Tips for moving abroad

[murciagull]

No, I wouldn't want to move back to the UK however much I miss the football & real ale. The standard of life & pace of living is so much more laid back here plus it's so much cheaper to live. Both my son & daughter are UK resident but neither have produced offspring so there's not that grandchild pull that affects many. If you move into Benalmadena do PM me, I'm just behind you![/QUOTE

My sister used to own a villa above Coin and we see across to Alhaurin from her terrace, couldn,t see any Albion flags mind. Played golf at Lauro. That must be close to you.

 

[Boroseagull]

I'm just over 50, but I will be working, hopefully find a company that I can work from home. But Gibraltar isn't far and they house all the big gambling companies and I have been tapped up a few times to work there doing web development. No kids, so all safe!

Going back over the thread I note your age, youngster! You can pay 60 euros a month to enter the Spanish Health care system. This enables you to exactly the same care as a Spanish resident. Check at the health centre where you intend to live, make sure you are on the padron and you may have to apply for Residencia.

 

[dannyboy]

Wow, good luck dannyboy. I love New Zealand and have very fond memories of my travels out there. Where are you moving to ?

the wife got a job in Wellington. think we're planning on living a fair commute from there in a seaside town on the kapiti coast. house prices and schools are good and still have access to the city . just have to convince the Mrs the 50 min commute will be OK

 

[Sussex Nomad]

If you voted exit, why would you move to a county that's within the EU ? A genuine question,I not having a go.

I didn't really have the intention of going until recently. It was on my mind but nothing set in stone.

 

[Ecosse Exile]

Would any of you guys that now live in Spain move back?

Not a chance, I do have kids and a grandson, but no way would I WANT to go back, obviously circumstances etc. could dictate otherwise but I have never regretted leaving the UK.

The advice you've been given is all pretty sound, i will reiterate, rent first, it's not a holiday, and however much you love Puerto Marina, Benalmadina etc, you may just find somewhere even better.

I don't think the language barrier will affect you too much around there tbh, but still worth learning, as I said you may find you will move on one day.

Good luck with the move, you will be waking up to sunshine nearly everyday, what's to regret?

 

[Steve in Japan]

I spent 20 years Asia, most of it in Japan. I came back for family reasons and it has taken me time to re-acclimatise. On balance it's good being near family, the Albion and there's a lot of little things that add up to quite a lot.

But I miss Japan and living overseas. Would do it again in a heartbeat.

 

[Franks Wild Years]

I didn't really have the intention of going until recently. It was on my mind but nothing set in stone.

Yeah but you're choosing to go live in a country that's part of the organisation that you voted for this country to leave and presumably you disagree with. ?

 

[Springal]

I spent 20 years Asia, most of it in Japan. I came back for family reasons and it has taken me time to re-acclimatise. On balance it's good being near family, the Albion and there's a lot of little things that add up to quite a lot.

But I miss Japan and living overseas. Would do it again in a heartbeat.

Can you change your username please, it is very misleading

 

[RandyWanger]

I spent 20 years Asia, most of it in Japan. I came back for family reasons and it has taken me time to re-acclimatise. On balance it's good being near family, the Albion and there's a lot of little things that add up to quite a lot.

But I miss Japan and living overseas. Would do it again in a heartbeat.

I want to go, trying to find the money for a trip to Hokkaido one winter.

I've recently returned back to the UK, not acclimatised at all.

 

[Steve in Japan]

Can you change your username please, it is very misleading

No. I thought about it when I came back to England but failed.

And I might go back.

 

[Steve in Japan]

I want to go, trying to find the money for a trip to Hokkaido one winter.

I've recently returned back to the UK, not acclimatised at all.

Hokkaido is special I agree.

Acclimatising is a process of realising the grass isn't greener where you've just left. Or conning yourself if necessary!

 

[scooter1]

Depends where, I am going Costa Del Sol.

I was joking, although my place is for sale about 3 hours along the coast from Gib.
Learn the language, even if it's only to get the respect of your neighbours etc and it's a good language to learn
Personally I moved out there at the wrong time for me, but for the most part it's a nice place to be

 

[vegster]

Take plenty of Marmite with you as you won't be able to get it past EU regs.