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Forum: Spain
Oct 25th 2016, 1:57 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,782
Posted By lucilastic

Re: After Brexit what language?

Jon-Bxl,If you think the Maltese(or Gibraltarians) think"English first" perhaps you haven`t had a conversation with a bus driver in either places recently.
Forum: Spain
Oct 25th 2016, 1:53 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,782
Posted By lucilastic

Re: After Brexit what language?

Dearie me,when I suggested Esperanto it was a joke!
Forum: The Rovers Return
Oct 24th 2016, 8:58 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,839
Posted By lucilastic

Re: Now comes Brexit

I wanted it in the"back home"forum,as perhaps it is of some interest to those who are considering moving back.Thank you.
Forum: The Rovers Return
Oct 23rd 2016, 1:09 am
Replies: 31
Views: 3,839
Posted By lucilastic

Now comes Brexit

I am English but lived for many years in Scotland.My family were self-employed there & also on the south coast of England.Some 30 years ago we relocated to Spain,again operated a successful business...
Forum: Spain
Oct 21st 2016, 4:36 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,782
Posted By lucilastic

Re: After Brexit what language?

Yes but this is not about air traffic & I would imagine French & German are first languages of more EU ministers.It is sad that we expect people to converse with us in English.My niece is a German &...
Forum: Spain
Oct 21st 2016, 3:15 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,782
Posted By lucilastic

After Brexit what language?

I believe the usual language used in Brussels meetings of ministers is English.Why should that continue once Britain leaves the EU?
Forum: Spain
Oct 19th 2016, 9:11 pm
Replies: 110
Views: 10,491
Posted By lucilastic

Re: The pound in my pocket

Pulaski you are right when you say that the majority weren´t thinking about business affairs when they voted,which is why our home country will soon be up the creek.Any country`s prosperity depends...
Forum: Spain
Oct 19th 2016, 3:13 am
Replies: 110
Views: 10,491
Posted By lucilastic

Re: The pound in my pocket

Hey wait a mo. I didn`t get a vote in this democratic vote.But hey again,I am allowed back in the fold in 2020.Am taking my vitamins & still eating the mediterranean diet to hope I will be able to...
Forum: Spain
Oct 18th 2016, 4:08 am
Replies: 24
Views: 3,778
Posted By lucilastic

Re: leaving your estate to your grandchildren

I doubt if your step-mother can sell,don`t think she would get past the notario if she tried.Better appoint a Spanish lawyer,allow him to act for you.
Forum: Spain
Oct 17th 2016, 1:21 am
Replies: 2
Views: 686
Posted By lucilastic

immigrants to uk

The new home secretary in UK is suggesting that immigration could be controlled by unskilled workers,ie fruit pickers,only being allowed in when needed.Likewise foreign doctors might be allowed to...
Forum: Spain
Oct 15th 2016, 2:19 am
Replies: 30
Views: 5,941
Posted By lucilastic

Re: Moving to Murcia with 13 and 10 year old

My daughter was 12 when she came to Spain.We got her lessons in Spanish with a tutor.She went to a Spanish state school.Previously she had been enrolled in a private English school as our elder...
Forum: Spain
Oct 12th 2016, 2:06 am
Replies: 15
Views: 3,268
Posted By lucilastic

Re: Moving to Spain

As I am from north of Alicante I can´t be correct about Torrevieja area.Except in my business,I am a registered dog breeder & also bred parrots & other birds,which was boarding...
Forum: Spain
Oct 10th 2016, 2:04 am
Replies: 24
Views: 3,778
Posted By lucilastic

Re: leaving your estate to your grandchildren

Johnnyone,I have a Spanish will as you have.All correct but you do not have to explain that you also have an English will.My English will,for assets in UK has no bearing on my Spanish will.They are...
Forum: Spain
Oct 10th 2016, 12:54 am
Replies: 24
Views: 3,778
Posted By lucilastic

Re: leaving your estate to your grandchildren

That is correct rosemary.You should make out your will under your own country`s rules.This was determined in Spain(possibly other EU countries) as so many nationalities were migrating...
Forum: Spain
Oct 10th 2016, 12:07 am
Replies: 24
Views: 3,778
Posted By lucilastic

leaving your estate to your grandchildren

It is thought we grandparents should now leave everything to our grandchildren.Thoughts on this anyone?
Forum: Spain
Oct 9th 2016, 2:50 am
Replies: 15
Views: 3,268
Posted By lucilastic

Re: Moving to Spain

It`s a long time ago,before Spain joined the EU,that my daughter went to the Spanish state school.But we went to see the school director. & there was no problem at all.At that time the English...
Forum: Spain
Oct 8th 2016, 2:53 am
Replies: 110
Views: 10,491
Posted By lucilastic

Re: The pound in my pocket

Very true,pulaski,however I closed my British account as I think you should support the country in which you earn your cash.I later earned some money from a property deal in UK which obviously came...
Forum: Spain
Oct 8th 2016, 12:23 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,973
Posted By lucilastic

Re: Buying a Holiday Rental vs a Permanent Apartment?

I rented out an apartment long term i.e 10months which is the normal time & then renewed for several years.I always insisted that my tenant had a legal contract which protects both parties.You get 1...
Forum: Spain
Oct 7th 2016, 11:53 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 3,268
Posted By lucilastic

Re: Moving to Spain

There are lots of good state schools in the Benidorm area.My daughter went to the school in Alfaz del pi where you will find it is very multi-cultural.The town is mostly Scandinavian,we foreigners...
Forum: Spain
Oct 7th 2016, 11:39 pm
Replies: 110
Views: 10,491
Posted By lucilastic

Re: The pound in my pocket

´Like many ex-pats.I am not allowed a bank account in UK as I am not resident so when I want to give cash to a grandchild or go on a UK visit I have to ask the bank for some sterling.Which I did...
Forum: Spain
Oct 7th 2016, 3:30 am
Replies: 8
Views: 764
Posted By lucilastic

Re: Voting rights for British Expats

Bit late though,the vote for Brexit didn`t include us.Now we are meant to be grateful?
Forum: Spain
Oct 7th 2016, 3:27 am
Replies: 5
Views: 781
Posted By lucilastic

Re: OAP Expat healthcare might continue

I don`t know why you think British pensioners rarely visit the Spanish health service.Why would they return to the UK when ill(please help me onto the plane!)when having arrived,& this is from my...
Forum: Spain
Oct 5th 2016, 1:20 am
Replies: 37
Views: 4,683
Posted By lucilastic

Re: Benidorm

I don´t know where you are from Jamie,but what about about trying Brighton.When I had a business there they had quite a variety of employment & it`s by the seaside!
Forum: Spain
Oct 5th 2016, 1:15 am
Replies: 33
Views: 4,937
Posted By lucilastic

Re: Spain the most corrupt country in the EU

perhaps the title is a bit misleading.Isn´t it the people who avoid paying iva etc.Personally I have never paid cash in hand,particularly for so called tradesmen.That way,ok I have paid out more,but...
Forum: Spain
Oct 5th 2016, 12:14 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,531
Posted By lucilastic

Re: feeling a bit lost

Moses is quite right in that it is the WORRY of what may/maynot happen when you live on a small budget.And,yes,I came here before Spain entered the EU but to run a business.There were retirees here...
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