Making the move to condado de alhama
I am hoping to make the move next year..it would be me,my 16yr daughter,mum and dog
Has anyone got any advice for me,is it easy to make the move ,find friends,apartments etc
I am hoping to make the move next year..it would be me,my 16yr daughter,mum and dog
Has anyone got any advice for me,is it easy to make the move ,find friends,apartments etc
Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2018 7:14pm
Hiya. I don't live on Condado but have a holiday home there. Generally those who do are a very nice and welcoming group. But, as with every town, village etc, there's a few that delight in tearing the place apart. My advice is ignore them. They are not worth the time. Obviously there are some negatives but few and far between. I also assume you've registered on the Condado de Alhama facebook sites? Again, take the negative with a pinch. Listen to the long term residents and they are more likely to tell you the pro's and con's. I researched all over Spain for 2 years yet decided on Condado. Rent first is my advice. You may find Condado too far from what you need.
Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2018 7:37pm
Thank you for your advice
my brother lives there and owns restaurant sofia so I will have family there,where the only family in have in the UK will be coming with me
just a bit worrying to take the plunge and do it,especially for my teenage daughter as she has friends here and I worry about her being lonely
Posted: Fri Feb 1, 2019 9:12pm
Hi, I just joined the forum tonight. I was gonna post but was looking around first. We are hoping to move here too. Renting for a year first with a view to buying. There is me, my hubby and our 12 year old daughter, oh and Fergus our puppy dog.
We were worried it might be a bit far out, but it just looks so lovely and I imagine it will have a good community feel.
Good luck with your move, message me for a chat anytime. xxx
N x
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Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2021 4:39pm
Hi. I and my husband have differing needs. I love sun. He prefers shade however i.just need spain at the moment.so.have come to a compramise, a bit strange but hey ho. I might cosider being on condado, Ocober to.May but wonder what the living expenses would be for.just me. My.husband would still.pay utilities but i.have a regular monthly.prescription of four items. Advice please
Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2021 6:24pm
Super helpful member
Assuming you are British? If so you cannot do what you plan, unless you are prepared to be resident, with all the tax implications, have to take driving test in Spanish, have private health insurance and fit minimum income rules etc.
As a visitor you may only be in the Schengen area (basically the EU) for 90 days in 180, then must leave for 90. Or you can juggle with an online calculator to see if you can stay for say 1 month, leave for a month, return for a month and so on.
Brexit has changed a lot of things
Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2021 11:56am
toonafish wrote on Fri Feb 1, 2019 9:12pm:
Hi, I just joined the forum tonight. I was gonna post but was looking around first. We are hoping to move here too. Renting for a year first with a view to buying. There is me, my hubby and our 12 year old daughter, oh and Fergus our puppy dog.
We were worried it might be a bit far out, bu...Read more...
...t it just looks so lovely and I imagine it will have a good community feel.
Good luck with your move, message me for a chat anytime. xxx
N x
Hi. Did you end up buying on Condado ?
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2024 6:24pm
woHello. We’re a retired couple Looking to relocate to Spain and this location has caught our eye. Would love to know about living here from other residents i.e location to amenities, community charges, access to golf, is it a peaceful environment etc etc.,Would it be wise to rent first before committing ? Would appreciate your views on the ups and downs of residing here
Regards Helen
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