@edpsych
English looking for information about Spain
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English, Married with children
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Registration: 28 September 2016
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Not always in Spain by ilovenature
I am very cosmopolitan. My mother was Hungarian, I speak Hungarian and I spend part of the year at Lake Balaton. It is beautiful,the climate is not much colder than in Spain,only the winters are chilly. There is a growing English-speaking community ...
Sounds really interesting. We are looking for a winter retirement home as we find our Spanish villa too cold in the winter. Will talk to wife and see what she thinks. My email *** Tim Read More
Taxes for US citizens? by happierexpat
I'm considering moving to Spain and one concern is taxes since as per US law, I'll still have to pay US income tax. 1. Is Spain like Canada where I only have to pay the difference? (So if I'm paying 17% US income tax and Canadian income ...
Fair as in 91% of the money I generate goes in tax. I think it's obscene. In fact, we have cut back our work by 25% with a consequent effect on profitability and tax liability. I am enjoying the time off very much, I expect the two ... Read More
Taxes for US citizens? by happierexpat
I'm considering moving to Spain and one concern is taxes since as per US law, I'll still have to pay US income tax. 1. Is Spain like Canada where I only have to pay the difference? (So if I'm paying 17% US income tax and Canadian income ...
Of course I take home more more than 9% but only because I have a very good accountant and because we restrict how much we take out of the company. The services provided with my tax are generally rubbish and we inevitably end up with private ... Read More
Taxes for US citizens? by happierexpat
I'm considering moving to Spain and one concern is taxes since as per US law, I'll still have to pay US income tax. 1. Is Spain like Canada where I only have to pay the difference? (So if I'm paying 17% US income tax and Canadian income ...
Tax in Europe is insane 20% corporation tax 20% VAT 40% income tax in UK 11% national insurance I keep 9% of what I make. If I paid into a pension I would be paying to work. And to top it off the socialists want to take more tax. Don't know how. Read More
Property lawyer by juanporeilly
i am buying a flat in gijon and need some information about the process and a lawyer to do it fo rme
We were told the deposit was nonreturnable, is that true they kept £9,000 of my money Read More
BARKING DOGS by Rupert Baldry QC
Are there any enforceable laws in Spain to control nuisance barking dogs and their owners?.
My dog only barks at things that can't possibly fight back and that he is sure he can't catch like airplanes and birds. He can't see things like foxes and big dogs. I don't hear the barking anymore. Dogs bark dogs are legal. There ... Read More
property tax by mambomuggins
I currently own a flat bought last year and unaware until now have to pay a tax. Is it an annual fee . Is it better to have the agent who sold the property therefore knows the details and fee due or can I do it myself and where do I send the fees ...
We pay to the urbanization a service charge fee, a local tax to the city and there is this rather weird imputed income tax a tax on what might have happened if you had rented your holiday home rather than use it for yourself. Contact John ... Read More
Legal advice needed by Smith782811
My mother in law is living in Spain and recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s . Her property is shared 3 ways with her two sons . Can she transfer her third of the property to her sons without huge taxes so she can com3 back to England to her ...
Very helpful to me John, could you give me a link to more information about the change in the law regarding inheritance tax. Thanks Tim Read More
Moving to Alicante retired couple by julroy
Hi is it possible to live on your pension in Alicante
As in the British old age state pension. We have a 6 bedroom villa and with a bit of maintenance spend about £4000 per year but we are only in Spain for 6 weeks each year. If you were to buy a small flat and you were mortgage free I would ... Read More
Coruna ~ looking for Running, Cycling, Triathlon, Walking Clubs by sportyirish
Recently moved to Coruna and looking to join clubs for Running, Cycling, Triathlon and Walking in the area. Some research on Google maps brought up a boxing gym / club, quite like the idea of using a boxing gym to maintain and develop a good level ...
I cycle a lot with my friends around Alzira but not at your level, there are lots of wonderful cycling cafes in Spain which are are delight. But if you in serious training half a bottle of wine and a huge Bocadillo with salad and nuts for breakfast ... Read More
I am Looking To Buy a Re-Sale Static Caravan In Malaga by CatarinaCK
I am looking to rent a caravan in Malaga with a view to buy a re-sale caravan. I would be grateful for any advice I can get. Also I would like to pick anyones brains and learn as much as I can about Malaga in general. Thank you, from Catherine
With so much property on the market at incredible low prices why not consider bricks and mortar? The prices in the estate agents are highly optimistic so offer half as a starting point also why not look wider we are very happy in alzira the cost of ... Read More
Kayaking by edpsych
Anyone in or near to Valencia interested in getting together for a paddle, I have a spare boat if you have the skills.
Hi Mike,, Does Diego have paddling skills either through training or experience? If yes then we have a very interesting river to paddle with launch site near to alzira. If no I don't have training in coaching paddling skills. Read More
Therapy in Spain by ashley_jo21
Hello! I am new to the forum, but wanted to reach out regarding the acceptance (or not) of therapy within the Spanish culture. I am 5 months from finishing my Master's degree in marriage and family therapy. I have some resources in Spain for ...
The Spanish speaking people seem to really like psychotherapy, their version of an educational psychologist seems to be a psychotherapist concerned more with emotion. You will also see psychotherapist practices in the high street. Suggest you check ... Read More
Kayaking
Anyone in or near to Valencia interested in getting together for a paddle, I have a spare boat if you have the skills. Read More
Free Beginners Spanish Course online starts 7 jan 2017 open university by brearlk
A free on-line course run by Future learn, an offshoot of the open university is starting on Monday. The 1st module is only 4 weeks so I am giving it a try. May be of interest to you too. :) futurelearn.com/courses/spanish-for-beginners-1
Just Google free open university course and you will find loads, including Spanish Read More