Guides
Moving to Alicante from the UK — practical guides for British movers.
Honest, up-to-date answers to the questions British movers actually ask — written by a relocation team based on the Costa Blanca.
Moving from the UK
Moving to Alicante from the UK: the full checklist before you start
A step-by-step relocation checklist for British movers — visas, NIE, banking, healthcare, schools and timing — built for a clean start in Alicante.
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How to move to Spain after Brexit without making expensive mistakes
The 2026 guide to moving from the UK to Alicante after Brexit — visa routes, residency timelines, and the costly mistakes British movers keep repeating.
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The most common NIE mistakes British expats make in Spain
From wrong forms to expired appointments — the NIE mistakes UK movers keep repeating in Alicante, and how to avoid weeks of delay.
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Health insurance for Spain residency: what actually counts
Spanish residency requires private health insurance with no copays and no exclusions. Here's how British movers pick a policy the consulate will actually accept.
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How to open a Spanish bank account as a British expat
Which banks accept British movers, what documents you actually need, and the order to do it in to avoid weeks of back-and-forth in Alicante.
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Schools in Alicante for expat families
British, international and bilingual school options in Alicante — and how to think about timing, fees and admissions as a UK family.
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International schools in Alicante: how to choose the right one
British curriculum, IB or American — a practical comparison of international schools in Alicante and the questions UK parents should be asking before they apply.
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What staying more than 90 days in Spain really means
If you're a British second-home owner or long-stay visitor, the 90-in-180 rule is not optional. Here's what it means in practice and how to legalise a longer stay.
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Tax implications of moving to Alicante from the UK
Spanish tax residency, the UK double-tax treaty, Modelo 720, wealth tax and pensions — the tax map every British mover to Alicante needs before arrival.
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Second-home owners: when a holiday home becomes a relocation project
From three months a year to permanent — the moment your Alicante second home stops being a holiday and starts being a residency, tax and compliance question.
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Best areas in Alicante for British expats
From the city centre to Playa San Juan and El Campello — a practical breakdown of where British movers actually thrive in and around Alicante.
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Best neighbourhoods in Alicante for remote workers
Fast fibre, walkable cafés, co-working spaces and a 25-minute tram to the beach — the Alicante neighbourhoods that actually work for remote workers from the UK.
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