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Forum: Spain
May 28th 2011, 5:46 am
Replies: 15
Views: 40,268
Posted By merlino

Re: In your opinion, best mainland winter weather?

Hi

The Costa Tropical ( Nerja,Almunecar,Salobrena ) is so called because of its mild winter climate, but have only visited during the summer months so have no personal experience.

merlino
Forum: Spain
Jan 28th 2011, 2:56 pm
Replies: 86
Views: 18,140
Posted By merlino

Re: UK Pensions Taxable in UK or Spain?

thanks for all replies so far

The government pensions I mentioned are actually UK basic retirement pensions with a small topup on mine (£1000).


regards merlino
Forum: Spain
Jan 28th 2011, 8:19 am
Replies: 86
Views: 18,140
Posted By merlino

Re: UK Pensions Taxable in UK or Spain?

Hi All :)

my wife and I are looking to move to Spain (gandia) early next year when we are both over 65.
If both our uk government pensions are not taxed (covered by uk tax allowance of £9940 each...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 17th 2010, 4:26 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,195
Posted By merlino

Re: moving back from scandinavia

Also, I don't think buying a car would be a problem as property and transport are essential items and you will have all the paperwork to prove it.

merlino
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 17th 2010, 3:44 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,195
Posted By merlino

Re: moving back from scandinavia

Hi there

I took early retirement when I was 58 with a lump sum of £50,000 ,cleared my mortgage of £45,000 and did not want to claim my company pension before 60 as they reduce the amount paid.As...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 16th 2010, 7:07 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,195
Posted By merlino

Re: moving back from scandinavia

Hi

if you invested your capital in property you would be entitled to claim pension
credit ( up to £198:45 weekly plus no rates,free courses & dental treatment) as
your wife is over 60.Look at...
Forum: Spain
Mar 23rd 2009, 2:27 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 5,106
Posted By merlino

Re: Altea seafront car park "gorillas"

try 'vete a la mierda' , that should get their attention.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 17th 2009, 6:22 am
Replies: 71
Views: 3,259
Posted By merlino

Re: HELP WANTED MOVING BACK TO UK FROM US

:frown: Then how is it that if you join the crowd in Calais and come back as an aslyum seeker (first losing your passport), you will get every benefit going plus free housing!!!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 16th 2009, 2:39 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,292
Posted By merlino

Re: Quality of life

If you look at the latest index for the UK , all the factors are important when
choosing a place to live.
...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 13th 2009, 9:19 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,292
Posted By merlino

Quality of life

Hi :)

info for anyone heading back to the UK from Spain or Portugal, the
UK is ahead in quality of life index 2009.


http://www.il-ireland.com/il/qofl2009/

merlino
Forum: USA
Dec 9th 2008, 1:56 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,476
Posted By merlino

Re: Possible move to USA (Virginia) ?

They live near Roanoke and we visited last January when it was cold and snowing.

From the replies so far it does not seem a viable proposition, so best go with the B2 visa for 6 month stays....
Forum: USA
Dec 8th 2008, 3:14 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,476
Posted By merlino

Re: Possible move to USA (Virginia) ?

Hi

thanks everyone for the replies so far, this really helps.
We never realised medical insurance was so expensive !


regards merlino
Forum: USA
Dec 8th 2008, 4:10 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,476
Posted By merlino

Question Possible move to USA (Virginia) ?

Hi everyone :)

My wife (64) and myself (63) both retired,want to know if anyone can help us with some answers to points below.

We have a son (uk),daughter-in-law (us) and grandson living in...
Forum: Spain
Nov 29th 2006, 2:35 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 689
Posted By merlino

Re: SIP cards....

Hi
this link is about someone who obtained the SIPP cards from the local health centre for their family in the south c/b area :-

http://lamarinaforum.com/index.php?showtopic=174&hl=medical+cards...
Forum: Spain
Jul 5th 2006, 12:47 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,642
Posted By merlino

Re: Income Tax is much higher than in the UK

Hi Mitzyboy

I am staying in Bellreguard for three weeks in September to check
the area out.

Phil
Forum: Spain
Jul 3rd 2006, 10:45 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,642
Posted By merlino

Re: Income Tax is much higher than in the UK

From next year when I move out to Spain :) ( Oliva ), the annual personal tax allowances are due to rise significantly as shown in this article from expatica :-

...
Forum: Spain
Jun 14th 2006, 4:27 pm
Replies: 1,346
Views: 148,177
Posted By merlino

Re: Don´t buy property in Spain or you will lose a lot of money

This article from todays El Pais shows current situation :-


http://www.iht.com/pdfs/elpais/ep1.pdf
Forum: Spain
May 1st 2006, 2:51 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,275
Posted By merlino

Re: Soon be there

Hi , this link will give you a list of Gestorias in all areas :- :)

http://www.spanish-living.com/regional/finance/accountants_Andalucia.php



merlino
Forum: Spain
Apr 20th 2006, 2:11 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 633
Posted By merlino

Re: Hondon de la Frailes - property values/crime

Hi , here are a couple of links to articles about Hondon de la Frailes :-

http://www.spanishpropertyinsight.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=149&highlight=death+dream


...
Forum: Spain
Jun 7th 2005, 5:23 am
Replies: 25
Views: 4,381
Posted By merlino

Re: Anyone read the Daily Mail for 2/6/05?

Here is the article for anyone who missed it :- :scared:

<<Article removed due to possible copyright infringement - Sue>>
Forum: Europe
Jul 26th 2004, 6:19 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,967
Posted By merlino

My car insurance policy is with Frizzell , also...

My car insurance policy is with Frizzell , also you are not actually considered a resident in Spain until you have been there over 183 days.

merlino
Forum: Europe
Jul 26th 2004, 3:49 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,967
Posted By merlino

Hi , my policy now covers me for 180 days in...

Hi , my policy now covers me for 180 days in Europe with full comp providing I have UK residence so as long as you have a UK address you will be covered.I intend to use this option when I move to...
Forum: Spain
Jul 13th 2004, 8:03 am
Replies: 13
Views: 13,438
Posted By merlino

Hi , they finally completed the snail farm on the...

Hi , they finally completed the snail farm on the land by the estate agents house and were all set for production of 100,000 snails in about six months time, making a profit of 5000 euros.
As for...
Forum: Europe
Jun 24th 2004, 11:00 am
Replies: 1
Views: 662
Posted By merlino

Hi , have a look at these :- ...

Hi ,
have a look at these :-

http://cb-forums.spainnet.biz/

http://www.valenciaexpats.com/

http://www.torrevieja.com/ENGLISH/F_Extended/philboard.asp
...
Forum: Spain
May 1st 2004, 5:58 am
Replies: 12
Views: 2,232
Posted By merlino

Smile Hi Britmark , you will...

Hi Britmark ,
you will find a lot of info about Valencia area if you
look at this website and forum : - http://www.valenciaexpats.com/

regards merlino
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