Originally Posted by bobd22 (Post 13088392)

I'm sure they do but uk won't be getting back in on anywhere near same terms as we left. Main thing is it won't happen quickly if at all.

Originally Posted by Fredbargate (Post 13088390)

Many EU countries will miss the UK's financial contributions.

Originally Posted by Joppa (Post 13088397)

No that won't happen. We won't get back any of the opt-outs negotiated since the days of Margaret Thatcher, and as new entrant we are obliged to accept the euro and jurisdiction of European Central Bank among other things.

Originally Posted by Joppa (Post 13088397)

No that won't happen. We won't get back any of the opt-outs negotiated since the days of Margaret Thatcher, and as new entrant we are obliged to accept the euro and jurisdiction of European Central Bank among other things.

Originally Posted by Stingychips (Post 13088416)

Covid has messed things up the last two years. Brits will be back this summer. Also I don’t believe we will always be out of the customs Union. I think a deal like Norway would solve a lot of the uks problems

Originally Posted by Lynn R (Post 13088371)

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As for the older generation preferring to live in the South of Spain, I am 65 and have been here just over 15 years. The weather was definitely one of the reasons I chose to be in the South, when leaving the rainy, grey and cold North West of England where it was dark by 4pm in winter, the last thing I wanted was more of the same. But since we moved here permanently I have never sunbathed (I used to when we only used our Spanish house for holidays but never felt the need to when I was living here full time) and never sat on a beach although I have walked along a few on occasions. There are no British owned bars or restaurants in my town, and we have never taken part in activities aimed specifically at expats so would not miss them if they disappeared.

Originally Posted by bob_bob (Post 13088460)

Its harder to retire to Spain now and its harder to emigrate to Spain now and work but no harder than moving to Canada/Australia/New Zealand. Moving to those countries to retire you have to show you won't be a drain on their economy and to work in those countries you need to hold skills that are in demand there.

Things were easy until the British people voted to leave the EU so its no use moaning, people need to wake up and smell the coffee and move on; things change.

Originally Posted by SteveDW (Post 13088571)

I'm pretty certain that retirees can only get a four year visa to live in Australia, then it has to be renewed. A permanent visa, without family connections, is not possible.

Originally Posted by bob_bob (Post 13088584)

So renew it if you meet the criteria. Easier with family connections but if you have a good pot of money you can retire on an investors visa. Our daughter was going to NZ and we had enough to follow her out if she'd taken the job offer, same for Canada, same for Spain, you need money and proof you won't cost your host nation money which is fare I think if you want to retire there.

Other than that if your younger then go and train and get experience in work areas that are needed, its not rocket science; you can move anywhere if you have needed skills. The days of a £25 Ryanair ticket to Alicante and a cash in hand job are over.

Originally Posted by Stingychips (Post 13088594)

Other countries are far too expensive and complicated. The beauty of Spain is that you could just rock up and wing it. Didn’t need complicated visas and bags of money. You don’t even need to speak Spanish in certain places. Brits will want to invest somewhere still im sure as houses in the UK are stupid money at the moment. Let’s see if Spain remains Britain’s favourite holiday destination post covid/Brexit.

Originally Posted by SanNico (Post 13088601)

I'm sure it won't affect Spain being the number 1 holiday destination. The only difference is Spain, and the rest of the EU, will now attract a better kind of UK retiree for their economy. The same goes for the migrant workforce, those from the UK will now be qualified with desirable skills. Brexit is full of benefits for the entire EU.

Depending on how you view it, it's also good for British expats as we might finally lose the reputation of being a nation of over tanned broke drunks living under the radar. We can pass that title to another north European nation of over tanned broke drunks who aren't very good at securing World Cup titles.