One reason is that the last generation and generations before always thought ahead. The would build a property, live on one floor and build an extra one or two flats for the childred, for when they got married. Married children often live above their parents, it is very common. This custom is dying out now because most properties, even in rural areas, are being built by big companies. Years ago most people built their own home, on land that they usually inherited. When I say built their own home, I mean Mum mixing the cement, dad laying the bricks and kids helping too. Society is changing, although some areas like Galicia still have more traditional values, where whole extended families live off the land.

I lived and worked in spain for two years,had my own house on a spanish morgage,but got sick of paying too much money for everything in spain.but for gods sake everyday in spain,pensioners moan about money money money,why go to spain in the first place,cos its hot,its not its freezing in winter.You all sit in the sun too long,your skin looks like an aligator,and please dont wear a thong or tanga on the beech,some people are trying to eat.Stay in england,or sorry you tried that not enough money.OK here is the answer,lets say your in your 50s or 60s,you sell your house for 150k dont go to spain come here to lovely sunny romania yes thats correct romania,buy a house for 25,000 euros live off the rest of the money.Yes its cold in winter but put the central heating on.here are some costs beer pint 20p loaf of bread 10p nappies pensioner size 5p each blood pressure tablets 80p for 20.

Yes!! We usually have heating, at least in the evenings, from Nov - Apr inc...6 months of the year! People don´t realise that until they live here! We´re only in our 30´s and don´t feel the cold too much, but yes it is needed!

Somehow, I dont think that's what he wants to hear.

Welcome back Grooster!

Ha ha ..... just noticed this... I thought as much on another thread!
He has such a way with words.... makes me want to melt.... literally... into oblivion!

Here we go again,look i have given my personal views on the subject,i am speaking from hands on trial and error,but look again senior members having ago at me,and yes it is personal.Why not start a new thread COME HERE IF YOU ARE A NEWBIE GET SLAGGED OF FOR EVERYTHING YOU SAY???? i have not said anything personal to anyone,i was taught good british maners

I'm not slagging you off Grooster! Just welcoming you back Grooster!

Although I do wished you had more flare with your new nickname, looking down at your laptop and calling yourself that is rather.. well... uninspiring!

The name grooster means nothing to me,but if it makes you happy?

It is actually a compliment for the guys to think you were once Grooster cos he was a nice guy.

Take no notice of them and keep posting

Im sure i will never post here again,members who have been on for awile should welcome new members,but i would hate to think if my children went on here,after all they are expats too.The first time i looked at this site,i enjoyed it so much,i felt that it was good to read that other people had similar problems to me in spain,but some of your so called senior members need to think how they welcome new members.

Only just seen this thread.
Advent, you were taught good English manners ? Pity you did not remember them in your opening post.

That is such a shame that you wont be posting again. The guys on here are actually very nice, but once or twice we have had new member that have been not so nice so I suppose their guard is up.

I am sure when they read your last couple of posts they will understand that you are not a former member here and will leave you alone!

OK then....it's SHOWTIME!