@Lmflmf1
French expat in Spain
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Registration: 18 September 2020
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Health care policy by seamus452
Hello all,I have a very good US health insurance plan that is provided to us from my former employer at affordable rates; I am currently retired.While residing abroad, I would like to maintain this health care policy, that is, pay the premium to ...
@seamus452 The rates are not expensive in spain for insurance coverage. I’m sure they are less than what you are paying in the USA. Are you going to move abroad full time or go back and forth? Remember that Spain is in the ... Read More
Selling Cesión de derechos by Zakinho
We were buying a property off plan and have decided to sell before the final stage payment is due. I have searched extensively but cannot find out if we pay capital gains tax on the price we sell for. I know that tax is due on a property sale but as ...
Anything over original selling price is considered revenu, therefore taxed as such. Read More
Retiring from US by Mbershod
Hello, we are a married lesbian couple in our late 60’s looking to retire in Spain from the US. Visited twice to Madrid, Alicante, Malaga and Estepone. We are from S. Florida so being close to the ocean is a priority. We want to plan another ...
@Mbershod Don’t forget Catalunya region, not cold in winter and warm but not blazing hot like in southern spain. We have lived here for 3 years now and love the fishing village atmosphere yet being close to Barcelona (50 minutes by train..) Read More
Thinking about Girona by jaredvifl
Hola: I am a retired American, in excellent health and financial stable. I have read many wonderful things about the city but I would be interested in learning the down sides of living in Girona.Would be looking to rent at first then possibly buy. ...
@jaredvifl No real downside to Girona or any other city, really. Girona is a famous city well-known around the world. I live 40 km from Girona and have been there many times. Food is excellent, lots to see, places to hike, etc…. Read More
The best age to move to Spain by Cheryl
Hello everybody, No two people experience expatriation in Spain in the same way, depending on their age and personal situation. We would like to know more about you and ask you to share with us when you decided to move to Spain. How old were ...
@churro43 We are in northern spain just north of Barcelona, in a small fishing village just 56 minutes by train to Barcelona. Quiet or crazy, your choice! take a look around Catalunya, it is really a nice place to be. I retired and moved here in ... Read More
5 weeks in Barcelona by Andrew50
My wife and I are going to be in Barcelona for 5 weeks starting early January. We'll both be working NYC hours from our apartment in the Arc area. This is a test to see if we can work remotely long term partially to escape the current US political ...
@Andrew50If you like a fishing village atmosphere but only 55 minutes from downtown Barcelona, then you should check into Arenys de Mar. Beautiful area with gorgeous coastlines as well as mountains too! contact me if you need an place to wtay, ... Read More
Hello everyone! Family living in Valencia by Sue Sabuncu
Hey everyone, We are family living in Valencia for 2 months. I run a digital agency and enjoying here in Spain. Just wanted to say hi
@Sue Sabuncu Hi Sue and welcome to spain! We have been living in spain for 3 years now and we have our home near Barcelona…best wishes to you and your family! Lmf Read More
Retiring in Spain, from US, into an RV by jfranknichols
Hello,We’ve officially started the process of retiring in Spain from the US (Florida) and expect to leave here permanently in about six months, give or take a month or two.Our plan is for me to fly over first and purchase an RV (motorhome), ...
@jfranknichols you will need a bank account opened as soon as possible and you can stay in spain living out of your RV for the duration of your visa (tourist visa = 90 days. After that you will need to rent or buy a property to show residency.I ... Read More
Expat happy hour? by Amkect6486
Hello all! My husband and I live in Iowa City (go Caitlin) but we plan to retire abroad. Spain is at the top of the list of possibilitIes.We are flying into Malaga in November but haven’t booked accommodations because we want to be free to ...
HelloI’m from Winterset, Iowa (birthplace of John Wayne) living just north of Barcelona. i rent short term apartments here to keep me busy…if i can be of assistance in any capacity, let me know!if you are from Iowa, you are good ... Read More
Retiring in Spain by cherylpconnolly
We've been looking at the possibility of retiring in Spain and so far it seems a win win choice and I'm wondering what the down side could be? I believe our pensions can be taxed by both the UK and Spanish government, is this true? We are by no ...
@cherylpconnollyi live bc just north of barcelona in a small fishing village 45 km frombarcelona. It is perfect to be out or the city yet near by as it is 55 minutes by train. Message me anytime as i love talking about real estate! cheersLex Read More
Move to spain by Julessanderson
Hello i am looking at a move to spain I am a British citizen by birth, but I have dual citizenship with the country I live in at the moment. I am of mature age and I am after some advice on what I could do untill such time I can retire.Kind regards ...
@JulessandersonHello: i bought 2 apartments north of Barcelona and i live in one and rent the other. i live in a small fishing village only 45kms from Barcelona centre. if i could advise you with anything just let me know. (opening bank account, ... Read More
Long term rental Villamartin by Kenmc298
Hi im Ken from Dublin Ireland .im looking to rent an apartment in the villamartin area costa blanca ..near Villamartin Golf Club ..I found a property on the idealista website .they look for bank transfer deposit ..I have not yet seen the ...
@Kenmc298Do not send anything! Wait until you are face to face to do the deal. if they say: ”The apartment could be sold/rented at any timeso we can hold it for you with a deposit.” Just tell them that there are many apartments for ... Read More
How to get the NIE as a contractor by radicaled
I'm from Argentina and I have Italian citizenship.I have the possibility to go to Europe, but the hiring company offer a contract in Portugal, Belgium or Luxembourg.I know the 3 countries are beautiful and nice, but the problem is that I don't speak ...
Luxembourg would be a good option for languages as everyone speaks English, French, German and the local Luxembourg dialect. beautiful place, too!, too… Read More
Want to know more about the forum by fortuneajoseph
My name is Fortune Joseph from Germany but i like to be in spain
@fortuneajosephhiim living in spain now, is there anything i can assist you with? Read More
Working remotely for UK company with golden visa by petersteel
Hello, I am employed by a UK company and the work I do for the business relates to the UK (I am in medical sales). I obtained a golden visa in 2022 and started spending more time in Spain, working remotely. I am not spending more than 6 months of ...
Move to Spain full-time! There is much more sunshine here than in the UK! What are you waiting for? Better lifestyle, much less expensive and much safer! 🍾 Read More