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Originally Posted by covfan71
Lynsey, firstly can i say you have had a far better response than i got. I am in a similar situation to yourselves and posted a thread about where to live etc and no-one bothered to reply. Try other EX-Pat sites as well if i you can to get a bigger variety of repsonses. I did and at least got a reply. We are now thinking of moving to the Murcia region (Mazarron, Cartegena) having been on a few viewing trips. If you are not bothered about sea/sand then it will be worth while living about 10-15 mins inland as you will find you will get more for your money and it will be more "real Spain". You are still in striking distance of a main town then if you eventualy find work. My daughter is currently 2 and therefore will be 4 when we move over. State school is the way ahead imo. You could send her to an English speaking school but you'll find she'll not learn the language as quickly or mix with the locals.
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Originally Posted by covfan71
Hi everyone, my family and i are planning to move to Spain in Summer 2010 and would appreciate any advice you could give please.
1. Do we buy a New build off plan or Re-Sale?
2. Schools - Private or state? Our daughter will have just turned 4 when we move.
We are looking at the Costa Blanca towards Javia area or Murcia at the moment but again would appreciate any advice on good areas to move to.
Thanks
Mark
Hi Covfan
1; Go For Resale everytime
2; State schools will give your daughter at that age proper mixing in the comunity so go for that .
On the area the best bet is take some time out and see what gives you that homely feel , only you will know when you find it ..
Just shout if you need more advice ..
I Gave you good advice
