Moving to Andalucia
Jul 31st 2011 | 3:22 am
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Re: Moving to Andalucia
My ass may be very smart it is certainly big enough, 
but the rest of me had to look it up but once looked up I do tend to have good recall, but what has the cleverness of my derrière got to do with the topic, 
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but the rest of me had to look it up but once looked up I do tend to have good recall, but what has the cleverness of my derrière got to do with the topic, .
Jul 31st 2011 | 4:52 am
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Re: Moving to Andalucia
I found that the biggest problem when taking early retirement abroad, providing income isn't a problem, is the sheer boredom that can set in when the foreign novelty wears off.
People overcome it in various ways, on a smaller scale just by joining in local expat activities, but you can also go a lot further and do the things your previous hectic life prevented you from doing. The Open University is there for everyone and you can study anything from creative writing to a full blown degree in European literature, or even a degree in agriculture.
Tax advice is plentiful, but you need to be careful with expats trying to sell you unsuitable projects just to get their commission, and full page adverts in the expat press is never a good recommendation. With just a little care you can insure not paying too much, and you should never have to pay twice.
People overcome it in various ways, on a smaller scale just by joining in local expat activities, but you can also go a lot further and do the things your previous hectic life prevented you from doing. The Open University is there for everyone and you can study anything from creative writing to a full blown degree in European literature, or even a degree in agriculture.
Tax advice is plentiful, but you need to be careful with expats trying to sell you unsuitable projects just to get their commission, and full page adverts in the expat press is never a good recommendation. With just a little care you can insure not paying too much, and you should never have to pay twice.
Jul 31st 2011 | 5:40 am
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Re: Moving to Andalucia
I found that the biggest problem when taking early retirement abroad, providing income isn't a problem, is the sheer boredom that can set in when the foreign novelty wears off.
People overcome it in various ways, on a smaller scale just by joining in local expat activities, but you can also go a lot further and do the things your previous hectic life prevented you from doing. The Open University is there for everyone and you can study anything from creative writing to a full blown degree in European literature, or even a degree in agriculture.
Tax advice is plentiful, but you need to be careful with expats trying to sell you unsuitable projects just to get their commission, and full page adverts in the expat press is never a good recommendation. With just a little care you can insure not paying too much, and you should never have to pay twice.
People overcome it in various ways, on a smaller scale just by joining in local expat activities, but you can also go a lot further and do the things your previous hectic life prevented you from doing. The Open University is there for everyone and you can study anything from creative writing to a full blown degree in European literature, or even a degree in agriculture.
Tax advice is plentiful, but you need to be careful with expats trying to sell you unsuitable projects just to get their commission, and full page adverts in the expat press is never a good recommendation. With just a little care you can insure not paying too much, and you should never have to pay twice.
As an early retiree it was something that worried me, but frankly I find there arent enough hours in the day to fit everything in!
Jul 31st 2011 | 5:48 am
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Re: Moving to Andalucia
I think you can get lulled into habitual non activity. Personally I'd shy away from expat groups. Frankly, theres so much to see in Spain that people ought to just get off their arses and go see it. I know of so many people here that go nowhere, see nothing, and spend their days sitting at home contemplating life, or lack of it.
As an early retiree it was something that worried me, but frankly I find there arent enough hours in the day to fit everything in!
As an early retiree it was something that worried me, but frankly I find there arent enough hours in the day to fit everything in!
I'm going to have to live till I'm two hundred to fit in all the things I want to do and visit all the places I want to see!
Jul 31st 2011 | 5:52 am
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Jul 31st 2011 | 5:52 am
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Re: Moving to Andalucia
I think you can get lulled into habitual non activity. Personally I'd shy away from expat groups. Frankly, theres so much to see in Spain that people ought to just get off their arses and go see it. I know of so many people here that go nowhere, see nothing, and spend their days sitting at home contemplating life, or lack of it.
As an early retiree it was something that worried me, but frankly I find there arent enough hours in the day to fit everything in!
As an early retiree it was something that worried me, but frankly I find there arent enough hours in the day to fit everything in!
Another danger is to embed yourself to such an extent, usually with animals, that they stop you travelling because you're back to bringing up a family.
Jul 31st 2011 | 6:22 am
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Re: Moving to Andalucia
I'd love a dog. I really would. I nearly took in a Spanish hunting dog that had been abandoned. However, I cant bring myself to do it, as it would restrict me too much. Maybe one day in the future when I'm old and knackered.
Jul 31st 2011 | 6:36 am
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Jul 31st 2011 | 6:45 am
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Re: Moving to Andalucia
No dogs for me! But I have another question. I love our car - an Audi A3 with very low mileage. I even tried to find out about converting it to LHD but the price I got today is unrealistic. Not too keen on selling and finding a secondhand LHD car so was wondering how people get on with keeping their RHD cars in Spain. I know I would have to get it registered after six months and get the lights changed etc. A long time ago I took a previous car to Europe and I know overtaking and paying at toll booths or using car park barriers can be difficult but do you get used to it? (PS Are there mirrors available to make overtaking easier?)
Jul 31st 2011 | 6:51 am
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Re: Moving to Andalucia
No dogs for me! But I have another question. I love our car - an Audi A3 with very low mileage. I even tried to find out about converting it to LHD but the price I got today is unrealistic. Not too keen on selling and finding a secondhand LHD car so was wondering how people get on with keeping their RHD cars in Spain. I know I would have to get it registered after six months and get the lights changed etc. A long time ago I took a previous car to Europe and I know overtaking and paying at toll booths or using car park barriers can be difficult but do you get used to it? (PS Are there mirrors available to make overtaking easier?)
I know you'll get a lot of replies if you do
Jul 31st 2011 | 7:07 am
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Jul 31st 2011 | 7:43 am
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Re: Moving to Andalucia
I have only just discovered this website - mea culpa! I have been using another website which has been providing some info but this one seems to be a lot more active, with many friendly users and providing lots of useful information. So this is my first post.
Well, this is another Moving to Spain thread.
My wife and I are planning on moving to Spain next year. We bought a house near Marbella three years ago with a view to ultimate retirement but which we have been letting on holiday lets. Due to redundancy, retirement has come a little earlier than expected so we are looking to emigrate next Spring.
Basically, I am looking for advice on what we need to consider and know about in making our final decision, particularly about tax considerations, both in the UK and Spain.
Can anyone recommend someone, preferably in London, who understands both UK and Spanish tax and can help us understand the ramifications?
My wife does not want to retire yet and, as she is from South America, is bilingual in Spanish and English. I know unemployment is pretty bad in the area but anyone know of whether that makes her any more employable?
TIA
norm
Well, this is another Moving to Spain thread.
My wife and I are planning on moving to Spain next year. We bought a house near Marbella three years ago with a view to ultimate retirement but which we have been letting on holiday lets. Due to redundancy, retirement has come a little earlier than expected so we are looking to emigrate next Spring.
Basically, I am looking for advice on what we need to consider and know about in making our final decision, particularly about tax considerations, both in the UK and Spain.
Can anyone recommend someone, preferably in London, who understands both UK and Spanish tax and can help us understand the ramifications?
My wife does not want to retire yet and, as she is from South America, is bilingual in Spanish and English. I know unemployment is pretty bad in the area but anyone know of whether that makes her any more employable?
TIA
norm
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