Moving to Alicante
Hi
Just be realistic - I think it is a good idea to rent - whatever price they quote you - deduct €100 - and work from there. Make sure all bills are included and the Community charge and Suma (Council charge).
You will have to get a landline phone and pay for that normally over and above but there are deals if you take packages - like broadband, line rental and calls inclusive.
If you have contract phones in the UK change them over to Pay as you Go - I have Vodaphone and they let me keep my UK number, I bought another one for Spain here from Vodaphone. Again you may be better to take that in the landline package expecially with teenagers!!!
Sorry, I could go on and on and on but the best advice is "Listen to all advice" - 10 questions - 15 answers - but be aware that some people think they know and they really don't.
I wish you luck - I too have friends that have gone back, 3 - 5 years seems to be the time frame but there are all sorts of legitimate reason for that - there are so many variables: health, grandchildren, parents, separations, the heat - you have to give it a good year and commit to that - then take it from there.
I have just contradicted myself by telling you this - "Come on down and give it a go"
Carolina xx
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