Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2021 4:54pm
What a lovely family you have Kay.
We live in Torrevieja now, but started a love affair with France back in 1989 when our children were 2, 6, 13 and 15. It was 2007 before we realised our, not the children’s, dream and finally purchased a property. By that time my husband was 62, so it made sense to just use it as a holiday home until he finally retired and we moved in full time. Our children and grandchildren have enjoyed their free holidays over the years before covid, and are glad we didn’t pressure them to make the move with us.
Each family’s circumstances are different. Only you know whether your children will ultimately thank you for the extra advantages of a life in Spain, I believe most children take at least six months to settle in, by which time, if living in a predominantly Spanish area, they will have picked up more than a smattering of the language, but those six months will be really hard for all of you. One assumes that you and your husband will need to find jobs, not easy here in Spain’s current climate, especially if you’re not fluent Spanish speakers. Add into that mix the difficulties, financial and otherwise, post Brexit, of relocating to Spain.
I think, just three years ago, when your children were at primary school age, I would have said go for it! Now, I’m afraid you’ve missed the boat, and will have to wait, as we did, until the youngest is through statutory schooling.
Meanwhile, carry on dreaming, learn the language, visit Crevillente and other areas of Spain as frequently as you can, maybe your youngsters will grow to love Spain and make the move, otherwise it can remain the goal for you and your husband
All the best,
E.