Permanent Move to Spain with Teenagers - Page 2

Where did you get the 90 day figure from?

I thought it was 183 (6 months) and why would that change after Brexit?

The main issue is healthcare which is likely to be more expensive with no reciprocal arrangements with the UK.

Andy

A solicitor told me that if I wished too extend my visit past 90 days, I should apply for residency to make it legal.

I am only commenting on the current situation.I have no information post Brexit

That is correct but to apply you need to be a EU citizen which you won't be once Brexit goes through. 

There are 100's of thousands of non eu people with residencia, I agree at the moment we are entitled to it but post Brexit we will have to apply for it, but I suppose as per mormal you will know different

I agree that you should rent for a period of time. I've just done it and now bought a house. Renting gives you the opportunity to check out the best areas for you and your family. Plus if it's for you. Rent out your house in the UK? Yes the UK exit from the EU is an issue but I'm simply being optimistic! I've met a lot of UK business owners as well as Spanish ones. The mood is optimistic. One business man near me claims that Spain currently has the fastest growing economy in Europe. True or not I don't know. However all I see is building, new supermarkets, new roads and petrol stations. I think a desire to succeed will win out. Regarding where to live. I had the same idea as you. But spoke to a lot of people who told me to be more central and near the sea. Think of the young ones and their social life, your day to day needs, plus the re-sale value. I enjoy it here in Los Alcazares. 

I agree, and LA is a nice place to live

Finding work in Spain is going to be difficult, the country has high unemployment and, not speaking the language is going to make jobs harder to find. Whether you retire early, rent or buy you are going to need private health insurance, the reciprocal agreement does not kick in until you reach retirement age in the UK, once you get to that age an S1 is issued allowing you you the same health care as a Spanish National. Unless you live in a reasonably large town there is little for teenagers to do. If you want to live in a smaller more rural environment be prepared to drive them everywhere (Mum & Dad’s taxi service) or buy them transport, car, motorbike or scooter, public transport is not the same as the UK, a bus every 10 mins, lucky to get one a day! Another thing ensure the teens have a driving licence, not easy to obtain one without speaking the language and learning the language isn’t going to be overnight.

To see the truth about where we're up to with Brexit  and details of how and when to apply for residencia ,  driving licences etc etc go online to gov.uk/ Brexit . Just gov.uk / Spain is also well worth visiting online.

I would also agree with those who say go nearer to the coast - and Los Akcazares has a great expat community.

Good luck 

Anna