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Malaga Expat Consulting Malaga Expat is your Relocation Consultant, Property Finder & Paperwork Assistant based in Malaga
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Malaga Expat is your Relocation Consultant, Property Finder & Paperwork Assistant based in Malaga, Costa del Sol. Our services cover a broad range of matters, from assistance with paperwork and Spanish bureaucracy to relocation consultancy and property finding, and are directed to all expats residing or planning to move to Malaga and the Costa del Sol. Malaga Expat Consulting was founded by Irina

Saltmarsh, “the expat with experience”, who herself has mastered several relocations and lived and worked in many different countries, both as employed and as a small business owner. Irina speaks several languages, including English, German, Russian and Spanish and since 2009 lives with her family and works in Spain. Malaga Expat Consulting was created with the aim of providing to all expats living or relocating to the area of Malaga and the Costa del Sol competent help and assistance with a range of relocation & admin affairs in a friendly and professional manner at a competitive price. We can help you with advice about the right area to live, assist with finding the right property for you and your family to buy or to rent, locate the schools and nurseries for your children and help with enrolling process, register you and your family with local doctors. Let us assist you with paperwork applying for NIE, Residency permit, Town Hall registrations and driving license, opening a bank account and just accompany you to any authority where they would normally only speak Spanish. We can make the settling down process for you and your family easier and stress-free by introducing you to the local professionals and competent organisations and help with any advice and recommendation to make your new life in Malaga happy and relaxed from day one.

Another relocation package completed today and this lovely couple are now official residents of Spain. Arrived to Malaga...
04/11/2024

Another relocation package completed today and this lovely couple are now official residents of Spain.
Arrived to Malaga in the middle of August (right during the Feria week), we had their first bits of paperwork sorted in the first week, allowing them to organise the following steps quickly.
And now, in just over two months they are both fully settled with home and paperwork!
Preparation, organisation and professional guidance are the key to success!

Our relocation packages are designed to asisst you in an efficient and professional way with the most essential bits of your relocation to Spain, letting you focus on your personal and family needs, while knowing that you are supported! 💪😍

Understanding healthcare in Spain and knowing your options is one of the key aspects of relocation, which is why we prep...
20/10/2024

Understanding healthcare in Spain and knowing your options is one of the key aspects of relocation, which is why we prepared this quick guide on the topic https://www.malagaexpat.com/information/understanding-spanish-healthcare-public-private
And for many of those already residing in Spain, it is the time of the year to review and/or renew their private health insurance covers! Switching to Sanitas and enjoying all the benefits of this provider might be just what you need for 2025! Get in touch to review your options!

Relocation is said to be one of the most stressful events in life. Indeed, it can be draining - physically, mentally, an...
13/10/2024

Relocation is said to be one of the most stressful events in life. Indeed, it can be draining - physically, mentally, and emotionally, so here are a few tips to help you through:

➡️ break it down to small steps and focus on each at a time. Celebrate each little win!

➡️ plan and prepare as much as you can, but remember that not everything always goes to plan

➡️ use professional help, especially in the beginning

➡️ embrace new life and mentality, with all its positives and negatives, try not to compare to what you are used to

➡️ be patient and stay positive! Focus on your long-term target!

Let me know if you need support getting through your personal "relocation tunnel" to Spain. Together, we'll get to the light, I promise!

Your Relocation Partner!

What do you need to know about healthcare in Spain!Get in touch to talk it through in more detail and check your availab...
01/10/2024

What do you need to know about healthcare in Spain!

Get in touch to talk it through in more detail and check your available options!

IMPORTANT information for all property owners in Spain who let their properties to tourists. As of October 1st 2024 the ...
23/09/2024

IMPORTANT information for all property owners in Spain who let their properties to tourists. As of October 1st 2024 the ONLY platform for submitting guests check-in is SES Hospedajes https://sede.mir.gob.es/opencms/export/sites/default/es/procedimientos-y-servicios/hospedajes-y-alquiler-de-vehiculos/

All earlier platforms like Hospederías from Guardia Civil y WebPol/E-HOTEL from National Police, are replaced with this new one from the Interior Ministry, it was introduced last year, but is obligatory to use as of October 1st 2024.

All owners need to register themselves and their properties and check-in each guest and each reservation. Failure to do so will lead to substantial fines.

Please, note, that as of now much more detailed information is required for each reservation

Whether you're moving with your family or on your own, I’m here to make your transition to Malaga SMOOTH and STRESS-FREE...
19/09/2024

Whether you're moving with your family or on your own, I’m here to make your transition to Malaga SMOOTH and STRESS-FREE. I handle EVERYTHING from visas and residency permits, to helping you find your first home, enrolling your children in school, securing private healthcare, and offering a lot of practical advice (and even emotional support at times) — so you can FOCUS on your family and work, while going through a stressful time of relocating to a new country.

With my relocation packages, you'll have a dedicated expert by your side to manage admin, language barriers, and local logistics, ensuring you feel SUPPORTED every step of the way. I won’t let you do it on your own, as there is no need to go through unnecessary stress where it can be avoided with my presence, and at the start of your journey it is almost everywhere! Once all the initial steps are done, I will encourage you to focus on your integration with lots of practical advice and useful local references!

If this is the support you are looking for your relocation to Spain, then I’ll be delighted to speak to you! Get in touch and let’s get started!

Whether you're moving with your family or on your own, I’m here to make your transition to Malaga SMOOTH and STRESS-FREE...
19/09/2024

Whether you're moving with your family or on your own, I’m here to make your transition to Malaga SMOOTH and STRESS-FREE. I handle EVERYTHING from visas and residency permits, to helping you find your first home, enrolling your children in school, securing private healthcare, and offering a lot of practical advice (and even emotional support at times) — so you can FOCUS on your family and work, while going through a stressful time of relocating to a new country.

With my relocation packages, you'll have a dedicated expert by your side to manage admin, language barriers, and local logistics, ensuring you feel SUPPORTED every step of the way. I won’t let you do it on your own, as there is no need to go through unnecessary stress where it can be avoided with my presence, and at the start of your journey it is almost everywhere! Once all the initial steps are done, I will encourage you to focus on your integration with lots of practical advice and useful local references!

If this is the support you are looking for your relocation to Spain, then I’ll be delighted to speak to you! Get in touch and let’s get started!

Join Spain's leading private health insurer Sanitas this autumn and enjoy a fantastic range of promotions and services, ...
18/09/2024

Join Spain's leading private health insurer Sanitas this autumn and enjoy a fantastic range of promotions and services, from access to ALL digital health services which are unique to Sanitas, to a year of extra add-on services such as home physio, 50% reimbursement of pharmacy expenses and more! Get in touch to ask for your personal quote!

A few essentials you should know of and check before signing your Spanish rental contract:- property ownership and compa...
12/09/2024

A few essentials you should know of and check before signing your Spanish rental contract:

- property ownership and compare to details on the contract
- the term length
- the renewal conditions
- the termination conditions and penalties, if any
- damage deposit and terms of refund
- maintenance & repair responsibilities

Get professional help if you are not very familiar with Spanish legal terms and practices

Relocation to a new country is HARD! It is a long and stressful journey filled with misunderstandings and cultural crush...
25/08/2024

Relocation to a new country is HARD! It is a long and stressful journey filled with misunderstandings and cultural crushes, and often accompanied by loneliness and frustration. You start from scratch, you have to learn (again) and adapt, you make mistakes, you fall and hurt yourself! It will take you a long time until you have settled and found your new home, which you can really call HOME!

SO, don't forget to celebrate on the way! Celebrate yourself, every hardship you overcame, and every success you achieved, celebrate the journey, which despite all the difficulties, is so much WORTH IT, as the life you are creating for yourself and your loved ones is PRICELESS!

Give a ❤️ if you agree!

August 22nd was the deadline to bring your tourist property in compliance with the recent changes introduced in February...
23/08/2024

August 22nd was the deadline to bring your tourist property in compliance with the recent changes introduced in February. We summarised those here https://www.malagaexpat.com/information/about-licensing-your-tourist-rental-property-in-andalusia

It is also important that you communicate to Junta de Andalucia any changes now valid for your property. For example, reduced capacity based on the new regulations. Or specific rental periods. This is done by means of submitting the Responsible Declaration.

A new milestone for us and a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Vikki and her family for the arrival of their DNV approval! A famil...
20/08/2024

A new milestone for us and a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Vikki and her family for the arrival of their DNV approval! A family of four, submitted July 30th, approved August 18th!
It has been a long and thorough preparation which paid off!
Now on to the next steps as school starts really soon!

Last month to benefit from a great discount package offered by Sanitas! If you are looking for a reliable private health...
06/08/2024

Last month to benefit from a great discount package offered by Sanitas! If you are looking for a reliable private health insurance provider with a great medical network and a range of amazing covers - hurry up to fetch your quote. Email to [email protected]

Relocating to Malaga in August???!!! 😱Indeed, for relocation tasks (immigration, admin, property search, schools), Augus...
04/08/2024

Relocating to Malaga in August???!!! 😱

Indeed, for relocation tasks (immigration, admin, property search, schools), August is the worst month, and I always advise my clients to avoid it!

However, for many families, August is the ONLY month when relocation is possible due to personal matters, school holidays, work etc

This August, I'm relocating SEVEN families! BUT...we have meticulously worked on each individual relocation project, and lots of matters, appointments, and tasks have been planned and organised beforehand.

For 3 families, we secured rental properties BEFORE summer (no, I'm not taking on rental projects in August anymore), others could push their search to September. Documentation lined up, appointments secured, and even schools already confirmed for most of them.

So yes, August is very doable IF you work with an experienced relocation agent and start your project WELL in advance!!!

We've been through quite a number of different Spanish Residency types with this lovely couple, Julie and Mark! 😍Initial...
22/07/2024

We've been through quite a number of different Spanish Residency types with this lovely couple, Julie and Mark! 😍

Initially they arrived a few years back on an NLV. Then Julie got her EU passport and we converted her non-EU residency to an EU one.

And this year it was Mark's turn to convert his NLV to an EU family member residency status which gives FAR MORE benefits! Today we finally have done the fingerprinting appointment for his new type TIE, which will be ready in a month!

Only a few years in Spain and so many residency statuses under one's belt! 💪

Thank you Julie and Mark for trusting me to assist you in all those processes! 🥰

Third time this week in Comisaria with no waiting/no queuing experience, this time with an EU residency certificate for ...
12/07/2024

Third time this week in Comisaria with no waiting/no queuing experience, this time with an EU residency certificate for an amazing young German girl, doing her Spain experience on her own.

Today the civil servant, while training another one, referred to me as always coming "muy preparadita" (=very prepared with Andaluz touch 😂), which made me smile!

I must also admit it is nice when entering the room, that every funcinario (civil servant) greets you and smiles 😍

Happy weekend everyone!

What to do with kids in summer????Spanish school holidays are MUCH TOO LONG! There is no way a working parent can stay h...
07/07/2024

What to do with kids in summer????
Spanish school holidays are MUCH TOO LONG! There is no way a working parent can stay home with kids for 3 months! And many expat families do not even have a family support network around!

The answer is - Summer Camps! "Campamento" in Spanish!
There is a huge selection of those, municipal and private ones, with a very diverse focus: art, languages, sports, computer games...you name it! Kids socialise, play, learn, go out, see new things and meet new friends!

And if you just arrived to Spain, there is no better way to start integrating and preparing your children for Spnaish school, especially if they are not fluent in Spanish yet!

Check offers in your local and neighboring municipalities and choose what suits you and your kids best!
I personally would not know what to do without "campamentos de verano"!

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