26 Jan 2016 2:09 PM:

Thanks for all the replies to my original question, ....does this make me a two post wonder? I am not really interested in how to dodge the system, I already own a place over there, have a NIE & bank acount, all I am interested in is being able to survive and enjoy a quiet life whilst paying my way healthcare and taxes. Lots of interesting info, which I will digest and plan hope to be there in a couple of years as fed up witth the stressful gravy train in the UK.

 

thinking of my next post to ensure that I'm not a one post wonder  ...Mark

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20 Jan 2016 9:07 PM:

Thanks all for the advice it is illuminating and will need to be digested. To put the records straight, my rental income is from properties rented out through an agent which I currently pay UK tax on, they are not registerd under acopany name and I have no intention to do so unless very advantages to do so. I also have investment returns which I also pay tax on, however should I retire to Spain then my income in the uk would be close to the 10,000 threshold so I wouldn't pay much UK tax.

I would need to remain legal all the way, as I don't see the point in going for the quiet life growing veg in Spain then creating stress by being outside the law, so I would register in Spain,

 

so I read the answers to my questions

1  as I am healthy and have no existing conditions I should get health care below 100 per month

2  if I am careful the quiet life is able on 1100 - 1200 eu per month, good job beer is cheap over there

3   pay tax on my income in the UK then declare the income and tax paid to the Spanish authorities

it all sounds good as it is cold and grey over here

thanks and keep the replies coming all useful info allowing me to plan.

Mark

  

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18 Jan 2016 7:38 PM:

Hi All

I;m told that I would have a less stressful lifestyle by giving up the modern business life. Though I own a holiday appartment out there it might not be the best to retire to, but there are some great rural properties which I can envisage the quiet life. I have three questions, before I push too hard.

1) how much is medical ensurance out there, Valencia region. i'm 53.

2) Would I be able to survive on 1100 - 1200 euro a month. Single person no mortgage 

3) How would the taxes work out as most of y income would be from property rentals in the UK

 

Many thanks

 

Mark

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