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Forum: Spain
May 6th 2017, 3:34 am
Replies: 13
Views: 3,145
Posted By tabbicat

Re: Moving to Barcelona

I've known people who lived there and they were happy enough. It's very hilly in parts and can seem quite far from the centre. It's quieter than some areas, but that can have its downside as it may...
Forum: Spain
Jul 9th 2016, 1:05 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,274
Posted By tabbicat

Re: Moveing back to UK with 2 cats

Hi,
There are a number of pet couriers who can arrange to fly your cats back or take them by road. It is not cheap, but if your cats are important to you then it's the best option. I sent mine...
Forum: Spain
Jun 3rd 2016, 4:44 am
Replies: 21
Views: 6,531
Posted By tabbicat

Re: Young female moving to Mallorca alone

This question is impossible to answer without more information. Have you been offered a long term contract at the school? Many language schools (academies) only offer contracts between Sept-June,...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
May 3rd 2016, 2:16 am
Replies: 22
Views: 4,838
Posted By tabbicat

Re: IELTS test results - should I pay for a remark?

If you didn't do so beforehand, it's worth doing some exam preparation for IELTS. There are plenty of books out there and websites with tips (a handy little book is Tips for IELTS). In the Writing...
Forum: Spain
Feb 12th 2016, 5:04 am
Replies: 4
Views: 707
Posted By tabbicat

Re: Pet Courier Companies:- Spain to UK

I used this company to transport 2 cats by road from Barcelona to Essex in 2012. I was very happy with the service, which was door to door, and cats arrived safe and sound. It took about 3-4 days...
Forum: Spain
Jan 18th 2016, 5:44 am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,509
Posted By tabbicat

Re: Teaching English in Spain

Hi,

If you hope to get work after finishing your TEFL cert. in March, it is not the best time of year to find work in Spain. You'd have more chance of finding work in Sept/Oct or possibly...
Forum: Spain
Jan 18th 2016, 5:29 am
Replies: 8
Views: 732
Posted By tabbicat

Re: Small Business

This article may be useful for you - although it refers to being autonomo in Barcelona, it's probably the same or similar throughout Spain: How to work freelance in Barcelona -...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 16th 2015, 4:56 am
Replies: 4
Views: 11,364
Posted By tabbicat

Re: Chelmsford or Colchester?

Hi,
I live in Witham, which is half way between both. I chose this town as it is cheaper than Chelmsford but near enough to London to commute if necessary (45 mins). And, for now at least, easier...
Forum: Spain
Dec 6th 2015, 5:59 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,052
Posted By tabbicat

Re: My dogs

I used this company to bring my cats from Spain to UK. It took a few days but they arrived safe and sound. Dogs get plenty of walks along the way, as I understand. Not sure if they operate from/to...
Forum: Spain
Oct 28th 2015, 3:43 am
Replies: 10
Views: 926
Posted By tabbicat

Re: Moving to Barcelona, Spain

Here's a link which gives contact details of the guy I know of :
AngloINFO Nigel Lovell Property Search & Management,Relocation & Concierge Service The AngloFILE Business Directory : the Barcelona...
Forum: Spain
Oct 27th 2015, 7:55 am
Replies: 10
Views: 926
Posted By tabbicat

Re: Moving to Barcelona, Spain

There's some info here about obtaining NIE :
Practical information for living in Barcelona - (barcelona-metropolitan.com) (http://www.barcelona-metropolitan.com/practical)

There are relocation...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 23rd 2015, 4:12 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,077
Posted By tabbicat

Re: Going to school for 6 months in London but where should I live?! Help!!

You could get a room in London, somewhere like Stoke Newington which is a nice area, for £150+ per week. Check out rooms here: SPARE ROOM for flatshare, house share, flat share & rooms for rent...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 22nd 2015, 8:32 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 3,538
Posted By tabbicat

Re: can't make up my mind.....

You asked this question in the original post, so unless you have a high earning potential, you most likely will be depending in part on benefits. Rents are very high and if you need a house with 3-4...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 22nd 2015, 6:29 am
Replies: 37
Views: 3,538
Posted By tabbicat

Re: can't make up my mind.....

Hi,

I just read your original post where you say you have finally found a permanent job there. Even if you long to move back to the UK, I would think seriously about giving your job up to come...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 1st 2015, 12:40 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,445
Posted By tabbicat

Re: Moving back with two cats

Hi,
You may be able to advertise here for a room or flat which is cat-friendly:
SPARE ROOM for flatshare, house share, flat share & rooms for rent (http://www.spareroom.co.uk/)

I brought my cats...
Forum: Spain
Sep 21st 2015, 9:46 pm
Replies: 77
Views: 15,176
Posted By tabbicat

Re: Cost of Living for a Family in Barcelona

Hope it works out for you. I think you've made the right decision to move closer to relatives. That's how many families cope in Spain - with grandparents helping out. Perhaps this thread should be...
Forum: Spain
Sep 12th 2015, 1:53 am
Replies: 77
Views: 15,176
Posted By tabbicat

Re: Cost of Living for a Family in Barcelona

Hi,

I think you'd find it a real struggle. Rent would likely be 50% of your salary, and you'd have to put down a 2-3 month deposit and buy furniture, etc. Then there's electricity, water, gas...
Forum: Spain
Aug 8th 2015, 5:43 am
Replies: 5
Views: 780
Posted By tabbicat

Re: Teaching in Spain in Official Language Schools

It's a long time ago and my memory is hazy, but I remember going through the process of trying to get my degree from the UK "homologado" in Barcelona. I had to do an exam through the Escuela Oficial...
Forum: Spain
Jul 1st 2015, 9:07 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 3,172
Posted By tabbicat

Re: Dogs in a metal container near Valencia

The dogs in a container seem to have been forgotten about.
Forum: Spain
Jun 30th 2015, 12:43 am
Replies: 48
Views: 3,172
Posted By tabbicat

Re: Dogs in a metal container near Valencia

Another organisation (for rescue of greyhounds) is SOS Galgos | Dedicated to the rescue and protection of galgos (http://sosgalgos.com/?lang=en)

To original poster, PLEASE get in touch with them...
Forum: Spain
Jun 29th 2015, 11:45 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 3,172
Posted By tabbicat

Re: Dogs in a metal container near Valencia

There are local organizations though. Just Google "Protectoras" + Valencia to find them. They would know what, if anything, can be done.
Forum: Spain
Jun 29th 2015, 11:17 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 3,172
Posted By tabbicat

Re: Dogs in a metal container near Valencia

Have you contacted local or national animal associations and refuges? Despite widespread cruelty to animals in Spain there are also many animal lovers who do whatever they can.

Social Media...
Forum: Spain
Jun 26th 2015, 8:59 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,162
Posted By tabbicat

Re: 1 dog and one cat from Manchester to Barcelona

I used this company to bring my 2 cats back from Barcelona to UK a couple of years ago: Animalcouriers • worldwide pet shipping and animal transport services • +44 1483 200123...
Forum: Spain
Jun 19th 2015, 9:14 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 4,798
Posted By tabbicat

Re: DeRegistering in Spain

Do you mean "lousy" as in terrible, or as in lice-infested? Or do you, in fact, mean "lazy"? As in can't be bothered to check spelling.

Many people when packing up their life and moving country,...
Forum: Spain
Jun 19th 2015, 4:31 am
Replies: 29
Views: 4,798
Posted By tabbicat

Re: DeRegistering in Spain

When I moved back to the UK I had no problem registering with the NHS or to vote. You just need an address here and some proof of that. However when I signed on as unemployed I had to do something...
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