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Forum: New Zealand
Nov 17th 2016, 3:02 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 770
Posted By Kwtsh

Re: Shipping dog to New Zealand

Without a doubt check out VenturePet. I relocated from Napier to Madrid last year with them and all went perfectly and she looked happy on arrival...
Forum: Spain
Sep 22nd 2016, 2:22 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 5,432
Posted By Kwtsh

Re: Orba

Well good luck with the move, embrace it! If you'd like a pointer for a good Gestor in Orba let me know. I used them and whilst there hands are tied by the Spanish bureaucracy, they do a very good...
Forum: Spain
Sep 22nd 2016, 2:04 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 5,432
Posted By Kwtsh

Re: Orba

Welcome :)

Ah, in which case if you've spent time in the region then you'll have a pretty good idea. Certainly the Javea coast is pleasant for a short trip. There's nothing I would warn you off...
Forum: Spain
Sep 22nd 2016, 12:38 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 5,432
Posted By Kwtsh

Re: Orba

You can sit in the square in Orba (tiny) and there's a few obvious bars / tapas restaurants around, but it's local fair, not cava baja, Madrid style tapas, certainly edible but far from delicious....
Forum: Spain
Sep 22nd 2016, 9:09 am
Replies: 10
Views: 5,432
Posted By Kwtsh

Re: Orba

Hi

I lived in an urbanization (La Foya) whilst spending some time with my parents for around 6 months in 2008, but little has changed after I spent a couple of weeks there last year.

Orba...
Forum: Spain
Sep 17th 2016, 4:40 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 9,126
Posted By Kwtsh

Re: dual nationality uk spanish

What I'm starting to appreciate is the difference between renouncing the UK citizenship to the Spanish authorities (which the UK doesn't recognize) and renouncing UK citizenship to the UK home...
Forum: Spain
Sep 17th 2016, 4:27 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 9,126
Posted By Kwtsh

Re: dual nationality uk spanish

In which case, if you haven't renounced your original citizenship surely you won't get a Spanish one? There is a process to renounce UK citizenship....
Forum: Spain
Sep 17th 2016, 3:54 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 9,126
Posted By Kwtsh

Re: dual nationality uk spanish

Sure, but as Spain dos not allow multiple citizenships the OP would need to give up their UK citizenship and any associated benefits. So it may work for some, but not for others.
Forum: Spain
Aug 10th 2016, 4:10 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 937
Posted By Kwtsh

Re: Electronics Repair Madrid

Thanks for the guidance Mike. I managed to destroy a MIDI keyboard using my not so flash soldiering skills once, hence my caution :)

I've tried speaking to a few 'electronic repair' shops in...
Forum: Spain
Aug 9th 2016, 5:53 am
Replies: 6
Views: 937
Posted By Kwtsh

Re: Electronics Repair Madrid

Thanks, that's good to know the ballpark price I might be looking at. I can source the components OK, but don't possess a soldering iron nor the skills to use one competently, so finding someone...
Forum: Spain
Aug 7th 2016, 3:31 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 937
Posted By Kwtsh

Re: Electronics Repair Madrid

Thanks for the reply...

They're a pair of KRK monitors. I don't have much in the way of electronic skills but found the guide below that helped. I can see the burnt out resistor in the same...
Forum: Spain
Aug 7th 2016, 11:45 am
Replies: 6
Views: 937
Posted By Kwtsh

Electronics Repair Madrid

Hi knowledgable folk

I'm looking for recommendation for an electronics repair centre in Madrid to attempt to replace a burnt out resister / capacitors in a pair of monitor speakers. I'm in La...
Forum: Spain
Oct 26th 2015, 7:22 am
Replies: 2
Views: 472
Posted By Kwtsh

RWC Antipodean Final in Madrid

Hey

Anyone suggest a location in Madrid for the expat Aussie and Kiwis to watch the final? Where will the Antipodean folk be hanging out?

Thanks
Forum: Spain
Sep 18th 2015, 5:15 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 613
Posted By Kwtsh

Re: Contents Only Insurance for Piso dweller - English Policy

Yep I'm sure. I spoke to both. Linea Directa would only go to a max of 12K EUR and both of the companies that Ibex represent wouldn't cover the items. A recent claim may have affected the...
Forum: Spain
Sep 18th 2015, 3:24 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 613
Posted By Kwtsh

Re: Contents Only Insurance for Piso dweller - English Policy

Thanks all for the replies. I've tried both Direct Line and Ibex and neither of them have a policy that would work for me. I have a couple of high value items that they won't cover.

Any other...
Forum: Spain
Sep 16th 2015, 7:21 am
Replies: 8
Views: 613
Posted By Kwtsh

Contents Only Insurance for Piso dweller - English Policy

Hi

Any up to date recommendations for a policy just to cover my belongings that I have in my apartment in Madrid? Also are there other things I should insure for living in an apartment (first...
Forum: Spain
Aug 14th 2015, 11:50 am
Replies: 1
Views: 1,524
Posted By Kwtsh

GP / Dentist Recommendations (Madrid Centro in Ingles)

Hi

I've recently moved to Madrid and looking for an English speaking doctor. And dentist Touch wood I don't have any health issues at present, but need to register myself somewhere close to where...
Forum: Spain
Aug 9th 2015, 10:49 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,476
Posted By Kwtsh

Running Shoes - Foot scan analysis in Madrid?

Hola Madrileños

I have funny feet and have previously bought a pair of running shoes from this place in New Zealand. https://www.shoeclinic.co.nz/

They scan your feet and recommend a shoe to...
Forum: Spain
Jun 17th 2015, 7:41 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 824
Posted By Kwtsh

Re: Madrid Accom for 1 Year with a Dog

Thanks that's hugely helpful. I found the length of confirms this

Madrid – Travel with (http://www.renfe.com/EN/viajeros/cercanias/madrid/viajar_con/animales.html)

That means I can live without...
Forum: Spain
Jun 15th 2015, 9:45 am
Replies: 11
Views: 824
Posted By Kwtsh

Re: Madrid Accom for 1 Year with a Dog

Thanks tabbicat, had an expectation for some funds required upfront and expecting a 6-12 month lease as a minimum and expecting bills to be on top. Always a risk when trying to find a good place to...
Forum: Spain
Jun 15th 2015, 9:20 am
Replies: 11
Views: 824
Posted By Kwtsh

Re: Madrid Accom for 1 Year with a Dog

Thanks Chopera, that sounds promising and down by the river does sound quite appealing. I'll check out those suburbs, that exactly the kind of local knowledge I was hoping to pick up! Also quite...
Forum: Spain
Jun 15th 2015, 3:16 am
Replies: 11
Views: 824
Posted By Kwtsh

Re: Madrid Accom for 1 Year with a Dog

Hi Rosemary, thanks for the welcome.

Mustard: Great Suggestion to look for lofts, sounds perfect for my needs. I realise I'm severely limiting my options with my dog, but am sure I'll find...
Forum: Spain
Jun 13th 2015, 7:22 am
Replies: 11
Views: 824
Posted By Kwtsh

Madrid Accom for 1 Year with a Dog

Hi, my name is Jon and I'm currently on the move again from New Zealand to study for a Masters in Madrid, due to arrive mid July in the hope I can find accommodation before the August holiday season...
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