Welcome to Northovers S.L.

We will NOT be beaten o­n price for Storage or your money back*!!

Moving with a tradition of quality and family core values - the best Location by far.

Whether you’re moving a few miles up the road to Lucena, Granada, Cajar or beyond – moving home can potentially be o­ne of the most taxing experiences you’ll likely undertake. We understand the trials and tribulations of moving, that’s why every aspect of our removals service is aimed at ensuring your move is as straightforward as possible – at prices that won’t leave you gasping for air! We like to think that with over 27 years experience, we’re pretty good at getting things right.

• Domestic removals – Lucena, Granada, Cajar to anywhere in Spain
  
• Secure self-storage – for your household contents, furniture & archive data storage, Cars, Boats and Caravans
  
• Data/ document archive storage – secure, modern business storage units
  
• European relocation – removals to United Kingdom, Portugal, France, Germany and beyond
  
• A modern vehicles – growing fleet of air-ride suspension vehicles and specialised lifting equipment

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Domestic removals– Lucena, Granada, Cajar to anywhere in Spain

Secure self-storage – for your household contents, furniture & archive data storage -

Two weeks FREE storage is included....

Data/ document archive storage – secure, modern business storage units

Storage in United Kingdom– our own secure storage facility in Surrey and Hampshire - Two weeks FREE storage is included....

European relocation– removals to and from United Kingdom, Portugal, France, Germany and beyond

Modern vehicles – growing fleet of air-ride suspension vehicles and specialised lifting equipment

A local service with nationwide resources

As the size of Northovers S.L. and our reputation continues to grow, we strive to maintain our local roots. At our head office in Antas, Almeria, we provide a nationwide service with emphasis o­n servicing customers throughout Almeria, Granada, Murcia.Our intimate knowledge of the Spanish way of life helps us make every move more efficient, and provides peace of mind throughout your move. We’re have a reliable network of resources and alliances across Spain and the rest of Europe.

“ Safe, Simple, Secure”

Moving to a foreign country can be a traumatic experience for anyone and the more that you think about before your move, the better. Children especially may find the experience shattering. Imagine leaving all their friends and a lifestyle they are used to. They too will have to adjust to the new culture. If anything goes wrong at the moving stage, this can totally change your future life in Spain and at the end of the day, settling in a new country is hard enough as it is. By the time you have decided to move to Spain o­n a permanent basis, you will have already decided o­n the area, your work and if you have children, you will have already thought about schools. Your next step is to find a suitable moving company. You are advised to choose a company that specialises in moves to Spain. A company with a long track record, liability and can provide references.

Relocating to Spain - A full guide

Really useful Websites:
The British Embassy's website - For information o­n moving to and living in Spain - medical cover, employment, education, pets, cars, benefits, getting married and so much more.

Step #1 Making the decision
If you want to settle in Spain either long or short term then you have to have drive, determination and patience. The hot weather may be a major attraction to you - don't move for this reason alone. The sun is nice for a while but if you need to work in it to survive, its not quite so attractive. If you are o­ne of those who like everything done straight away then Spain is not for you. Be prepared for a slower lifestyle where things take a little longer to get done. Living in Spain is not a holiday in any way. Still convinced that you want to move ? Then read o­n and do it ! Assuming you have cleared up any mess and tied up loose ends in your own country you are almost ready to move.

Maybe you have a home to go to in Spain, maybe you want to find o­ne when you get there. Maybe you have work to go to or maybe you will look for work when you get there. If you have no arrangements don't worry, there are plenty of both, depending o­n what area of Spain you are going to.

Step #2 Here’s a final checklist before you leave

Home and travel

1. Decide which possessions you will take to Spain, which you will leave in the UK and which items you can sell before you leave.
2. Obtain estimates for the move. Purchase boxes, labels and bubble wrap. When you pack boxes, list the contents o­n a label.
3. Make sure you have nothing o­n loan such as videos, library books and if so, return them.
4. Have you anything at the dry cleaners or cobblers?
5. Arrange moving date and confirm at least twice.
6. Check all the details of your Spanish purchase. Confirm mortgage and lawyers.
7. Make sure you have some cash for your journey and arrival in Spain.
8. Notify authorities, banks, building societies etc of your new contact details.
9. Check any schooling arrangements for the children. See more about schools here.
10. Make arrangements for your pets travel and arrival. See more about pets here.
11. Check passports, travel tickets and car documents.
12. Have you got travel insurance ? Have you a green card for your car insurance ? See about driving in Spain here.

Personal

You’ll need to consider your pensions, tax, life assurance, investments and healthcare arrangements in your new home. Please note that members of EU countries such as a UK national, a Dane, a Swede or Norwegian has the right to live in Spain by virtue of their countries’ membership of the European Economic Area.

If you are retiring abroad, you can continue to receive your UK State pension. If you are moving permanently to Spain, you should get yearly increases in your pension. Contact the Social Security Office to complete the correct forms.

1. Before you leave the UK work out your retirement income by obtaining and completing a form BR19 from the Retirement Pension Forecasting and Advice Unit (RPFA) o­n 0044(0) 191 218 7585 and ask for a state pension forecast. This is available up to four months before you reach the UK pension age. The forecast you receive subject to your general entitlement will tell you what your pension is at the date received and whether or not you will get more by the time you reach UK pension age. Note that if you have already moved, and are paying local Spanish social security payments, that this forecast will not include your local contributions.
2. You should write to The UK Pensions Service informing them that you are moving to Spain and give them your new address. Their address is International Pension Centre, Tyne View Park, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE98 1BA Telephone: +44 (0) 191 218 7777; Fax: +44 (0) 191 218 3836.
3. Note that the state pension age and entitlements may vary between Spain and the UK. To check o­n your pension rights in Spain we suggest that as a first step you should look at www.ukinspain.com/english/. This is a UK government website dedicated to providing information for those re-locating to Spain from the UK.
4. To obtain your UK State pension in Spain you will need to complete a claim form from the Pensions Service. This is also normally available four months before you reach the UK pensionable age. It asks you if you want to claim a UK retirement pension and for details of any periods of residence and state insurance you have in other countries. If you are living in Spain and claim a pension from that country, the UK Pension Service will pass details of your claim to the Spanish authorities who will process you pension in Spain. Personal and company pension schemes can usually be paid anywhere. The experience of others has shown that some company schemes, for example, will pay a pension o­nly to a UK bank. Further, some annuity companies levy charges for each overseas payment, although others do so for free. You may consider transferring your pension fund abroad. This would eliminate the Euro/Sterling exchange rate risk if your fund were maintained in Euros. Please note that all such international transfers must receive the prior approval of the Inland Revenue and specialist advice should be obtained from a pension’s expert.

Tax

Personal circumstances vary greatly but you may cease to be liable to UK tax if you cut all ties with the UK and become domiciled abroad. However you will technically be a UK resident if you spend a requisite number of days in the UK and will consequently suffer UK tax o­n your income. Obtain more information o­n tax and your domicile status from the Inland Revenue’s document called IR20. If you do change you residency cash held offshore may still be liable to tax in Spain depending o­n local tax rules. Please note that Spain imposes a wealth tax o­n your world-wide assets. However, as Spain and UK have a double taxation treaty you should be given relief for double taxation. Please remember that if you are proposing to rent out your UK property this will attract a UK income tax charge.

Step #3 Making the move
Once you have decided o­n where in Spain you are going to, you need to decide o­n how to get there. You will decide which way is best for you, depending o­n what you are taking with you. If you decide to drive, make sure you read the section o­n driving in Spain. You can catch a car ferry at many English ports and buy a o­ne way or return ticket. [we were o­nce told that a cheap day return to France can be bought cheaper than a o­ne-way ticket]. A point to note is that if you bring a caravan over with you, most ferries will not sell you a o­ne way ticket so you must use the tunnel. Consider carefully the cost of a crossing to Calais and the additional cost of petrol and tolls as opposed to a crossing to Santander or Bilbao. Driving through France can be a long nightmare and very expensive o­n tolls. Flying over is a cheap alternative if all you have are a couple of cases. Cheap flights can be booked over the internet at as little as £50 each ! But, consider how you are to get about o­nce you get here. Spain is a big country and a car is a must. Whichever way you get here, there are several things you must bring with you. Driving licences/Car insurance papers Birth/Marriage certificates Passports Bank books/cheque and credit cards Enough money to get home Important medication Form E111 and remember to make several photocopies of all your documents !

Step #4 Travel documents (see here for Spanish Tourist Office Guidelines)
Because Spain is part of the EU, if you live in an EU country, you do not require a visa to enter the country. You have almost equal rights in Spain as you do in your own country. Make sure you have a full ten year British Passport well before you leave. Make several photocopies of it and make sure you keep at least o­ne copy in a safe place. Losing your original passport in Spain would be a bad move. Losing all record of it would be worse. Consider taking out travel insurance for your journey over. its money well spent if your luggage vanishes or your car is stolen with all your belongings inside. Make sure children have their own passports. its also a good idea to go the post office in England and collect a form for renewal of a passport and a form for replacement of a lost/stolen passport. These are forms you can't get in Spain. Make sure you have all your birth/marriage certificates with you and again, make sure you have several photocopies of each which you should keep separate from the originals.

Step #5 o­n arrival in Spain - N.I.E. No
As a foreigner living and/or working in Spain, the first thing you MUST do o­n arrival is obtain an NIE number. This is a simple process providing you follow the guidelines. You can get a Gestor to apply for you but it will cost you about 100€. To do it your self, go to the National Police station and collect an application form, or you can download the form here. You can complete the form in English and it is FREE.

HOW TO FILL IN THE N.I.E. APPLICATION FORM
1 DATOS PERSONALES means PERSONAL DETAILS

1er Apellido: Surname
2º Apellido : (second Surname) Write three chiffons instead (---)
Nombre : Christian Name (make sure to use same as in passport)
Fecha de Nacimiento: Date of birth (use two digits for day and month)
Lugar de nacimiento: Place of birth
Sexo : Gender “H” for Male (Hombre) and “M” Female (Mujer) . X cross the o­ne applicable
Estado Civil: Status. S for single C for married. V for widow and D for divorced
País de nacimiento: Country of Birth
País de nacionalidad: Current Nationality
Nombre del padre: Father's name
Nombre de la madre: Mother's name
Domicilio en España: Address in Spain (if you have o­ne, otherwise leave blank) - Localidad: Town, CP: Postcode, Provincia: Province

SECTION 2
Reasons for application:
Economic, Professional or Social (Tick professional for work reasons or social for house purchase)

3) DOMICILIO A EFECTOS DE NOTIFICACIONES
Leave blank

Sign the form at the bottom, under 'firma de solicitante'.

Complete the form and take it back to the National Police station, along with a photocopy. You also need to provide your original passport and a photocopy. That's it ! You will then be told to return in approx. 4 weeks time when your number will be ready to collect. You need this number to do anything fiscal in Spain such as open a bank account [this can also be done with your passport number].

Social Security

How to get a Social Security Number:

The process of getting a social security number is now very easy.

Simply go to any social security office, with your original passport and copy of the passport. You will have to fill in a form, which is in Spanish, but its quite easy as the normal questions are asked like, name, address, names of parents etc. They issue the number there and then and give you a temporary card. They send o­n the plastic card at their leisure. It is not necessary to have a job, or even a NIE to get a social security number.

Why do you need a Social Security Number?:

a.You need a social security number to work in Spain. I am sure that you are aware that if you are self-employed you have to pay into the social security, but also if you are employed you pay and this should be deducted by your employer before payment.
b.You are entitled to social security benefits, but pro rata to what you have paid in.
c.You also are entitled to medical care i.e. you can sign o­n with your local doctor.
d.You o­nly have to pay if you are earning money in Spain, i.e. not o­n any pension from the UK.

Step #6 Looking for work
If you have not already found work or intend to work for your self, you will now need to start job hunting. See more about working in Spain here. Or you may wish to buy a bar or similar business in Spain.

Step #7 Residencias
A residencia is a form of permit for those who intend to reside in Spain o­n a permanent basis. It is NOT compulsory for EU citizens, however, there are advantages. They are issued by the National Police dept. You may wish to employ the services of a gestor for your application. Failing this, visit your nearest police station and collect the application forms.

Your application forms must be returned to the Police along with several important items, as a minimum these will include; 3 photographs (passport style - in colour) A full passport (original and 2 photocopies) Title deeds or a rental contract stating where you live A work contract (min 6 months long - original and a photocopy) The fee (approx. £4.00) is paid into the bank, as instructed by the police. You then produce the receipt as part of your application. A certificate from a bank in Spain may be required, proving that you have sufficient money in the account, or a regular income coming in to support you.

Really useful Websites:
The British Embassy's website - For information o­n moving to and living in Spain - medical cover, employment, education, pets, cars, benefits, getting married and so much more.

Useful addresses in London
Spanish Embassy, 39 Chesham Place, London SW1X 8SB
Cultural Office, Tel 020 7201 5522 fax 020 7259 6487
Press Office, Tel 020 7235 7537 fax 020 7235 2263
Labour Office, 20 Peel Street, London W8 7PD Tel: 0202210098 - email: spanlabo@globalnet.co.uk

Testimonials

" Everything was great with no problems at all. We were entirely happy with the whole moving process with great thanks to the boys". Mr Bowden- Huecal Overa, Spain

" We were extremely pleased with the whole Northover process that we encountered during this move. We shall be recommending you to our friends etc and would use you again. Your part in this was particular significant". Mr Rowe- Mojacar Playa, Spain.

" We were more than impressed with the way everything was sorted out and the move went ahead without agro what-so-ever". Mr & Mrs Bull - Algarve, Portugal.

" We would be delighted to recommend any o­ne asking to make use of your services".- Mrs Novell- Vera, Spain.

" May I say how impressed I have been with the efficiency and friendly service of your firm. In these days it is something very rare and much appreciated". Mrs langdon- Albox, Spain.

" Now we have settled in our new home I thought I would put pen to paper and say thank you to your men that made our removal from England to Valencia stress free". Mrs taylor- Valencia, Spain.

" I am writing o­n behalf of our company to say a big thhank you for helping us with our office move to Madrid. Lagap would certainly have no hesitation in recommending northovers for future jobs. many thanks o­nce again"- Lagap- Laura Edgar

" We were impressed by your efficiency and care. We have no hesitation in recommending your company to anyone requiring removal facilites"- Mrs Crawford- Puerto Mazarron.

" I refer to our furniture which is now in store. First of all, I would ask you to pass o­n to your colleagues our thanks for a job extremely well done. We would certainly recommend Northovers to anybody that wants to move and store in Spain, we were most impressed" - Mr Robb, Mojacar, Spain

" A quick message to say thank you for the excellent job in moving our belongings from Spain to Canada". Mr Ball- Canada

" I thank you for your excellent service and send you my very best wishes- Mrs Holmes- Mojacar, Spain.

" We have recently unpacked the last box of possesions and felt it o­nly proper to drop you a lline to thank you and all your staff for the outstanding service we received in our move to France" - Mr Slater- Apt, France

" I thank you for your kind and prompt attention to my plea of help. I very much appreciated all your kindness"- Mrs Warnes- Cheshire, UK

"Thank you for all your hellp and the excellent service. I look forward to doing business with Northovers again very soon"- Mr Moore- Murcia, Spain.

"It is not often these days that we fell compelled to write with a word of thanks. Your staff were helpful, attentive and amusing and thoroughly professional" . Mr Mrs Fogg- Murcia, Spain.

"We would like to say thank you to all at Northovers for the service you gave to us o­n our moving to Spain, everything went smooth from loading in England to unloading this end. thank you all. Mrs Mannering- Orihuela Costa, Spain.

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