{"id":6889,"date":"2018-06-20T14:21:34","date_gmt":"2018-06-20T12:21:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/?p=6889"},"modified":"2018-09-18T01:34:32","modified_gmt":"2018-09-17T23:34:32","slug":"moving-to-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/moving-to-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving To Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Just thinking about moving from home is always a small adventure. However, moving to another city is a great adventure, even if it is temporary. In addition, the situation usually involves another series of changes, related to studies or work, which are what drive the decision to move to another place first. To <strong>move\u00a0to a great capital like Madrid<\/strong>, the super adventure is served. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ShMadrid<\/strong><\/a> we know how complicated and stressful it is to move to another city and that is why we offer advice to help make the change easier and more bearable.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/cost-living-madrid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is the cost of living in Madrid?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/moving-to-madrid\/#finding-a-new-accommodation\" title=\"Finding a new accommodation\">Finding a new accommodation<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/moving-to-madrid\/#tips-to-keep-in-mind-for-moving\" title=\"Tips to keep in mind for moving\">Tips to keep in mind for moving<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"finding-a-new-accommodation\"><\/span><b>Finding a new accommodation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_6891\" style=\"width: 333px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/house-1407562__480.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6891\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-6891\" src=\"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/house-1407562__480-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"323\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/house-1407562__480-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/house-1407562__480-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/house-1407562__480.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6891\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In a huge city\u00a0like Madrid, it&#8217;s not always easy to know which\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/best-places-to-live-in-madrid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">neighborhoods<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0are better to settle into and how much it costs and how far they are from places of interest. You need someone\u00a0reliable and professional to help you navigate the murky waters of the real estate market, especially after the bubble burst a decade ago, leading to the economic crisis that lingers today. There are those who know how to give support, like those at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ShMadrid agency<\/strong><\/a>, and it really facilitates the process of finding an apartment to your liking, whether you need a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/long-term-rental\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">monthly rental<\/a><\/strong>, a loft near a certain school, or any other type of apartment.\u00a0<strong>ShMadrid<\/strong> helps ease the complications associated with moving or, at least, eliminates those that have nothing to do with the search for a home.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tips-to-keep-in-mind-for-moving\"><\/span><b>Tips to keep in mind for moving<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_6892\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/gran-via-968932__480.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6892\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6892\" src=\"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/gran-via-968932__480-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/gran-via-968932__480-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/gran-via-968932__480-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/gran-via-968932__480.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6892\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is essential to prepare in advance (whenever possible, of course). Although people can help you with housing, there are other areas in which it will be very useful to gather information in advance, especially if your hometown is noticeably smaller than Madrid. For example, the issue of transport and the adjustment to Madrid&#8217;s timezone and overall schedule; it can be very normal to take forty-five minutes to get somewhere\u00a0due to the size and traffic of the city, so knowing how to move efficiently is important. A good map of Madrid along one of its best inventions, the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/train-stations-madrid\/\">Metro<\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong>will make your life a lot easier here. There are <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/apps-to-help-you-get-around-in-madrid-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">apps<\/a><\/strong> which you can download on your phone to help go in the right direction.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/districts-madrid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The districts of Madrid<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Another essential issue when you <strong>move to Madrid<\/strong> is to have some control over the differences in the standard of living and its impact on your finances. The first approach to these differences you will experience when considering where you will live is that, as mentioned, there\u00a0are many options and sometimes it is not easy to choose one place. Pick your top three when preparing to move and study the overall housing and transportation expenses to make a judgment call that will help you organize more efficiently and overcome the inevitable vertigo that comes with\u00a0<strong>moving to Madrid<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Have you recently moved to Madrid? 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