Three Ways You Can Turn Thinking About it to Actually Moving to Spain.
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There is more to the problem than just readjustment for some
people. Spain just gets to some people. The culture, the people, the architecture;
everything about Spain is appealing and it can be hard to get rid of thoughts
about packing everything up and just moving to Spain.
What would it be like to wake up to the bright skies and
welcoming warmth each day? What would it be like to get rid of your boring
British home that is probably overpriced and undersized and swap it for a
spacious Spanish property for sale on the Costa del Sol.? What would it be like to avoid the rush hour
traffic, the wet puddles and the people on the train at 7AM?
You can find out what all that would be like if you want but
it takes a little more than just packing up and moving. There’s a lot of
thought, tons of planning, and the urge to just jump when it comes to moving to
Spain. You shouldn’t rush into a decision such as emigration though, so you
might be wondering how to go from thinking about moving to Spain to actually
going. While everyone is different in their own ways we’ve compiled a list of
three simple truths that should help you make the choice.
You’re In Good Company
The idea to move to another country is definitely daunting
but it’s not as much of a step into the unknown as you think it is. Many people
have already emigrated to Spain and are now living the life of luxury. There
are so many, in fact, that it’s impossible to know how many Brits have moved to
Spain. The official estimates suggest that there could be as many as 1.2
million Brits living in Spain. A million Brits can’t be wrong, right?
The most expat-heavy areas in Spain are found along the
Mediterranean coast. The Costa del Sol in particular has everything that an
expat could possibly need to live and work in peace. There are plenty of
British supermarkets, greasy spoon cafes, plumbers, solicitors and teachers
that have all made the journey from the UK before you. As such it makes
integrating much easier than in other areas of Spain.
Now Really is the Best Time
Spanish property prices are currently around 28% less than
they were at the peak of the boom period in 2008. Even so the data suggests
that these prices are still continuing to rise across the country, especially
in the popular buying areas such as Marbella and the surrounding regions. That’s why
Spanish property is currently almost the perfect storm. It’s affordable for
Brits who have the money for it (and may even be selling their home in the UK)
while at the same time you know that in the future your Spanish property will
be worth a fair bit more than it is now.
Throw in the uncertainty of the Brexit and Brits have a
two-year window in which they can take advantage of the current EU laws that
allow Brits to live, work, and own property in another EU member state such as
Spain. Things are going to be a little foggy after the Brexit and there’s a
solid chance things are going to be tougher.
Money Worries Will Always Be There
Something that stops potential expats from moving is that
they worry about work and pensions. Ask yourself if you already have those
worries at home. If you don’t then you should be able to afford a move to
Spain. But if you do already have those worries then why are you expecting
things to be magically different if you move? If you’ve got the knowledge and
the resources to hold down a job and support your family in Britain then
there’s no reason that you can’t do the same thing in Spain.
There will undoubtedly be challenges (you should probably
start learning Spanish now before you move) but the facts are in and they paint
a great picture; it’s cheaper to live in Spain, they also have an excellent
free healthcare system, the education standards are top notch, the Spanish job
market is recovering, and the Costa del Sol will always have openings forqualified and competent English speakers; which you undoubtedly are if you can
afford to move to Spain.
