Holaitsdavid wrote on Sun Feb 6, 2022 5:15pm:
That might be good advise to rent first, also property here not a great investment, much over priced & little or no appreciation. Some things cheaper than UK to include eating out and alcohol. Private health insurance is very cheap compared to the UK & lower rates. The killer people...
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... should be warned about the 'Tax rates' and low personal allowance, on top of basic income tax there is about 34% social security, income from UK including pensions are taxed with no limit age social security, if people hit 30% tax band add the social security and you are paying 64% which is ridiculous, people need to research everything very carefully. Also note right now UK driving licence only valid for 6 months. The best Spain has to offer is the weather and the atmosphere.
Health insurance is no cheaper than uk ..we have to have Spanish private cover as part of our long term visa we had it in uk and at aged 55 there is hardly any difference…..
with regard to UK driving licence I have Spanish car insurance and it’s valid….. absolutely no way. I am taking a Spanish driving test anytime soon .. with an interpreter !! In addition uk is looking to reciprocate the fact the Spanish can change it uk licence no test required…
Spanish have terrible driving skills .. vast majority have not got a clue… leave that with anyone who thinks the Spanish are good drivers!!!! -absolute joke asking me to take a Spanish test in addition Morocco can just exchange as well really!!!!
Asking brits to take Spanish driving test is a money making scam..