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xmas dinner anywhere?

Dec 22, 2015 · sitman · 1 replies · 4688 views

Hi Anywhere near Granada doing a traditional xmas dinner, with associated chat, laughs, and maybe Lizzy on the telly at 15:00 (16:00)!? Cheers

PET/HOUSE SITTING+

Dec 22, 2015 · sitman · 1 replies · 1822 views

Hi I have been carrying out pet and/or house sitting assignments across Europe for 15 months now, and have successfully completed 10 assignments back-to-back. I am a Londoner, and…

401Ks in Spain

Dec 21, 2015 · michaelotal · 1 replies · 4750 views

Hi I am a US national resident in Spain and I and my wife are both set up as freelancers. We have recently set up individual 401ks though we are more interested in individual roth…

Web Developer & SEO

Dec 8, 2015 · Wes Dunn · 6 replies · 8754 views

We Provide Web Development & SEO services to a growing list of happy clients both here on the Orihuela Costa & back int he UK, our main website also provides lots of information a…

Rebuy in Spain

Dec 3, 2015 · CompuRedComputers · 1 replies · 2055 views

We buy broken, damaged and wornout laptops, smartphones, etc! You have a laptop or a netbook, that no longer works and repair is too expensive? Or you bought a new device and you …

Transport and logistics

Dec 2, 2015 · Budjonnij · 1 replies · 2334 views

Good day To make it short :) 31 yo male, masters degree (international transport management on water transport, port operations engineer). Experience in transport and logistics mo…

?Hola! Soy nueva

Nov 30, 2015 · lumfnet · 1 replies · 1489 views

Hello everyone! I'm from England, now living in Spain. I've been here for 9 years, it's just flown by! It's funny how many of these forums there are on the world wide web :) I'd l…

A place to repair / work on bike.

Nov 28, 2015 · bushidowarrior · 1 replies · 1684 views

Hello all, I have a motorbike which has been standing still for a couple of years. I am now in the process of getting my bike back online however I cannot find a place where I can…

New Business In Spain

Nov 24, 2015 · DJW2015 · 3 replies · 7622 views

Hi, I used to live in Spain 12 years ago, I had a very successful restaurant in Fuengirola which I sold. I moved back to the UK where I have been for the last 12 years. I've been …

Gestoria in Sevilla?

Nov 17, 2015 · morgiejan · 1 replies · 1530 views

Hi, I'm hoping to buy a small apartment in Sevilla, can anyone suggest how to find a reliable, English-speaking gestora/notary to assist me please? Jan

How to get residence permit for Australian

Oct 12, 2015 · perspers · 1 replies · 5076 views

Hi Grateful for immigration advice for the following scenario. John (Australian citizen) wants to join his partner Giovanni (Italian citizen) in Barcelona. What is the quickest im…

Short term rental contract Vs Bed Bugs - need some advice on terminating a contract.

Sep 28, 2015 · teryndactyl · 1 replies · 1975 views

Hi all! This is my third year living in Spain and my third rental apartment here. I?ve never had any issue until now. I moved into a new place three weeks ago. I am sharing with a…

Short term lease Vs bed bugs. Tenant law, please help!

Sep 28, 2015 · teryndactyl · 1 replies · 2577 views

Hi all! This is my third year living in Spain and my third rental apartment here. I've never had any issue until now. I moved into a new place three weeks ago. I am sharing with a…

Logistic Coordinator English/German/Spanish

Sep 25, 2015 · Ryan Sieta · 1 replies · 2148 views

We are expending our department in Madrid. For our Logistic department we are looking for people who speaks English/German/Spanish Job description: Daily Management and Planning o…

How to reduce your electric bill

Sep 25, 2015 · rushmo · 3 replies · 8123 views

The fixed costs of electricity went up 64% in 2014, and another 110% in 2015. Spain all of a sudden has the highest-priced electricity in Europe. This comes after the Partido Popu…

Getting my belongings to Spain

Aug 29, 2015 · serugg · 1 replies · 2201 views

Hi Everyone, I currently live in the Midlands however I am to Javea,Spain before Christmas time. I would preferably like a service where I can hire a van myself but not have to re…

NIE questions

Aug 25, 2015 · treegod · 1 replies · 1861 views

After a long process I finally have my NIE, only to discover at the bottom of the certificate that it is only valid for three months. Exact wording: [i]Este certificado tiene una …

Financial proof required for residency application - query.

Aug 22, 2015 · Malamute · 1 replies · 4781 views

Hello to all again. I have a question about the financial proof required to apply for residency. The information seems to be vague and scattered so I would be grateful for clarity…

Spanish residency not cancelled - hoping to return !

Aug 22, 2015 · Malamute · 1 replies · 1738 views

Hello, I would be grateful for any helpful advice on a residency query from fellow members. [b] My wife (non - EU citizen) and I (UK citizen) had residency status in Spain but we …

English Teacher Training Course

Aug 21, 2015 · Dreamer · 2 replies · 7742 views

Hello, If you are considering teaching English in Spain, I wanted to let you know that the following English teacher training course is free until August 28. Enjoy! https://www.ud…

Hola!!!

Aug 19, 2015 · LeoF · 1 replies · 1337 views

Hola guys!! I'm not actually an expat (yet). I'm still in my home country!! I live in Portugal (Spain's neighbors)!! Now 23 years old, I'm thinking about moving either to Madrid! …

Moving to Spain from Poland

Aug 13, 2015 · tom_Poland · 1 replies · 1932 views

Hi all, Recently I got the idea of moving to Spain (having visited BCN last year). I know expat life very well, since I lived in various corners of the world. Would you believe th…

Hi there

Aug 13, 2015 · tom_Poland · 1 replies · 1307 views

Hi there I'm Tom, an ESL teacher roaming around the world. Lately, after living for 2 years in Albania I got the idea of moving to SPain. Hopefully, this board gives me some advic…

My girlfriend doesn't have papers

Aug 11, 2015 · Jonm · 1 replies · 4418 views

Hello everyone, as this is my first post let me introduce myself quickly. I'm a French 28yo male, working as an English teacher around the globe. I've been in Madrid for a week in…

Independent Financial Advice for Expats in Mallorca

Aug 5, 2015 · MisterP · 1 replies · 2131 views

[b]Independent Financial Adviser to Expats in the Balearics. [/b] [b]Are you an Expat in Spain or thinking of a move to Spain? [/b] Apart from all the usual things to think about …

Sites where you can get handy tips on the practicalities of moving to Spain

Aug 5, 2015 · MarkLovehart · 2 replies · 2736 views

Hi All My wife and I are thinking of moving to Spain but not sure where to get all the info from about the logistics of moving there. Found this website which was quite useful ---…

writing a professional CV in Spanish

Aug 5, 2015 · CMaertens · 1 replies · 4207 views

Hello, I am looking for someone who can write a CV in Spanish. Anyone who knows a professional? Thanks! Caro Hola! Estoy buscando un professional que puede redactar mi CV en Espa?…

Refused Tourist Entry to Spain Previously. Will this affect my Student Visa application?

Aug 2, 2015 · Abraham Ibra · 1 replies · 1800 views

I am from Pakistan and applied for a Schengen tourist visa for Spain in 2013. The visa was rejected on the grounds the purpose of visit wasn?t clear and that they couldn?t determi…

Applying for residency visa

Aug 1, 2015 · Sassyboy · 1 replies · 1864 views

Hi there My wife and I are Canadian living in Canada but my wife is British and I have an entitlement to abode in the UK. We wish to retire to Spain and were wondering if anyone c…

Applying for Spanish visa/residency with Spanish bloodline

Jul 26, 2015 · carolinecoombs1 · 2 replies · 2843 views

Hi I have had a look at the topics already on here briefly and not seen more recent information on this matter so wanted to ask again just in case laws have changed etc regarding …

Looking for a sworn translator?

Jul 21, 2015 · Silvia Vaquero · 1 replies · 1756 views

Hi there, My name is Silvia Vaquero and I am a Sworn Translator and Interpreter of English appointed by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation. As you know, this …

Anyone in Costa del Sol?

Jul 21, 2015 · Hollyhock · 2 replies · 2541 views

Hi I'm new here. We are moving to the Costa del Sol in November. I have been told elsewhere by some negative people that it is too hot in July/August and they wouldn't dream of li…

visa requirements advice, please!

Jul 19, 2015 · thehungrytravellers · 1 replies · 4212 views

Hi there Need a little help on this subject as I have read numerous forums and also perused the Spanish consulate site in London, but still a little confused on the whole process.…

any advice for renting a flat from private, the dos and donts?

Jul 17, 2015 · rronald_25 · 1 replies · 1944 views

[size=4]Hi guys, I am about to rent a 4 bedroom flat in barcelona straight from the owner. The owner asks for 2 month deposit. Was wondering if any of you could give me advice abo…

any advice for renting a flat from private, the dos and donts?

Jul 16, 2015 · rronald_25 · 1 replies · 2043 views

[size=5]Hi guys, I am about to rent a 4 bedroom flat in barcelona straight from the owner. The owner asks for 2 montsh deposit. Was wondering if any of you could give me advice ab…

Same sex Marriage : Indian guy & spanish boyfreind living in Germany

Jul 15, 2015 · Gav · 1 replies · 1624 views

I am indian guy and have spanish boyfriend. We both are planning to get marry soon. He is spaniard working in Frankfurt and soon I will accompany him there as i am moving to germa…

Epilepsy Medicines

Jul 11, 2015 · Matt1p2772 · 1 replies · 1980 views

Hi All, I am looking at moving to Spain in the future, but my son has severe epilepsy which requires daily medicines. Has anyone else moved to Spain and had to get anti seizure dr…

Long term rentals wanted - clients waiting

Jul 5, 2015 · damatt · 1 replies · 1875 views

We have clients waiting to rent properties for the long term, so if you are looking to rent your property, then do go to our site and list it, you can also list holiday rentals pr…

Sunday shop opening times

Jul 5, 2015 · camuf · 2 replies · 7340 views

Hi. We're having a holiday in Caopino (Costa del sol ) in October with the view of purchasing a mobile home. We will be arriving on a Sunday. Are there any food shops open on Sund…

Hi from NJ, USA.

Jul 4, 2015 · freedom77777 · 1 replies · 1515 views

Hello, Everyone, I'm planning to move out of the US in a few years most likely to Spain. It's a big move that includes fixing up and renting my house, selling and/or storing my fu…

A couple of questions about the Entrepeneur visa.

Jul 2, 2015 · emilianojsaiz · 1 replies · 4273 views

Anyone here has sucessfully gone through the process? Also,can the spouse of the person that got the visa work in Spain? I have a couple of other questions but those are good to s…

Urgently Trying to Locate Older Australian Man Travelling in Europe

Jun 26, 2015 · Traveler_In_Span · 2 replies · 7642 views

Anyone had contact with an Australian man- about 56 years old with short grey hair, blue eyes, about 6 feet tall, very thin with gaunt angular face and pointy nose. He also has ro…

Seeking long term rental...

Jun 24, 2015 · NikNik · 7 replies · 6286 views

Hello everyone Although I will be checking this site and others regularly, I would be grateful if anyone can assist me in regard to finding a long-term rental property. I am singl…

does me moving back to UK affect my non EU Step daughters residence status in Spain

Jun 20, 2015 · paulk · 1 replies · 1625 views

I am British with a non EU wife and 2 step daughters we have family residence status in Spain. We own a house in Spain but I am concidering moving back to UK with my wife for busi…

3 month pedigree labrador puppies for sale

Jun 13, 2015 · FSmart · 1 replies · 5031 views

3 month pedigree black labrador puppies for sale (3 males & 1 female). All immunisations including Rabies. Regularly wormed. Chipped, papers & pet passport. All puppies have full …

Spanish (Spain) Freelance/self-employed Aut?nomo visa for NON EU (New Zealander) as a contractor invoicing Spanish company

Jun 12, 2015 · maymay007 · 1 replies · 4342 views

Hi I would like to find out about applying for a Spanish Freelance/self-employed visa - independent professionals (profesionales autonomos) visa. I am a New Zealand passport holde…