Brexit - Page 3

We moved post Brexit and it was straightforward.  All you need is a good solicitor who will do most of the hard work for you.

Did you find one yourself or did someone recommend  a good solicitor for tou.

Dawn

Hi Dawn,

We used LS Solicitors in Los Alcazares.  They arranged our bank account which we are happy with, our NIE and Spanish wills.

Happy to provide more details if interested.

I used Raquel Moreno at BeGlobal Attorneys and I would certainly recommend her.

Her details are below and if you contact her, please say that she was recommended to you by Richard Tasker.

Raquel Moreno

Manager, Senior Immigration Lawyer|BeGlobal Attorneys

[email protected]

Tel.: +34 93 566 87 76    |    Movil: +34 674 07 21 89

Balmes 201, 08006 Barcelona www.beglobalbcn.com

It is no harder to buy now than it was before before. The property market in Spain is still buoyant.   We’ve bought and sold 3 times in Spain over the last 40 years but remained UK residents as well.  

Get a good lawyer and it will be done quicker than in the uk.  We just bought and completed in one month.  However, if you buy a bank repossession then it is more complicated and takes longer with the money laundering checks   

If you want residencia then yes it is much more difficult than before Brexit but not impossible.  My friend’s husband was the same but the real reason he didn’t want to buy wasn’t Brexit - he was just using Brexit as an excuse!  As previously stated maybe if you are looking to permanently move do a long term rent and test drive the area first  

Good luck whatever you decide but remember you only live once, so enjoy it and do what feels right for you both.  

It really depends whether you want to move here permanently or be a "non resident" with a property in Spain but subject as I am to the 90 day rule. I own a property in the UK and one in Spain (purchased via equity release). I never visit Spain in July or August as it is much too hot for me nor in December, but otherwise manage visits using an on line 90 day calculator. It is still cheaper in my view to do this than own a 2nd home in the UK as council tax and utilities are much cheaper. I tend to follow a spanish diet when in Spain so find my food costs are cheaper too. UK food imports are taxed so of course they are more expensive. That said, don't make the mistake of renting out when you do not use it as you will be taxed at 26% on gross income. My husband didn't want to move to Spain full time, so this was our compromise solution and it works for us.

Final bit of advice when house hunting target Spanish estate agents and use a Spanish gestor who speaks English, - not a solicitor - much cheaper and a gestor will also sort out your finances too. We did this and saved loads by buying in a mostly Spanish neighbourhood that had some Brits, but in the minority. We learnt some basic phrases, made a point of introducing ourselves to our Spanish neighbours and hiring a Spanish builder for the alterations we wanted to make. We were welcomed with open arms simply for making a bit of an effort, buying a house that was run down and improving it and therefore the street  and our lovely Spanish neighbours now keep an eye on our house for us when we are not there and email me if there is a problem.

I think I have the best of both worlds - maybe suggest this to your husband, but be prepared to be the one that learns basic Spanish if he agrees!!  

Thankyou sounds like good advise.