Thinking of moving to Spain
Jan 8th 2007, 9:21 pm
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Thinking of moving to Spain
Have any ex pats recently emigrated to Galicia?? If so, what is the weather like??, housing costs like??, Schooling??, cost of living??
Ooh.. so many questions
Ooh.. so many questions
Jan 9th 2007, 8:44 am
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Re: Thinking of moving to Spain
We live in Galicia.
The weather is very changeable, that is why we live here. The countryside is very green so it is quite wet, again another reason to live here. The weather does vary all over Galicia. It seems to have lots of different zones. The landmass of Galicia is about the same as The Netherlands so it is quite large.
There are a few inmobiliarias covering Galicia who specialising in selling property to expats. We have heard some bad stories about some so be where! Although Galicia is one of the cheapest places in Spain cost are not so cheap as one would expect either.
We don’t have school-aged child so we can't help there. But what we do know is that the local Xunta has recently decreed that the lessons should now be predominantly in Galician. English is not so widely spoken.
The coast of living is quite high given what you can earn, just like the rest of Spain.
We see from your other postings that you have sold your business in the U.K. what did you do? Can you start something similar here? or are you going to NZ after all?
The weather is very changeable, that is why we live here. The countryside is very green so it is quite wet, again another reason to live here. The weather does vary all over Galicia. It seems to have lots of different zones. The landmass of Galicia is about the same as The Netherlands so it is quite large.
There are a few inmobiliarias covering Galicia who specialising in selling property to expats. We have heard some bad stories about some so be where! Although Galicia is one of the cheapest places in Spain cost are not so cheap as one would expect either.
We don’t have school-aged child so we can't help there. But what we do know is that the local Xunta has recently decreed that the lessons should now be predominantly in Galician. English is not so widely spoken.
The coast of living is quite high given what you can earn, just like the rest of Spain.
We see from your other postings that you have sold your business in the U.K. what did you do? Can you start something similar here? or are you going to NZ after all?
Jan 9th 2007, 9:28 am
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Re: Thinking of moving to Spain
We live in Galicia.
The weather is very changeable, that is why we live here. The countryside is very green so it is quite wet, again another reason to live here. The weather does vary all over Galicia. It seems to have lots of different zones. The landmass of Galicia is about the same as The Netherlands so it is quite large.
There are a few inmobiliarias covering Galicia who specialising in selling property to expats. We have heard some bad stories about some so be where! Although Galicia is one of the cheapest places in Spain cost are not so cheap as one would expect either.
We don’t have school-aged child so we can't help there. But what we do know is that the local Xunta has recently decreed that the lessons should now be predominantly in Galician. English is not so widely spoken.
The coast of living is quite high given what you can earn, just like the rest of Spain.
We see from your other postings that you have sold your business in the U.K. what did you do? Can you start something similar here? or are you going to NZ after all?
The weather is very changeable, that is why we live here. The countryside is very green so it is quite wet, again another reason to live here. The weather does vary all over Galicia. It seems to have lots of different zones. The landmass of Galicia is about the same as The Netherlands so it is quite large.
There are a few inmobiliarias covering Galicia who specialising in selling property to expats. We have heard some bad stories about some so be where! Although Galicia is one of the cheapest places in Spain cost are not so cheap as one would expect either.
We don’t have school-aged child so we can't help there. But what we do know is that the local Xunta has recently decreed that the lessons should now be predominantly in Galician. English is not so widely spoken.
The coast of living is quite high given what you can earn, just like the rest of Spain.
We see from your other postings that you have sold your business in the U.K. what did you do? Can you start something similar here? or are you going to NZ after all?
Thank you for the information on Galicia. My wife ran a Bridal store and I ran an Advertising company. But as with most brits moving abroad we want a change in business and lifestyle, so I am not sure what type of business to start/buy yet.
We are also looking at north east spain, but again there is so much research to do!!!!
Ok....in the perfect world (ha, ha) we would like good weather, good schools, low crime rate, happy people and low cost of living. I think I need to create my own planet
Any more info on Spain would be great...thanks again!
Jan 9th 2007, 12:22 pm
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Re: Thinking of moving to Spain
All the info on this and other forums about running a business in Spain apply to Galicia too. Here we have added hindrance in that the local language is Gallego. All the official paperwork is that language. We are lucky in that the woman we employ helps with the translations. There are very few English speakers here. how is your Spanish?
Our advice is to purchase an up and running company, as it seems quite hard to set up one here in Spain. Hopefully someone else can tell you more about that process, as we bought ours with the Casa Rural we run.
We would hope that the crime rate is lower here in Spain, but some how we think that a lot of it just goes unreported to the Guardia Civil.
From what we read the schools here are very different to what you’re used to. Some of our friend’s children do say that there is not always lot of respect for teachers in the classroom, so things could be the same as the U.K.
The cost of living here is not as low as some people are expecting. Some things are more/nearly as expensive here than in the U.K. the amount you will be able to earn will not be so high as the U.K. so everyday things could end up look as expensive.
Maybe you should visit Galicia to look at the place. Stay for quite some time to get a real feel for it. The countryside is very nice, the people are friendly and the weather for the most of the time is great. Outside the cities live will be quite with little pressure.
PM us and we can give some links to some estate agents. (Or will publishing them here be ok JDR?)
Our advice is to purchase an up and running company, as it seems quite hard to set up one here in Spain. Hopefully someone else can tell you more about that process, as we bought ours with the Casa Rural we run.
We would hope that the crime rate is lower here in Spain, but some how we think that a lot of it just goes unreported to the Guardia Civil.
From what we read the schools here are very different to what you’re used to. Some of our friend’s children do say that there is not always lot of respect for teachers in the classroom, so things could be the same as the U.K.
The cost of living here is not as low as some people are expecting. Some things are more/nearly as expensive here than in the U.K. the amount you will be able to earn will not be so high as the U.K. so everyday things could end up look as expensive.
Maybe you should visit Galicia to look at the place. Stay for quite some time to get a real feel for it. The countryside is very nice, the people are friendly and the weather for the most of the time is great. Outside the cities live will be quite with little pressure.
PM us and we can give some links to some estate agents. (Or will publishing them here be ok JDR?)
Jan 9th 2007, 12:54 pm
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Re: Thinking of moving to Spain
All the info on this and other forums about running a business in Spain apply to Galicia too. Here we have added hindrance in that the local language is Gallego. All the official paperwork is that language. We are lucky in that the woman we employ helps with the translations. There are very few English speakers here. how is your Spanish?
Our advice is to purchase an up and running company, as it seems quite hard to set up one here in Spain. Hopefully someone else can tell you more about that process, as we bought ours with the Casa Rural we run.
We would hope that the crime rate is lower here in Spain, but some how we think that a lot of it just goes unreported to the Guardia Civil.
From what we read the schools here are very different to what you’re used to. Some of our friend’s children do say that there is not always lot of respect for teachers in the classroom, so things could be the same as the U.K.
The cost of living here is not as low as some people are expecting. Some things are more/nearly as expensive here than in the U.K. the amount you will be able to earn will not be so high as the U.K. so everyday things could end up look as expensive.
Maybe you should visit Galicia to look at the place. Stay for quite some time to get a real feel for it. The countryside is very nice, the people are friendly and the weather for the most of the time is great. Outside the cities live will be quite with little pressure.
PM us and we can give some links to some estate agents. (Or will publishing them here be ok JDR?)
Our advice is to purchase an up and running company, as it seems quite hard to set up one here in Spain. Hopefully someone else can tell you more about that process, as we bought ours with the Casa Rural we run.
We would hope that the crime rate is lower here in Spain, but some how we think that a lot of it just goes unreported to the Guardia Civil.
From what we read the schools here are very different to what you’re used to. Some of our friend’s children do say that there is not always lot of respect for teachers in the classroom, so things could be the same as the U.K.
The cost of living here is not as low as some people are expecting. Some things are more/nearly as expensive here than in the U.K. the amount you will be able to earn will not be so high as the U.K. so everyday things could end up look as expensive.
Maybe you should visit Galicia to look at the place. Stay for quite some time to get a real feel for it. The countryside is very nice, the people are friendly and the weather for the most of the time is great. Outside the cities live will be quite with little pressure.
PM us and we can give some links to some estate agents. (Or will publishing them here be ok JDR?)
Jan 9th 2007, 6:39 pm
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Re: Thinking of moving to Spain
if the real world was full of "village bobbys" like you it would be a nicer place
PLEASE NOTE I SAID VILLAGE BOBBY AND NOT VILLAGE IDIOT
Jan 9th 2007, 6:42 pm
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OHH i forgot to mention SUE.........who could she be............I know sue is the old lady who runs the sweet shop
Jan 9th 2007, 6:45 pm
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Jan 9th 2007, 6:52 pm
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When I say SUE is old what I mean to say is .................................................I see myself as a snot nose kid about 8 years old with a catapult and dirty knees, who keeps trying to nick sweets from sue's shop,and makes a general nuisance of my self round the village
Jan 9th 2007, 6:54 pm
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When I say SUE is old what I mean to say is .................................................I see myself as a snot nose kid about 8 years old with a catapult and dirty knees, who keeps trying to nick sweets from sue's shop,and makes a general nuisance of my self round the village
Jan 9th 2007, 7:01 pm
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Re: Thinking of moving to Spain
Who else lives in our village..... lets take a look
DAZZLE..... I see as the lord of the manor, living it up at forum hall
RUGBY MATT....is the sports teacher at the local school
GLYNIS....... is the village gossip (ONLY JOKING)
MISS NAUGHTY........is exactly as her names suggests
and last but not least BIG JIM use to be FATHER CHRISTMAS in the village hall
DAZZLE..... I see as the lord of the manor, living it up at forum hall
RUGBY MATT....is the sports teacher at the local school
GLYNIS....... is the village gossip (ONLY JOKING)
MISS NAUGHTY........is exactly as her names suggests
and last but not least BIG JIM use to be FATHER CHRISTMAS in the village hall
Jan 9th 2007, 7:25 pm
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Re: Thinking of moving to Spain
can i be in the village...please........who do you think i am!!
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Jan 10th 2007, 4:10 pm
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Re: Thinking of moving to Spain
Who else lives in our village..... lets take a look
DAZZLE..... I see as the lord of the manor, living it up at forum hall
RUGBY MATT....is the sports teacher at the local school
GLYNIS....... is the village gossip (ONLY JOKING)
MISS NAUGHTY........is exactly as her names suggests
and last but not least BIG JIM use to be FATHER CHRISTMAS in the village hall
DAZZLE..... I see as the lord of the manor, living it up at forum hall
RUGBY MATT....is the sports teacher at the local school
GLYNIS....... is the village gossip (ONLY JOKING)
MISS NAUGHTY........is exactly as her names suggests
and last but not least BIG JIM use to be FATHER CHRISTMAS in the village hall