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Lives in Baleares

Registration: 13 March 2013

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scotishjohn replied to a thread
7 years ago
Farway

Electricity Connection cost estimates by Farway

Hallo, We are looking to move to a legal finca in Tortsa, Tarragona however I need to get an estimate cost to get our finca connected to HV supply lines nearby. Does anybody have any experience of cost estimates. Thanks

john

that was only the line to his house..im in mallorca Read More

john
scotishjohn replied to a thread
7 years ago
Farway

Electricity Connection cost estimates by Farway

Hallo, We are looking to move to a legal finca in Tortsa, Tarragona however I need to get an estimate cost to get our finca connected to HV supply lines nearby. Does anybody have any experience of cost estimates. Thanks

john

i have solar but seemingly the guv wants everybody on the grid...i aint doing it Read More

john
scotishjohn replied to a thread
7 years ago
Farway

Electricity Connection cost estimates by Farway

Hallo, We are looking to move to a legal finca in Tortsa, Tarragona however I need to get an estimate cost to get our finca connected to HV supply lines nearby. Does anybody have any experience of cost estimates. Thanks

john

cost my neighbor 20gs Read More

john
scotishjohn replied to a thread
8 years ago
Suezyq

Market by Suezyq

Hi I'm looking to sell on the local markets vera playa area,don't really want carboots as it new stuff.any advice please

john

local ajuntament..council apply for a market licence....probably a long wait...better the car boot Read More

john
scotishjohn replied to a thread
8 years ago
Sarah WR

Family health insurance, reasonable or a deal breaker? by Sarah WR

We are in the early stages of planning our move to Alicante. Some people whom I have spoken to say that 'you won't need health insurance as you are from the EU', others say 'You will need to take out private health insurance, but if ...

john

once you have residencia and a NIE number you can apply for a Spanish Health card.Its easy.Go to the nearest health centre and ask for the application form and take ure EU blue plastic card with a photocopy and passport photocopy and a photo....no ... Read More

john
scotishjohn replied to a thread
10 years ago
Julien

New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

john

Hi you are better hitting mallorca for work as a docter good luck Read More

john
scotishjohn replied to a thread
10 years ago
Jakeway123

useless legal advice by Jakeway123

we used a cheap estate agent/abogado/conveyencer when we bought our property, he hooked us up with electricity illegally and when we got caught (we were in the uk at the time) we were fined 350 euros, even though we had paid him 350 euros to help us ...

john

i had my property since 84 Read More

john
scotishjohn replied to a thread
10 years ago
Jakeway123

seconhand car by Jakeway123

In April/May 2015 we want to buy a secondhand car, we live in Jaen area, we would be happy to look in other areas, best advice please. Want a diesel convertible around 1.5 no more than 5000 euros.

john

you well in advance try secunda mano Read More

john
scotishjohn replied to a thread
10 years ago
Jakeway123

useless legal advice by Jakeway123

we used a cheap estate agent/abogado/conveyencer when we bought our property, he hooked us up with electricity illegally and when we got caught (we were in the uk at the time) we were fined 350 euros, even though we had paid him 350 euros to help us ...

john

welcome to Spain you need to get up before the birds Read More

john
scotishjohn replied to a thread
10 years ago
JessieJP

Money transfer by JessieJP

Any recommendations for money transfer from UK to Spain for property purchase. My bank are trying to charge me a fee and rates don't seem the most competitive? Thanks for any suggestions Jess

john

try moneycorp their add looks ok but never used them ...good luck Read More

john
scotishjohn replied to a thread
10 years ago
plxiznogoud

fruit picking by plxiznogoud

Hi, i'am 21 from Portugal and i would like to work as fruit picker. Where can i get information about the offers that there are out there?

john

Google........... they got plastic green house city tat can be seen from Space man Read More

john
scotishjohn replied to a thread
10 years ago
plxiznogoud

fruit picking by plxiznogoud

Hi, i'am 21 from Portugal and i would like to work as fruit picker. Where can i get information about the offers that there are out there?

john

Andalucia Read More

john
scotishjohn replied to a thread
10 years ago
Mrupnorth

Exporting UK cars to SPAIN by Mrupnorth

Hello, I am really struggling to find out what it will cost me to import my cars to Spain, can anyone provide a phone number? BMW 3 series 12 plate. Co2 Band 3 CO2 emission (g/km)111-120 Annual £30.00 Ford S-Max Titanium FORD S-Max, ...

john

needs to be left hand drive ad they got their own price list in every municipality......its a pain Read More

john
scotishjohn replied to a thread
10 years ago
Andy1007

Hi !...any Filipinas on here who now live / work in Spain ? by Andy1007

I have been chatting , in all the usual ways, for sometime now to a Filipina, and she's the most natural , normal , honest girl I have talked to in a long while ! It's all good so far....so we need to meet ! Now..it does make more sense for her to ...

john

i think you all need a lawyer not s*** on the net i have only lived here 30yts but i never had a problem or i would have left Read More

john
scotishjohn replied to a thread
10 years ago
AussieConnie

Job market in Spain??? by AussieConnie

Job market in Paris??? Hi all Just wondering what the job market is like in Spain for English-only speaking Aussie if I get a working visa? Just curious to see if 1 - I need Spain, or English is acceptable 2 - If there is any jobs to be had? My ...

john

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