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Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Mar 31st 2026, 5:22 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 895
Posted By calman014

Re: Savings account comparison sites?

You may not be able to open a savings account on its own as most banks insist on a current account in parallel.
Forum: Australia
Mar 31st 2026, 5:18 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 646
Posted By calman014

Re: Power of Attorney for UK parent

The POA or LPOA is very important. There is probably a good reason why your parent wanted you to be sole POA, so you should ask about that also. Living abroad is not such a barrier any more but the...
Forum: USA
Mar 24th 2026, 9:41 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,412
Posted By calman014

Re: Advice- proceeds of inherited UK house (split with other UK family members)

Best to get yourselves a local (UK) solicitor to deal with it for you.
Contents and personal items will have to be dealt with by yourself and your nephews/nieces accordingly.
If there is a will...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 2nd 2026, 7:12 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,844
Posted By calman014

Re: satellite dish and Astra

Take a look here for explanation: Satellite Footprint Explanation (https://maxview.co.uk/astra-satellite-footprint-maps-explained/)
Forum: Portugal
Feb 22nd 2026, 7:54 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,390
Posted By calman014

Re: Converting UK driving licence but as E.U. resident?

Ehhh..what were you driving on in Italy?
Forum: Portugal
Feb 14th 2026, 7:38 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,844
Posted By calman014

Re: satellite dish and Astra

The problem may be the age of your receiver and LNB. A dish is still useful, especially if the net is down.

Not only has the technology changed but the tuning and addition of many channels.

I...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 1st 2026, 7:39 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,497
Posted By calman014

Re: UK Engineer looking to relocate to the Middle East

Investigate which UK and European companies are doing business in the Middle East.
List the local Engineering companies there who work in your field.
Look at big companies who do business out there...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 1st 2026, 7:29 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,451
Posted By calman014

Re: smart-arse business name req

Where I live (NL) we have the choice of several retail outlets useful for expats.
One big trend I have noticed is that many products are sourced in Ireland now which helps to avoid the masses of...
Forum: Thailand
Jan 26th 2026, 7:53 am
Replies: 1
Views: 1,075
Posted By calman014

Re: Posting to Europe - time?

What kind of data are you sending? Sensitive Data/ personal data/ Photos?... there are quicker and more secure options...
Forum: Italy
Dec 23rd 2025, 4:23 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,059
Posted By calman014

Re: Tech help: UK TV / casting

You could also use "Airplay" to cast from an Apple device, (Such as an iPad) which is very reliable. You can run Nord on there no problem.

Alternatively an Android based box such as "Formuler"...
Forum: Hungary
Dec 17th 2025, 7:39 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 4,304
Posted By calman014

Re: UK and Hungarian State Pension

3 months ahead normally, so now actually.
Forum: Hungary
Nov 21st 2025, 7:31 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,157
Posted By calman014

Re: Winter Tyres

That is a misconception unfortunately. 4 Seasons tires have come a long way.
Forum: Hungary
Nov 20th 2025, 10:59 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,157
Posted By calman014

Re: Winter Tyres

Consider investing in 4 season tyres, they are excellent and you don't have to do this any more.
Forum: Spain
Nov 20th 2025, 10:57 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 479
Posted By calman014

Re: UK overseas pension department

This is common. Chase it up using the gov.uk site and then ask the Spanish Office to resend the details.
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Nov 14th 2025, 6:46 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 271
Posted By calman014

Re: UK dispatches anti-drone team to Belgium

It just shows how unconcerned politicians seem to be about this. The defence of most countries in Europe are a shambles.
Forum: Spain
Nov 6th 2025, 8:35 am
Replies: 7
Views: 612
Posted By calman014

Re: Which uk gov department do I consult regarding pensions from Spain

Under existing pension agreements within the EU, (of which UK is still a participant in this case), you contact the social security authority of the country in which you are resident.
So in UK this...
Forum: France
Oct 27th 2025, 6:50 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 933
Posted By calman014

Re: Wifi

Depending on the location of your property and the line of sight to a 5g antenna, you could experiment with positioning the router within the property, normally to the highest point possible.
...
Forum: France
Oct 19th 2025, 8:09 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 933
Posted By calman014

Re: Wifi

Unless you want a standard broadband connection, (i.e.. DSL or possibly Fibre) a 5g Modem is a good option if you have a decent mobile signal.
There are plenty available. Most mobile providers have...
Forum: Spain
Oct 10th 2025, 3:07 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 768
Posted By calman014

Re: Car Insurance

Any good EU Insurer will give you a new green card each year with your new policy.
It indicates clearly the cover you have and the countries included. If you get stopped or you are involved in an...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 27th 2025, 9:39 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 30,751
Posted By calman014

Re: UK vans not legal in NZ

Why not consult the transport ministry in NZ or the authority that is responsible for inspecting imports ?
It might have been prudent to talk to Renault regarding the vans before exporting to NZ as...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 26th 2025, 2:23 am
Replies: 3
Views: 5,370
Posted By calman014

Re: moving eu to UK timelines on residence and house sale

Are you planning on moving to UK before or after the sale of the property?

Under normal circumstances you will pay some tax on (your half) of the home to be sold, but you should go to a tax...
Forum: Hungary
Jul 25th 2025, 6:40 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,408
Posted By calman014

Re: Stubborn Bird Poo stain

The Ceramic is just spray on, wipe off..not much work at all.
Forum: Portugal
Jul 8th 2025, 7:33 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 7,152
Posted By calman014

Re: Going Solar

Is that an "ATLANTIC" heat pump system?..they are excellent! Sometimes they can be a little noisy at the intake/exhaust ports so route them to a place where that won't be an annoyance. (That's if you...
Forum: Hungary
Jul 6th 2025, 5:07 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,408
Posted By calman014

Re: Stubborn Bird Poo stain

Depends entirely on the colour of the car, age of the car and metallic/non-metallic paint.

The first thing is to soak a sponge in warm soapy water and let it sit on the offending spot for about 15...
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Jun 30th 2025, 5:17 am
Replies: 6
Views: 978
Posted By calman014

Re: Mrs Lut

I moved to NL for work reasons. Now retired.
Are you both retired? i.e. will you also receive pensions/state pensions from UK?
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