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Electrical supplier question by gyoung5718
Wonder if anyone can help clarify electrical supply to property in Spain.Since purschased terrace house Central Málaga (approximately 14months ago) have had electricity supply organised by Spanish solicitors we used to purchase ...
Thanks for that, very helpful. Read More
Electrical supplier question
Wonder if anyone can help clarify electrical supply to property in Spain.Since purschased terrace house Central Málaga (approximately 14months ago) have had electricity supply organised by Spanish solicitors we used to purchase ... Read More
Where to buy home appliances - Valencia by matty3000
Hi group! We have purchased an apartment in Benicalap, Valencia and we will need to purchase some appliances and have some services looked into when we take possession in September. We will need a refrigerator, a washing machine, a dishwasher and ...
Just installated new kitchen property central Málaga.Can anyone recommend place to buy fridge freezer, washing machine, built in microwave, dishwasher, induction hob and oven.Keen for appliances to be Bosch for reliability.Don't have vehicle ... Read More
Bites by sea insects
This weekend past, went for swim Malagueata.To my shock few days later came out in very itchy marks all over body.I think had reaction to bites as laid me low for number days.Has anybody come out in bites after swimming Malagueata and is this ... Read More
How easy is it to sell a piso in Spain? by tomwins
I am preparing to move near Girona (north of Barcelona) and am not finding many rental units I like in decent neighborhoods. I see many flats for sale.Since I don't plan to live there more than four or five years, I am wondering if it will be hard ...
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How easy is it to sell a piso in Spain? by tomwins
I am preparing to move near Girona (north of Barcelona) and am not finding many rental units I like in decent neighborhoods. I see many flats for sale.Since I don't plan to live there more than four or five years, I am wondering if it will be hard ...
Intriguing, you purchased apartment in Spain for 25,000euros on eBay Mr GWYNJ? Read More
UK Citizen spending 5.5 Months a Year in Spain by livinginsea
I am thinking about purchasing a property and spending 5.5 months a years in Spain. Dont want to go over the 180 days as dont want to become a tax resident in Spain. How do I stand with Visa's, can I stay for 5.5 months in 1 go.
Like to add on the 90/ 180 day EU rule.Number of excellent online websites and also apps set up for the British to help with planning your 90/ 180 day stay in the EU. Read More
Process of getting non lucrative visa and suggestions about villages/towns by Bevclarke
We are in the process of getting our non lucrative visas. Looking at the area inland from Malaga within a 20 minute drive to the coast. Can anyone suggest some towns/villages that would be worth looking at please?We are going to rent for a year ...
Can understand process will be rather time consuming and also costly.Thanks for your advice, was helpful.Mind how you go. Read More
Process of getting non lucrative visa and suggestions about villages/towns by Bevclarke
We are in the process of getting our non lucrative visas. Looking at the area inland from Malaga within a 20 minute drive to the coast. Can anyone suggest some towns/villages that would be worth looking at please?We are going to rent for a year ...
@neilfrost38I am considering this process too, via London consulate.Does everything submitted for application need to be translated to Spanish?Would it be ok to ask how much you paid for full health insurance, healthy insurance which is accepted for ... Read More
Buying a house in Spain by Lisestrahle
This weekend my cousin from Denmark is going to Spain to look at houses for sale. Can anyone please give a list of what to look out for? What kinds of questions to ask the seller/realtor? She'll be looking in the Alicante area, something near (ish) ...
Would recommend get a good solicitor, there will be quite a number in Alicante specialising for purchasers from Northern Europe. Read More
Transferring money from Spain by Mark Areva
Hello everyone, I wondered if anyone could advise me on what is the most competitive spanish bank to open an account with, for regularly transferring money form Spain to the UK?It seems that the banks can charge a percentage of the amount being ...
Could I ask Compel, can you set up D/D for your water and electricity in Spain from your wise account? Read More
Process to move permanently to Spain from the US by beeeventura
Can anyone provide information on how to navigate the visa process to move permanently to Spain from the US? The consulate office in NY does not have a live person, they don't respond to emails or messages. What do the expats living in Spain ...
@gwynjExtremely interesting post regarding NLV.Definitely planning to go down this route.NIE that you mention could be required, what is NIE and is it difficult to get NIE?Thank you Read More
Low water pressure in country house by Gettravelling
Hi All,We have a country (rustic) house in Spain, the water comes into the house from a shared reservoir (pozo as they call it in Spain).This has been okay in summer, but the water pressure is very low and so now that we are coming into winter we ...
Tradesman who quoted you is more than likely following the water regulations, that you require break tank or reservoir of some kind if you have pump installed. Read More
Getting a nie by Hafidoux
Hello everyone,Australian citizen, resident in Morocco, l'll like to apply for non lucrative visa.Do I need a NIE as a document to present to the consulate for this type of visa? If yes how to get it from Morocco.Many thanks.
GwynjThanks for any assistance Read More
Getting a nie by Hafidoux
Hello everyone,Australian citizen, resident in Morocco, l'll like to apply for non lucrative visa.Do I need a NIE as a document to present to the consulate for this type of visa? If yes how to get it from Morocco.Many thanks.
@gwynjCan I ask question gwyni as you have a good broad knowledge, my partner has a house in Spain and also a EU passport holder.If she applies for Spanish resident card can she still have her native EU country as her main residence for working and ... Read More