Theresa May has finally triggered Article 50 which officially
opens the way for formal Brexit talks. The uncertainty that
surrounds this whole issue has left the British ex-pats in Europe
facing unforeseen challenges. Brexit changes their position
completely and they face momentous choices, whether to stay put and
hope they can ride it out or become European citizens or come
home.
Spain in particular has attracted thousands of British citizens
over the years and due to cost effective house prices which offered
the attractive opportunity of a retirement in the sun.
The vast majority of British ex-pats in Spain are over 65
years. The idea of uprooting themselves and returning home is
far less attractive than remaining where they have lived for many
years. At the moment there has been no indication whether a
satisfactory agreement will be made to protect the mutual rights of
British and European citizens living throughout Europe and the UK
which will be acceptable
