D. Troy Roach
@unitedstatesian
American expat in Spain
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37
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33
About me
American
Lives in Madrid
Speaks English, Spanish, French, Chinese
Registration: 02 September 2009
Activity
Why does no-one want to come and live in Costa de Valencia? by Barnie
I hear lots of properties being sold or people looking for properties in the mucia/and north Costa Blanca areas (Javea, Calpe etc.) Can someone tell me whether Valencia is not thought of as a place to live? why don't people look for properties ...
Sorry...but I was just trying to help. I lived a year on the coast of Castellón...just North of Valencia. So I do have some experience. My point is that there are so many cheap options to compete with. Read More
Why does no-one want to come and live in Costa de Valencia? by Barnie
I hear lots of properties being sold or people looking for properties in the mucia/and north Costa Blanca areas (Javea, Calpe etc.) Can someone tell me whether Valencia is not thought of as a place to live? why don't people look for properties ...
No...it is cheap...some developments have hundrrds of vacation flats for sale and furnished flats for as little as 200 a month. Read More
Why does no-one want to come and live in Costa de Valencia? by Barnie
I hear lots of properties being sold or people looking for properties in the mucia/and north Costa Blanca areas (Javea, Calpe etc.) Can someone tell me whether Valencia is not thought of as a place to live? why don't people look for properties ...
Have you tried these websites? http://www.idealista.com/ Fotocasa It is good way to get an idea of prices and to get sales leads. The Spanish market is still flooded since the boom. You can get new-ish construction, pool, parking, etc...for very ... Read More
Second hand cars by caldrin
Hi Will be moving to Spain towards the end of the year down to the Costa Del Sol. I just wanted to check on the process buying a second hand car over there. I have looked on the Spanish Ebay site but there are not many cars there so i guess there ...
Buying a second-hand car is quite easy in my opinion. As a website I would start with www.segundamano.es if you want something cheap. If you want something quite good then try Lease plan. www.leaseplan.es/page/vehiculosocasion We bought 3-year-old ... Read More
Cost of starting new company in Spain by ishar18
Hi everyone, i wanna know if anybody knows the cost of establishing a company in Spain and in which city is more cheaper to open one?
260 euros is what you pay for social security....to be legal. Then you would need to declare IVA 8AT) and taxes on earnings. There are also some rent-sharing options if you do not need a full-time office. Read More
Cost of starting new company in Spain by ishar18
Hi everyone, i wanna know if anybody knows the cost of establishing a company in Spain and in which city is more cheaper to open one?
Hello, To be self employed (Autonomo) you have to pay 260 euros per month plus any accounting costs. Rent for a B2B could be quite cheap...600 euros a month in some areas since you do not need a store front on a main street... depends on the kind ... Read More
Public transportation in Tel Aviv by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Tel Aviv ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
There are lots options for getting around Tel Aviv. Bicycle: Most popular way because it is flat and good weather. Bus: Lots of buses, but they don't run in Shabbat. Sherrut: Mini-buses that stop and start anywhere along the bus route, the same ... Read More
Moving to Tel Aviv in September! :) by Alexandra07
Hello Everyone! I will be moving to Tel Aviv this September to take a graphic design course after my birthright trip through Israel! Im sure I will meet lots of great people in my class, but I would love to meet other people in Tel Aviv...hopefully ...
Shalom, A good way to meet people might be by taking Hebrew classes at the Ulpan. Read More
Learning the language by Letitiat
Hi all, I'm new to the forum :) My husband and I just moved to Tel Aviv and we have almost no Hebrew (beyond basic greetings, a handle on the aleph-bet, and how to say "I don't speak Hebrew"), and I am eager to learn the language. I'm finding the ...
Hi, I plan to sign up at the Ulpan. Classes are four days a week, and a few hours a day. It looks to be quite interactive and designed for adults. Being in Tel Aviv and having a chance to practice will be a good thing. It is not too expensive...I ... Read More
Weekly Expat get-together by unitedstatesian
Hey Expats! Time for a second get-together for a drink among expats. Everyone is welcome! Where? In restaurante Jota. It is near Metro Bilbao, just off of Fuencarral street (20 meters behind ...
Hello Expats! Sorry for the silence. I just found out that we are moving to the Middle East at the end of May. So I won't be able to organize anymore Expat Night Out activities. Anybody (or multiple people) could pick up the torch and continue ... Read More
Telecommunications in Madrid by Yud
Hello dear Members, Can you please list some of the main Internet Service providers in Madrid? You may also include the cost related to their Internet subscription. Another issue related to the telecommunication topic, is mobile plans. Can you ...
HI, Check out phonehouse.es This shop publishes a monthly catalogue with price comparisons for mobiles and Internet connections. What's best for you depends on what use you will be giving the mobile/Internet. In general Vodafone and Orange are ... Read More
Weekly Expat get-together by unitedstatesian
Hey Expats! Time for a second get-together for a drink among expats. Everyone is welcome! Where? In restaurante Jota. It is near Metro Bilbao, just off of Fuencarral street (20 meters behind ...
Wednesday, Expat Night Out! 13th April 2011 Hello all expats! This week we will be meeting in Plaza de Olavide again. It is a great circular "Square" with lots of bars and terraces. A perfect place to be on a spring evening. If it is warm enough ... Read More
Weekly Expat get-together by unitedstatesian
Hey Expats! Time for a second get-together for a drink among expats. Everyone is welcome! Where? In restaurante Jota. It is near Metro Bilbao, just off of Fuencarral street (20 meters behind ...
Wednesday, Expat Night Out! 6th April 2011 Hello all expats, This week we will be meeting in Plaza de Olavide again. It is a great circular "Square" with lots of bars and terraces. A perfect place to be on a spring evening. If it is warm enough we ... Read More
Weekly Expat get-together by unitedstatesian
Hey Expats! Time for a second get-together for a drink among expats. Everyone is welcome! Where? In restaurante Jota. It is near Metro Bilbao, just off of Fuencarral street (20 meters behind ...
Wednesday, Expat Night Out! Hello all expats, This week we will be meeting in Plaza de Olavide. It is a great circular "Square" with lots of bars and terraces. A perfect place to be on a spring evening. If it is warm enough we can sit ... Read More
Hola by keithy
Hey guys - I've just arrived and wanted to say hi! I made a decision to relocate from London and 2 weeks ago I arrived. I forgot that I may need to speak Spanish, so am addressing that with work. However more importantly, I forgot that I am now a ...
Wednesday, Expat Night Out! Hello all expats, This week we will be meeting in Plaza de Olavide. It is a great circular "Square" with lots of bars and terraces. A perfect place to be on a spring evening. If it is warm enough we can sit ... Read More