sdb137 wrote on Sun Oct 25, 2020 2:07pm:
Brexit will make no difference, Spain has already stated that all will remain the same for expats.
Only a foolish government raking in millions every year from the Brits would alter things.
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Spain is not stupid, it relies on expats for spending their pensions, and keeping Spanish workers in a job.
In the present and future crisis money speaks, and Spain will take in every Euro that comes their way.
My prediction, the EU within 2-3 years will crash, free movement will be welcome, Italy next to go in 2021 you will never stop Brits from buying in the sun, and Spain in particular will welcome them.
The Spanish government has already seen what has been devistating by Brits not coming on holiday, and they are crying out for them to return, as they are for Brits to buy and settle.
Smaller area,s I think will suffer, as big Communities rake in lots of Euro,s, and can be self sufficient if things go wrong.
Take it from me, the Spanish would be rioting in the streets if their economy was seen to crash because the Brits were not welcome and stopped buying, we are a great life line to them, and Spain knows it.
Properties on big communities will sell, just as those completed a while ago on Camposol have sold out, people like a big community, it brings security, work,help from others, and facilities that are lacking in smaller ones.
Of course people move on, it happens every where, but I can see the properties are snapped up asap, 3 in our area in 4 weeks, and people looking around and asking about others.
Camposol will be the last to have any problems, its a big winner for the local Spanish, and the Government both local and national, and they know it.
Brexit will make a difference. No freedom of movement. Or right to stay and work. You will have to prove you will not be a drain on Spanish resources. So will have to have a minimum income. More than the government pension that is for sure. I have heard various amounts, 2k euros per month is one. People who have been here for years will be able to get a permanent TIE, people who have only been here 2 or 3 years will have a temporary TIE. At present permanent TIE will be able to continue as before, health care etc. Those who have not been resident for over 2 years and have a temporary TIE, well, we are still waiting for Boris to finally agree to the deal, he agreed to years ago. We could be left high and dry. Until it is signed it is not binding. Look on the Spanish government website for schengen rules. I know the Spanish are being nicer to us, than our own government, but you cannot expect them to pay for our health care, if our government is not.