Hi lesley here We are hoping to purchase a small villa and use it first for holidays .In four years my hub retires then we want to move out their for good Can any of you give us any advice We really have no idea what has to be done and of course we cant fly out of UK yet 5
Hi Lesley
Before you consider buying any property I would recommend you look at a facebook page Citizens Advice Bureau Spain, https://www.facebook.com/groups/171561296334693
also this link https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/the-team/?fbclid=IwAR2wZiE_VrJ1YGqHVm3LzYuGpfTzfSKee-rYq9UFeintoxx2cAC4g6YNVjM
This has really up to date and extremely useful information.
Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 10:09am
Peter24 wrote on Tue Jun 15, 2021 8:45am:
Hi Lesley
Before you consider buying any property I would recommend you look at a facebook page Citizens Advice Bureau Spain, https://www.facebook.com/groups/171561296334693
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also this link https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/the-team/?fbclid=IwAR2wZiE_VrJ1YGqHVm3LzYuGpfTzfSKee-rYq9UFeintoxx2cAC4g6YNVjM
This has really up to date and extremely useful information.
Thanks for your reply Peter We will go on these sites and have a read
Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 8:11am
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You will only be able to stay 90 days out of 183
If you want a permanent move you need to research non lucrative visa with the Spanish embassy in the UK. Its not cheap you need a certain amount in your bank account ( think its 26,000 plus 7000 for family members ) as well a private health care which isn't cheap. You have a criminal record check and you will need to take a spanish driving test. Its a lot harder to get Spanish residencia as uk are now a 3rd world country.
Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 1:22pm
Sunnyspain wrote on Wed Jun 16, 2021 8:11am:
You will only be able to stay 90 days out of 183
If you want a permanent move you need to research non lucrative visa with the Spanish embassy in the UK. Its not cheap you need a certain amount in your bank account ( think its 26,000 plus 7000 for family members ) as well a private health care which isn't cheap. You have a criminal record check...
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... and you will need to take a spanish driving test. Its a lot harder to get Spanish residencia as uk are now a 3rd world country.
Thanks for your reply What a palaver!! It makes us not want to move permanent its a shame as its been a life time dream of ours best wishes Lesley
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Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 1:43pm
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We moved over last year and got residencia before the deadline and we are covered by the withdrawal agreement so our state pensions when due will still get the increases as those in uk. But now those wanting to live here now will have their pensions frozen with no increase.
Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 2:25pm
nutterles wrote on Wed Jun 16, 2021 1:22pm:
Thanks for your reply What a palaver!! It makes us not want to move permanent its a shame as its been a life time dream of ours best wishes Lesley
Hi Lesley,
We did the same - bought a place to use for holidays with a view to moving out when I retire at the end of the year.
Despite the rule changes, it is still very achievable if you want to make it happen; there are people on here who have actually made the move in the last few months. Sure, there are more hurdles, but if you want it, go for it.
As a holiday home, the 90 day rule shouldn't be too much of a burden, and by the time you are ready to move out who knows what the rules will be regarding driving.
Don't be put off by negative comments!
Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 7:19pm
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Sunnyspain wrote on Wed Jun 16, 2021 1:43pm:
We moved over last year and got residencia before the deadline and we are covered by the withdrawal agreement so our state pensions when due will still get the increases as those in uk. But now those wanting to live here now will have their pensions frozen with no increase.
Is the frozen pension a fact. I knew it was a possibility but didn't realise the Government had made that decision.
Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 8:30pm
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Check this out with regards to withdrawal agreement
Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 8:58pm
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Sunnyspain wrote on Wed Jun 16, 2021 8:30pm:
Check this out with regards to withdrawal agreement
I've checked in several places, but the Gov.Uk site seems to say pensions will get uearly increases after 2020.
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