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Forum: Spain
Nov 2nd 2006, 9:30 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 939
Posted By XXPEBXX

Re: Anyone own or work in a Spanish bar ?

I have observed in my time in Spain that

1. Brit etc. bar owners spend all day running ragged in red hot kitchens producing cooked meals - sausage chips etc

2. Spanish bar owners usually only...
Forum: Spain
Nov 2nd 2006, 9:16 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 625
Posted By XXPEBXX

Re: Intercom systems -any ideas ?

Thanks Tones66 and JDR

Looks like a fault at the main door of the building - just surprised the locals have not been up in arms about it

Am in UK at the moment so on our return will pressure...
Forum: Spain
Oct 24th 2006, 12:35 am
Replies: 7
Views: 629
Posted By XXPEBXX

Exclamation Re: bats in spain

If you are interested in wild life in Spain try www.wild-spain.com

When we first bought our flat we had an overnight visiter that we think was a fruit bat - it roosted ( or is it rousted ) on our...
Forum: Spain
Oct 24th 2006, 12:13 am
Replies: 3
Views: 625
Posted By XXPEBXX

Intercom systems -any ideas ?

I am not technically astute and require some info please

Problem with the intercom link from main appartment door to our indivudual flat

There are no neighbours I can ask due to a lack of the...
Forum: Spain
Oct 15th 2006, 9:55 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 994
Posted By XXPEBXX

Cool Re: Intend moving to Quesada in 2 years - how would you be planning?

Quesada is quite remote ( even if 10 minutes from the coast by car ) if using public transport...

If learning Spanish be aware that Guardamar is the most southerly part of Spain where the Catalan...
Forum: Spain
Feb 26th 2006, 7:23 am
Replies: 11
Views: 874
Posted By XXPEBXX

Exclamation Re: E111 and Valencia Region

Sorry - yes realised E111 now replaced by the EHIC - we now have ours

Article is on the Costa Blanca News website this week www.costablanca-news.com/
and is entitled " Tourist Health Care Costly...
Forum: Spain
Feb 25th 2006, 7:11 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 874
Posted By XXPEBXX

Question E111 and Valencia Region

Hi

Have any non-residents ie tourists used the E111 for medical treatment ?

Read in the Press that the Valencia government have instructed all doctors to charge non-resident foreigners !
...
Forum: Spain
Aug 12th 2005, 2:27 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 4,261
Posted By XXPEBXX

Re: Ley De Propiedad Horizontal

Hi

Rather than buy a book look at www.fipe.org/

Click on " Short informations " then " Community of Owners "
This was last updated Aug 2004

:beer:

You may find the site quite useful :D
Forum: Spain
Apr 1st 2005, 8:41 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,393
Posted By XXPEBXX

Re: Cost Of Living In Spain/advice Please

Hola

Whenever I visit Spain I seem to spend 300 euro per week just in food, drink ,meals, bus fares ,mobile phone top up etc excluding running costs for our flat

I would allow 400 to 450 per...
Forum: Spain
Mar 26th 2005, 3:42 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 2,232
Posted By XXPEBXX

Talking Re: GUARDIMAR - costa blanca - people that live there

Do you mean Guardamar del Segura near Torrevieja ?

A popular place with the residents of Madrid who flock to the beaches in summer, Christmas , Easter and any other public holiday

Winter in the...
Forum: Spain
Feb 20th 2005, 9:39 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,046
Posted By XXPEBXX

Cool Re: Calling to england from Spain

It may not be the cheapest way but putting euro coins in the slot helps you keep control of your costs

:D
Forum: Europe
Feb 20th 2005, 9:08 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,235
Posted By XXPEBXX

Thumbs up Re: Public Transport to Jerez Grand Prix in April

Many thanks

My son likes the GP but we prefer the horses and the bodegas

Also visiting Sevilla & Cadiz :scared:
Forum: Europe
Feb 20th 2005, 8:02 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,235
Posted By XXPEBXX

Exclamation Re: Public Transport to Jerez Grand Prix in April

What is the date of the Grand Prix in Jerez please :confused:

I am on a coach trip the the area April 23 and to be honest hope it is well over by then :eek:

Gracias

:beer:
Forum: Spain
Dec 15th 2004, 9:39 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,530
Posted By XXPEBXX

Re: Trying To Find The High Expat Areas In Spain

Torrevieja

La Marina

La Zenia

Rojales - the largest concentration of them all :scared:

All south of Alicante !!!
Forum: Spain
Dec 15th 2004, 9:27 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 2,119
Posted By XXPEBXX

Talking Re: Working in La Marina Spain

If you do not speak fluent Spanish then the possibility of a job will be very limited

You could try being self employed and serving the British community - plumber gardener etc barwork ( English...
Forum: Spain
Dec 15th 2004, 9:12 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,597
Posted By XXPEBXX

Re: Attitude of the Spanish towards the expat population

In the begining when only a few Brits lived in Spain they were considered a curiosity - now in areas of high Brit population they are considered a pain
:mad:

The Spanish need to remember that...
Forum: Spain
Oct 23rd 2004, 9:45 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,133
Posted By XXPEBXX

Red face Re: living in spain,below alicante,please advise

Hello

The whole coast south of Alicante will I'm afraid be full of UK citizens soon - especially as the numerous building sites get completed

Guardamar is a pleasant place with still the feel...
Forum: Spain
Oct 23rd 2004, 9:22 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,605
Posted By XXPEBXX

Cool Re: Lawyers for property purchase Altea area Spain

Yes do get a lawyer - do not rely on an estate agent

FIPE - Fundacion Instituto de Propretorios Extranjeros see www.fipe.org will supply a list of lawyers in Altea

Suggest you join the...
Forum: Europe
Jul 31st 2004, 9:16 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 19,152
Posted By XXPEBXX

Hello Look at following official...

Hello


Look at following official government web site

_ Immigration & Nationality Directorate
... the Home Office we are responsible for Immigration control.We also consider applications for...
Forum: Spain
Jul 25th 2004, 9:04 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,471
Posted By XXPEBXX

"" Watching Spanish tv is a good help to...

"" Watching Spanish tv is a good help to learning the lingo..""

I agree - helps with learning and understanding culture - so do not dismiss Spanish TV

From UK - using SKY - ( channel 835 ) you...
Forum: Europe
Apr 11th 2004, 10:11 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 914
Posted By XXPEBXX

If you buy a new property ' off plan' ( which...

If you buy a new property ' off plan' ( which seems to be the cheapest way ) expect to wait 18/24 months from start of construction to completion date.
Wait another 10 years for the pavement to be...
Forum: Spain
Apr 6th 2004, 9:31 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 4,099
Posted By XXPEBXX

Looked at your earlier messages again :scared: ...

Looked at your earlier messages again :scared:

You will not be resident in UK - pay no UK tax on income from property - yes ???

Not resident in Spain ie less than 183 days - yes ???

Is...
Forum: Spain
Apr 6th 2004, 9:23 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 4,099
Posted By XXPEBXX

Re UK Tax position - why not phone Inland Revenue...

Re UK Tax position - why not phone Inland Revenue in UK - say you are 'thinking' of moving and ask what the position is re your UK income ...
There could be double taxation relief etc.
:cool:
Forum: Spain
Apr 4th 2004, 5:40 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 4,099
Posted By XXPEBXX

Hola !! Look at website for Fundacion...

Hola !!

Look at website for Fundacion Instituto de Propietarios Extranjeros

www.fipe.org

Click on Short Informations - choose language - select Taxes

I have not heard of a temporary...
Forum: Spain
Apr 3rd 2004, 9:50 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,389
Posted By XXPEBXX

I'm sure that there are plenty of places in Spain...

I'm sure that there are plenty of places in Spain that deserve a visit. I hope to visit Castille /Madrid shortly

The majority of European owners however choose the coast because of nearness to...
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