Move to Spain housing assistance has become essential for newcomers facing unfamiliar rental markets and documentation challenges. Kevin’s story highlights how MoveSpain stepped in with expert guidance to make his relocation dreams a reality.
Kevin, a New York native, recently moved to Málaga, Spain, to work as an English teacher through a government program. Excited to start this new chapter, he quickly encountered unexpected challenges with finding a place to live. Language barriers, cultural differences, and the Spanish rental market’s documentation requirements made it nearly impossible for him to secure housing independently. Here’s how MoveSpain’s personalized relocation support made all the difference.
Origin: New York
Rental Budget: €1.700
Destination: Málaga
3 Bedrooms
After arriving in Spain, Kevin attempted the standard route of finding an apartment: browsing local listings on Idealista and reaching out to landlords directly. Despite his efforts, he faced a significant hurdle—landlords and agencies weren’t receptive due to his lack of local documentation and Spanish payslips. Even when he arranged viewings, language barriers complicated communication, making it difficult to explain his situation accurately.
“People in Spain weren’t going to take me seriously as someone to rent their apartment to because I was from America…even real estate agencies couldn’t secure me a lease due to documentation issues,” he shared.
Desperate for a solution, Kevin contacted MoveSpain and shared his housing struggles. From that moment, the MoveSpain team took charge. Assigned to him was Pablo, a dedicated relocation expert fluent in both English and Spanish, who acted as Kevin’s representative.
Pablo reviewed apartment listings Kevin liked, coordinated with landlords, and explained his situation in detail, legitimizing his request and helping to break through the documentation roadblocks. MoveSpain even sent a team member to accompany Kevin to viewings, bridging the language gap and ensuring that any questions from landlords were addressed on the spot.
“Having someone help me when it’s hard enough to communicate that in English, let alone in Spanish, was invaluable,” Kevin noted.
Beyond securing a lease, MoveSpain’s expertise also ensured Kevin’s safety. In one instance, a property turned out to have questionable ownership. After conducting a background check on the landlord, Pablo advised Kevin against moving forward, preventing a potentially risky situation.
With MoveSpain’s assistance, Kevin and his roommates found a suitable apartment, negotiated flexible payment terms, and received a fair lease. Pablo ensured the contract was thoroughly reviewed and clarified, preventing misunderstandings with the real estate agency.
“MoveSpain made sure that we weren’t having one pulled on us by the real estate agency because we couldn’t understand what they had written,” said Kevin.
Thanks to MoveSpain’s dedicated approach, Kevin secured a beautiful apartment and settled into his new life in Spain. The team’s commitment to transparency, safety, and personalized service left a lasting impression on him.
“I couldn’t recommend the service more. MoveSpain was essential to me finding the place I have now. For anyone, especially young people in language assistance programs, this service is a game-changer for securing housing in Spain,” Kevin concluded.
Kevin’s story is one of many success stories where MoveSpain has helped international clients overcome housing challenges in Spain. MoveSpain provides an end-to-end relocation service that includes:
Whether you’re moving to Spain for work, study, or a new adventure, MoveSpain is here to make your transition as smooth as possible. Ready to secure your home in Spain? Let us help you get there.
