting your TIE and sorting residency: a step-by-step orientation
6 May 2026
Non-EU movers google the same nightmares: Do I apply in my home country first? Where is huellas booked? Why does my gestor sigh when I menti…
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