Posted: Mon Feb 4, 2019 9:30pm
Where to start? Sorry, but I doubt this is what you want to hear.
December/January for a month will be a tourist let so you need to make sure that any property you consider has a tourist licence and displays the number on the advert. You will need to have heating.
It will be quiet at this time of year, with a number of bars and restaurants closed. Seasonal work is probably the best you could hope for and will often be on a self employed basis. Read up on Autonomo for all this involves. Work hours will be long and pay very low. There is over supply in all building trades already.
Speaking Spanish will improve your chances.
The EHIC, if it still exists in some form, will only cover you for holidays up to 90 days. You cannot stay in Spain for more than 90 days without at least a temporary residency and to get this you need to prove sufficient resources and you will both also have to pay for the first year´s private medical insurance up front. After a year, you can join the Spanish healthcare, the Convenio Especial, for €60 per month. For long term rentals @ €400 pcm for a 1 or two bed apartment.
Public transport is not as good as the UK and second hand cars are more expensive to buy here. The closer you are to the coast, the harder it will be to park in high season.
I read a very interesting saying earlier....If you want to acquire a small fortune in Spain, you need to bring a large one with you.