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Forum: Spain
Aug 28th 2013, 6:46 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,417
Posted By Blod

Renting in Spain - Dilemma!

Renting a town house for the past year, we have a long term written contract, agreed with our landlord for 6yrs. Yesterday he informs us that he is trying to sell the house and gave us the first...
Forum: Spain
May 29th 2013, 11:57 pm
Replies: 53
Views: 40,526
Posted By Blod

Re: Funeral Care / Plans in Spain

We're in the process of looking at funeral plans, We've spoken with Avalon, and all I can say is that he was/is so pushy, yet they state there is no hard sell.

If we were to pay over a 5 or !10...
Forum: Spain
May 10th 2013, 2:57 am
Replies: 8
Views: 814
Posted By Blod

Re: Advice please re Tax return

Thanks everyone for your help. I've contacted my pension provider (LA) and they have agreed to forward me the necessary figures asap. :)
Forum: Spain
May 10th 2013, 2:54 am
Replies: 80
Views: 8,384
Posted By Blod

Re: Proposed Pension Changes

That's they way I looked at it Capnbilly, while it was deducted from his state pension, it was made up in his private pension. OH couldn't quite see this at the start and was a tad aggrieved...
Forum: Spain
May 9th 2013, 2:13 am
Replies: 8
Views: 814
Posted By Blod

Advice please re Tax return

Having been resident in Spain since June 2012 and wanting to keep within the law, we became "fiscal resident" and are now obliged to submit a tax return. I have the majority of the necessary paper...
Forum: Spain
May 9th 2013, 2:08 am
Replies: 80
Views: 8,384
Posted By Blod

Re: Proposed Pension Changes

OH received his state pension in Feb this year, they deducted £41 a week from his as he was "contracted out".

I won't get mine until I'm 62yr 4mths & 12 days (being born between 1950 & 55) I'm...
Forum: Spain
Nov 26th 2012, 7:34 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,088
Posted By Blod

Re: Coach Tour Operators

Many thanks spainrico, we have just returned from a trip to Granada with David''s Coach trips Sl. A three day, two night tour for €99. The 4* hotel was in the centre of Granada, 10 mins walk from...
Forum: Spain
Nov 3rd 2012, 1:40 am
Replies: 6
Views: 900
Posted By Blod

Re: Are there any scams to be wary off when renting?

make sure everything is in working order, we've found the air con and oven need repairs, landlord says he is unable to repair as he has no money!! (private rental) we've replaced the air cone and in...
Forum: Spain
Oct 21st 2012, 12:31 am
Replies: 3
Views: 8,920
Posted By Blod

Re: DIY Stores in Alicante Area

Brico seem reasonable, a bit like B&Q back in the UK.
Forum: Spain
Oct 2nd 2012, 3:55 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,088
Posted By Blod

Coach Tour Operators

Can any one recommend a good coach tour operator, I would like to explore more of Spain, but would prefer an organised excursion. Currently living in the Crevillente area. thanks
Forum: Spain
Sep 18th 2012, 7:26 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,019
Posted By Blod

Re: Pensionista

Ah! the S1, didn't think of that one, many thanks for you replies, very helpful.

thanks again :)
Forum: Spain
Sep 18th 2012, 5:47 am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,019
Posted By Blod

Re: Pensionista

We obtained our SIP card by going to the main health centre at Albatera, neither of us claim benefits, private pensions only. What is the difference? sorry to be obtuse but we do want to get it...
Forum: Spain
Sep 18th 2012, 5:36 am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,019
Posted By Blod

Pensionista

having recently moved to Spain (March) we are keen to get all necessary paperwork sorted, so far we have an NIE, Residencia, Padron and SIP. We are also in the process of obtaining our Spanish...
Forum: Spain
Jul 28th 2012, 2:52 am
Replies: 11
Views: 2,163
Posted By Blod

Re: Living in Spain

Sound advice, :thumbsup: We moved here in May and are currently renting, I certainly wouldn't buy in the current climate, :)
Forum: Spain
Jul 27th 2012, 7:42 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,846
Posted By Blod

Re: Home contents insurance

Thanks everyone for taking the time to reply, plenty of advice and info,

Blod x
Forum: Spain
Jul 27th 2012, 12:11 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,846
Posted By Blod

Home contents insurance

Currently renting our "home" and trying to obtain home contents insurance.

We have tried our bank "La Caxia" and Linea Direct however they appear to do building and contents only.

any info as...
Forum: Spain
Jul 27th 2012, 12:09 am
Replies: 12
Views: 2,853
Posted By Blod

Procedure to obtain Spanish driving licence

we have residencia & padron, and hopefully our SIP next week.

I have read conflicting information in the Coastrider (letters page) one states we have two years in which to obtain a Spanish...
Forum: Spain
May 17th 2012, 4:24 am
Replies: 65
Views: 5,487
Posted By Blod

Re: Santander - Kent County Council

My daughter is with RSB bank who have just informed her that they are being taken over by Santander!!!!
Forum: Spain
May 14th 2012, 2:11 am
Replies: 14
Views: 7,015
Posted By Blod

Re: Private Health Insurance

To be honest I'm still confused by it all. I found this on the NHS Website for those moving to EEA country:

"The NHS is a residence-based healthcare system. Therefore, once you have moved...
Forum: Spain
May 13th 2012, 9:19 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 7,015
Posted By Blod

Re: Private Health Insurance

from what I've read you have to be of state retirement age to qualify under form S1. We both took early retirement five years ago. OH does not reach retirement age until Feb 13. So we currently fall...
Forum: Spain
May 13th 2012, 1:45 am
Replies: 411
Views: 79,264
Posted By Blod

Re: Proof of income for residency

We were fortunate and had our residencia cert in Mar. We were told not to laminate it.
Forum: Spain
May 13th 2012, 1:40 am
Replies: 14
Views: 7,015
Posted By Blod

Re: Private Health Insurance

We are heading out to Spain 21st May, as we are early retires we do not qualify for free health cover until Feb 2013 when OH reaches state pensionable age. This week we enquired with Saga re health...
Forum: Spain
May 11th 2012, 9:02 am
Replies: 29
Views: 18,436
Posted By Blod

Re: Moving furniture Uk to Costa Blanca suggestions?

Hi, we're shipping our stuff out on Thurs and using Witham Brothers. Recommended to us by two ex-pats.

details are: Phone 0845 2232095
email: [email protected]
Head office address:...
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