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In a promising turn of events for British homeowners with second properties in Europe, major EU countries are coming together to challenge post-Brexit regulations that have impacted the ability of Britons to enjoy extended stays in their European residences.<\/p>\n
The Spanish Government, in tandem with legislators in France, is leading the charge to relax the stringent rules that have been a cause for concern among British property owners.<\/p>\n
Spain’s Tourism Minister, H\u00e9ctor G\u00f3mez, has voiced the concerns of the Spanish government, emphasising the adverse effects of the current regulations on Spain’s economy.<\/p>\n
He said: \u201cUnfortunately, the rule is not something Spain has established by itself or can get rid of.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is in our interests to lobby and convince the EU that we can try to work an exception with them.\u201d<\/p>\n
READ MORE: <\/strong> Dominic Cummings savages Boris Johnson again and makes astounding Brexit claim<\/strong><\/p>\n Spain’s reliance on British tourists is evident, with data from Spain’s National Institute of Statistics revealing that Britons make up a substantial 23.8 percent of the annual total visitors to the Iberian Peninsula.<\/p>\n One of the primary issues faced by British homeowners in Europe is the Schengen Area’s restrictive policies. Non-EU citizens, including those from the UK, are currently allowed a maximum stay of 90 out of every 180 days within the Schengen Area.<\/p>\n For those wishing to stay longer, the cumbersome process of applying for a long-stay visa, permitting entry for up to six months, has become a deterrent for many British property owners.<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> In a bid to address these concerns, the UK’s director of consular affairs at the Foreign Office, Jennifer Anderson, held discussions with Spain’s Tourism Minister, H\u00e9ctor G\u00f3mez.<\/p>\n The talks focused on finding common ground and potential solutions to ease the restrictions imposed on British tourists and homeowners.<\/p>\n Collaborative projects for future seasons were also on the agenda, signalling a commitment to fostering positive relations and addressing the challenges faced by both parties.<\/p>\n Joining Spain in the effort to alleviate the burdens on British property owners, the French Senate is set to debate an amendment to an immigration bill later this month.<\/p>\n The proposed amendment aims to grant automatic long-stay visa rights to British owners of second homes in France. This move signifies a broader initiative within the EU to reconsider and modify regulations that have been a source of contention since the implementation of Brexit-related changes.<\/p>\n
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