steviedeluxe

I'm possibly the only person I know who'd buy a Madrid apartment straight away (well, I can think of one person who's considering this, but this is because he works there, and he may head for the coast instead if he won a lot) - but I'd probably keep a place in the UK to avoid the hottest part of summer.

Would you stay where you are, or move to another country?

jackytoo

I would keep a base in this area.
Buy a house in Barbados
Buy a house on Lake Geneva
Buy an apartment in new York

If I won enough

Rotor

Why not rent ? us lesser mortals only buy as it offers an easy way of accumulating capital ,mega rich often rent 2nd , 3rd ,4th homes as its less hassle , if you get fed up with an area you just throw the keys back and fly awayIf you own them you have the hassle of staff, maintenance ,selling etc.......lets keep dreaming

jackytoo

Yes good point. Luxury hotels suit me fine

I like the idea of the woman who lived for years on the old QEII ship, she said it cost less than an old people home in Florida.

I would like to build a new home for dogs and cats complete with free neutering unit in andalucía.

steviedeluxe

I've never really liked hotels. The more luxurious ones are the worst, you never know if the employee is being nice to you because they're hospitable or because they expect a big tip. Annoying also to be in a place costing 150 or 200 a night yet they still charge £10 for a sandwich! Having your own books, clothes cds etc stashed in your own place beats the hotel room by far, I find.

bxpuser24710519

Possibly and look for rentals in the mountains and by the sea here in Spain and spend long spells in other countries complete with my driver given I do not do any lotteries I will be limited to one place BUT where ?

Rotor

Stay in the same area? ,not ****** likley I`d be off to http://www.cairnstoday.com.au/
with a bloody big grin

Dick Dasterdly

Much better.
I agree with the flexibility of mainly renting, but at the same time owning maybe a couple of fixed bases.
Stuffy hotels, no way, stick them were the Sun don't shine, regardless of how many Stars they stick next to their names.

HBG

I've never won the lottery, but I've lived in many areas much better than the one I'm in now. However, I've gotten used to it and the realisation sometimes frightens me.

I've recently shown a close relative around the area and caught her disapproving look at seeing yet another pensioner parading around with a pony tail and silly shorts. I suppose I've lived here so long I don't notice even the more appalling locals.

It's safe to consider such an opportunity from a distance, but I think I might stay right where I am.

Fredbargate

It would have to be a very tax beneficial country

jimenato

So you wouldn't move far then?

steviedeluxe

I suspect I'd never be able to live in a snooty area - I'd quickly lose patience with the attitudes you find from some folk who've never had to do a day's work in their lives.

jackytoo

There are probably more people living in council houses who haven't done a days work in their lives

Rich people work too, it's not the Victorian era. eg. Bransons daughter

Lynn R

I think I'd like to keep Spain as my main home, but of the places I've stayed so far I think I would opt for Palma de Mallorca to live from Spring through to Autumn, then rent a nice villa or apartment somewhere hot for the Winter. I'm not keen on hotels either, especially for a long stay.

All this is purely academic anyway since I never buy lottery tickets!

bil

I'd stay.

Lynn, look at it this way. If you are not buying a ticket, your chance of winning is only slightly less than someone who does buy one.