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Forum: Spain
Feb 10th 2009, 6:11 am
Replies: 4
Views: 870
Posted By 03630

Re: Places to eat Ontinyent

Plaza Vicente Andres Estelles nº 9 bajo
Teléfono: 962387762
Teléfono 2: 678422241
Fax: 962387762
Correo electrónico: [email protected]
Contacto: Joaquin y Santiago Prieto Gramage

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Forum: Spain
Feb 8th 2009, 5:46 am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,080
Posted By 03630

Re: Nursing Home in Espana

It will work if done correctly. Think about foreign travel. It didn't take off for the masses until it was made easy with the package. The property boom followed because it was made easy. When people...
Forum: Spain
Feb 8th 2009, 4:57 am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,080
Posted By 03630

Re: Nursing Home in Espana

Sorry Denise you've lost me now. Are you talking about running a business or some sort of philanthropic act, where you spend your money?
Forum: Spain
Feb 7th 2009, 11:21 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,080
Posted By 03630

Re: Nursing Home in Espana

Traditionally the Spanish have not needed care for the elderly as they have looked after each other in the home. Following the end of the dictatorship however and the freeing of women, there has been...
Forum: Spain
Feb 6th 2009, 11:10 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,750
Posted By 03630

Re: Smoke coming back in

In that case, one of those annoying squeaking wind vane type outlets that keep the opening away from the wind should fix the problem.
Forum: Spain
Feb 6th 2009, 7:07 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,750
Posted By 03630

Re: Smoke coming back in

It is because the stove/fireplace (not sure what you mean by estufa) airflow from room to chimney/flue is incorrect. You will need a narrowing in the chimney (venturi) to create a low pressure so...
Forum: Spain
Feb 5th 2009, 9:44 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,734
Posted By 03630

Re: Roof's leaking!!

My neighbour's roof is always leaking. After heavy rain, his wife gives him GBH of the earhole, so he goes onto the roof, moves a few tiles around and tells her it fixed.
Forum: Spain
Jan 30th 2009, 8:12 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 977
Posted By 03630

Re: U/K Plated Car back to U/K

Simple as this really. At the moment you have a perfectly loved for and legal car. On arrival in the UK you have 6 months to import it into the UK. Or, you can buy a car that the current owner was...
Forum: Spain
Jan 30th 2009, 5:29 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,598
Posted By 03630

Re: Dentists in Vila Real or Monte Gordo

I previously posted this:

I don't suppose I am allowed to name and shame but let me share my experience.

I broke a large filling which I knew would most likely require a crown.

1st visit...
Forum: Spain
Jan 28th 2009, 7:29 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 924
Posted By 03630

Re: Money saving tip for those with a wood burner.

Trying to start a dodgy chainsaw always warms me up.
Forum: Spain
Jan 26th 2009, 11:10 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 2,438
Posted By 03630

Re: Leaving Spain deeply sad

Always sad to hear about someone who tried but it didn't work out.

My tuppence worth. Leave the house as neutral, but as ready to go as possible. The cost of white goods in the UK is low and...
Forum: Spain
Jan 25th 2009, 11:36 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 10,848
Posted By 03630

Re: emptying of swimming pool

We discussed this before. Lower the level a bit to allow for rain. Do not empty it as ground water could "float it out of the ground". Cover it. If you cannot cover it, it will go green but can be...
Forum: Spain
Jan 24th 2009, 10:17 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,636
Posted By 03630

Re: Brit populations near big cities.

IMO this is the big one. The speed at which this pack of cards has fallen is breathtaking. Not just Spain but other countries, notably Ireland, UK and Dubai. Anywhere that relied on the property...
Forum: Spain
Jan 24th 2009, 9:06 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 793
Posted By 03630

Re: Dog-Friendly B&Bs/small hotels??

The motorway service area just south of Beaune in both directions has a motel. It has three levels of rooms. 1 2 and 3 star. If you don't need a/c the 2 star rooms are great. There is a space between...
Forum: Spain
Jan 23rd 2009, 11:58 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 3,322
Posted By 03630

Re: Selling up in the UK and moving to Spain ?

If you can buy outright and fully fund your expected lifestyle then come on down. Definitely rent first. Consider what happens on that urb when neither of you can drive, how many times a year you...
Forum: Spain
Jan 23rd 2009, 9:47 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,613
Posted By 03630

Re: Coloured Meat

It is supposed to be saffron which is delightful but I suspect many places use turmeric or colouring.

The supermarkets have long perfected the art of selling water. I am a shareholder and fully...
Forum: Spain
Jan 23rd 2009, 8:20 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,613
Posted By 03630

Re: Coloured Meat

I was a Saturday lad for Dewhursts in the 60's. We used to put pink coloured spices in both the burger and sausage meat. Despite well hung meat being dark, the buyer much prefers meat a bright colour.
Forum: Spain
Jan 22nd 2009, 8:55 pm
Replies: 125
Views: 10,910
Posted By 03630

Re: Just ONE SENTENCE why we should STAY in Spain !

The fundamental Spanish values of family and friends above materialism hasn't changed.
Forum: Spain
Jan 22nd 2009, 8:52 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,636
Posted By 03630

Re: Brit populations near big cities.

Alicante to live and then your business could be north or south of there.
Forum: Spain
Jan 22nd 2009, 1:48 am
Replies: 234
Views: 34,155
Posted By 03630

Re: Leaving Spain. Why!

Without doubt if you have time open a Flex account with the Nationwide. No charges to use any ATM. Interbank exchange rate with no percentage mark up. The only thing you have to look out for is...
Forum: Spain
Jan 21st 2009, 8:05 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,919
Posted By 03630

Re: Back to the UK

Your friend is www.accorhotels.com I would suggest Perpignan

Hotels from Novotel to Formule 1. If you choose Formule 1 be aware that the bathroom is down the hall. The beds in Etap are extremely...
Forum: Spain
Jan 21st 2009, 7:17 am
Replies: 62
Views: 16,453
Posted By 03630

Re: People Leaving and handing keys back to the bank

The person borrowing the money has a liability to repay it. If after fees and a distressed sale the bank is out of pocket they may well have to write it off, but it will do your credit rating no...
Forum: Spain
Jan 21st 2009, 7:14 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,805
Posted By 03630

Re: Agents wanting 2 months deposit on a flat.

IMO, it is a bit like getting married. If you have the slightest pimple of a doubt, then don't.

It is not as though there is a shortage of places to rent.
Forum: Spain
Jan 11th 2009, 8:33 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,022
Posted By 03630

Re: where to sell our villa ???

We keep going over this. The housing market is just that a market. The prices obtained in that market are subject to the forces of supply and demand. It matters not why demand is stifled, right now...
Forum: Spain
Jan 11th 2009, 8:13 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 857
Posted By 03630

Re: motorway tolls

My bank (CAM) can arrange them. I personally never got past the stage where my account had to be a credit account?

The UK chip & pin cc seem to be a problem in Spain but work a breeze in France....
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