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Forum: Spain
Jan 2nd 2010, 11:52 am
Replies: 75
Views: 5,632
Posted By smartmove

Re: It's still happening...

I did not suggest "owners of illegal properties have ALL been idiots", I merely suggested that some of these bad experiences could probably have been avoided given a little more time for due...
Forum: Spain
Jan 2nd 2010, 11:01 am
Replies: 75
Views: 5,632
Posted By smartmove

Re: It's still happening...

No, haven't purchased property there but am doing my homework to minimise as much as possible the risk when we do decide to put the money on the table. I agree there is always an element of risk but...
Forum: Spain
Jan 1st 2010, 5:04 pm
Replies: 75
Views: 5,632
Posted By smartmove

Re: It's still happening...

And I could see you falling into that purchase without knowing about the issues if you just turned up, viewed the apartment, used agents recommend solicitor and paid the money etc.. but isn't it...
Forum: Spain
Jan 1st 2010, 2:48 pm
Replies: 75
Views: 5,632
Posted By smartmove

Re: It's still happening...

No, not overlooked at all, I am fully aware that corrupt officials are rife (just like anywhere but more so in Spain). I am certainly not saying ALL of these people have not yet used common sense...
Forum: Spain
Dec 31st 2009, 9:18 pm
Replies: 75
Views: 5,632
Posted By smartmove

Re: It's still happening...

These stories do seem to keep cropping up but I wonder how many could have been avoided if further research had been done before making the purchase? I have seen a few of these horror story TV shows...
Forum: Spain
Dec 31st 2009, 9:07 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 606
Posted By smartmove

Re: Happy New Year

Happy New Year everyone! :thumbup:
Forum: Spain
Dec 24th 2009, 3:24 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 1,920
Posted By smartmove

Re: Merry Christmas

Merry Xmas and here's hoping for a happy new year to you all. Hopefully the troubles of 2009 are behind us and 2010 will be a better year!
Forum: Spain
Dec 12th 2009, 3:31 pm
Replies: 25
Uk
Views: 2,289
Posted By smartmove

Re: Uk

What are the complications you would expect when you "shuffle off" with regards to owning your property vs. renting it? I was always under the impression that as long you ensured everything was above...
Forum: Spain
Oct 9th 2009, 11:37 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,391
Posted By smartmove

Re: Is summer back?

I assume a cuca is a cockroach?
Forum: Spain
Sep 24th 2009, 12:45 pm
Replies: 334
Views: 27,969
Posted By smartmove

Re: Its looking up for a better exchange rate.

David Cameron is the best of a bad bunch (and is who will get my vote). I would like to see William Hague as Conservative leader, he was just a little young on his first shot.
Forum: Spain
Sep 4th 2009, 8:48 pm
Replies: 46
Views: 3,716
Posted By smartmove

Re: We're off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Glad to hear it! It makes a refreshing change to read your positive posts after all the negative things people seem to be posting on here of late! :thumbsup:
Forum: Spain
Sep 3rd 2009, 4:21 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 702
Posted By smartmove

Re: Coast FM dissapeared?

Haha, either they've been acquired or somebody is having a laugh on the website www.coast.fm with the link "Listen to the number 1 station on the Costa Blanca." which links to...
Forum: Spain
Sep 3rd 2009, 3:33 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 702
Posted By smartmove

Coast FM dissapeared?

Sad I know but even when in the UK I have been known to listen in to Bay Radio and Coast FM to pass the time but I can't get streaming for Coast FM anymore and the website (www.coast.fm) redirects to...
Forum: Spain
Sep 2nd 2009, 10:11 am
Replies: 46
Views: 3,716
Posted By smartmove

Re: We're off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations! Enjoy!
Forum: Spain
Sep 1st 2009, 9:01 pm
Replies: 46
Views: 3,686
Posted By smartmove

Re: Why Move To Spain - Is it still worth it ?

Credit crunch or no credit crunch, it's not put us off making our plans for a future move one bit!
Forum: Spain
Aug 31st 2009, 8:06 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,581
Posted By smartmove

Re: Darker and colder

Spotted Xmas decorations already out being sold in some shops here!!! It's bloody August!!! :thumbdown:
Forum: Spain
Aug 31st 2009, 6:22 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,581
Posted By smartmove

Re: Darker and colder

Must admit, I can't stand this time of year (and about the next 8 months) in the UK, roll on the day we make the move!
Forum: Spain
Aug 28th 2009, 9:01 am
Replies: 6
Views: 786
Posted By smartmove

Re: Internet for use when on holiday

As long as your phone has wifi then you could use it on free wifi locations with no charges from your provider as it's not using there network in any way. If your phone doesnt have wifi built in then...
Forum: Spain
Aug 27th 2009, 7:02 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 786
Posted By smartmove

Re: Internet for use when on holiday

Scrap that, I must use search more! I am guessing Simyo and Masmovil would be worth investigating still?
Forum: Spain
Aug 27th 2009, 6:57 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 786
Posted By smartmove

Internet for use when on holiday

As we plan to ramp up the amount of times we come over to Spain to get more familiar with the areas I need to find the best way to enable me to do casual work when there. When I was over a few weeks...
Forum: Spain
Aug 26th 2009, 6:10 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 828
Posted By smartmove

Re: Weather in Feb

Thanks for all the replies, we'll come prepared for the worst! Never been to Spain in Feb and trying to visit at the various different times to see it at it's best... and worse.
Forum: Spain
Aug 26th 2009, 11:23 am
Replies: 13
Views: 828
Posted By smartmove

Re: Weather in Feb

Hmm, obviously we're not expecting sunshine but hope it doesnt rain the entire week as we want to explore!
Forum: Spain
Aug 26th 2009, 10:15 am
Replies: 13
Views: 828
Posted By smartmove

Re: Weather in Feb

Very useful site that! Weather was better than I expected. Thanks.
Forum: Spain
Aug 26th 2009, 10:01 am
Replies: 13
Views: 828
Posted By smartmove

Weather in Feb

We're coming over for a week in Feb to have another explore (staying in Calpe this time) and just wondering what the weather will be like. Obviously not warm but do we need to bring rain macks! :p
Forum: Spain
Aug 22nd 2009, 3:33 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,545
Posted By smartmove

Re: Not expat related but short Spain holiday

Returned a couple of days ago from our 2 weeks in Benidorm. Overall we didn't mind the place, a number of "seedy" areas which had to be rapidly avoided with our kids but once we got our bearings we...
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