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Forum: Spain

Mar 9th 2018, 4:23 am

Replies: 20

vpn

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Posted By RobP

Re: vpn

I saw a recommendation for ExpressVPN. High bandwidth, with a small charge. They offer a money back guarantee if not satisfied with the service.

Forum: Spain

Feb 26th 2018, 9:07 pm

Replies: 5

Storage

Views: 814

Posted By RobP

Re: Storage

Thanks again dougal03. Bang on!

Forum: Spain

Feb 25th 2018, 8:45 pm

Replies: 5

Storage

Views: 814

Posted By RobP

Re: Storage

Thanks for the replies all. Helpful

Forum: Spain

Feb 21st 2018, 11:55 pm

Replies: 5

Storage

Views: 814

Posted By RobP

Storage

Hi. Any recommendations for self storage within a 30km radius of Los Alcazares/Mar Menor? Preferably sites with a simple price list.
Thanks, Rob

Forum: Spain

Feb 15th 2018, 9:31 pm

Replies: 10

Paying voluntary contributions abroad ?

Views: 819

Posted By RobP

Re: Paying voluntary contributions abroad ?

Yes.
VAT office in Wolverhampton. Assembled a bunch of papers, "can only post them", they admitted losing it. Hope they find yours. At least you could re-send an email! Why?

Forum: Spain

Feb 14th 2018, 1:07 am

Replies: 0

Seeking estate agents

Views: 508

Posted By RobP

Seeking estate agents

I'm looking for recommendations on Estate Agents in the area Cartagena/La Manga/Murcia areas? Preferably with English speakers on hand. Although that does seem to be a given?

Or perhaps, details...

Forum: Spain

Feb 14th 2018, 12:54 am

Replies: 50

Where not?

Views: 8,669

Posted By RobP

Re: Where not?

Thanks for these suggestions. Looking now.
Rob

Forum: Spain

Feb 14th 2018, 12:49 am

Replies: 50

Where not?

Views: 8,669

Posted By RobP

Re: Where not?

Thanks Leper, interesting!

Even though I've run companies where we leased/contract hired everything, I've always found it difficult to reconcile myself to very long term renting. (And that's even...

Forum: Spain

Feb 14th 2018, 12:33 am

Replies: 50

Where not?

Views: 8,669

Posted By RobP

Re: Where not?

Read about it now and no, not for me! Thanks.

Forum: Spain

Feb 14th 2018, 12:10 am

Replies: 50

Where not?

Views: 8,669

Posted By RobP

Re: Where not?

Ha ha! :p All I can say is try England between November and February, when it's not only cold, but freezing rain at the same time.. That's what I can't take any more. Well, that and the general...

Forum: Spain

Feb 14th 2018, 12:03 am

Replies: 50

Where not?

Views: 8,669

Posted By RobP

Re: Where not?

Hi all
I must apologise for not replying or acknowledging comments on my post. I know it's annoying when someone asks questions, gets answers and then goes silent.
I expected to receive...

Forum: Spain

Jan 17th 2018, 2:07 am

Replies: 17

Transfer Euros out of Spain

Views: 2,022

Posted By RobP

Re: Transfer Euros out of Spain

I use OFX for buying and transferring Australian Dollars with GBP and get better rates than the bank of course.

Just a point to consider
I have no knowledge yet of the bank guarantees in Spain...

Forum: Spain

Jan 17th 2018, 1:10 am

Replies: 50

Where not?

Views: 8,669

Posted By RobP

Re: Where not?

Thanks. Yes I understand.

Like many, I'm thinking that I can get a better lifestyle in Spain. I'm 70 and dislike cold, wet winters in the UK more and more.

I'm reasonable flexible as to a town...

Forum: Spain

Jan 12th 2018, 5:20 am

Replies: 50

Where not?

Views: 8,669

Posted By RobP

Where not?

I've been looking at the Murcia area Cartagena and North. Apart from reading nice reports from the liveaboard sailing community about Cartagena and that I know people on Mar Menor who love it, it...

Forum: Spain

Jan 12th 2018, 3:51 am

Replies: 16

Newbie

Views: 1,753

Posted By RobP

Re: Newbie

Loafing Along. Yes Cartagena is a possible target for me, I'd read good things from yachties. Plan now is to get over and rent for a minimum of six months. When I can tear myself away from Brisbane...

Forum: Spain

Jan 12th 2018, 3:48 am

Replies: 16

Newbie

Views: 1,753

Posted By RobP

Re: Newbie

OK thanks Rosemary

Forum: Spain

Jan 12th 2018, 3:45 am

Replies: 16

Newbie

Views: 1,753

Posted By RobP

Re: Newbie

Haven't been online here for a couple of weeks but many thanks to those who have made comments. It's very useful to me. IHT is a bit of a concern - but yes I'll be watching brexit carefully. What a...

Forum: Spain

Jan 2nd 2018, 6:42 am

Replies: 16

Newbie

Views: 1,753

Posted By RobP

Re: Newbie

Thanks Steve. I'm in Australia at the moment and my son & daughter in-law are encouraging me to stay until it warms up in Northern Europe. I really should be getting there though and experiencing...

Forum: Spain

Jan 1st 2018, 10:53 pm

Replies: 16

Newbie

Views: 1,753

Posted By RobP

Newbie

Hi all. I'm pleased to have found this site and hope to become aquainted. Useful answers for someone like me, who is planning on buying in Spain but has a lot (most) to learn.

Change in my life is...

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