Best Movingtoeurope Podcasts (2024)

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Your New Life in Spain 51:59

3y ago51:59

51:59

For our final episode in The Expert Series, Beth is joined by Kyero’s Sales Director Sian Burton, Visitor Support Guide Dawn Bennett, and Agent Support Claire Hayden to discuss making friends in Spain, settling into a new home, how to find expat communities, local and national customs, and how to integrate with the local culture. For full show note…

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School and Education 49:16

3y ago49:16

49:16

To discuss the world of Spanish education, Beth is joined by headmaster of Sunnyview School in Torremolinos, Andrew Beaven, and Kyero’s Sales Director, and Mum of two, Sian Burton. The conversation touches on many aspects of schooling, including finding the right Spanish school for English children, how the curriculum works, how many hours are in a…

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Working and Paying Taxes 24:28

3y ago24:28

24:28

To discuss the topics of working and paying taxes in Spain, Beth is joined by Cathy White, founder of CEW Communications, as well as Lauren Hughes of HN International Lawyers. In this episode Cathy and Lauren shed some light on the legalities of working in Spain as an expat, how Spanish work/life balance differs from that of the U.K., and which doc…

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Bonus Q&A: The Removal Process 10:13

3y ago10:13

10:13

Following the wide variety of topics covered in Kyero’s Expert Series so far, Beth answers your questions about moving to Spain. Researching reliable moving companies, insurance, documentation, practical questions of how to move your belongings to your new Spanish property, and more. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit ht…

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Moving to Your New Home 35:14

3y ago35:14

35:14

After finding your dream home, making an offer, and filling in your paperwork, it’s time to discuss the exciting process of actually moving into your new Spanish property. To shed some light on the practicalities and best practices, Beth is joined by Julie Stevens, Organisational Expert at Younique Designs and Lynn Russell, from Calagran Four Paws.…

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Learning Spanish 38:29

3y ago38:29

38:29

Beth is joined by James Blick, founder of YouTube channel Spain Revealed, and co-founder of Devour Tours. Beth and James explore learning the Spanish language; practical ways to get to start, and how to begin using your new found phrases. James talks about the pros and cons of language apps, as well as how he went from speaking no Spanish to living…

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Buying a House in Spain 50:53

3y ago50:53

50:53

Beth is joined by Alex Radford of My Lawyer In Spain, and Sean Woolley of Cloud Nine Spain estate agents. They discuss the essential points to consider once you’ve decided on a Spanish property including preliminary contracts, mortgages, notaries, and no gain taxes. These procedures can differ from country to country. Alex and Sean have a wealth of…

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Finding a House in Spain 35:12

3y ago35:12

35:12

Alongside experienced Spanish property agent Pippa Jones, Beth explores the myriad questions surrounding finding the right house in Spain. What should first time buyers keep in mind when planning their viewing trips? What’s the best way to meet a trustworthy agent? And how does the whole process differ from the property market in the U.K.? Beth and…

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Destinations in Spain 43:13

3y ago43:13

43:13

Beth explores the many varied regions of Spain with the help of Louise and Martin, the founders of Kyero. In this conversation, they discuss which regions might be best suited to certain lifestyles, from lower-rent bustling city life for digital nomads, to quieter coastal regions ideal for retired couples. As well as a broad overview of Spain’s ric…

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The Practicalities of Moving to Spain 41:15

3y ago41:15

41:15

Beth welcomes Alex Radford, a solicitor at ‘My Lawyer In Spain’. They're a group of experts that help newcomers with the legalities and bureaucratic arrangements involved in moving to Spain. Beth and Alex discuss some of the most important aspects of getting started in Spain, including visas, residency permits, mortgages, and health care. For full …

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What’s It Like To Live In Spain? 47:47

3y ago47:47

47:47

In today’s episode Beth welcomes freelance travel writer and journalist, Esme Fox, and host of YouTube channel Spain Revealed, James Blick. Esme and James discuss a wide range of topics around what it’s like to live in Spain including the weather, culture, lifestyle, and politics. The pair also share their knowledge on various regions of Spain as w…

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Episode 94: Trevor, Who Purchased In Illar 18:46

3y ago18:46

18:46

After living and working in Dublin for several decades, retired service industry professional Trevor has made an exciting purchase in Illar, Spain. Trevor tells Beth all about buying during the pandemic and working with his agent to find the ideal property. In the conversation, Trevor explains why a local community was essential as well as what he’…

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Episode 93: Annemie, Who Purchased In Mojacar 19:00

3y ago19:00

19:00

Belgian native Annemie recently bought a three-bedroom apartment in Mojacar, Spain. Annemie tells us all about overcoming the challenges of buying a property during the pandemic, what she loves about the Spanish lifestyle, and how she plans to adopt some local dogs when she moves to Spain permanently. For full show notes and links mentioned in this…

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Episode 92: Jamie, Who Purchased In Punta Prima 21:15

3y ago21:15

21:15

Experienced property buyer Jamie recently bought his first Spanish home in Punta Prima. Jamie tells us all about the challenges of buying during the Covid-19 lockdowns, and how using technology to view his property remotely helped him decide on his dream home. He also shares his positive experiences of working with solicitors and his property agent…

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Episode 91: Chris, Who Purchased In San Juan de los Terreros 19:05

3+ y ago19:05

19:05

After living and working in the U.K. as the owner of a family run plumbing and heating company for most of his life, Chris and his wife are now proud owners of a two-story house in San Juan de los Terreros. 20 years ago Chris purchased his first Spanish property. He tells us about the differences in the buying process since his first purchase as we…

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Episode 90: Lewis, Who Purchased In Illar 20:27

3+ y ago20:27

20:27

After dreaming of living in Spain for over 20 years, retired labourer Lewis made his move to Illar with the help of Spanish Property Expert. Lewis talks about what he loves about Spanish lifestyle, what drew him to want to move permanently, as well as how he overcame the obstacles of Brexit, and a house which was initially missing a fuse box. For f…

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Episode 89: Lee, Who Purchased In Purias 16:31

3+ y ago16:31

16:31

Lee, an ex-pat from Southampton, recently made the move to Purias with his wife. The couple purchased a country house within walking distance of local bars and restaurants, as well as having easy access to the local mountains. Lee tells us what made the property special to him and how he was able to deal with property agents, 4EverSpain, to secure …

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Episode 88: Robin, Who Purchased In Oliva 20:31

3+ y ago20:31

20:31

Originally from Nottingham, Robin recently bought a townhouse in Oliva, Valencia with the help of property agents Oliva Casas. This is Robin’s second time purchasing Spanish property after living in the country for the past 15 years with his wife. He speaks about the appeal of Spanish lifestyle, building a service industry business, and what he’s l…

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Episode 87: Glyn, Who Purchased In Vera Playa 17:00

3+ y ago17:00

17:00

After living in the U.K. for most of his life, property-lover Glyn decided to purchase a two bedroom, two bathroom penthouse apartment in Vera Playa, Spain. Glyn tells us all about his exciting move, what his criteria were, and how he managed to secure a huge saving on his property as a result of purchasing during the Covid-19 lockdown. For full sh…

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Episode 86: Bob, Who Purchased In Orba 16:15

3+ y ago16:15

16:15

After living in the U.K. for a number of years, retired audiologist Bob decided to make the move to Orba, Spain with his wife. Bob tells us all about his exciting move, how he and his wife have been making new friends via U3A, as well as how using a translator has proved to be helpful in getting used to Spanish life. For full show notes and links m…

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Episode 85: Kristina And Peter, Who Purchased In Puerto Rey 23:25

3+ y ago23:25

23:25

Kristina and Peter recently purchased an apartment in Puerto Rey, Spain. Beth talks with the couple about how they worked with Spanish Property Expert to secure their property. Kristina and Peter met recently whilst holidaying in Spain. The couple tell Beth about the process of finding the region and property which suited their needs, as well as wh…

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Episode 84: Derek And Karen, Who Purchased In Olvera 25:59

3+ y ago25:59

25:59

Derek and Karen recently purchased a two-bedroom town house in Olvera, Spain. Beth talks with the couple about how they worked with Olvera Properties to secure their ideal property. Derek, an IT professional, used VR headset technology to explore Olvera remotely from the U.K. The couple tell Beth how they plan to spend time in their Spanish propert…

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Episode 83: Tehri, Who Purchased In Mar de Pulpi 17:39

3+ y ago17:39

17:39

Tehri, originally from Finland, recently purchased her apartment in Mar de Pulpi, Spain. She worked with Grupo Platinum Estate to secure her property. Tehri talks about how she wanted a low maintenance property, her love of animals, and how buying abroad has freed her up to spend time with family whilst pursuing her interests. For full show notes a…

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Episode 82: Rolland, who purchased in Garrucha 17:09

3+ y ago17:09

17:09

This week Beth talks to Rolland, who recently purchased a villa in Garrucha, Almería. Rolland discusses how easy his Spanish Property Expert agent, Daniel, made it for him to find his dream holiday property. As a Catholic, Rolland was drawn to the rich Spanish culture and religious history. With his new villa secured, he now looks forward to spendi…

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Episode 81: Thomas, who purchased in Monte Pego 19:09

3+ y ago19:09

19:09

Former airline crew and U.K. resident Thomas, shares how he decided to purchase his ideal Spanish property in Monte Pego, Spain. Thomas shares how he overcame the challenges of adapting to overseas living, as well as how property agents helped him to bridge the gap and secure his luxury house in the sun. For full show notes and links mentioned in t…

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Episode 80: Shaun, who purchased in Villaricos 18:19

3+ y ago18:19

18:19

After living in the U.K. countryside for a number of years, retired business consultant and writer Shaun decided to purchase a stylish apartment in Villaricos, Spain. Shaun shares how his business experience and decision making skills helped him choose his ideal holiday home, as well as how he plans to spend some quality time with his children and …

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Episode 79: Romano, who purchased in Algodonales 26:43

3+ y ago26:43

26:43

This week the Kyero Spanish Property Podcast welcomes Romano, the proud new owner of a townhouse in Algodonales, in the Cadiz region. Originally from Switzerland, Romano has been living in Perth, Australia for the past twenty years. After falling in love with Spanish life, Romano missed the culture so much that he decided to work with estate agent …

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Episode 78: Henri, who purchased in Palamores 15:07

4y ago15:07

15:07

Currently in the process of selling his property in Holland, today’s guest Henri looks forward to relocating permanently to his new home in Palamores. After having never bought abroad before, we hear what his experience was like. Join us as we explore the smooth buying process, the value for money buying in Spain compared to other parts of Europe, …

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Episode 77: Chris, who purchased in Vera 20:23

4y ago20:23

20:23

As a busy Business Development Manager, Chris has always dreamt about having an escape holiday home in Spain. After knowing very little about Vera, he fell in love with the area. Tune in to learn about what to look out for with a complex, renting out your property, and how specific he was with his searches – as well as his trips to IKEA. For full s…

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Episode 76: Gary, who purchased in La Envia and Vera, Almeria 19:37

4y ago19:37

19:37

What’s it like investing in property in Spain? Today’s guest has learnt extensively about this topic after owning three properties in La Envia and Vera, Almeria. Listen in to learn more about what makes a unit rentable, the power of building trust with your agent and the opportunities he sees in investing in 2020. For full show notes and links ment…

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Episode 75: Marie, Who Purchased In Alcalali 23:10

4y ago23:10

23:10

After living in Manchester for a number of years, retired property-lover Marie decided to make the move to beautiful Alcalali with her husband. Marie tells us all about her exciting move, the friends she and her husband have made through renovations, and the practical challenges she has faced as a results of the Covid-19 lockdown. For full show not…

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Episode 74: Brian who purchased in Vera Beach 19:00

4y ago19:00

19:00

Today’s guest has seen Spain evolve a lot over the past 15 years. Brian bought his 2 bedroom apartment off-plan in 2005. We catch up to find out his experience of moving to Spain full-time retired, exploring neighbouring areas – and the band that he plays in. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://guides.kyero.com/en…

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Episode 73: Joanne who purchased in Mil Palmeras 18:04

4y ago18:04

18:04

Peering over a garden wall at a property led Joanna to viewing a property she eventually bought. Living a busy life in the UK with a family and working as an HR director, Joanne instantly felt at peace being in Mil Palmeras. Tune in to hear her advice on extra costs to consider when owning property, their plans to visit this summer if restriction l…

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Episode 72: Debbie who purchased in San Juan de los Terreros 17:34

4y ago17:34

17:34

After a life-changing accident two years ago, Debbie came to realise she needed to buy her dream home in Spain sooner rather than later. She bought a three bedroom new build property with a pool in San Juan de los Terreros. Tune in as Debbie reflects over her lessons learnt with buying, how her estate agent helped and what San Juan de los Terreros …

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Episode 71: Jan who purchased in Olvera 17:28

4y ago17:28

17:28

This time last year Jan and her husband bought a three bedroom house in Olvera. A year on, Jan joins the show to reflect over what she’s learnt. Learn more about what the town is like, the importance of having a community and how they plan to live their retired life out there. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://g…

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Episode 70: John and Julie who purchased in Doña Pepa, Alicante 21:36

4y ago21:36

21:36

As a cash-buyer, it can be an intense process transferring that money over. Which is why John and Julie had to be so sure they chose the right place in Doña Pepa, Alicante. As sun-seekers, we uncover what they love most about the Spanish winter sun, why they went mortgage-free, and what to do if you’re on the fence about buying in Spain. For full s…

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Episode 69: Carol purchased in Cuevas del Almanzora 18:43

4y ago18:43

18:43

Seeking a home for her retired lifestyle, Carol found just the place in Cuevas del Almanzora. Having already lived in Spain for seven years, she’s loved being able to socialise with locals. Beth speaks with Carol to learn about finding dog-friendly homes, how the agent helped her, and what to look out for in viewings. For full show notes and links …

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Episode 68: Damien who purchased in Íllar, Almeria 19:18

4y ago19:18

19:18

Swept away by the stunning scenery of Íllar, Almeria, Damien couldn’t resist buying a holiday home there. He bought a 3 bed repossessed house, which means an exciting few months of refurbishing this beautiful property. He joins Beth to share his advice on buying a repossessed house, the help he got from his estate agent, and what he loves about the…

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Episode 67: Allan who purchased in Lorca, Murcia 16:47

4y ago16:47

16:47

Born with a disability, today’s guest Allan made the life-changing move to buy a villa in Spain with his wife. Now no longer on painkillers, the Spanish lifestyle has really helped him physically. Tune in to hear more about the area Lorca, Murcia, his noticeable improvement in his health, and how they found properties that have disabled access. For…

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Episode 66: Lyndon and Sheena who purchased in Lorca, Murcia 22:29

4y ago22:29

22:29

Moving off-grid to Lorca, Murcia has been a really exciting new chapter for Lyndon and Sheena. Running their own businesses, they know how important it is to find a Spanish home that matches their desired lifestyle. Listen to hear about what makes a good solicitor, their advice on good research, and how to budget correctly. For full show notes and …

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Episode 65: Ernest who purchased in Alcoy 24:03

4+ y ago24:03

24:03

Retired from working for the government, today’s guest Ernest purchased a villa in Alcoy. He started looking for properties in 2016, and with the help of Carbonell he found the right place. Ernest shares with Beth how he chose the sunny area of Alcoy, the affordability of retired life in Spain, and generosity of locals. For full show notes and link…

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Episode 64: Adam who purchased in Valencia 18:49

4+ y ago18:49

18:49

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Episode 63: Marike who purchased in Fuente del Conde [Part Three] 23:52

4+ y ago23:52

23:52

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Episode 62: Bob who purchased in Fuengirola 20:38

4+ y ago20:38

20:38

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Episode 61: Debra who purchased in Olvera 22:41

4+ y ago22:41

22:41

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Episode 60: Laura, who purchased in Almeria Province 31:14

4+ y ago31:14

31:14

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Episode 59: Part Two with Marijke who purchased in Fuente del Conde 18:13

4+ y ago18:13

18:13

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Episode 58: Gill who purchased in El Carmoli 26:26

4+ y ago26:26

26:26

Gill found a three bedroom home with her husband in El Carmoli after exploring the region for several years. They both work remotely, and enjoy the freedom they get to pursue their favourite outdoor activities, including kitesurfing and hiking. Tune in to hear about a chance encounter at an airport queue, the support she got from her agent, and wha…

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Episode 57: Tim who purchased in La Cala de Mijas 18:25

4+ y ago18:25

18:25

Tim recently purchased a two bedroom, two bathroom apartment in the golfer’s paradise of La Cala de Mijas. Being drawn to having year-round of sun, Tim and his family started looking in 2018. We explore what it’s like having an agent to ask all the questions (big and small!), advice on budgeting and when is good to buy time in the year. For full sh…

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Episode 56: Marijke who purchased in Fuente del Conde [Part One] 28:08

4+ y ago28:08

28:08

In part one of this second part interview, we meet Marijke who has just embarked on a year-long adventure of living in the Spanish countryside with her husband. As someone who loves city life and being around people, moving in to the middle of nowhere is a challenge but why not try it out?We uncover their motivations of living in Fuente del Conde, …

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