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Forum: Spain
Oct 6th 2017, 1:12 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 928
Posted By GCM

Should I Rent or Sell?

I am in a dilemma. I've been renting my villa in Costa Blanca to holidaymakers and now someone said if I don't register I could get fined €20000 approx!

Looking at the regulations it looks a real...
Forum: Spain
Jul 30th 2013, 1:18 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 1,020
Posted By GCM

Formentera Del Segura Transport Links

I am trying to find out if there is a good local bus service that runs from Alicante Airport to Formentera Del Segura, and also what the buses are like from the village to the surrounding area?
Forum: Spain
Apr 27th 2013, 9:14 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,896
Posted By GCM

Alternatives to Iberdrola?

A friend has asked me the following:

"I recently purchased a small bungalow 2 bed 1 bath in the Torrevieja area as a holiday home may be retirement in future i,m 63, now my last bill from...
Forum: Spain
Apr 8th 2013, 3:16 pm
Replies: 74
Views: 41,097
Posted By GCM

Re: Business idea suggestions for expats in Spain

I think one critical piece of advice is this:

Try choose a low-overhead mobile type business.

Those are the ones where you can succeed.

Too many people come to Spain and buy a bar/restaurant...
Forum: Spain
Apr 8th 2013, 9:29 am
Replies: 74
Views: 41,097
Posted By GCM

Re: Business idea suggestions for expats in Spain

Yes - as much as there are doom and gloomsters when it comes to Spain, it is and always will be a popular tourist destination.

So of course there are opportunities to relocate and survive.
...
Forum: Spain
Apr 6th 2013, 10:31 am
Replies: 74
Views: 41,097
Posted By GCM

Re: Business idea suggestions for expats in Spain

There are so few jobs that I would advise anyone thinking of moving to Spain to make plans to start their own business and go self-employed.

Then at least your destiny is in your hands.

If you...
Forum: Spain
Apr 4th 2013, 7:46 pm
Replies: 83
Views: 30,756
Posted By GCM

Re: Thinking of buying in Torrevieja

Cabo Roig isn't walking distance but just thought it was worth suggesting.

I'm not sure why you are so strong on Torrevieja, not that I'm saying anything bad it is just you seem set on there.
...
Forum: Spain
Apr 4th 2013, 4:26 pm
Replies: 83
Views: 30,756
Posted By GCM

Re: Thinking of buying in Torrevieja

Hi Helen

From a sefety point of view no problems with that urbanisation but how about Cabo Roig, a bit further down the coast.

It's a bit more lively and more Irish people.

The coastline is...
Forum: Spain
Jan 29th 2013, 7:51 am
Replies: 5
Views: 925
Posted By GCM

Re: Sailing in Spain

The boat is a Laser Pico its the smallest one they make about 3 metres long.

Does that help?
Forum: Spain
Jan 27th 2013, 4:16 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 925
Posted By GCM

Sailing in Spain

A friend has asked me this, can anyone help?

"I would be interested to find out the cost of a permit for sailing in Calpe. I will be staying with friends in Calpe over parts of this coming year.
...
Forum: Spain
Oct 11th 2012, 12:26 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 985
Posted By GCM

Car in Spain - Is This Legal?

A friend has asked me this question which had me stumped...

"I am no longer a resident of Spain having reluctantly moved back to the UK. But I still have my house and my Spanish car parked at the...
Forum: Spain
Jun 23rd 2012, 12:31 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 502
Posted By GCM

Mobile Sims

A friend who is visiting has asked about the best mobile sim in order to keep in touch with a sick relative in the UK.

Any suggestions only this doesn't mean much to me?
Forum: Spain
Jun 21st 2012, 5:07 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 785
Posted By GCM

Bus To Oliva?

Does anyone know if there is a bus service from Alicante airport to Valencia?

Thanks

Mark
Forum: Spain
Apr 5th 2012, 8:28 am
Replies: 5
Views: 9,460
Posted By GCM

Re: thinking of moving to fuerteventura & need advice

I also think this is the wrong time for your move given the fact you have a baby due very soon.

Look at this jobs page - no jobs currently listed and even they say how hard it is:
...
Forum: Spain
Mar 5th 2012, 8:17 am
Replies: 60
Views: 4,770
Posted By GCM

Re: Strange Business Start-ups

In my town of Javea some Brit couple started to hire those scooter things along the promenade that have 2 wheels on the bottom and handlebars on the top. To make it go you lean forward and left and...
Forum: Spain
Mar 5th 2012, 8:07 am
Replies: 37
Views: 4,229
Posted By GCM

Re: Moving to Spain lots of advise needed

I wish you well in your move although it sounds like maybe you are moving too fast when you say husband has given in his notice and yet you have no idea on which area of Spain you want to move to.
...
Forum: Spain
Mar 1st 2012, 8:09 am
Replies: 15
Views: 39,014
Posted By GCM

Re: Cost of Moving A Dog from UK to Spain

I don't think anyone else has mentioned this but you seriously need to think about the regulations of bringing pets into Spain, found this for you:
...
Forum: Spain
Mar 1st 2012, 8:02 am
Replies: 26
Views: 6,437
Posted By GCM

Re: Family Moving to Javea

If funds allowed I would send all the children to the international school (Lady Elizabeth) only I have seen so many people end up moving back and then it is easier on the children.

I know kids...
Forum: Spain
Sep 26th 2011, 9:08 am
Replies: 49
Views: 4,183
Posted By GCM

Re: want to move to spain

Hi Lewis86

I think a lot of the advice you have been given is realistic and well-meaning but you seem to have lots of drive and enthusiasm and that could separate you from the rest.

I know...
Forum: Spain
Aug 29th 2011, 7:47 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 3,205
Posted By GCM

Re: Car breakdown, tax and insurance

I remember taking my UK car and it seemed the easy option at the time but in hindsight I wished I had sold it and bought afresh in Spain.

I eventually re-registered it but it was all a hassle and...
Forum: Spain
Aug 29th 2011, 9:41 am
Replies: 24
Views: 3,205
Posted By GCM

Re: Car breakdown, tax and insurance

All these problems can be solved by re-registering your car once you get to Spain - and you have 60 days to do this not 6 months.

Most Spanish insurance comes with breakdown cover - if it is fully...
Forum: Spain
Mar 28th 2011, 8:44 am
Replies: 3
Views: 2,635
Posted By GCM

Re: Short Term Insurance and Road Tax.

I was also looking into short-term car insurance recently, this case study comparing all the different companies and brokers was a useful help in discovering many sources in one page that I didn't...
Forum: Spain
Mar 28th 2011, 8:33 am
Replies: 111
Views: 8,103
Posted By GCM

Re: My thoughts on moving back to the UK

I spend a lot of time in both countries and naturally both have their pros and cons.

I personally find the UK exciting and vibrant with lots going on. Many people here in Spain that I know are...
Forum: Spain
Apr 26th 2010, 10:13 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,524
Posted By GCM

Re: info on Benidorm theme parks

Terra Mitica is the best bet and all the sections of the park where there are 'scary' rides have the equivalent rides for the children so it isn't all about rollercoasters. The shows are also great...
Forum: Spain
Apr 26th 2010, 10:09 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,805
Posted By GCM

Re: What's Moriara like to live in?

I live on the Costa Blanca and I rate Moraira as one of the best places to live. The town has had a lot of money spent on it and it has grown with many good quality bars and restaurants opened in the...
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