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Forum: Spain
Jun 2nd 2012, 2:43 am
Replies: 11
Views: 9,473
Posted By anninspain

Re: Where can you buy coal?

The only coal I have ever seen in Andalucia was in Dunns Stores, Coín. They had some at New Year. It was cleaned and giftwrapped for Scotish hogmanay.
Forum: Spain
Jun 12th 2011, 5:38 am
Replies: 54
Views: 5,067
Posted By anninspain

Re: Ticks

Most vets in Spain sell them
Forum: Spain
Jun 12th 2011, 2:36 am
Replies: 54
Views: 5,067
Posted By anninspain

Re: Ticks

Our vet told us after correctly removing the tick rub the area with alcohol either medical/cleaning alcohol or vodka.
Forum: Spain
Jun 12th 2011, 2:33 am
Replies: 54
Views: 5,067
Posted By anninspain

Re: Ticks

Be aware that it is illegal to let your dogs roam in the campo. If they kill any of your neighbours chickens or bite anyone they will probably be shot or you will get denounced. :thumbdown:
If you...
Forum: Spain
Jun 11th 2011, 1:00 am
Replies: 33
Views: 2,974
Posted By anninspain

Re: Newbie and loads of questions!

15 per cent decline over the next two years
Excellent article here on why it may take 24 years to clear the stock of unsold houses...
Forum: Spain
Jun 8th 2011, 4:34 am
Replies: 18
Views: 3,730
Posted By anninspain

Re: Witnesses needed for Gibraltar wedding

Why don't you take two of the guests with you to Gib?
Forum: Spain
Jun 8th 2011, 4:16 am
Replies: 26
Views: 10,421
Posted By anninspain

Re: living in costa del sol

1. Puerto Banus and Marbella both have loads of British Ex-pats, actual districts will depend on your budget (some properties in these towns can rent out for over €1,000 per week)
2. Yes it is...
Forum: Spain
Jun 8th 2011, 3:03 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,487
Posted By anninspain

Re: Catastro Fiasco ?

It is normally issed by the Ayuntamiento.
If he wants to get it totally in order then he shoud get it added to his escritura as I would imagine that it currently only covers the land and makes no...
Forum: Spain
Jun 8th 2011, 2:56 am
Replies: 17
Views: 7,033
Posted By anninspain

Re: algae problems on outside wall

You can use copper sulphate (sulfato de cobre) which you can buy at any agricultural store. Mix the crystals with water as for Bordeaux mixture.
Forum: Spain
Jun 8th 2011, 2:48 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,487
Posted By anninspain

Re: Catastro Fiasco ?

Charges sound about right. I would normally be given a certificate of antiquity not registered as a new build and yes they need architecht's plan and report.
Forum: Spain
Jun 8th 2011, 2:14 am
Replies: 19
Views: 22,073
Posted By anninspain

Re: living in Mijas area

I have lived here since 2002
There is a lot less violence here and what there is is usually drugs/gang related.
Forum: Spain
Jun 8th 2011, 1:36 am
Replies: 19
Views: 22,073
Posted By anninspain

Re: living in Mijas area

I am also from the Glasgow area and can tell you that there is much less crime here.
Favourite brand of T-leaves at the moment are often Romaians. With the unemployment problems some Spanish are at...
Forum: Spain
Jun 7th 2011, 8:31 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,974
Posted By anninspain

Re: Newbie and loads of questions!

1. Use your time in the UK to learn Spanish
2. Visit as often as you can
3. Rent an appartment on the coast then a villa inland then a townhouse inland so you know what you want.
Whatever you do...
Forum: Spain
Jun 7th 2011, 2:58 am
Replies: 19
Views: 22,073
Posted By anninspain

Re: living in Mijas area

I think that is wise. A young couple with 2 young children bought a house near to us in the deepest countryside. She was miserable and lonely, not speaking a word os Spanish didn't help. They sold up...
Forum: Spain
Jun 7th 2011, 2:36 am
Replies: 25
Views: 36,250
Posted By anninspain

Re: Postal charges from Spain to Uk

For new books you will be competing with Amazon who now deliver free to Spain.
Where we are there are loads of charity shops selling English paperbacks for 50c hardbacks for €1
Forum: Spain
Jun 7th 2011, 2:26 am
Replies: 19
Views: 22,073
Posted By anninspain

Re: living in Mijas area

We made Coín our home town 9 years ago and we still love it. We have seen many changes over the past years. In that time the town has almost doubled in size. The old hill town is still very Spanish,...
Forum: Spain
Jun 5th 2011, 4:31 am
Replies: 40
Views: 7,881
Posted By anninspain

Re: Ryanair Priority Scam

You have to be a UK resident to get one - not an option if you live in Spain:p
Forum: Spain
Jun 5th 2011, 2:31 am
Replies: 40
Views: 7,881
Posted By anninspain

Re: Ryanair Priority Scam

Mick O'Leary's dream is for everyone on the flight to pay for priority boarding then he will bring in the option of a pre-booked seat for €20;)
Forum: Spain
Jun 4th 2011, 4:30 am
Replies: 32
Views: 16,588
Posted By anninspain

Re: Electrician wanting to work in Spain??

I don't think that being an EU citizen has anything to do with it.
To be able to work legally as an electricion in Spain you have to pass Spanish exams and become a registered electricion here....
Forum: Spain
Jun 4th 2011, 3:22 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,033
Posted By anninspain

Re: When to fill a regrouted / tiled pool

The company that built our pool said that it had to be filled in 24 - 48hrs max or the cemento blanco wouldn't cure properly.
Forum: Spain
Jun 4th 2011, 2:55 am
Replies: 63
Views: 20,747
Posted By anninspain

Re: LIVING IN ANDALUCIA

Unfortunately Malaga is awash with unemployed graduates and young professionals at the moment. Unemployment is 31% and 45% for under 25s in Malaga. Unless you are completely bilingual you will...
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