An Expat Talks about Moving to San Sebastian, Spain

What is the name of the city or town that you are reporting on?

San Sebastian

Name three things that you wish you had brought and three you wish you had left at home.

peanut butter, motorcycle, tools

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With over 40 years of professional experience, Balcells Group provides legal advice on immigration, business, real estate, and tax. They help individuals, companies, investors, students, entrepreneurs, highly-qualified professionals, digital nomads, and more, to enjoy successful law processes in Spain by guiding their clients every step of the way. They speak Spanish, English, Catalan and Russian.
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What advice would you give someone preparing to move to your area about the actual move, choosing a neighborhood and finding a home?

spend a lot of time here, and make sure you have a lot of money.

What type of housing do you live in? Is this typical for most expats in your area?

government assisted, not normal

How did you choose your neighborhood and find your home or apartment?

lottery

Are your housing costs higher or lower than they were in your home country? What is the average cost of housing there?

much higher- average cost unknown, but it is expensive here