Life in Spain post Brexit - Page 4

Kimmy11 wrote on Wed Jan 13, 2021 4:22pm:

Hi Leafy,

I disagree about the referendum and, to some extent, about the General Election - I don't call 3.8% a "clear majority", but I'm not surprised that the G.E. returned the Conservatives, when the alternative was Jeremy Corbyn.  But that's been and gone and, as you say, democracy has been upheld...

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... - whether individual voters made an informed choice or not, that is their right.  

As a Remainer, naturally I'm not happy about leaving the EU, but the biggest frustration for me has been not getting a clear understanding from a Leaver's viewpoint.  So I was pleased to see your comment, "The common man voted for Brexit because their lives in their home country, the UK, were being so adversely affected by the EU rules....." and I'd be really interested to hear which EU rules you feel so adversely affected the UK?

Assuming that the OP's post was not mischief-making, I think your view, as a Leaver and the owner of a property in the EU, could offer an interesting perspective on the original post.

Kind regards, 

Kim

Paolo51 wrote on Tue Jan 12, 2021 6:48pm:

I believe houses in Spain have never been a sound investment as such ie buy it then sell it at a good profit 5 years later. It is a result to get out what you put into it upon re selling it as far as I can see.
Anyone who pays asking prices in Spain is a bit naive in my opinion, property is ov...

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...er priced to sell for a more realistic price. Once bought you then start making into a proper home with the money you thought you had saved.

I could not live in this country ‘under the radar’ as it where which I think a lot of UK ex pats have been doing and they are now scrambling to become legal, I did not live outside the rules in the UK and I wouldn’t do it here.

Some brexiteers with holiday homes throughout Europe are now realising what they voted for and how much harder it is for them to just come and go as they please.

alavib wrote on Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:59pm:

Very well said, and I am sure the people who were duped to vote out are on a very slippery ladder of regrets, which time will make it even worst 

How can a country which is the 3rd largest economy in middle of Western Europe detach itself from their neighbors and pretend they now have taken back control!!...

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UK citizens are and always will be European and to see that cause of corrupt politicians deceiving the nation that by voting to stay out somehow they will take back control and everyone will prosper is a tragedy 

And it has only just began and will get much worst 

AlanG wrote on Wed Jan 13, 2021 6:12pm:

Wow!!  “Duped” Strong words but misplaced, statistics show leavers numbers have increased over the last two years. We were duped while in but no longer will we tolerate it

Kimmy11 wrote on Wed Jan 13, 2021 5:15pm:

Hi Leafy,

I understand why dinnerout feels that way, because these sorts of discussions have a habit of getting heated, but I'm genuinely interested in your point of view, so PM me if you think that would be better.

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Kind regards  

Kim

jm0452 wrote on Wed Jan 13, 2021 5:59pm:

I voted brexit and have not regretted it the only downside is slightly extra stay tax brexit probably causes more problems for expats than non-resident property owners and covid has put a stop to everything not brexit

Trucker2lawyer wrote on Tue Jan 12, 2021 7:07pm:

Paolo51

Well said ..someone who fully understands what I am getting at....how many people actually understand law or European law...EU law is always open to interpretation...the only clarity in law is the Magna Carta... and they are trying to rewrite that...

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History is the best recorded record of events...Britain's decision to Brexit was never the ordinary man's choice (though he might think so) much more powerful forces made that decision...why then ? The reasons are many but not least the fact that the decision makers seek a return to a Feudal system combined with the reality that the power of Westminster was gradually slipping away and many MPs that would soon be looking for new jobs.

alavib wrote on Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:59pm:

Very well said, and I am sure the people who were duped to vote out are on a very slippery ladder of regrets, which time will make it even worst 

How can a country which is the 3rd largest economy in middle of Western Europe detach itself from their neighbors and pretend they now have taken back control!!...

Read more...

...

UK citizens are and always will be European and to see that cause of corrupt politicians deceiving the nation that by voting to stay out somehow they will take back control and everyone will prosper is a tragedy 

And it has only just began and will get much worst