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Forum: Spain
Jun 8th 2023, 3:21 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 892
Posted By Dxf

Re: Pension from Spain and UK question.

Actually No, because at 76, I have given up driving; I now live in London with free public transport as in buses, trams, tube, trains so have no need for a car. Plus my family live nearby and have...
Forum: Spain
Jun 8th 2023, 2:11 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 892
Posted By Dxf

Re: Pension from Spain and UK question.

Hola,
I have just left Spain and taken up residency in the UK; my solicitor has an all encompassing power of attorney and has filled in form 030 for me which has changed my tax residency.

Most...
Forum: Spain
May 10th 2023, 6:10 pm
Replies: 159
Views: 10,889
Posted By Dxf

Re: Spain has not expelled any Brits!

Hola,
Yes, you are indeed correct in that Spain, amongst others, would like the rules changed. However, when the electronic system in in force, there will be no chance of anyone overstaying without...
Forum: Spain
Apr 29th 2023, 8:36 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,426
Posted By Dxf

Re: Can you avoid taxes by linvg in three or more countries?

Hola,

The answer is in theory, Yes, you can; however there several practicalities to be over come; Remember you will need a TIE or similar to remain within the EU. You may need to prove the...
Forum: Spain
Apr 26th 2023, 5:12 pm
Replies: 121
Views: 6,758
Posted By Dxf

Re: Non Lucrative Visa & returning to UK

Hola,
Have you considered NOT taking the lump sum but converting all the money into your pension - it sounds like you don't actually need the lump sum and it is not compulsary

Davexf
Forum: Spain
Apr 13th 2023, 4:21 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 4,098
Posted By Dxf

Re: The good and the bad about living in Spain - what are your opinions?

Hola,
This is my last day in Spain having lived here for 20 years. I am going back for a number of reasons 1) The pandemic has unsettled many people; the feeling of being locked in and can't get...
Forum: Spain
Mar 13th 2023, 7:05 am
Replies: 4
Views: 689
Posted By Dxf

Re: Insuring a UK registered motorhome in Spain

Hola,

Yes it can be insured - the question is legality of driving it; I may be out of date but the law states that a person holding a Spanish licence cannot drive a vehicle registered in another...
Forum: Spain
Feb 11th 2023, 6:00 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,213
Posted By Dxf

Re: UK government pension

Hola
Yes, you should tell the Inland Revenue and ask for the correct form to fill in and return; if you get any problems then write "a formal complaint" as this gets results as I had to do several...
Forum: Spain
Jan 27th 2023, 5:56 am
Replies: 12
Views: 949
Posted By Dxf

Re: IBAN Number not being accepted

Hola,
My Wise card was issued to me in Spain; my friend has a Wise card issued in the UK. I can pay Spanish bills, my friend cannot. You need a Wise card issued here - maybe issued to the Schengen...
Forum: Spain
Jan 6th 2023, 8:56 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,109
Posted By Dxf

Re: Help needed pleasel

Hola,

No, for a couple it is around 34,000€ a year

Davexf
Forum: Spain
Dec 13th 2022, 9:16 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,218
Posted By Dxf

Re: Military Check

Hola,
In my area I know my solicitor has had to get these permissions as a lot of housing here is illegal on campo land.
The company is Temple Cambria which you can Google - all solicitors speak...
Forum: Spain
Sep 26th 2022, 9:27 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,037
Posted By Dxf

Re: Fact or Fiction - Taxes over 4 years old not chased

Hola
I had a recent experience where the owner died but inheritance wasn't started until after four years plus 183 days plus one day then the taxes were lower - this was Andalucia and i am not sure...
Forum: Spain
Sep 12th 2022, 10:37 am
Replies: 9
Views: 778
Posted By Dxf

Re: Letting Laws and Tenants Vacating

Hola

If I remember correctly, the long term rental laws were changed in 2012 and the short term (3 months or less) were changed in 2018 - I have been involved with the short term contract rentals...
Forum: Spain
May 1st 2022, 3:07 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 3,661
Posted By Dxf

Re: Your most important decision regardless of whether you stay in Spain or the

Hola.

NO, the basic state `pension that i get with 30 years of contributions (you only needed 30 years not the current 35 when I retired) is £141.85. However, later retirees do get more

Davexf
Forum: Spain
Apr 29th 2022, 8:28 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,333
Posted By Dxf

Re: Tax on UK Gov pensions

Hola,

The magic words are "Article 18 of the UK / Spanish Double Taxation Agreement" and if you obtain a certificate or letter from the HMRC to that effect, then the Spanish tax authorities will...
Forum: Spain
Apr 23rd 2022, 4:11 pm
Replies: 116
Views: 11,352
Posted By Dxf

Re: Move back to UK or stay in Spain ? 2022

Hola,

I really think Spain is “dead” for retiring Brits as the monthly income requirements (27,000€ single person, 33,000 married couple plus 6,500 for each dependant) are far too high for all...
Forum: Spain
Apr 20th 2022, 9:13 pm
Replies: 2,235
Views: 264,255
Posted By Dxf

Re: Gibraltar 2

Hola,
I feel this thread is getting unwieldy, would it be better to close it and open a new thread "Gibraltar 3" ?

Davexf
Forum: Spain
Apr 11th 2022, 9:32 am
Replies: 37
Views: 2,862
Posted By Dxf

Re: Simple cremations both Spain and UK

Hola,
Companies quote higher figures to make more profit !!!

Davexf
Forum: Spain
Mar 31st 2022, 3:28 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,848
Posted By Dxf

Re: One-Way Car Hire?

Hola,

As I understand it, the hire costs include a repatriation cost on a car transporter, which is why it is more expensive (apart from extra insurance costs).

Davexf
Forum: Spain
Mar 4th 2022, 10:18 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,766
Posted By Dxf

Re: Taxation of UK SIPP

Hola
Like all these things, you need expert advice from companies like Blevins Franks as there are always work arounds for the minor differences that occur in such plans - usual disclaimer, i have...
Forum: Spain
Feb 13th 2022, 3:28 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 6,625
Posted By Dxf

Re: Spanish cafe bar lease

Hola

OH YES IT WAS - it is the best advice even though it is not what you wanted to hear - and whilst the pantomime season is past, I will continue to shout when knowledgeable people tell you the...
Forum: Spain
Feb 7th 2022, 8:57 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,026
Posted By Dxf

Re: Let me introduce you please

Hola,
You say " I can be in our London office in 4 hours which is the same as my drive time currently get to our London office" - If there is only one flight a day, then you can be in your office...
Forum: Spain
Jan 27th 2022, 11:20 am
Replies: 46
Views: 2,937
Posted By Dxf

Re: Travelling in Schengen DOUBTS

Hola,

Whilst in theory you can "hop over a border" say to Portugal or France, should you get caught for whatever reason, then you could come unstuck. I know the border with Portugal / Spain N22 /...
Forum: Spain
Jan 24th 2022, 8:54 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,277
Posted By Dxf

Re: Haggis

Hola
Actually the nearest Overseas Store to Jerez is in Sotogrande and they normally have haggis all year round - but worth phoning in these times as delivery is not what the stores really need
...
Forum: Spain
Jan 15th 2022, 8:59 pm
Replies: 145
Views: 13,958
Posted By Dxf

Re: BRITS LEAVING SPAIN

Hola,
I speak as one whose house is up for sale; I will be moving back to the UK permanently after 19 years here in Spain. I believe the numbers of people moving here will be decimated, and we have...
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