24 Nov 2015 8:34 AM:
Mate, I really appreciated your detailed reply on 'Going through the wringer' and had a bit of a laugh (sorry, that's my twisted sense of humour) You'd think they would be crying out for foreign investment. There is nothing worse than dealing with G'vmnt Departments though it's the same everywhere, they go out of their way to make your life miserable. I knew it wasn't going to be easy but even across here (and Australia is supposed to be civilised) everyone takes a slice out of you. I put Real Estate agents on the same par as used car salesmen, all they're after is the quickest deal possible. Even lawyers, dentists, accountants they are all at it, the quickest way to make a dollar. There are very few professional people with any form of integrity out there. Least of all politicians. And when the market is down they will make a living any way they can, it's dog eat dog. You never said whether you built or bought an established property, both of which I'm looking at. I do have bank statements dating back a number of years and they are welcome to them, so no problem with that. If I feel I'm getting no where, "Thank you, if you don't want my money I'll go elsewhere" but saying that it strikes me as they don't give a rats, or it's too hard. I am fortunate that I'm single again and no kids (that I know of ) in tow so looking forward to it. Thanks again for all the info' it helps to build a bigger picture
All the best
T
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23 Nov 2015 6:00 AM:
Hello windtalker,
Thank you for your message, in regards to private Medical this has been addressed and I have just found out that Oz no longer pays a pension to Brits returning to the UK or the Eu. There used to be a reciprocal agreement in place but that is no longer the case. They kept that quiet. Try getting hold of a G'vmnt official to talk about it is virtually impossible. I do come away with a Superannuation fund (paid out) when I leave and a UK pension of GBP74.00 at retirement age (which I believe can be topped up). I just wonder how many Brits know about them returning to the UK after years working in Oz in Government positions, Police Ambo's, Firies etc. and not being entitled to a pension, disgusting. As I previously mentioned, the cost of living is out of control here in Australia and even a visit to a GP costs, there is nothing free across here. For example my rates for a 3 bedroom house, without pool on 600 square was approx. $2,700.00 this year. That's nine times the amount my parents were paying in Benitachell on acreage with great views. What I pay for 1 beer here you would get 12 stubbies (bottles) of San Miguel there. One of your melons at the Mercado about 0.80 cents, $5.00 here. and so it goes on (Not that I'll be living on San Miguel and melon, haha). To travel 15 km's in a Taxi into town, about $39.00. To travel 3 km's from the Airport to my place of work about $19.00. To have a two course meal (entre and main and a drink) for two at restaurant, there wouldn't be much change out of $150.00, that's without taxis. I shudder to think what it will be in another 5 years. Retirement here is not really an option even with my Army pension etc. I appreciate all replies as I believe there has been some "heated"discussion on this subject before.
Kind Regards
T
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21 Nov 2015 5:06 AM:
Hi there,
I'm originally from the UK but have spent the last 22 years in Australia but seriously looking at Spain as an option for early retirement. Australia, although a great country and a lot to see has now become ridiculously expensive to live and costs just keep climbing across the board. Spain is a real option as my parents have lived there for a number of years. My question is; if I was to buy a property in the Denia area (so no rent or mortgage to pay) could a single person live comfortably on a 1,000 Euros a month?. Parents have provided a lot of info' but I'm just after more input from others living there.
Thanks
T
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03 Oct 2015 2:15 AM:
Hi there,
I'm originally from the UK but have spent the last 22 years in Australia but seriously looking at Spain as an option for early retirement. Australia, although a great country and a lot to see has now become ridiculously expensive to live and costs just keep climbing across the board. Spain is a real option as my parents hav e lived there for a number of years. My question is; if I was to buy a property in the Denia area (so no rent or mortgage to pay) could a single person live comfortably on a 1,000 Euros a month?. Parents have provided a lot of info' but I'm just after more input from others living there.
Thanks
This message was last edited by Trooper on 03/10/2015.
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