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1 Bedroom apartment Denia - DM363 - REDUCED

May 13, 2014 · damatt · 1 replies · 1782 views

Hi all We have been instructed to reduce the price of this 1 bedroom apartment in the Els Poblets area of Denia. http://damattproperty.co.uk/denia-costa-blanca-north-spain/propert…

1 bed Denia apartment - DM559 - REDUCED

May 13, 2014 · damatt · 1 replies · 1684 views

We have been instructed to again reduce this 1 bedroom apartment in the Els Poblets area of Denia. http://damattproperty.co.uk/denia-costa-blanca-north-spain/property559.aspx If y…

New Video how to use your EHIC Card Abroad

May 13, 2014 · UKinSpain · 1 replies · 1644 views

Know anyone who is thinking of spending their summer holidays in Spain? Spread the word and tell them to watch our new video [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ls6C5hPc4N4&featu…

A site that delivers cheap vegetables from farms around madrid to Madrid vicinity

May 12, 2014 · unity100 · 1 replies · 1537 views

My wife found this site while searching around http://www.vivelafruta.com/ its a site that apparently gathers fresh produce from small farms around madrid, and sells and delivers …

Long Term rental - Sucina - UNDER 300 euro per month - DM9119

May 12, 2014 · damatt · 1 replies · 2011 views

Hi all, We have just received instructions to make available a limited number of long term rental apartments on a very nice development in Sucina, Murcia at very good long term re…

LONG TERM RENTAL - available now - DM8910

May 12, 2014 · damatt · 1 replies · 1848 views

Hi all, We have just been made available a long term rental in Entre Naranjos, Costa Blanca South. http://damattproperty.co.uk/entre-naranjos-costa-blanca-south-spain/property8910…

Looking for a building plot? - REDUCED - DM2031

May 12, 2014 · damatt · 1 replies · 1564 views

Hi all, REDUCED We have just been instructed to make available a very nice building plot at a VERY reasonable price. http://damattproperty.co.uk/parcent-costa-blanca-north-spain/p…

SPANISH STUDENT VISA REFUSAL

May 9, 2014 · Ramlujabella · 1 replies · 1776 views

Hi everyone! I need some advice. I was just turned down for my Student Visa Application. By the way, I applied for Student Visa ?Under INTERNSHIP PROGRAM ONLY? I will be having my…

April 2014 Statistics

May 9, 2014 · SpainExpat member · 1 replies · 6 views

Hey all, I hope everything has been going great. Jobs posted: [11] Note that invoices should include the following for each item: - Page views - Rate per article - Article title P…

For Sale - Mercedes vito Day van sleeps family of 4

May 2, 2014 · steveelcasar · 1 replies · 4480 views

The van is currently in Spain, and will be touring until the end of July. It has an auxiliary battery which runs the stereo, lights and the 12V output socket in the back. The van …

Changes in healthcare from 1st of July 2014

Apr 30, 2014 · UKinSpain · 1 replies · 1896 views

The Department of Health has announced that as of the 1st July 2014, visitors to another EEA country will no longer be able to claim reimbursements where they pay part of the cost…

Changes in healthcare from 1st of July 2014

Apr 30, 2014 · UKinSpain · 1 replies · 1777 views

The Department of Health has announced that as of the 1st July 2014, early retirees will no longer be able to apply for a residual S1 form to cover them for healthcare when they m…

Ceiling Lights

Apr 24, 2014 · ianmc · 1 replies · 4247 views

Traditional Spanish hanging ceiling lights. One single unit has three lamps and the other two units are single lamps. ?55 the lot. Please contact Ian on ianmcn57@gmai.coml or tele…

LOng let villa wanted

Apr 19, 2014 · damatt · 1 replies · 1571 views

Hi all, We have a client looking to move to the Javea area in May 2014 and he is looking for a long term rental. His brief is; Detached villa 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms separate 2 bed…

UK Shopping Delivered to Lanzarote

Apr 17, 2014 · kirsty72 · 1 replies · 1557 views

[size=3][/size][color=red][/color] I am trying to establish who in the UK will deliver to Lanzarote. I am moving over there soon, and I do not like some of there home furnishings.…

March 2014 Statistics

Apr 11, 2014 · SpainExpat member · 1 replies · 5 views

Hey all, I hope everything has been going great. Jobs posted: [37] Note that invoices should include the following for each item: - Page views - Rate per article - Article title P…

Opening a Cafe Bar Restaurant 2014

Apr 4, 2014 · roonster76 · 2 replies · 7296 views

Hi everyone I'm after some serious help. I am opening a Cafe Bar Restaurant in the Costa Blanca region of Spain(Los Montesinos area) but I need help on how to contact brewaries fo…

Dancing in Mazarron?

Apr 2, 2014 · kissntell · 1 replies · 5336 views

Hi, I'm new to Spain - I moved to Mazarron (in Murcia) 5 weeks ago from the UK. I have practiced Ballroom & Latin dancing for many years in the UK & am hoping to continue here in …

Pension in Spain

Mar 31, 2014 · toro07 · 2 replies · 7592 views

Hello, Is someone able to explain how the pension works in Spain? I read recently that you have to work at least 25 years to qualify (gone up from 15 years) I've been working 10 y…

Moving from Vancouver to Valencia in 1 year

Mar 28, 2014 · DDK · 1 replies · 2212 views

Hi to everybody or ... should I say 'Hola' :) My name is Diana. I'm a 31 years old mom of an 8 months old little girl. My husband and I have been living in Vancouver for almost 5 …

Cable and adsl internet

Mar 27, 2014 · kwashani · 1 replies · 1421 views

Any advice on finding out about areas that DONT offer good cable or adsl internet please i am moving from South Africa to Spain in May and am very confused about connectivity in s…

Help needed

Mar 26, 2014 · Trish0771 · 1 replies · 1593 views

Hi I am new to this website. We did live in Almeria until 2007 but had to relocate to the UK to care for an elderly relative, we have decided that we can no longer cope with the w…

UK TV in Spain

Mar 26, 2014 · UK TV in Spain · 1 replies · 2042 views

Enjoy FREE Live UK Television and over 70,000 On Demand Movies & TV shows from the comfort of your armchair. International Radio & TV applications included. No Computer or laptop …

Company I know looking for an in house writer in BCN

Mar 26, 2014 · tomtom87 · 1 replies · 2072 views

Hey guys, Just to let you all know that a company I know is looking for a native English writer to join the team. If you want more information then visit this link: http://www.bad…

used clothes

Mar 21, 2014 · cssolar · 2 replies · 7023 views

USED UNSORTED clothes in 100kg bales ( weight of 4 sacks of cement ) 45? or 80? for 2 ( less for large quantity's ) Each bail can contain 50 coats / jackets and 100 other items of…

Optimum Health Store - Free Delivery to EU

Mar 21, 2014 · SmOkiNjOe · 1 replies · 1886 views

I lived in Spain for a year back in 2008, and one thing that frustrated me was the extortionate postage costs when ordering an item from the UK. If you live in Spain, and want qua…

Residence after 5 years living here.

Mar 20, 2014 · Glaubel · 1 replies · 1606 views

Hi, I'm new to this so I hope I'm doing it right. I've been living in Spain since the end of 2006. I have had various jobs and been on/off contract since then. My last job with a …

We looking for a buy houses, buildings and companys in Spain

Mar 18, 2014 · VictorH · 3 replies · 2487 views

Investors group looking oportunities in Spain. We want buy houses, buildings and companyes in Barcelona, Madrid or Balearic Islands. We have fresh money. www.proclever.es

UK STOLEN VEHICLES

Mar 13, 2014 · mickey · 2 replies · 2598 views

i am looking for uk vehicles , stolen or finance wanted vehicles and you can help do you know of any English vehicles abandoned ! , any suspicious vehicles or ones that seem out o…

Personal assistant in Valencia

Mar 13, 2014 · Angel Arag?n · 1 replies · 1955 views

Welcome to Valencia. My name is Angel Arag?n, a Spanish professional assistant for expats and foreign residents in Valencia. I provide services for the whole family in the followi…

Spanish nationality

Mar 13, 2014 · Spanishfriend · 2 replies · 2100 views

I don't know whether this is the right place to ask for advice. My girl friend has applied for spanish citizenship with the following information: application submitted to the reg…

Net metering

Mar 13, 2014 · citizen · 1 replies · 4749 views

Hi, Is net metering Autoconsum now available in Spain

February 2014 Statistics

Mar 13, 2014 · SpainExpat member · 1 replies · 6 views

Hey all, I hope everything has been going great. Jobs posted: [16] Note that invoices should include the following for each item: - Page views - Rate per article - Article title P…

EHIC Rights- Useful information for family members coming to visit

Mar 12, 2014 · UKinSpain · 1 replies · 1683 views

You may have heard in the press that some British tourists are having difficulty using their European Health Insurance Card (or EHIC) to access healthcare in Spain. Rest assured t…

Questionnaire

Mar 12, 2014 · UKinSpain · 1 replies · 1707 views

Who wants to do paperwork from a hospital bed? No one! Find out your entitlements and register correctly for healthcare now, before you get ill. If you do not know how to do this,…

Need advice on supplies shopping (food etc)

Mar 11, 2014 · unity100 · 4 replies · 3680 views

Hi people, I need advice on shopping for kitchen, food supplies - you know, olive oil, bread, cheese, butter this that : I noticed that in spain, there is a LOT of 'neatly package…

Pension contributions in Spain

Mar 10, 2014 · valeriomor · 1 replies · 2190 views

Hello, I have received an offer for a job in Barcelona. I currently work in the Netherlands. My future employer would offer 2% contribution for my pension and these contribution i…

Non-EU studying in Spain need advice regarding insurance

Mar 7, 2014 · rronald_25 · 1 replies · 2381 views

Hi All, I am non-EU citizen and will go to Barcelona for my master study for 1-2 years. At this moment & for the last 5 years I have EHIC E-111 insurance from the Netherlands (Aev…

I am looking for A Holiday Rental For One Week From 9/3/2014 to 16/3/2014 in Martos/Alcala La Real Area

Mar 3, 2014 · anniemarie5000 · 1 replies · 2012 views

Hello Everyone I am coming to Malaga from UK this Sunday 9th March for one week until 16th March there are 2 of us my husband and myself, no pets, we are mature non smokers and re…

Shipping supplements to Spain from the US

Feb 24, 2014 · jacintax · 1 replies · 3030 views

Hello, Are there Spanish Customs restrictions on incoming supplements such as liquid vitamin B12, vitamin D and herbal extracts? This would be a small package, individual to indiv…

The Ten ways to access public Healthcare in Spain (in order of priority):

Feb 20, 2014 · UKinSpain · 2 replies · 2705 views

1. Working in Spain 2. Be in receipt of a Spanish state pension or benefit 3. Previously having worked in Spain and claiming or claimed unemployment benefits 4. Be in receipt of a…

Convenio Especial in Murcia

Feb 20, 2014 · UKinSpain · 1 replies · 1819 views

If you do not currently have the right to state healthcare (e.g. through a state pension) and you are currently living and have been on the padr?n for over 1 year in Murcia, then …

Looking for professional web design services on a budget?

Feb 19, 2014 · Alteanas · 1 replies · 1908 views

If you are looking for a new website, look no further. We translate your vision into a concrete design that meets your needs. From simple to complex layouts, we can customize a de…

British restaurants in Costa Blanca

Feb 18, 2014 · RobGillies · 1 replies · 1583 views

Hello, I'm thinking of making the move to Spain (costa Blanca region) in the not too distant future. I've worked predominately in restaurants in the UK and wanted to know if anyon…

Moving to Spain, URGENT advice welcome.

Feb 18, 2014 · mark01 · 3 replies · 3646 views

Hello, I am coming to Spain this Thursday 20th and hoping to rent a property for the long term. I will probably head down to Malaga region as after many hours of trawling the net …

buying and selling website in Spain

Feb 16, 2014 · rronald_25 · 6 replies · 8316 views

Hi all, Was wondering are there any buying and selling website in Spain such as [b]Marktplaats in NL or Quoka in DE[/b]? Thanks

looking to move to spain lo crispin/algorfa area, boys around 3, looking for advice/to connect - thanks

Feb 14, 2014 · jam2014 · 1 replies · 1534 views

Hi there, thanks for taking the time to read. my wife and I are looking to move to spain this year initially renting. we have done a little research online and have thought lo cri…

January 2014 Statistics

Feb 12, 2014 · SpainExpat member · 1 replies · 6 views

Hey all, I hope everything has been going great. Jobs posted: [37] Note that invoices should include the following for each item: - Page views - Rate per article - Article title P…

More info regarding modificati?n from student permit to salaried permit

Feb 11, 2014 · rronald_25 · 2 replies · 7438 views

Hi All, Name is Ronald, Im 33 and I am non-EU passport holder, Indonesia to be precise, and I am in need of clarification or help as soon as possible as I would like to apply this…

For Sale - Ondara - DM1730

Feb 10, 2014 · damatt · 1 replies · 1769 views

Super duplex penthouse in Ondara, located 5km to the sea and 7km to Denia. The property was built in 2001 and is in good condition. On the main floor there are 4 bedrooms, 1 bathr…