GrumpyOldBloke
English expat in Gibraltar
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Registration: 19 December 2012
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Need a home for 4 UK cars by andrewpmorgan
Hello, I'm looking for some advice to help dispose of 4 UK registered cars on the 16th of October. To raise money for a childrens cancer charity, me and 13 colleagues will drive rom Northampton to North Africa (morocco) in 4 days in cars we ...
Hi Adrew Same problems and possibly more expensive in Spain Sell for spares or scrap in Gib is probably your best answer though not garanteed, Or return to UK Grumpy P.S. What cars are they? Read More
Need a home for 4 UK cars by andrewpmorgan
Hello, I'm looking for some advice to help dispose of 4 UK registered cars on the 16th of October. To raise money for a childrens cancer charity, me and 13 colleagues will drive rom Northampton to North Africa (morocco) in 4 days in cars we ...
Andrew If you try to sell them you you run the risk of having to pay import duty Grumpy Read More
RETIRING TO GIBRALTAR by britinhope
My wife to be (she is a USA National, I am a UK national) are both pensioners in our respective countries and are thinking of moving to Gibraltar to continue our retirement together. Are there any retirees on here who have made the move? If so do ...
Hi and welcome Your wife does not reqire a visa see :- https://www.gibraltar.gov.gi/new/ I know of no set financial requirements but Gib is fairly expensive when it comes to accommodation see:- https://www.propertygibraltar.com/ I would suggest ... Read More
Cost of living in Gibraltar ? by Lykourgos
Hi, First of all I apologise if I repeat same things, but I 'm trying to gather some information with the most recent data. I'm originally from Greece but the last two years I've been living in UK - England. I'm seing every now and ...
Useful post stumpy Read More
Travelling from the Algarve to Gibraltar by cumminsk
Hi, My boyfriend and I are travelling from the Algarve to Gibraltar on 30th August and are finding it difficult to figure out the best way to make this journey. We are planning to pick up a rented car in Faro airport when we arrive in Portugal on ...
How about taking a bus day trip to Gibraltar and not returning? Grumpy Read More
Housing in Gibraltar by Julien
Hi, our new housing in Gibraltar section is now available. You can now post all your housing offers and requests in this new section. Do not hesitate to share your thoughts and suggestions with us, your feedback is appreciated ...
https://www.propertygibraltar.com/rentals Grumpy Read More
Electrician, Plumber & Gas Engineer. by DJMARKKING
I looking to relocate from U.K. to Gibraltar. 1st Trained on Gas, then continued to Electrical to level of C&G 2400 Design. B.T.E.C. Nvq in Plumbing & Heating. Soon the 18th Edition BS7671 willl be announced would like to move after ...
Hi Mark The only gas we use is for beer in the pubs. Take a look at https://gibyellow.gi/result?query=electrical&type=business or similar trades. Then take a short break out here and knock on doors But remember you will be competing with the ... Read More
B&B...... by Englishbird1973
Hi peeps.... So apart from all the hotels that come up on an internet search, is there any b&b's?.... need to come over for a couple if interviews but hotel prices are the price I pay in rent for my house lol .... need somewhere cheap n ...
Hi Englishbird1973 Try Airbnb or look at hotel prices in La Linea checking their position relative to the frontier Grumpy Read More
Buying a Spanish car by k1987n
Has anyone on here bought a Spanish car and imported it into Gibraltar, how does it work with the Spanish car docs and a gib address? Any info would be great FIA.
Below is a recent reply to another poster:- Hi Cherrypie What currency are you dealing with? If £GBP then the present € exchange rates will probably make a Spanish purchase uneconomical. However if you go ahead with a new car then get ... Read More
Buying a Spanish car by k1987n
Has anyone on here bought a Spanish car and imported it into Gibraltar, how does it work with the Spanish car docs and a gib address? Any info would be great FIA.
New or secondhand? Read More
How I can get rented accommodation ? by paktjk0
:) hi, I have never ever done this before so am abit nervouse lol, my name is Pauline, I am considering moving from England to settle In the sun , I need all the help I can get as I,m in my 60s now , giving all my time to my family, now its time ...
Hi grumpy I've looked at the websites for rentals but they are all furnished..... is there a site for unfurnished places 😁 tiaHi Not that I know of but try contacting the esatate agents listed on ... Read More
Importing a car into Spain or Gibraltar by Mikeloma
I would like to know which is the easiest option to import a car into Spain or Gibraltar. I have a second home in Marbella, Spain and would like to import a car from Dubai to Spain. I am not sure if it would be easier and cheaper to ship it to ...
Hi AnnG I believe you are theoretically supposed to import your car as soon as you become resident, many do not. Parking is a nightmare here so if you buy a cheap car and import it the cost will be minimal and you will not worry about getting it ... Read More
New members of the Gibraltar forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Gibraltar forum? Dont 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 ...
Hi AnnG.S There are houses in Gibraltar BUT they start at around £3million. You will see kite surfers on the beaches of La Linea and possibly Gib. Bureaucracy is not too bad especially when you compare it with other countries, Spain for ... Read More
Moving to Gibraltar by BenjiMc
Hi Guys, I am sure you see this type of subject a lot so I am sorry but I just wanted to try and get some advice. We are in the process of planning our move over to Gibraltar, I have family who live on the rock already and my folks even own a ...
Hi Ben I've not worked in that area either but having known some that do I cannot see why someone with similar experience who is bright and willing should have a problem so long as there are vacancies available. You could try contacting some of ... Read More
Moving to Gibraltar by BenjiMc
Hi Guys, I am sure you see this type of subject a lot so I am sorry but I just wanted to try and get some advice. We are in the process of planning our move over to Gibraltar, I have family who live on the rock already and my folks even own a ...
Hi Ben Welcome I would think that with your call centre experience a job in the onlline gaming industry or similar would at least be a staring place. Grumpy Read More