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Forum: Spain

Sep 16th 2009, 4:14 am

Replies: 24

Help - how can I get internet connection?

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Posted By slimalf

Re: Help - how can I get internet connection?

Sorry to but in on this thread but there was some earlier info about getting a computer loaded with the English version of Windows. I am considering purchasing a desk-top but am told that loading it...

Forum: Spain

Jun 10th 2009, 4:35 am

Replies: 36

3% held back when selling apartment

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Posted By slimalf

Re: 3% held back when selling apartment

Many thanks, Fred James, for that information. Although I have been in Spain for several years receiving a pension from the UK government, I have never been approached by the Spanish regarding tax. I...

Forum: Spain

Jun 9th 2009, 4:35 am

Replies: 36

3% held back when selling apartment

Views: 3,457

Posted By slimalf

Re: 3% held back when selling apartment

This may sound a silly question bot how does one become a tax resident? If one receives a pension from the UK government, tax is deducted at source - not is Spain. I don't think you have a choice. So...

Forum: Spain

May 15th 2009, 7:53 pm

Replies: 1

Tarjeta sesenta cinco

Views: 1,141

Posted By slimalf

Tarjeta sesenta cinco

Picked up a free magazine from my local English shop which said that for all pensioners in Spain (don't know how many that is ), there is a card which entitles them to certain discounts for spec,...

Forum: Spain

Mar 6th 2009, 12:57 am

Replies: 14

Torresat

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Posted By slimalf

Re: Torresat

Torresat are still advertising a free installation plus 20 euros a month for their re-broadcasting system. Have they now sorted all the problems out with their viewing cards and quality of...

Forum: Spain

Jan 19th 2009, 3:58 am

Replies: 176

Telmicro Levante

Views: 36,951

Posted By slimalf

Re: Telmicro Levante

Sorry to raise the subject again, but having a Telmicro dish and LNB on my hands, been wondering if they are of any use. Dont think the dish is of any use but what about the LNB? Could that be used...

Forum: Spain

Dec 27th 2008, 1:42 am

Replies: 15

Hot Water ,Which way is cheapest?

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Posted By slimalf

Re: Hot Water ,Which way is cheapest?

Might be of some help here. Moved into this new house 2004 where a small emersion heater was fitted. If you had a decent shower, the next person had to wait about 2 hours. Absolutely terrible and...

Forum: Spain

Dec 12th 2008, 8:05 pm

Replies: 5

Ex-pats and equity release

Views: 2,109

Posted By slimalf

Re: Ex-pats and equity release

Many thanks for your input. I have tried to tell them that playing the waiting game -if possible - would be best,but asking an 80 year-old to wait is difficult-particularly with their U.K.income...

Forum: Spain

Dec 12th 2008, 3:58 am

Replies: 5

Ex-pats and equity release

Views: 2,109

Posted By slimalf

Ex-pats and equity release

For those retired ex-pats on a U.K. income and feeling the pinch from the falling pound and thinking of taking a loan on the value of your house,the by-word is BEWARE. I have investigated this on...

Forum: Spain

Oct 27th 2008, 7:48 am

Replies: 6

The Rain in Spain

Views: 1,069

Posted By slimalf

Re: The Rain in Spain

Dont think it makes any difference where you live in Spain if you are worrying about your knees. I have lived in Spain (Alicante) for over 4 years. Never had knee trouble before that but certainly...

Forum: Spain

Sep 23rd 2008, 3:09 am

Replies: 176

Telmicro Levante

Views: 36,951

Posted By slimalf

Re: Telmicro Levante

Thanks for your reply. Would you happen to know which satellites and where to find them? :confused:

Forum: Spain

Sep 18th 2008, 4:09 am

Replies: 176

Telmicro Levante

Views: 36,951

Posted By slimalf

Re: Telmicro Levante

Sorry, guys. I am not a football fan, but I do enjoy cricket which Telmicro was providing me with. But that appears to over. No more cricket from England.
However, the game is being played around...

Forum: Spain

Sep 18th 2008, 3:21 am

Replies: 82

Anyone know about satellite dishes here?

Views: 9,036

Posted By slimalf

Re: Anyone know about satellite dishes here?

Can you please explain the contract law further.? I thought that the programs we receive from the U.K. Broadcasters are an overspill - not a deliberate transmission. Does this problem apply to the...

Forum: Spain

Sep 18th 2008, 2:22 am

Replies: 82

Anyone know about satellite dishes here?

Views: 9,036

Posted By slimalf

Re: Anyone know about satellite dishes here?

Sky can make what rules it likes about its programs within the confines of the U.K. but has no control outside. Telling us that it is illegal to receive it's signals in other countries is nonsense -...

Forum: Spain

Sep 12th 2008, 4:42 am

Replies: 176

Telmicro Levante

Views: 36,951

Posted By slimalf

Re: Telmicro Levante

The news on Telmicro is becoming more ominous. A freebie newspaper has suggested that they are (Telmicro) not being very truthful. Shall wait with bated breath for the 'big bang' promised for next...

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