28 Jul 2024 1:32 PM:
Windtaker,
I agree that some of obstacles that the Spanish have erected will deter a lot of Brits from seeking residency, but my comments were more about the suggestion that the "boot was on the other foot" ie Brits were being kicked out".
I'm not too well placed to debate the detail as I prefert to remain outside the Spanish tax system, just too much of a chore to do otherwise, as it all seems exceedingly woolly and not worth the effort of doing otherwise. I could be wrong, but consequently I've lacked the incentive to keep up to speed on the subject and resigned to the non res status, schengen etc
But I've always admired the Spanish and their culture - very pragmatic folk and therefore I cannot see why their motive for giving us the boot. The Portugese even more so, where there are long established alliances. I believe we are seen by them far more favourably than you suggest.
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The British have been warned to cancel Spanish and Portuguese holidays.
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