gjpn
ContributorCanadian looking for information about Spain
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Lives in Estepona, Andalusia
Speaks English A little Spanish
Registration: 11 February 2015
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Move to spain by Julessanderson
Hello i am looking at a move to spain I am a British citizen by birth, but I have dual citizenship with the country I live in at the moment. I am of mature age and I am after some advice on what I could do untill such time I can retire.Kind regards ...
Visit as many places as you can to find places you might want to live. Spain is a big country with many different regions and climates. Read More
Not on property registry - safe to buy or not? by H Williams
Hi thereI have found a house I like but it states that it's not on the property registry."Both the property and the land are preserved and with regular maintenance, it is not registered in the property registry, but the necessary documentation is ...
There's tons of properties for sale in Spain. Why risk buying a sketchy one when you don't know the laws and regulations? I wouldn't take any unnecessary risks. Read More
Mobile phone plans in Spain by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Staying connected while living in Spain remains a priority for expats, especially when choosing a mobile operator or to understand the local specificities of mobile plans. Here some elements to consider: How to choose your ...
Unless you need a Spanish phone number, just get a prepaid sim from Vodafone Ireland. I've had one for 10 years, roaming is free in all of Europe and customer service is in English. Read More
Working remotely for UK company with golden visa by petersteel
Hello, I am employed by a UK company and the work I do for the business relates to the UK (I am in medical sales). I obtained a golden visa in 2022 and started spending more time in Spain, working remotely. I am not spending more than 6 months of ...
If you're employed outside of Spain and spend less than 183 days in Spain, you're exempt from Spanish tax. I'm not sure what the issue is. You want to spend more time in Spain? Read More
Move to mainland and considering Seville by ajclayton456
Currently live in Canary islands but now want to move to the mainland. I am a Spanish resident and I am considering Seville. I am a single 63 year old female looking to start the next chapter in my life. Is Seville a sensible choice for someone with ...
Seville is a beautiful city but gets insanely hot in the summer. Over 40C is routine and seems to be getting hotter every year. I would suggest visiting there in July or August first before committing. Read More
Building repairs AFTER sale of apartment by Jinnybev
We just completed the sale of our apartment in Spain and the lawyer has come back saying that repairs to the building were agreed by the AGM 6 days before the sale went through so we have to pay! all the checks were done by the lawyer and our ...
Would it be fair to the buyer to pay for something that was agreed upon before they bought and was not disclosed to them? I'm not a lawyer, but my guess is that if you owned it when the repairs were agreed upon, you are most likely responsible for ... Read More
Solar Panels – Has anyone broken even on an installation? by joshua51
Hi there. Solar seems really smart in Spain...but I keep seeing adverts about people breaking even in as little as 2-3 years. Has any one genuinely experienced this? Probably a lot to ask but interested to know if anyone has counted up their bills ...
@jchiltonSo if you got the rebate, sounds like you would have had a 3 year payback period, after which your car and house power would be completely free. Sounds pretty amazing to me. Read More
Thinking of moving to Alicante/Valencia region by gjpn
Will be moving to Spain within the next few years. Originally planned on choosing the Andalucía region, but am now finding it is over-touristed (locals rebelling) and very pricey in comparison to the rest of the Med coast. I'm now looking ...
@joshua51This is exactly why I'm trying to avoid the smaller resort towns. The bigger towns would hopefully not be as impacted by overtourism. When I lived in Costa Rica, we had the same problem. Big parties of 20-somethings from the San Jose, ... Read More
Housing in Spain by seamus452
Hello, I wonder if someone can direct me to the most useful sites to search for homes in Spain, specficially Andalucia and the Costa del Sol.Thank you
Also try spainhouses.net Read More
At a crossroads in life! by jomiller5
Hi, can anyone give me some advice? I NEED to live in Spain soon! I hate these cold, dark mornings! I am a fully qualified secondary school teacher and the other half is a painter/decorator fixit man. I am very confused how to get to my dream as I ...
I can't really help, but I assume you mean 50,000, not 50 to start a business. Read More
Thinking of moving to Alicante/Valencia region by gjpn
Will be moving to Spain within the next few years. Originally planned on choosing the Andalucía region, but am now finding it is over-touristed (locals rebelling) and very pricey in comparison to the rest of the Med coast. I'm now looking ...
@gwynjThanks again for all the great info. Elche looks like a nice town and will definitely check it out. Read More
Help with planning Dec'24 to Feb'25 visit to Sevilla by jimoro
My wife and I visited Spain for a couple of weeks over the Christmas & New Years holidays last year and we fell in love with Spain... especially Sevilla.So we're planning to return for a couple of months next winter to get a feel for a possible ...
I would also plan a trip in the summer when the heat goes over 100F for months and see if that is acceptable. Inland Spain is insufferable in the summer. Read More
Thinking of moving to Alicante/Valencia region by gjpn
Will be moving to Spain within the next few years. Originally planned on choosing the Andalucía region, but am now finding it is over-touristed (locals rebelling) and very pricey in comparison to the rest of the Med coast. I'm now looking ...
@gjpn Valencia and Alicante are both great. UNESCO-listed Elche (where we live) also very nice, and close to Alicante-Elche Airport and several nice beaches. But Costa Blanca is about 200 km long, and most of it is lovely. There are plenty of ... Read More
Thinking of moving to Alicante/Valencia region by gjpn
Will be moving to Spain within the next few years. Originally planned on choosing the Andalucía region, but am now finding it is over-touristed (locals rebelling) and very pricey in comparison to the rest of the Med coast. I'm now looking ...
Thanks for all the quick replies! There are so many nice towns and cities that it makes the choice very difficult. The wealth tax outside the Andalucía is definitely a drawback. Read More
Thinking of moving to Alicante/Valencia region
Will be moving to Spain within the next few years. Originally planned on choosing the Andalucía region, but am now finding it is over-touristed (locals rebelling) and very pricey in comparison to the rest of the Med coast. I'm now looking ... Read More