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<\/p>\nMoving abroad offers an exciting new opportunity, but it’s not without its drawbacks. <\/p>\n
One man who moved to Spain named a number of things he had struggled with in the country. <\/p>\n
While he said there are many “pros” to living in the European hotspot, the content creator, @alex.jastravel, shared what is less enjoyable.<\/p>\n
This includes how Spanish people may operate when it comes to service and getting things done.<\/p>\n
The expat ran through the cons of living in Spain <\/p>\n
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He explained: “The ma\u00f1ana – ‘tomorrow’ – approach [is bad], where promised things may never actually get done. Administrative services also happen slowly. <\/p>\n
“There is also a low level of service, which is a common problem in Europe.”<\/p>\n
Other problems he pointed out relate to housing, with the expat mentioning the layout of property, heating and squatting rules as drawbacks to Spain. <\/p>\n
Alex continued: “Housing is often in poor condition, and the layouts are strange. For example, a window may face a wall, and there can be unpleasant odours on the streets.<\/p>\n
“The problem of squatters [is also big]. The laws protect those who have nowhere to live, even if they’ve occupied someone else’s home. <\/p>\n
“Because of this, there are many checks when renting housing. In my opinion, this is very stupid, and homeowners should be allowed to evict them. <\/p>\n
“In the south, summer temperatures can reach 40 degrees, so you can’t really sit outside. But there may be no heating in the house, and it will be cold in winter, which is very unpleasant.”<\/p>\n
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The expat suggested service tends to be slow <\/p>\n
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The final thing he alerted potential expats to is the tax system, suggesting they are high. <\/p>\n
He said: “Taxes are also high here. It’s better to be a tax resident of another country and receive all income online.”<\/p>\n