we are looking to move to spain

lizzie · #1 (**permalink**) 9th January 2008, 08:14 PM

hello all, my husband and i are looking to buy a mobile home something cheap but there again something adequate to live in for roughly 18mths whilst looking for something more substantial ,our property is on the market here in the uk. do any of you think thats a good idea? we have enquired about a couple of mobiles and will be coming over to spain to view in feb. we also have 3 cats that would also love to live in spain and the way things are here the sooner the better. we would hope to make the move very soon

Stravinsky · #2 (**permalink**) 9th January 2008, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by lizzie

hello all, my husband and i are looking to buy a mobile home something cheap but there again something adequate to live in for roughly 18mths whilst looking for something more substantial ,our property is on the market here in the uk. do any of you think thats a good idea? we have enquired about a couple of mobiles and will be coming over to spain to view in feb. we also have 3 cats that would also love to live in spain and the way things are here the sooner the better. we would hope to make the move very soon

Hi Lizzie, welcome to the forum

Lizzie, mobile homes are not always an easy answer here .... you need to have permission to site them etc

You dont sound like you need too much room, so why not go for a one bed rental until you know where you want to live permanently. Rentals are relatively cheap away from the CDS to what you are used to.

Goldberg · #3 (**permalink**) 9th January 2008, 10:09 PM

Surely you should decide on where you wish to live, before you decide on accomodation type. ie. travel the costas and check out where you are most at home. Then accomodation second.

lizzie · #4 (**permalink**) 9th January 2008, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Stravinsky

Hi Lizzie, welcome to the forum

Lizzie, mobile homes are not always an easy answer here .... you need to have permission to site them etc

You dont sound like you need too much room, so why not go for a one bed rental until you know where you want to live permanently. Rentals are relatively cheap away from the CDS to what you are used to.

the mobile homes we are viewing in feb are already sited...but thanks for the rental idea maybe thats an option..it would be the pet situation that would stop us from any type of home...no pets no go i'm afraid. we have also checked out quite a few areas in spain and all seem pretty nice.

Stravinsky · #5 (**permalink**) 9th January 2008, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by lizzie

the mobile homes we are viewing in feb are already sited...but thanks for the rental idea maybe thats an option..it would be the pet situation that would stop us from any type of home...no pets no go i'm afraid. we have also checked out quite a few areas in spain and all seem pretty nice.

Fair comment .... just be sure that you use a solicitor unconnected with the seller, and make sure all the documentation is in place

Some renters do allow pets, so its worth having a good look around

You do have the right idea though about not committing until you know where you want to be

Goldberg · #6 (**permalink**) 10th January 2008, 12:21 AM

People dont really live in mobile homes in spain, it is more of an English querk, most people would just rent an apartment.

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rowlandsbb · #8 (**permalink**) 10th January 2008, 02:40 PM

Mobile home may be the high risk option as if you buy then later you may have a problem in selling on
Also permits need a lot of checking
A motor home may be better and they are certainly very popular in parts of Spain....in parts of Almeria you can take them right down beach side
I do not know you budget nor infact the location you like best but when you are over in Feb you may as well have a look at properties as you may just find something suitable
I think 2008 will be a good time to buy re sales in Spain and you should be able to pick up a good location at a sensible price

Mamacats · #9 (**permalink**) 10th January 2008, 05:50 PM

I am an American breeding Ragdolls in Portugal;
I ship and show my kittens/cats in Spain, so if you need any advice on bringing your cats over just give me a yell.

Diane aka Mamacats
Ragdoll Breeder
Portugal

searcher.1 · #10 (**permalink**) 11th January 2008, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Goldberg

People dont really live in mobile homes in spain, it is more of an English querk, most people would just rent an apartment.

I find that rather a snobbish thing to say,I have looked round a few camp sites and met some very nice people whilst looking for a mobile suitable to buy.They have also been nicer on the inside than some apartments i have seen.