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Is it worth moving to GC from UK?

Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2023 5:00pm
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Ford77

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Location: Playa Del Inglés

Joined: 29 Sep 2023

Hey, there 

I'm gay, 46, and been with my partner for almost 20 years. Since the pandemic my partner now works from home permanently, we have been to GC many times and would like to relocate to Playa del Inglés or nearby. 

Would be grateful for any advice/tips on starting a new life in GC.

billmac

Posted: Sun Oct 1, 2023 10:09pm

Posts: 172

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Location: Mogán

Joined: 11 Nov 2016

Posted: Sun Oct 1, 2023 10:09pm

Hi Ford 77 

First let me say I'm not gay  I'm happily married for 51 years 

But that makes no difference  I have friends over here in gran canaria  who own property and got married here  they are great guys.  They also have property back in the UK 

I'm retired here with my wife's pension my pension and private pension and can live comfortable. We got our residencia before brexit kicked in. So it was easy  but now I believe it is quite difficult with health insurance and capital in Spanish bank vastly increasing so you would fall into the 90 day trap 

There is a man from Coatbridge who came to gran canaria years ago as he recognised a niche for guys looking for apartments

His name is Jim keegan  and you'll find him on Facebook 

Unfortunately I don't have his telephone number

If I can help with anything else  message me on here 

King regards 

Bill

palroma

Posted: Sun Oct 8, 2023 10:30am

Posts: 61

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Location: Arguineguin

Joined: 13 Jan 2023

Posted: Sun Oct 8, 2023 10:30am

Not to choose Playa d Inglés. First. -;). 

Colin

Posted: Sun Oct 8, 2023 6:30pm

Posts: 13

3 helpful points

Location: Playa Del Inglés

Joined: 4 Dec 2021

Posted: Sun Oct 8, 2023 6:30pm

billmac wrote on Sun Oct 1, 2023 10:09pm:

Hi Ford 77 

First let me say I'm not gay  I'm happily married for 51 years 

But that makes no difference  I have friends over here in gran canaria  who own property and got married here  they are great guys.  They also have property back in the UK 

I'm retired here with my wife's pension my pension and private pension and can live comfortable. We got our residencia before brexit kicked in. So it was easy  but now I believe it is quite difficult with health insurance and capital in Spanish bank vastly increasing so you would fall into the 90 day trap 

There is a man from Coatbridge who came to gran canaria years ago as he recognised a niche for guys looking for apartments

His name is Jim keegan  and you'll find him on Facebook 

Unfortunately I don't have his telephone number

If I can help with anything else  message me on here 

King regards 

Bill

It’s Jim Keenan at Pride Properties but check the Spanish consulate website for the requirements post Brexit it’s not easy .. we got residencia 2 years ago but it’s been expensive and traumatic ! 

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