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Moving from Ireland to Fuerteventura

Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2020 4:29pm
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Jimol2567

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Location: Corralejo

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I need advice please on how I can retire to Fuerteventura and what I need to do , What documentation I  require ect.I am in good health 67y/o and I have an irish contributory pension, I have secured modest accommodation 

Kindest Regards, 

Jim. 

John Goldacre

Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2020 10:35am

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Location: Fuertuventura

Joined: 12 Oct 2020

Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2020 10:35am

Hi Jim 

The best thing to do is employ a qualified lawyer who can help you arrange everything  and ensure everything is legally correct .   

As with all things there is a cost to this but at least everything is correct. 

If you wish i can provide some english speaking Spanish  lawyers that could help you

Good luck with your move  you could not choose a better place  I have lived here for 20 years and love everyday

Best Wishes 

John Goldacre

  

Jimol2567

Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2020 10:55am

Jimol2567

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Location: Corralejo

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Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2020 10:55am

John Goldacre wrote on Fri Oct 30, 2020 10:35am:

Hi Jim 

The best thing to do is employ a qualified lawyer who can help you arrange everything  and ensure everything is legally correct .   

As with all things there is a cost to this but at least everything is correct. 

If you wish i can provide some english speaking Spanish  lawyers that could help you

Good luck with your move  you could not choose a better place  I have lived here for 20 years and love everyday

Best Wishes 

John Goldacre

  

Thank you John but I am trying to keep my costs down and I find  Lawyer's expensive.

Kindest Regards,

Jim.

John Goldacre

Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2020 11:03am

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Location: Fuertuventura

Joined: 12 Oct 2020

Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2020 11:03am

Jimol2567 wrote on Fri Oct 30, 2020 10:55am:

Thank you John but I am trying to keep my costs down and I find  Lawyer's expensive.

Kindest Regards,

Jim.

Hi Jim 

I understand  but check a couple out i think you will find they are not that costly 

Good luck with everything 

John Goldacre

Cyberion

Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2020 6:24pm

Posts: 100

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Location: La Oliva

Joined: 17 Aug 2019

Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2020 6:24pm

Hi Jim

I am 66 and moved over here 2 years ago from England. I know many English speakers who have managed the transition without lawyers. It is true that it helps to have someone with you who speaks Spanish when you fill in forms and go to the relevant authorities, but that does not have to be an expensive lawyer but beware unscrupulous people who say they will do it for you and will then charge you 50 euros to attend a simple 5 min meeting.

My advice is to make sure YOU are well informed well in advance. There are many people you will meet at friends who speak Spanish and will not charge you. Lawyers are only required when you purchase property and I am sure than John Goldacre as an estate agent can help.

You can find a lot of info, in advance and in English via the CAB https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/

Or the Irish Government.  https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/spain/our-services/new-to-spain/

Or the Uk Governmnet. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-spain

Or here https://www.internations.org/go/moving-to-spain

Feel free to ask questions on this forum. There are a lot of very friendly people here who will help without asking for payment.

Good luck

Steve

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Jimol2567

Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2020 5:34pm

Jimol2567

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Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2020 5:34pm

Thanks Steve very helpful. 

Kindest Regards,

Jim. 

Valentino

Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2021 10:46pm

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Location: El Cotillo

Joined: 4 Nov 2019

Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2021 10:46pm

Jimol2567 wrote on Sat Oct 31, 2020 5:34pm:

Thanks Steve very helpful. 

Kindest Regards,

Jim. 

Jim,

Just wondering how you got on and did you make any progress or did the Covid situation change everything in your planning?

Jimol2567

Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:05am

Jimol2567

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Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:05am

Valentino wrote on Tue Jan 19, 2021 10:46pm:

Jim,

Just wondering how you got on and did you make any progress or did the Covid situation change everything in your planning?

Hi thank you so much I am still going to go ahead with my plans when I get vaccinated in Ireland I should  get the vaccine around April in Ireland and I did not want to get caught in no man's land .take care and stay safe, Jim 

Cyberion

Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2021 11:13am

Posts: 100

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Joined: 17 Aug 2019

Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2021 11:13am

Jimol2567 wrote on Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:05am:

Hi thank you so much I am still going to go ahead with my plans when I get vaccinated in Ireland I should  get the vaccine around April in Ireland and I did not want to get caught in no man's land .take care and stay safe, Jim 

Well done Jim and we all look forward to welcoming you to the Island.

Valentino

Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2021 12:00pm

Posts: 11

Location: El Cotillo

Joined: 4 Nov 2019

Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2021 12:00pm

Jimol2567 wrote on Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:05am:

Hi thank you so much I am still going to go ahead with my plans when I get vaccinated in Ireland I should  get the vaccine around April in Ireland and I did not want to get caught in no man's land .take care and stay safe, Jim 

Jim,

Thanks for replying and I hope all goes well for you. Can I ask you if you have private health insurance that covers you over there? I'd imagine that is an important consideration and for peace of mind. Keep us up to date on what you do please.

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