Posted: Sun Jul 5, 2020 11:17am
No need to panic, the new system starting tomorrow is for TIE,s instead of old EU residency as Spain has started early for our status change after Brexit as then non EU citizens. Requirements should stay same as before, few extras, fingerprint check, photograph(I believe) its a bonus for 1st time wouldbe residents as all Uk citizens would have to change their residencias to TIE,s eventually so saves another procedure for you.
Also as long as you have resided here before January 2021 you still have until June '21 to gain residency via the TIE. One differrence is TIE,s are valid for a set 5yrs then need to be renewed.
Your plan is safe
Regards
Pauline.