Now this leads to some amusement. The sellers of our house have said we can have whatever furniture we want. That was in September when we viewed the house.
We have subsequently been asked what we want to keep and what we want removed. The truth of the matter is we have completely forgotten what's there.
I'm flying over for a quick visit in a couple of weeks for another look and to decide on the matter.
The scary thing about all of this is that I've spent more time buying a shirt than we did deciding on the house.
On a serious note, another factor you need to build onto bringing furniture vs buying is the cost of movers from the UK to southern Spain. We shopped around a lot and ended up with what we think is a very good deal, and it's still north of four grand.
You also need to ask any prospective movers how long it will take from your UK address to Spain. Some of them use what I term the "Stupid Route," which is using the short crossing to Calais and then doubling the distance to drive. Remember, were talking HGV so the journey is under tachograph laws which limits the driving to around 400kms per day.
Lots to think about. Good luck and hope to see you in Arboleas in the summer.
Cheers. Lee