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Moving to Crevillente

Posted: Wed Feb 3, 2021 3:45pm
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Kaybam1980

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Hola! Myself and my family are looking at a new life in Spain and looking at crevillente but having never been before we would very much appreciate any other areas where we may fit in better with regards to our family. We have 4 children aged 4, 10, 13 and 15 and would love to find out about schools, things for the kids to do, speak to other families that have similar aged children that have made the move. 

My older boys are reluctant which is understandable but we just feel we could have a much better quality of life.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. 

Many thanks 

Kay 

Pic included of our family on our wedding day.

killjoy

Posted: Wed Feb 3, 2021 6:40pm

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Posted: Wed Feb 3, 2021 6:40pm

You will enjoy a mild climate, the coast not too far away, some good food, cheap booze. and Paella as much as you can eat. This area is good for retirees and everyone with sufficient financial resources. Don't do this to your children, let them finish education where you are now. The day-to-day Spain is far from what others tell from their holidays, or even your own impressions. Sorry to say this. I enjoy (a lot) living here for the last 55 years, but this is not the time and place to set up one's life, covid aside.

Paolo51

Posted: Wed Feb 3, 2021 9:46pm

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Posted: Wed Feb 3, 2021 9:46pm

100% agree with sentiments above.

I assume you and children would need to find work at some point which in Spain was very hard before COVID, this country had one of the highest unemployment rates in Europe and low wage rates before the pandemic set in and is even worse now.

Think long and hard what you want from your life for you and your children.

Stephanie86

Posted: Thu Feb 4, 2021 1:09pm

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Posted: Thu Feb 4, 2021 1:09pm

Agree entirely with above views. Depends to a degree what your definition of ‘better quality of life’ is.

Criteria for moving to Spain are infinitely more difficult since Brexit. In the first instance you will need a guaranteed level of income (around 26K pa for a couple, presumably more if a family) and private health insurance with no exemptions, paid in full in advance, for at least the first year after which you would be able to join the Convenio Especial in the Valencia region, at around 65Eu per month per person. None of the above include prescription charges.

If you are in the fortunate position of have private funds, ie not needing to work, that is one thing; should you need to work, be advised that Spain has one of the highest unemployment rates in Europe and Covid has not helped at all. Unless you are qualified in a specialised field unlikely to be already filled by very qualified Spanish professionals, it may be very difficult for you.

Although your children will pick up Spanish easily at school, it will be very difficult for them to begin with and the effect on your older boys is unlikely to be beneficial please let them finish their education in UK at facilities with which they are already familiar and in which they are embedded.

Most full time residents are retirees with varying levels of income, again Brexit has hit this demographic hard and it will be more difficult for them in the furure. Obviously there are working age people from UK, many of whom have been here for many years and speak Spanish well some are employed by local business, some have their own business, which requires one to be registered as ‘autonomo’, ie self-employed, thus meaning that contributions to the social security funds have to be made from day one - whether or not any income has been earned that month. Salary levels are much lower than UK levels.

I am sorry if all this sounds daunting and negative, but unfortunately this is the reality of the situation. There are people who have come, worked very hard, struggled and successfully made them selves a business, but none of it has been easy at all and few of them have had the needs of children to contend with.

Richard080943

Posted: Fri Feb 5, 2021 12:20pm

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Posted: Fri Feb 5, 2021 12:20pm

Hello Kaybam

My wife and I have lived in Crevillent for the past 20 years and, whilst we need a smaller house, the next will definitely be around Crevi......

This is a rich town, it has several industrial estates around it plus some large leisure complexes plus it is a hub for the AVE and local trains, the Autovia is close by, the reknown Vinalopo hospital is a few minutes away, I have both junior and senior schools at the end of my road - easy walking distance, there are several supermarkets in walking distance - 10 minutes to town or 2 minutes by car.    I might add that it has more bars and restaurants than most non-tourist towns......   I pay one euro for a half of beer and free tapa, coffee is 1.20 euros.  

The Council tax (IBI) on my house is 400 euros a year and rubbish collection is 80 euros a year.  This is on a house I had built in 2001 of 200 sq metres, with 12,000 sqm of land with 300 olive trees and an outbuilding which could be converted to guest houses.   Yes, I am trying to sell because my wife is in very poor health.

If you need any more info just PM me.   Kind regards Richard Nicholson

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Purple gran

Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2021 4:54pm

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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.

Richard080943

Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2021 7:50am

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Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2021 7:50am

Hello Kay

After reading the other posts I wonder if you have had second thoughts about moving to Spain?  I gave some further thought to your situation, in particular the need for work and income and I have a proposal which might interest you.  You do not say what your husband's job is but it really does not matter.    Your eldest son does not need to go to school, any qualification he could obtain are worthless in Spain in any event.   Let him pick up the language as he ages.   Your second son could be home schooled ditto.

My property lends itself to being a B&B with 5 rooms external to the main house - if the detached building is rebuilt.   Planning for that would not be a problem.     In addition, there is sufficient land to erect 4 or 5 wooden houses for which no planning is necessary.  

The whole family would be employed in the maintenance and serving of guests.  Note that there are no B&B in Crevillent and only one decent hotel that I would ever consider.

Give it some thought.

Kind regards  Richard      

TimHealy

Posted: Sat May 29, 2021 12:15am

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Posted: Sat May 29, 2021 12:15am

Hello, I am considering buying a detached house just outside Crevillente, with shops nearby, where are the best areas to look, my wife and I are retired and already own a 3 bed villa near Torrevieja but want something larger.

Regards Tim

Richard080943

Posted: Sat May 29, 2021 7:27am

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Posted: Sat May 29, 2021 7:27am

TimHealy wrote on Sat May 29, 2021 12:15am:

Hello, I am considering buying a detached house just outside Crevillente, with shops nearby, where are the best areas to look, my wife and I are retired and already own a 3 bed villa near Torrevieja but want something larger.

Regards Tim

Hello Tim & Family

I have a house of 200 sq metres, 4 bed 2 bath plus cloaks.     Large garage suitable for conversion to more accommodation/ letting etc.   Near town, schools, quiet location.  12,000 plot with many trees.

Why not give me a ring on 688705480?

Cheers  Richard

Pacoboy

Posted: Sat May 29, 2021 10:15pm

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Posted: Sat May 29, 2021 10:15pm

Not agreat area unless you speak spanish

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