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Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Feb 9th 2012, 9:18 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,158
Posted By CharlesB

Advice needed.. Immigrating to New Zealand from the UK

Hi Everyone,

Thank-you for taking the time to read this thread. I will try to outline the situation as simply as possible and any forthcoming advice would be much appreciated.


My family...
Forum: Spain
Sep 30th 2009, 12:48 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,233
Posted By CharlesB

Re: UK PAYG Mobile phones in Spain

Yep, I'll defo go for the phone/sim PAYG deal when I get there. I simply need something to get me started and I will transfer to contract once I get there.

Thank-you for the advice everyone.
Forum: Spain
Sep 29th 2009, 11:50 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,233
Posted By CharlesB

Re: UK PAYG Mobile phones in Spain

Great Stuff, cheers for the prompt reply.
Is it worth buying the handsets in the UK or are the prices the same in Spain?
Forum: Spain
Sep 29th 2009, 11:43 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,233
Posted By CharlesB

UK PAYG Mobile phones in Spain

Hi All,

I'm moving to Spain in the next couple of weeks and am currently weighing up my options.

I don't understand the mobile phone market in Spain so I have a few questions which I really...
Forum: Spain
Sep 21st 2009, 1:17 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 6,857
Posted By CharlesB

Re: Cost of Private English Lessons - Guideprice in Andalucia

Thank-you the replies everybody. Didn't anticipate that this thread would manifest itself into a grammatical battleground :D

I think I have a fair idea for the time being.
Forum: Spain
Sep 21st 2009, 1:15 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 4,416
Posted By CharlesB

Re: Telephone/Broadband - Best way to Start?

Gotta Laugh.... Or you'll cry :lol:

Contacted them on Friday of last week. Nice guy, told me that they have a 20E deal at the mo, Telephone + BB. Extra 67E for setup fee for BB>

I thought, OK,...
Forum: Spain
Sep 19th 2009, 8:13 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 6,857
Posted By CharlesB

Re: Cost of Private English Lessons - Guideprice in Andalucia

I heard Laos is a fantastic place to visit. As you said, it's all relative as I'm sure the cost of living is significantly less.
Forum: Spain
Sep 19th 2009, 8:05 am
Replies: 44
Views: 4,416
Posted By CharlesB

Re: Telephone/Broadband - Best way to Start?

I've read numerous posts in regards to Telefonica in English. Not willing to go with cowboys and spend months chasing them for payments.
Forum: Spain
Sep 19th 2009, 8:01 am
Replies: 16
Views: 6,857
Posted By CharlesB

Re: Cost of Private English Lessons - Guideprice in Andalucia

Your right, I should have been more specific.

My wife and I are TESOL qualified. Location is in Andalucia, Seville and surrounding towns.

These will be cash in hand classes.
Forum: Spain
Sep 18th 2009, 9:59 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 6,857
Posted By CharlesB

Cost of Private English Lessons - Guideprice in Andalucia

Can anybody give me an indication of what the hourly rate of private English lessons in Spain are?
Forum: Spain
Sep 18th 2009, 9:56 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 708
Posted By CharlesB

Re: Freight Forwarding - From Cadiz to Heulva?

Spoke to the first reference, absolutly useless. She simply didn't want to know, said she was too busy and gave me her email address in a flash and hung up.

Crazy level of customer service in...
Forum: Spain
Sep 18th 2009, 9:54 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 4,416
Posted By CharlesB

Re: Telephone/Broadband - Best way to Start?

Back to square one! Called up on Wed, Telefonica said no probs on 20E per month deal for 8 months. The said the would call back on Friday. Didn't so I called them. The didn't have a clue on this...
Forum: Spain
Sep 17th 2009, 9:48 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 4,416
Posted By CharlesB

Re: Telephone/Broadband - Best way to Start?

Now that site does look dodgy! It's seems like Telefonica definitely have the stranglehold that BT used to have for many years in the UK. I think things are changes as ONO advised me over the phone...
Forum: Spain
Sep 17th 2009, 1:39 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 708
Posted By CharlesB

Re: Freight Forwarding - From Cadiz to Heulva?

Great Stuff, Many Thank's. I was scratching my head looking for this. Do these contacts speak English. I'm OK with Spanish but could be better. I'll also do a search on the net as you indicated.
...
Forum: Spain
Sep 17th 2009, 12:49 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 708
Posted By CharlesB

Re: Freight Forwarding - From Cadiz to Heulva?

Thank's Mitzyboy,

I forgot to mention that the cargo is coming from China. I was simply looking for a company who could handle the whole transfer for me. I've written to a few freight forwarders...
Forum: Spain
Sep 17th 2009, 12:46 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 4,416
Posted By CharlesB

Re: Telephone/Broadband - Best way to Start?

I just got off the phone to Telefonica. Looks like the can install for free and basic line rental cost is 13.95E per month! Not bad. They can also install within 3 working days which suits me down to...
Forum: Spain
Sep 17th 2009, 12:22 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 4,416
Posted By CharlesB

Re: Telephone/Broadband - Best way to Start?

Thanks jackytoo,

I've heard soo many bad things about Telefonica I'm hesitant. I suspect that I will be tied into a 12month contract with them upon connection regardless which would mean I won't...
Forum: Spain
Sep 17th 2009, 12:14 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 708
Posted By CharlesB

Smile Freight Forwarding - From Cadiz to Heulva?

Hi,

Can anybody out there recommend any companies that will help me organise to get a container of a ship due to land in Cadiz and get it moved to a town near Heulva.

What I am looking for is...
Forum: Spain
Sep 17th 2009, 11:56 am
Replies: 44
Views: 4,416
Posted By CharlesB

Telephone/Broadband - Best way to Start?

Hi All,

Could really do with some help/advice. I'm opening up a business in Andalucia. I have an old line number which is de-activated. I need a new line setup asap prefarbly with Broadband.
...
Forum: Spain
Feb 11th 2009, 9:12 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 4,370
Posted By CharlesB

Re: Teaching English in Andalucia?

Our intention is to go for self employed status, both me and my wife. TEFL will be one of the many options we are looking at for generating income. I just needed to get a feel for what the market was...
Forum: Spain
Feb 10th 2009, 6:50 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 4,370
Posted By CharlesB

Re: Teaching English in Andalucia?

Will do.. didn't think it was specifically Andalucia?
Cheers
Forum: Spain
Feb 10th 2009, 6:42 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 4,370
Posted By CharlesB

Teaching English in Andalucia?

Hi All,

I'm seriously thinking of moving to Andalucia with my wife & two young children. My wife & I are both TESOL trained to Business English & we are currently trying to see what the lay of...
Forum: Spain
Feb 10th 2009, 11:23 am
Replies: 39
Views: 7,763
Posted By CharlesB

Re: I'm thinking of moving to Ayamonte? Help Required!

Thanks everyone,

In general costs do seem lower although not proportional to the income I suspect. Things in London are alway sky high although the broadband/phone & mobile costs are staggering...
Forum: Spain
Feb 8th 2009, 5:46 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 7,763
Posted By CharlesB

Re: I'm thinking of moving to Ayamonte? Help Required!

Hi All,

Thank's for the replies. Some really honest feedback that I was looking for. It's easy to see things through rosy coloured spectacles when your sitting in London!

In answer to your...
Forum: Spain
Feb 7th 2009, 11:15 am
Replies: 39
Views: 7,763
Posted By CharlesB

Re: I'm thinking of moving to Ayamonte? Help Required!

Great stuff, many thanks. I think the next step would be to check out the schools individually although 140 euros a month seems really cheap? I was expecting to pay 250+? Are they easy to get into or...
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