Graham
@Tenerifediver
English expat in Spain
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32 posts
Contacts
6
About me
English
Lives in Torrevieja
Speaks A bit of Spanish and a couple of Russian words
Registration: 03 August 2014
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Cost of living 2019 in Spain by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
I realise that the finance company pay a commission to the dealer. My gripe is that the advertised price (as in but not restricted to the UK for example), should be the SALE price of the car. Everyone knows that financing is expensive and the buyer ... Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Spain by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
I would like to just comment on one specific thing about the prices in Spain. Used cars! It is incredible how expensive they are and also how they are marketed. The websites for car dealers all show what appears, at first glance, to be a sale price ... Read More
central heating by skytortoise
Hi all, Can anyone give me some advice or information of the cost of running a central heating system (5 radiators) using a high efficiency combi boiler and bottled gas eg Cepsa butane ? I am trying to make comparisons between the above, versus a ...
Hi I use mains gas (we have it in our area) and a combi boiler. The costs are ok. I have 4 rads and I think the worst bill I had was 70 euros for the month during february. That was including supply and vat. The biggest saving is electric, not ... Read More
Theft from cars in Carrefour, Benidorm by smithigj
Good evening, my name is Ian Smith. I travel to Spain regularly. I have a property in Calpe which I have had for 12 years. My in laws lived in Calpe in the 80's. I speak some Spanish and French. I flew to Spain on 26 Feb 2017 stopping off at ...
Thanks for the warnings!. Down Torrevieja way we have had a spate of muggings by 2-3 young women (alegedly German, but I would strongly suggest Eastern European) and 2 well-dressed spanish guys. Read More
Cost of living in Spain - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Spain, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices in ...
Numbeo is another good resource Read More
Cost of living in Spain - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Spain, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices in ...
Food costs are pretty good compared to the UK, but one thing that is hugely more expensive - used cars. The prices are bonkers! A tip - as electricity, therefore heating, is also very expensive, replace every seal in your windows and doors - it ... Read More
Are you happy in Spain? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Spain? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
Indeed. I just need a job so I can afford the luxury of travelling! Read More
Are you happy in Spain? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Spain? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
Amusing stuff, Peter. Actually I am very familiar with the Asian countries you mentioned. In fact it was a coin-toss.........a condo in Thailand or a house here. I often wish.........well, you can imagine. Take care Read More
Are you happy in Spain? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Spain? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
Generally, yes. But there are negatives, too. I am a single guy, still in good shape but notwithstanding the "social" type clubs here, meeting someone is well nigh impossible. Maybe it is the area I chose. Who knows. Whatever, life can be ... Read More
Customer care in Spain by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Spain and try ...
Best CS in Spain for retail? Romanians. Best CS for building services? Brits, Skandies and Germans. Worst CS for utility companies? Spanish. Hands down. Read More
Never make a private health insurance with a Bank by Peace.Vegan
Hi dear expats! Never make a private health insurance with a bank
You, my friend, are a star. I had no idea at all that this existed and it was always a concern of mine as I haven't lived more than a few weeks in Spain yet, although I've had my house 2 years. I'm just finishing a contract abroad and ... Read More
Renting in Alicante- Any English speaking estate agencies? by Paddywhack
My wife and I are retired and wish to rent in Spain for a few years. Anyone know of any English speaking estate agencies who do long term rentals. Any advice welcome. Patrick
Manuel Ricote Diaz (Remax Vista) e-mail: manuel.ricote@remax.es Movil. +34 664 778 316 Telf. +34 966 700 368 NOBODY IN THE WORLD SELL MORE PROPERTIES THAN REMAX They do rentals too, and ... Read More
Never make a private health insurance with a Bank by Peace.Vegan
Hi dear expats! Never make a private health insurance with a bank
This sounds interesting but entirely new to me. Can you give a little more information? Thanks Read More
Working as an English or Spanish teacher in Spain. by Kenneth245
Hello everyone! Right now, I'm planning to study either Spanish or English in university so I can work as a teacher. I was wondering if it's easy to find jobs in Spain as an English or Spanish teacher? I know that jobs as an English teacher ...
You do realise that visas are not dished out so easily to Americans? You need to jump through plenty of hoops to be in with a shout. Read More
Working as an English or Spanish teacher in Spain. by Kenneth245
Hello everyone! Right now, I'm planning to study either Spanish or English in university so I can work as a teacher. I was wondering if it's easy to find jobs in Spain as an English or Spanish teacher? I know that jobs as an English teacher ...
Where are you from? Read More