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#1
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Hi all. I'm pleased to have found this site and hope to become aquainted. Useful answers for someone like me, who is planning on buying in Spain but has a lot (most) to learn.
Change in my life is triggering fulfilling a long held desire to buy and hopefully live in Spain. Yes, events of the past year or so have clouded things somewhat but I have a tiny light of optimism and in any case will try to leave an escape route open should it all go horribly wrong.
My questions will be broad, so I'll keep researching for now. However, I'm 70 & healthy. I'm looking at the Murcia region and will probably buy a little away from the coast, even though I'm a passionate yachtsman. Hopefully I can re-start that activity soon after getting settled. I little marina work wouldn't go amiss.
With those facts in mind, any comments would be welcomed.
Many thanks
Rob
Change in my life is triggering fulfilling a long held desire to buy and hopefully live in Spain. Yes, events of the past year or so have clouded things somewhat but I have a tiny light of optimism and in any case will try to leave an escape route open should it all go horribly wrong.
My questions will be broad, so I'll keep researching for now. However, I'm 70 & healthy. I'm looking at the Murcia region and will probably buy a little away from the coast, even though I'm a passionate yachtsman. Hopefully I can re-start that activity soon after getting settled. I little marina work wouldn't go amiss.
With those facts in mind, any comments would be welcomed.
Many thanks
Rob
#2
Re: Newbie
Hi all. I'm pleased to have found this site and hope to become aquainted. Useful answers for someone like me, who is planning on buying in Spain but has a lot (most) to learn.
Change in my life is triggering fulfilling a long held desire to buy and hopefully live in Spain. Yes, events of the past year or so have clouded things somewhat but I have a tiny light of optimism and in any case will try to leave an escape route open should it all go horribly wrong.
My questions will be broad, so I'll keep researching for now. However, I'm 70 & healthy. I'm looking at the Murcia region and will probably buy a little away from the coast, even though I'm a passionate yachtsman. Hopefully I can re-start that activity soon after getting settled. I little marina work wouldn't go amiss.
With those facts in mind, any comments would be welcomed.
Many thanks
Rob
Change in my life is triggering fulfilling a long held desire to buy and hopefully live in Spain. Yes, events of the past year or so have clouded things somewhat but I have a tiny light of optimism and in any case will try to leave an escape route open should it all go horribly wrong.
My questions will be broad, so I'll keep researching for now. However, I'm 70 & healthy. I'm looking at the Murcia region and will probably buy a little away from the coast, even though I'm a passionate yachtsman. Hopefully I can re-start that activity soon after getting settled. I little marina work wouldn't go amiss.
With those facts in mind, any comments would be welcomed.
Many thanks
Rob
Hi Rob, welcome to the BE forum. You can ask many and varied questions and indeed get many and varied answers!!
Answers you will receive will be the honest opinions of members, but might not always be what you're expecting.
Follow your heart Bob.
Steve
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Thanks Steve. I'm in Australia at the moment and my son & daughter in-law are encouraging me to stay until it warms up in Northern Europe. I really should be getting there though and experiencing winter in Murcia, whilst renting and checking it all out.
Ploughing through Pensions, S1's and all the other stuff right now. Question though; Whatever happens re the negotiations, how much of a disadvantage will I be at for not having five years behind me in Spain?
Ploughing through Pensions, S1's and all the other stuff right now. Question though; Whatever happens re the negotiations, how much of a disadvantage will I be at for not having five years behind me in Spain?
#4
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I've no idea on that question Bob. My own opinion is that Spain will welcome all newcomers who will putting money into the Spanish economy. The main requirements being that you have enough income and that your healthcare is fully covered.
#5
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Problems and complaints should always be addressed to a moderator who will look into the matter and deal with it efficiently and fairly. Our members who post in the Spain Forums are usually friendly and helpful with a wealth of knowledge about the issues of living in Spain. I hope that you enjoy your time participating in the forums.
Please let me know if you need any further help.
Rosemary
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Thanks Steve. I'm in Australia at the moment and my son & daughter in-law are encouraging me to stay until it warms up in Northern Europe. I really should be getting there though and experiencing winter in Murcia, whilst renting and checking it all out.
Ploughing through Pensions, S1's and all the other stuff right now. Question though; Whatever happens re the negotiations, how much of a disadvantage will I be at for not having five years behind me in Spain?
Ploughing through Pensions, S1's and all the other stuff right now. Question though; Whatever happens re the negotiations, how much of a disadvantage will I be at for not having five years behind me in Spain?
Winter along the Med coast is quite benign although can seem to be quite chilly as houses often not that well-prepared for the cold. If you are not set on being right on the coast worthwhile looking at places like Cartagena, lovely town with all the advantages of urban facilities and you can get back to your sailing
#7
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Hi, I`m also planning to move to Spain and would be glad to read info about that
#8
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https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-spain
Then post specific questions
#9
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Don't buy property, rent for at least a year. Another thing to think about is your age; inheritance laws are not as straight forward as in the UK.
#10
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Joined: Aug 2012
Location: Granada Province
Posts: 549
Re: Newbie
Fully agree with all you said. IHT laws are complicated and firstly depend on the Community, family relationship of the inheritor's etc etc. If there is a bigger allowance like Andalucia, it depends on all parties being EU citizens or its the rather punitive 'National'rules that apply.This can literally blitz tens of thousands in tax on the inheritors. Brexit HAS to be factored in here, it will effect thousands of people as regards IHT when the UK are no longer EU members. Unless of course, an agreement gets done.!!!!!
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This is a good link to start with :
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-spain
Then post specific questions
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-spain
Then post specific questions
#13
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Christmas pudding must have been a bit strong this year!
#14
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Posts: 57
Re: Newbie
Well spotted Moses. Look forward to explanation. Franklee I don't give a damn.
#15
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Haven't been online here for a couple of weeks but many thanks to those who have made comments. It's very useful to me. IHT is a bit of a concern - but yes I'll be watching brexit carefully. What a horrible word!