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Specifically Scotland. I'm American, husband is Scottish. There is nothing wrong with our lives here in the USA, but we have lots of family there (some of whom are getting older). No work lined up as of yet, but we're hoping for the best.
Of course now Brexit is happening. We're going to wait to see what happens on Brexit Day before we pull any triggers (sell house, etc) but unless society completely collapses we plan to move.
....Of course now Brexit is happening. We're going to wait to see what happens on Brexit Day before we pull any triggers (sell house, etc) but unless society completely collapses we plan to move.
I wouldn't expect the society to fold, but the conditions under which the UK leaves the EU could have a huge impact on employment opportunities there in the immediate future. I would think that you would be wise to plan on waiting at least six months, if not a year to see what the impact is in general, but specifically on employment opportunities.
Feedback from your family there would be an added advantage.
LOL society isn't going to 'collapse', in fact I believe the economy in the Uk is growing at a greater rate than the EU right now, it also has lower unemployment and more people working than at any other time in its history. Of course nobody knows what the future holds but I guess I am just trying to point out that all this Brexit scaremongering is just that - scaremongering. Anybody that thinks countries are going to sidestep any opportunities of trade just to 'teach those bloody British' a lesson aren't really thinking it through.
LOL society isn't going to 'collapse', in fact I believe the economy in the Uk is growing at a greater rate than the EU right now, it also has lower unemployment and more people working than at any other time in its history. Of course nobody knows what the future holds but I guess I am just trying to point out that all this Brexit scaremongering is just that - scaremongering. Anybody that thinks countries are going to sidestep any opportunities of trade just to 'teach those bloody British' a lesson aren't really thinking it through.
I agree easthome... we can manage just fine Im sure and the rest of Europe wont shut its doors to us ..
....Anybody that thinks countries are going to sidestep any opportunities of trade just to 'teach those bloody British' a lesson aren't really thinking it through.
Of course not, that's the stuff of off-the-walls conspiracy theories.
I expect a crash-out Brexit, and the beginning is going to be a mess on both sides of the channel for awhile. But once each side has its stuff in its own little box of toys they can start the obvious business of looking at each other as two different entities and two different market opportunities. There are many variations of trade treaties and agreements, and the UK and the EU will work one out...because they both want one.
However, just as Wales, for example, cannot attempt a trade treaty with a foreign country that would violate UK customs and tariff laws without getting slapped down by London, neither can a single country in the EU do it either without running afoul of Brussels. And there is an obvious advantage to having an agreement which gives access to the entire market in one instrument.
So, is the general consensus that we should wait a few months after 29/3 for the dust to settle? As in, don't put house on market the week after, no matter what happens (good or bad)?
ETA: If everything seems relatively okay, what exactly should we be looking out for in that six or so months we're waiting for?
So, is the general consensus that we should wait a few months after 29/3 for the dust to settle? As in, don't put house on market the week after, no matter what happens (good or bad)?
ETA: If everything seems relatively okay, what exactly should we be looking out for in that six or so months we're waiting for?
The great thing is that its a buyers market in the UK at the moment and if you're looking at buying property you will get more bang for you buck now and possibly more-so in a couple of months with the depreciated pound. However, if you're after job opportunities in order to survive I would seriously plan well in advance.
I would be inclined not to sell your house but to rent your house at and use the money to rent or adjust to life in Scotland to see if its for you.
So, is the general consensus that we should wait a few months after 29/3 for the dust to settle? As in, don't put house on market the week after, no matter what happens (good or bad)?
ETA: If everything seems relatively okay, what exactly should we be looking out for in that six or so months we're waiting for?
Forget martial law,food shortages and medicine shortages, it's a buyer's market.
While you are waiting, scotlandbound19, I would thoroughly investigate the visa requirements and make sure you have all the required documentation to hand for when you apply for your spouse visa. I think you can't apply for it more than 3 months ahead of the move. Any children would need their UK passports as well as their US passports.
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