Yes, should have said born British and earning your living in Britain.Africa John wrote:Is that born and working in the UK Steve?SteveW wrote:I'll tell you what's great about being born British and working here
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Rep. Ireland ain't bad either!
Yes, should have said born British and earning your living in Britain.Africa John wrote:Is that born and working in the UK Steve?SteveW wrote:I'll tell you what's great about being born British and working here
John I have relatives living in spain who's kids go to an english school with english Gcse's they speak fluent spanish and english like they have come out of Eaton.Africa John wrote:Must admit now I'm 51 and able to retire at 55 (40% pension hit) or 60 (18% pension hit) and not 67 like Mr Osborne wants (bastard!!) the lure of living on mainland Europe and being able to travel the continent without ferries appeals and the missus loves the sun ....... BUT ...... starting a family late at 40 means two kids of 7 and 10 have to be factored in.
Why isn't life simple?
IMO I think that plan isn't a good one, with too many what if factors.Mike101 wrote:I've got a plan all worked out.
In 2 years i will have cleared all my debts and have enough for a 25% deposit in Spain. I will get myself a ten year mortgage and work hard until it's all gone.
My lady in 8 years time will move out to Spain to live in my place and rent her house out to pay for her to live on.
I agree but i'm lucky enough to be able to afford it. I'm an IT contractor and earn OK with lots of time off if i want it.Peirre wrote:IMO I think that plan isn't a good one, with too many what if factors.Mike101 wrote:I've got a plan all worked out.
In 2 years i will have cleared all my debts and have enough for a 25% deposit in Spain. I will get myself a ten year mortgage and work hard until it's all gone.
My lady in 8 years time will move out to Spain to live in my place and rent her house out to pay for her to live on.
Travelling to/from Spain every other weekend will limit your potential to earn overtime, not to mention the costs involved even if flying low cost. A 25% deposit seems low, & taking on debt for a holiday home isn't my ideal scenario, and occupancy rates for uk rental properties arn't 100% so relying on it to pay the bills is a recipe for trouble