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Forum: Spain
Oct 24th 2023, 9:10 am
Replies: 3
Views: 639
Posted By discoman

Re: Using A UK Trailer ?

This was my experience and it was BEFORE Brexit, so may be different now.
I had a UK built (i.e. RHD) Discovery that I put on to Spanish plates.
I also had a UK trailer (over 750Kgs and used for...
Forum: Spain
Sep 30th 2020, 7:42 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,619
Posted By discoman

Re: Reliable tax & investment planning advisory firms

You will need to ask yourself if you want truly independant advice. Neither of the companies you mention are independant: they will point you in the direction of their preferred investments and it'll...
Forum: Spain
May 15th 2020, 12:08 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 996
Posted By discoman

Re: Could lockdown be the death of bullfighting

I have lived in Andalucia for 18 years and saw my first (and last) bullfight in Cortes de la Frontera soon after moving here. It didn't disgust me, but didn't inspire me either. It was, frankly,...
Forum: Spain
Apr 22nd 2020, 8:51 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,055
Posted By discoman

Re: The path to Europe’s recovery from coronavirus – by Ursula von der Leyen

https://jondanzig.blogspot.com/2020/...d_kgcpMEzH5riE...
Forum: Spain
Apr 30th 2018, 8:48 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,294
Posted By discoman

Re: Car insurance

I have issues with Linea Directa as I have firm evidence they will go out of their way to provide a low/competitive quote to gain your business and, at renewal time, recoup their "lost" income with...
Forum: Spain
Apr 9th 2018, 9:07 am
Replies: 5
Views: 586
Posted By discoman

Re: Help with Hedge, any keen gardeners here ?

There is Honey Fungus (or its equivalent) in "my" part of Spain - Andalucia that is.....and that can be lethal for some hedging plants.
Forum: Spain
Oct 25th 2017, 9:52 am
Replies: 39
Views: 8,008
Posted By discoman

Re: Suitcase locks removed by airport staff.

Happened to me at Bristol airport. Didn't say why over the PA 'though. Had to exit airside to go back to check-in. Had a Hazchem sticker on some liquid which showed up on the bag scan in case...
Forum: Spain
Oct 9th 2017, 6:15 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 3,127
Posted By discoman

Re: Private Car Purchase - UK or Spain

I bought in the UK and drove over....but my advice? .......buy in Spain....more expensive, lower spec, more pitfalls, but worth it for a LHD and no further registration costs!
Forum: Spain
Oct 6th 2017, 2:25 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 4,549
Posted By discoman

Re: NIE Certificate renewal El Modelo 790- Tasa 012.

"the replies weren't any help to me."
Not really surprising because your original post and question - subsequently repeated - was incoherent.
Forum: Spain
Oct 3rd 2017, 9:31 am
Replies: 29
Views: 4,549
Posted By discoman

Re: NIE Certificate renewal El Modelo 790- Tasa 012.

You just go to the National Police offices that deal with NIEs, Spanish passports etc. in your area and ask for a new NIE document on the basis that yours has expired. They will then do the paperwork...
Forum: Spain
Aug 25th 2017, 8:26 am
Replies: 2
Views: 912
Posted By discoman

Re: Change of name on nie

Some time ago now, but IIRC when my wife had to change hers following our marriage, you have to go to the nearest National Police Office with all the paperwork that you can possibly imagine and some...
Forum: Spain
Aug 22nd 2017, 7:36 am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,050
Posted By discoman

Re: Where to keep savings in Spain

"Check ING Direct"

...and have you read the terrible reviews?
Forum: Spain
Aug 16th 2017, 8:14 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,006
Posted By discoman

Re: ELECTRICITY

...and then you go on to say that only one meter is being read.

AFAIK each house will have its own meter, so something ain't right there!
Forum: Spain
Dec 29th 2016, 9:50 am
Replies: 84
Views: 13,906
Posted By discoman

Re: Non Expat Area in Andalusian Coast

"Further down the coast Guadiaro"


...er...that'll be Guadiaro with the English butcher's and Iceland with its Waitrose franchise then?
Forum: Spain
Oct 9th 2016, 10:27 am
Replies: 8
Views: 706
Posted By discoman

Re: Voting rights for British Expats

I suspect not: it'll probably be the same as the current 15 year rule; viz: if you were on the electoral register when you left then you'll adopt this right.
Forum: Spain
Aug 21st 2016, 4:00 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 4,640
Posted By discoman

Re: Is it possible to live in rural Spain on a limited income? .

Just about, I would have thought...but only just.
Forum: Spain
Aug 20th 2016, 9:33 am
Replies: 2
Views: 935
Posted By discoman

Moving "up north"

We live in Andalucia...and about as far south in that area as is possible!....and for various reasons and after 14 years there, we want/need to move.

Anywhere in Spain is a potential "target" and...
Forum: Spain
Jul 12th 2016, 9:48 am
Replies: 66
Views: 6,415
Posted By discoman

Re: Healthcare in Spain after the UK leaves EU

:goodpost:


with that, I concur!
Forum: Spain
Jul 3rd 2016, 10:25 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,227
Posted By discoman

Re: Un-registering a vehicle to take back to the UK

OK. I latched on to the "permanent" moving bit....you'd better "baja" the trailer!
Forum: Spain
Jul 3rd 2016, 9:49 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,227
Posted By discoman

Re: Un-registering a vehicle to take back to the UK

Maybe not the PC answer but:


why not do nothing?
Forum: Spain
Jun 6th 2016, 11:10 am
Replies: 1
Views: 581
Posted By discoman

Re: Holiday Home Registration

Basically you ask your town hall which is responsible for issuing them.
Once you get a reply, then we can talk some more......but don't expect it to be "a given"....:fingerscrossed:
Forum: Spain
Apr 19th 2016, 8:51 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,659
Posted By discoman

Re: Income required is 25,560 Euros

"I've also read a uk gov linked document that says the income needs to be as follows.

6. Proof of Permanent Retirement income from an official institution (social security or other private source)...
Forum: Spain
Apr 9th 2016, 11:47 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,636
Posted By discoman

Re: What is the best part of Andalucia to rent?

:sarcasm:Ireland has 84K sq kilometers and Andalucia 87 K.
I wonder if the OP could answer her own question objectively if asked about where to live in Ireland?
Forum: Spain
Apr 25th 2014, 5:26 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 17,960
Posted By discoman

Re: google chromecast

We also rent an apartment which has a WiFi link to our own accommodation and, as most guests theses days seem to bring an iPhone iPad or similar, we suggest they use the WiFi to watch TV using Filmon.
Forum: Spain
Apr 24th 2014, 12:12 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 17,960
Posted By discoman

Re: google chromecast

Yes, but, you¡'ll see that google state it is a beta link suggesting it ain't quite sorted and ready to rock 'n roll....and in my case, with all you are using, it stuttered a lot with unsync'ed...
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