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Forum: Spain
Oct 19th 2006, 11:48 pm
Replies: 70
Views: 4,906
Posted By Amarilla

Re: Chiclana electric October news

Sorry, no idea. I just spotted it here http://tinyurl.com/skn4l
Forum: Spain
Oct 19th 2006, 7:07 pm
Replies: 70
Views: 4,906
Posted By Amarilla

Re: Chiclana electric October news

I read this news this morning.

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Many town halls across the country are considering what to do with the revelation that many homes in their area have been built...
Forum: Spain
Oct 18th 2006, 5:52 am
Replies: 70
Views: 4,906
Posted By Amarilla

Re: Chiclana electric October news

We are just west of Malaga.

If there was a previous vivienda on your land then it may well be that a LdP was not required.

I can assure you ours was issued fully in accordance with the law. It...
Forum: Spain
Oct 17th 2006, 10:40 pm
Replies: 70
Views: 4,906
Posted By Amarilla

Re: Chiclana electric October news

Not true.

I have a house in the campo and the Licencia de Primer Occupacion was issued without any requirements for mains water, sewage etc.

Without it, it would have been impossible to get the...
Forum: Spain
Oct 9th 2006, 3:31 am
Replies: 7
Views: 621
Posted By Amarilla

Re: Chiclana - Dishwasher Repairman

Are you sure that they haven't just cut off your electric? :eek:
Forum: Spain
Oct 7th 2006, 2:47 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,015
Posted By Amarilla

Re: UK electrical goods in Spain

If you do want to "convert" a UK TV to receive Spanish TV you are much better off buying a cheap TDT Digital tuner for as little as €30 and plugging it into the Scart socket on the TV and then you...
Forum: Spain
Oct 6th 2006, 10:33 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,015
Posted By Amarilla

Re: UK electrical goods in Spain

It's difficult enough to find one Spanish channel worth watching, let alone two as the same time! :D
Forum: Spain
Oct 5th 2006, 6:04 am
Replies: 7
Views: 630
Posted By Amarilla

Re: Council Tax Sth Blanca

Probably because most of the houses are illegal! :)
Forum: Spain
Oct 5th 2006, 1:45 am
Replies: 1,346
Views: 160,283
Posted By Amarilla

Re: Take responsibility for your actions!

This article refers to the market in Madrid and surrounding areas, not to the Costas.

The market on the Costas is still being fuelled by hordes of northern Europeans wanting to buy. This is what...
Forum: Spain
Aug 20th 2006, 6:27 am
Replies: 1
Views: 589
Posted By Amarilla

Re: how long to change english car over

You have 6 months after becoming resident. After that date the police can impound the vehicle and fine you.

If you "import" it at the time that you apply for residencia then you will avoid the...
Forum: Spain
Aug 20th 2006, 1:59 am
Replies: 55
Views: 6,650
Posted By Amarilla

Re: Tell me, the hidden gem is?

But someone will find a way of building a 10 storey appartment block right in front of you.
Forum: Spain
Aug 20th 2006, 1:56 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,649
Posted By Amarilla

Re: Which Private Health Insurance In Spain/Experiences Claiming?

We are covered in Spain via the E121. We chose to have private insurance because that is what we had in the UK.

I cannot think of any conceivable circumstance where I would wish to return to the...
Forum: Spain
Aug 20th 2006, 1:48 am
Replies: 8
Views: 894
Posted By Amarilla

Re: Ref: Bank Charges

Banks in Spain are notorious for charging for almost every service.

The local manager has a considerable amout of room for negotiation. If you want a better deal - go ask!
Forum: Spain
Aug 20th 2006, 1:45 am
Replies: 20
Views: 3,896
Posted By Amarilla

Re: My E106 Health Care experience-re E121 also

Because the Valencian government chosse to do so.

Ours not to reason why!
Forum: Spain
Aug 18th 2006, 9:51 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 3,896
Posted By Amarilla

Re: My E106 Health Care experience

You might find it advisable to take out the private cover 6 months before the E106 cover expires.

This is because many private health policies have a 6 month "waiting period" during which time...
Forum: Spain
Aug 18th 2006, 8:09 am
Replies: 1
Views: 506
Posted By Amarilla

Re: Moving to Spain with American wife

According to current EU and Spanish law, non EU spouses of EU citizens have automatic right to live in Spain assuming that the EU spouse applies for residencia.
Forum: Spain
Aug 18th 2006, 4:21 am
Replies: 26
Views: 13,021
Posted By Amarilla

Re: Pool filter run times....

Now that's not a bad idea.

Silver is often used in activated carbon filters to prevent buildup of bacteria. It used to be common to put silver coins in the water barrels on sailing ships to stop...
Forum: Spain
Aug 18th 2006, 1:25 am
Replies: 36
Views: 3,652
Posted By Amarilla

Re: Broadband & Calls in Spain?

It's not as simple as that.

In any local area the telephone exchange only has a specific number of lines available. Remember that they are all cables going into a box somewhere. You cannot just...
Forum: Spain
Aug 17th 2006, 11:08 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 13,021
Posted By Amarilla

Re: Pool filter run times....

I judge the clarity of my pool by whether I get a strong reflection of the sun on the stainless steel screws holding down the pool drain cover.

I mentioned this to a friend who was a pool engineer...
Forum: Spain
Aug 17th 2006, 3:35 am
Replies: 36
Views: 3,652
Posted By Amarilla

Re: Broadband & Calls in Spain?

Use Telefonica.

They own the line and will sort out any connection problems. If you use someone else and have a problem they will just blame each other for ever.
Forum: Spain
Aug 16th 2006, 8:46 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 13,021
Posted By Amarilla

Re: Pool filter run times....

It depends on what you mean by a risk.

The filter keeps the water clear but doesnt make it safe. Its the chemicals that do that.
Forum: Spain
Aug 12th 2006, 9:15 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,649
Posted By Amarilla

Re: Which Private Health Insurance In Spain/Experiences Claiming?

Prevision Medica Standard cover. They only cover Malaga province.
Forum: Spain
Aug 12th 2006, 10:58 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,649
Posted By Amarilla

Re: Which Private Health Insurance In Spain/Experiences Claiming?

Let me give you an example of what you can expect from private care.

Friday, have been worried about some abdominal problems so go to Clinica Rincon to see the GP - no appointment needed.

See...
Forum: Spain
Aug 12th 2006, 10:45 am
Replies: 31
Views: 4,460
Posted By Amarilla

Re: Monkfish

So the answer is eat Rosada in a restuarant! Did you know that it is a type of Eel? It is normally caught in the South Altlantic.

I love Dorada - it is so cheap because it is all farmed locally....
Forum: Spain
Aug 12th 2006, 4:21 am
Replies: 31
Views: 4,460
Posted By Amarilla

Re: Monkfish

I was probably the way it was cooked. The way most restaurants do it is in small pieces coated in flour and deep fried. From my experience it doesnt cook too well if you do it as a large fillet in a...
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