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A mother who emigrated to Spain with her household has exposed she will never ever return to Ireland or the UK since it is cheaper living abroad.

Sandra Laurie packed her bags together with her husband Warner and their two kids, Oliver, 12 and nine-year-old Abi, in 2017, and relocated to Costa del Sol.

The family had been handing over nearly ₤ 1,700 a month on childcare expenses alone while living in their native County Tipperary, Ireland.

But the ongoing monetary strain and low quality of life ultimately showed excessive, triggering the household to up sticks and head for a sunnier and cheaper way of living.

They now reside in a big Spanish rental property they bought in 2022 simply minutes from the beach which has its own pool and stunning sea views.

Ms Laurie, 38, said that the concept of emigrating to the Spanish coast first occurred when the family visited the location to commemorate her 30th birthday.

She said: 'We satisfied other families currently living in the Costa del Sol, and their unwinded, outside way of life with the kids made us realise what we were missing out on.

Sandra Laurie, 38 and her spouse Warner (both visualized), of County Tipperary, Ireland, packed their bags and moved to warm Costa del Sol in 2017

Having left their jobs and small housing estate behind, the family (visualized) now live in a big Spanish rental property they acquired in 2022. Just minutes from the beach, the luxurious residential or commercial property even features its own pool and picturesque sea views

Prior to the relocation, the family had been handing over nearly ₤ 1,700 a month on childcare expenses alone which Ms Laurie said was 'taking in the majority of our non reusable income'

'We were on the plane home when we said, "It's now or never ever". The Costa del Sol used sunshine, domesticity, and a healthier method of living.

'We had actually been there sometimes for many years on holidays and checking out, but something altered on the trip in 2016 - we truly started to evaluate and assess that there had to be a better way of living.'

At the time, Ms Laurie and her other half were investing triple their month-to-month mortgage costs on childcare alone. That, combined with the increasing expense of living throughout Ireland, was making 'life extremely hard' for the couple.

Adding that childcare expenses were 'consuming most of our disposable income', she stated: 'Despite great salaries, the expense of living in Ireland made life very tough.

'Our mortgage was just EUR600 (₤ 500) a month, however child care was a shocking EUR1,857 (₤ 1,568) per month.

'It took in most of our disposable income. We were essentially working to pay for someone else to raise our children.'

As their child experiences severe asthma, the household were likewise handling significant medical expenditures, spending for routine, expensive GP check outs, along with high prescription costs.

As their son suffers from serious asthma, the couple were likewise handling considerable medical costs, paying for regular, pricey GP visits, along with high prescription expenses

Pictured: the couple's residential or commercial property they purchased in 2022

Recognising that something desperately 'had to alter', Ms Laurie stopped her position as a contact centre director while her hubby Warner, working as a sales leader, selected to make a vast career change and pursue a real estate in Spain

Ms Laurie stated that the 'tired' couple were frequently 'forced' to select between the cost of medication for their boys and bills, living daily in a 'consistent cycle of tension'.

The mother-of-two likewise admitted that the meticulous budgeting required was including terrific strain to their relationship.

Recognising that something frantically 'had to change', Ms Laurie stopped her position as a contact centre director while her other half Warner, working as a sales leader, chose to make a vast profession modification and pursue a realty business in Spain.

At the time, the set had simply EUR50,000 (₤ 42,000) to their name, made from from the sale of their home in Ireland, which they utilized to protect rent for their first year abroad.

But, it was completely worth the short-term financial struggle.

Ms Laurie stated: 'The difference in our way of life was immediate and extreme.

'Nursery fees can be greatly subsidised or complimentary, primary school is totally free, and it begins at 3 years of age, and after-school care is heavily subsidised for working moms and dads.

Pictured: the couple's previous home in Ireland. At the time of their relocate to the Spanish coast, the pair had simply EUR50,000 (₤ 42,000) to their name, made from from the sale of the residential or commercial property

Given the vast amount of perks she mentions as a result of the move, Ms Laurie (envisioned) insists they have zero strategies to ever return home

Pictured: the back garden of their previous home in Ireland

No longer living pay cheque to pay cheque, Ms Laurie stated the family enjoyed in the 'family-centric' culture of Spain, as their children (imagined), now multilingual, had the ability to keep up later on for meals and hang out with their parents

Ms Laurie and Warner established their real estate company in 2018 before purchasing property-buying, refurbishing and selling homes, which eventually permitted them to buy their 'dream' home

'Our childcare costs dropped to around EUR200 (₤ 170) per month.'

The household likewise kept in mind an amazing difference in their daily expenses, pointing out more affordable eating in restaurants expenses, while the warm and sunny weather condition facilitated complimentary, outside activities for the children.

No longer living pay cheque to pay cheque, Ms Laurie said the household relished in the 'family-centric' culture of Spain, as their kids, now multilingual, had the ability to keep up later on for meals and hang out with their moms and dads.

Insisting that the relocation has had an 'amazing' influence on her young children, Ms Laurie remarked: 'They invest more time outdoors, take part in sports, and have adjusted perfectly.

'The way of life is slower, much safer, and more focused on household.

'They are open-minded and are utilized to engaging with several cultures since the Costa Del Sol is a cultural melting pot.'

Ms Laurie and Warner developed their realty service in 2018 before investing in property-buying, renovating and offering homes, which ultimately permitted them to buy their 'dream' home.

Citing the slower pace of life, family-friendly culture, cheaper expense of living and much better environment as simply some of the reasons for their insistence on staying, Ms Laurie stated: 'We don't intend on ever moving back. Spain has actually embraced us, and it truly feels like home'

Pictured: the view from the household's back garden

Spain continues to be among the most popular destinations for Brits trying to find a location in the sun, with some 350,000 UK nationals officially signed up as living in the country, while more than 12,000 settle permanently with their own residential or commercial property each year

Believing that their extraordinary success would not have been possible in Ireland, provided 'the higher operating expenses and lack of flexibility for working moms and dads', Ms Laurie now coaches other individuals thinking about relocating to Spain searching for a 'much better life'.

And, offered the huge amount of advantages she points out as a result of the move, Ms Laurie insists they have absolutely no plans to return home.

Citing the slower speed of life, family-friendly culture, less expensive cost of living and better climate as simply some of the reasons for remaining, Ms Laurie added: 'We do not intend on ever moving back. Spain has adopted us, and it genuinely feels like home.

'Rising home expenses in the UK and Ireland would be an issue, making us truly question whether we might afford what we have in Spain in another country - our swimming pool, a huge garden, space for guests, and being within walking range to the beach.

'Living abroad, particularly in Spain, has provided us something we never ever had in Ireland: time. Time to enjoy life, raise our kids, develop a service, and prosper, not just make it through.

'Ireland will constantly be in our hearts, but we have found our future here.'

Believing that their amazing success would not have actually been possible in Ireland, given 'the higher operating costs and lack of flexibility for working parents', Ms Laurie now coaches other individuals interested in moving to Spain looking for a 'better life'

Pictured: the beach now simply a couple of minutes leave Ms Laurie's sprawling home

Spain continues to be one of the most popular destinations for British expats. However, in a bid to take on a growing housing crisis, the Spanish government are currently pushing ahead with a controversial plan to slam Brits with a 100 percent tax on holiday homes

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Spain continues to be one of the most popular locations for Brits looking for a place in the sun, with some 350,000 UK nationals formally signed up as living in the country, while more than 12,000 settle permanently with their own residential or commercial property each year.

Despite UK federal government pledges to impose holiday homes and prioritise nationals, Brits are continuously drawn to the appeal of sunshine, great food and a less expensive expense of living.

However, in a bid to deal with a growing housing crisis, the Spanish federal government are currently pushing ahead with a controversial strategy to knock Brits with a 100 percent tax on holiday homes.

In May, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's Socialist celebration provided the strategy to the nation's Parliament. Under such plan, initially revealed in January, non-EU homeowners would have to pay double for residential or commercial properties in the country.

The bill intends to promote 'procedures that allow access to housing, given that we are facing one of the biggest problems our society is currently challenged with', according to a copy of the draft legislation seen by Bloomberg.

Brits are the biggest purchasers of Spanish residential or commercial properties outside of native Spaniards, making up 8.2 percent of deals.

In 2023 alone, non-EU homeowners purchased 27,000 residential or commercial properties in Spain.

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