Listed in no particular order, these are just some of the reasons that people give when they consider calling the Spanish removals company to relocate them and their personal goods: the cost of living, the cultural riches, the family life, fiestas, food and drink, health care, natural beauty, outdoor activities, pace of life, and last but not least, the abundant sunshine. But did you know that Spain is a constitutional monarchy organised as a parliamentary democracy and has been a member of the European Union since 1986? King Juan Carlos I of Spain and Queen Sofía of Spain are the current ruling monarchs.
Before you decide exactly where to relocate to, there are some vital facts you need to know before booking a Spanish removals company. There is a territorial dispute with the United Kingdom over Gibraltar, a six square kilometre Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom in the southernmost part of the Iberian Peninsula which was conquered by Britain from Spain in 1704 during the War of the Spanish Succession, along with the Spanish island of Minorca (which had also been invaded but was re-conquered in 1782 and finally ceded back to Spain in 1802 by the Treaty of Amiens).
The legal situation was regularised in 1713 by the Treaty of Utrecht, in which Spain ceded the territory in perpetuity to the British Crown. Spain has called for the return of Gibraltar. The overwhelming majority of Gibraltarians strongly oppose this, along with any proposal of shared sovereignty. United Nations resolutions call on the United Kingdom and Spain, both European Union members, to reach an agreement over the status of Gibraltar. Morocco claims the Spanish cities of Ceuta and Melilla and some isles plazas de soberanía off the northern coast of Africa. Portugal does not recognise Spain's sovereignty over the territory of Olivenza/Olivença.
Spain is a developed country with the eighth largest economy in the world and fifth largest in the EU, based on nominal gross domestic product. A key industry, we could say lightly, would be the vast increase in demand for companies such as Spanish Removals!
Many British residents dream of relocation to Spain permanently. House prices and the low cost of living make it even more attractive, especially in light of the recent economic woes of the housing and mortgage state in the United Kingdom at present. The Spanish economy has a rosy prospect for the future and has done rather well in recent years too, thanks in large part to the increase in tourism. So if you are thinking of relocation, for whatever reason, do consider using the reliable services of a UK-based Spanish removals firm to take care of the nitty-gritty details for you. Referrals are obviously always a better option for you to consider – I mean, you trust the experience of someone you know over that of someone you don’t right? But should you not know anyone personally, you may initially wish to search the worldwide web for options. Keep an eye out for a Spanish removals company that lists its customer testimonials, or even one that has a reputable, social responsibility programme. These are key indicators that this is not a fly-by-night company, rather one that has a conscience and will look after your valuable possessions as their own.