What to do???

This is a sort of question no one can really reply in a satisfactory way.....I am planning on moving to Spain on my own, with my two cats, and will persevere to find a rental place for a few months where my two well behaved cats will be accepted.   I would not leave them behind.    The only thing I can tell you is to perhaps to wait till after Brexit has happened, next March, regarding British expats in Spain, and that might just make your mind up for you.   I think when you are as undecided as you are right now, best thing is to do nothing and wait and see what the 'signpost' says when it appears.

Hi Judi,

Thanks for replying.  I understand what you're saying about waiting, it had crossed my mind to do that. My house is sold & should all go through by Christmas if not before, however I have a couple of places I could stay while I make up my mind.

I have no choice about leaving the dogs behind. It took them a few months after we moved here, for them both to recover from it & it was awful to see them so unsettled. I just can't put them through that again. xxx

Good luck....I am in a similar dilemma......hope it all goes well for you x

Thank you Judi.

When is it you're moving to Spain, & which area? X

Hi Kim, 

Thank you for your reply.

I have to wonder if Brexit is ever going to happen?  I won't rush into anything, my friend is coming over again on Thursday, she is also thinking of moving to Spain, so we will have a good chat again.

Kind Regards, 

Jenny X

Hi Jenny, I am thinking of moving to the Valencia region......but still not made up my mind....but like Kim mentioned, with Brexit hanging over us, and the euro going up and down like a yo-yo.....and so many ifs and buts, at this point it might be a good idea just to hold on for a while and see which way things go, cos it is a big step to take, but a very inviting one, as life in the UK is changing so much (often for the worse), and Spain seems like a much more relaxed, safe way of living.   So its a big decision to make, especially on your own.   xx

Hi again Judi,

I'm thinking of moving to the Murcia or Costa Calida areas, it certainly is a big decision, especially when on your own.   Like I said before, you have to wonder if Brexit will actually go through with Mrs Mays pandering to the EU all the time, but hey ho.  It may be Christmas before my contracts are exchanged on the house, so I'll be half way to Brexit anyway.

I hope all goes well for you Judi.

Kind Regards

Jenny X

i am inclined to agree with Judi33 and ‘see what happens’. If you are undecided at the moment, it may be because you are still ‘raw’ and don’t quite know what to do and doing anything under those circumstances is a mistake. However, I would urge you to be very objective about this. Much will depend upon your age - sorry, I know that’s none of my business - but the older you are, the more difficult to do this on your own. You must be really truthful with yourself about your circumstances - can you afford to do this and do you have sufficient income? Assuming that you may not be retirement age, bear in mind that if you intend to move here permanently, then you will have to apply for residencia and you will have to have private medical insurance to qualify; much of the paperwork required for all kinds of things here can be very daunting, you will need a Gestor to help you through. Do you speak Spanish? It can be very pleasant here, but I would suggest that you do come and rent for two or three months and see how you get on.

Hi Stephanie,

Thanks for your Msge.  I think you could be right about things being 'raw'. I was fine about it all before my husband & I  separated & my knee jerk reaction was to say I was still going to go to Spain on my own. Which is very brave when it's all in the pipeline, but as reality draws nearer, I find myself wondering if I have the courage to it on my own.

I do want to make the move, but I won't be rushing into anything as I need to give it all more thought, & myself time to feel less 'raw'.  The problem is, my house is sold & it should all go through by Christmas which isn't helping the situation. I have to go somewhere.  As our separation is amicable, my husband said I could move in with 

him while I sort out what I want to do, which might help take some of the pressure off.

No I don't speak Spanish but had planned to take lessons. I would of course need the help of a Gestor, whatever one of those is, & know where to find one.  If I do make the move, I will rent somewhere for 1-3 months first to make sure it's what I want being in Spain.  

Thanks again

Jenny X