13 Jul 2014 1:46 PM:

Like the majority of working class people, I have worked since I left school. I am fortunate to have been in a profession that has given me a life pension of £1400 until I am 55 and then increase for the rest of my life. I have capital to buy a property and savings. I simply want to enjoy my life where there is very little for me to do, because in the UK I feel that I have to go out and work. You are of course right that boredom may be difficult but meeting and socialising with people in a very different environment may be the answer to that boredom.

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13 Jul 2014 1:30 PM:

I totally understand that life in General has stresses, for me it is about minimising the stress and I firmly believe that UK has higher stress levels than retiring to Spain will bring, whatever hurdles there are. The point of rental before purchase is a valid one and probably one I will follow. For me area is not an issue albeit within 1 hour of an airport.  For me it will be all or nothing - selling up all in UK for a permanent retirement is probably the better option rather than renting our property in UK.

 

 

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13 Jul 2014 12:40 PM:

So you think spending 6 months away from the stress of maintaining a property, paying council tax, road tax, and all the hassle in the UK the best way forward!  My idea of stress free is not to work have everything paid, relax in a decent climate, no ties in the UK if that means going through proper procedures to do that then so be it. I presume there are professionals that can assist with all the legal stuff and when completed there will be no stress.

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13 Jul 2014 11:34 AM:

Thanks for a swift response and sound advice. Of course you are right about rental first but don't want to miss out on a cheap purchase ( for the right property) but we,ll see.

after a hectic working life, I just want to chill, enjoy and no stress in life!

Jim

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13 Jul 2014 11:09 AM:

Hello Everyone,

i am sure that you are all fed up of people asking for advice on moving to Spain and thinking why do  I need advice if the decision is made!  Well my answer to that would be that all personal circumstances are different.  There is only myself and wife, I am 51 and my wife 49, our children are grown up so no ties and simply looking for a better quality of life than South Yorkshire.  I have a monthly pension of £1400 and have enough savings to either buy up to £100k or clearly rent a place. 

A question for someone that has been in Spain for a while- would you buy or long term rent?

Also could a sensible retired couple live on £1400 per month inclusive of normal bills?

we are looking at being close to an airport (within 1 hour drive) ideally Alicante. With some expat community, on an urbanisation with cafe,s etc.

Any help advice, information positive or negative would be greatly appreciated.

Jim

 

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