Retiring to Spain post Brexit
Mar 21st 2022, 10:22 pm
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Re: Retiring to Spain post Brexit
Good morning
We have just sold our property in the UK and are looking to retire to Spain at some point this year. We were initially drawn to Menorca as we have friends on the island, however we are flying to Barcelona to recce the coast by car and flying back from Alicante. Having lived in Jersey for a number of years we prefer quieter areas with coves rather that the traditional resorts.
We will be pursuing the NLV route, however we are finding it surprisingly difficult to obtain general advice
We will be requiring financial/taxation advice and advice on the visa process
Any help would be much appreciated
We have just sold our property in the UK and are looking to retire to Spain at some point this year. We were initially drawn to Menorca as we have friends on the island, however we are flying to Barcelona to recce the coast by car and flying back from Alicante. Having lived in Jersey for a number of years we prefer quieter areas with coves rather that the traditional resorts.
We will be pursuing the NLV route, however we are finding it surprisingly difficult to obtain general advice
We will be requiring financial/taxation advice and advice on the visa process
Any help would be much appreciated
Valencia is good but airport is rubbish
For me it is down to Alicante or Malaga.
Flight prices to UK from both of these are really low and make regular trips back to the UK affordable.
If u are getting on in years u don't really want somewhere too isolated. Good proximity to healthcare, entertainment and shopping should be high priority.
Location that is serviced by regular public transport good idea.
Isolated properties also have higher security risk.
Mar 22nd 2022, 8:11 am
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Mar 22nd 2022, 8:22 am
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Re: Retiring to Spain post Brexit
Anyone with an ounce of intelligence will know that the Campo de Gibraltar is part of lawless Spain.
I very much doubt your assumption that Gibraltar will be back in Spanish hands after 300+ years of being British but even if this was to happen the OP is considering a move to Spain.
The most likely scenario is that it will have a special relationship, but if not it will be treated similarly to the UK in relation to travel etc.
Mar 22nd 2022, 11:41 am
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Re: Retiring to Spain post Brexit
You appear to be mistaking the Campo de Gibraltar with the country of Gibraltar.
Anyone with an ounce of intelligence will know that the Campo de Gibraltar is part of lawless Spain.
I very much doubt your assumption that Gibraltar will be back in Spanish hands after 300+ years of being British but even if this was to happen the OP is considering a move to Spain.
The most likely scenario is that it will have a special relationship, but if not it will be treated similarly to the UK in relation to travel etc.
Anyone with an ounce of intelligence will know that the Campo de Gibraltar is part of lawless Spain.
I very much doubt your assumption that Gibraltar will be back in Spanish hands after 300+ years of being British but even if this was to happen the OP is considering a move to Spain.
The most likely scenario is that it will have a special relationship, but if not it will be treated similarly to the UK in relation to travel etc.
With all the Queens colonies revolting ( the Caribbean islands) this is the chance for Spain to take it back, along with the Argentinians with the Islas Malvinas
Mar 22nd 2022, 12:33 pm
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Re: Retiring to Spain post Brexit
The OP didn't want to move to Gibraltar and this would only be interesting for someone who doesn't mind overcrowding. Unlike Jersey, you don't have the strict housing laws apart from this it seems https://www.phoenixgib.com/3-year-residency-explained
Unfortunately Jersey is starting to build up too and has seen over 10K more people since the OP left, but the coastal walks, pub food and beaches are still nice.
Unfortunately Jersey is starting to build up too and has seen over 10K more people since the OP left, but the coastal walks, pub food and beaches are still nice.
Mar 22nd 2022, 12:59 pm
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Re: Retiring to Spain post Brexit
You appear to be mistaking the Campo de Gibraltar with the country of Gibraltar.
Anyone with an ounce of intelligence will know that the Campo de Gibraltar is part of lawless Spain.
I very much doubt your assumption that Gibraltar will be back in Spanish hands after 300+ years of being British but even if this was to happen the OP is considering a move to Spain.
The most likely scenario is that it will have a special relationship, but if not it will be treated similarly to the UK in relation to travel etc.
Anyone with an ounce of intelligence will know that the Campo de Gibraltar is part of lawless Spain.
I very much doubt your assumption that Gibraltar will be back in Spanish hands after 300+ years of being British but even if this was to happen the OP is considering a move to Spain.
The most likely scenario is that it will have a special relationship, but if not it will be treated similarly to the UK in relation to travel etc.
Rosemary
Mar 22nd 2022, 1:05 pm
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Re: Retiring to Spain post Brexit
dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOUNTRY | meaning in the Cambridge English Dictionary
country
noun
uk /ˈkʌn.tri/ us /ˈkʌn.tri/
country noun (POLITICAL UNIT)
A1 [ C ]
an area of land that has its own government, army, etc.:
Mar 22nd 2022, 1:33 pm
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Re: Retiring to Spain post Brexit
dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOUNTRY | meaning in the Cambridge English Dictionary
country
noun
uk /ˈkʌn.tri/ us /ˈkʌn.tri/
country noun (POLITICAL UNIT)
A1 [ C ]
an area of land that has its own government, army, etc.:
Mar 23rd 2022, 7:46 am
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Re: Retiring to Spain post Brexit
Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are not self governing , therefore not countries
Plus England is part of a collection of Kingdoms, therefore not a country
