Paddywhack
Northern Irish looking for information about Spain
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Registration: 21 May 2016
dual citizen lady from Ireland & Australia can I retire in Spain ? by skilledhanslady
Hi everyone, I am Angela a new member. A little more about me I am a late 40's single woman born in Northern Ireland but have lived in Australia most of my life since a child. I am an Australian citizen but have not been back to Northern ...
As John says Spain's regulations are straightforward, it is only when people get stroppy and say "why should I do this or that" that things get complicated. My wife and I got Residency here a year ago, could not have been easier. ... Read More
Would love to move to Spain by doesyourdogbte
My wife and I are thinking about moving to Spain probably Murcia region, But now Brexit is underway I would love to know the feelings of any expats living in Spain
My wife and I moved here permanently on 1 September last year and we love it. We are pensioners and have got our Residencia and healthcare sorted. I say forget about Brexit and move to Spain. Patrick O'Neill Read More
RENTAL
Hi. Depends where you rent. You should be able to get a 2 bedroom for 400 euros a month plus bills. Patrick Read More
Property prices in Spain
Hi Priscilla. Depends where you want to live. My wife and I came out on 1 Sept and got a nice 2 bedroom apartment near Orihuela for 400 euros a month plus utilities. Patrick Read More
Banco de *** - worst customer service ever! by CooleyCasa
Hi All, My husband and I have been in Barcelona almost 2 months now. Before we arrived we contacted *** to find the best way to bring money over from the US. The agent stated a cashier's check would work fine. So, we brought a check over and ...
I opened an account with Caja Rural in Los Montesinos. Staff could not have been more helpful. It was hassle free. Patrick Read More
Banco de *** - worst customer service ever! by CooleyCasa
Hi All, My husband and I have been in Barcelona almost 2 months now. Before we arrived we contacted *** to find the best way to bring money over from the US. The agent stated a cashier's check would work fine. So, we brought a check over and ...
I have opened a Spanish bank account and have transferred money through Transfer wise which has been hassle free and they only charged .5%. I was transferring from UK so US might be different. Patrick Read More
Buying a second car in Alicante
Hi Geraldine. I am not an expert but I am also looking to buy a second hand car. I sold my car in England before coming here because it was 8 years old so petrol, tolls etc would have been the price of the car. I am going to buy something ... Read More
Buying a second car in Alicante
I am looking to buy a second hand car in Villamartin Area. Anyone know best place to go or anyone selling. Must be LHD. Patrick Read More
At 70, living in Arboleas in Almeria on our pensions. Possible? by PamSeventy
Hi everyone, New to the site . Just a few questions. Do you think my husband and me have missed the boat at 70 to move to Spain. We would like to move to Almeria to a place called Arboleas. We would be renting long term. We will be living ...
Hi Melissa. Yes go for it. My wife and I are going out for ,3 months Sept to Dec and then looking to rent long term anywhere along the coast. We are in our late 60s have good pensions are in fairly good health and we do not intend to fail. So go ... Read More
Never make a private health insurance with a Bank by Peace.Vegan
Hi dear expats! Never make a private health insurance with a bank
Hi gitboxer. Any idea what they charge for a pensioner. Patrick Read More
Where to go if a Spanish landlord won't do the repairs by jojokoko
I am having trouble with my Spanish landlady. When I took possession of the flat, there were a number of essentials I had to buy and there was no inventory provided at the time of signing the contract. The woman sacked the agent immediatly I arrived ...
Hi Jo. Just tell her she won't be seeing any rent this month or any other and hand her a list of what needs done and tell her when they are done to your satisfaction then she will get rent. I have read up on this and apparently she cannot ... Read More
Renting in Alicante- Any English speaking estate agencies? by Paddywhack
My wife and I are retired and wish to rent in Spain for a few years. Anyone know of any English speaking estate agencies who do long term rentals. Any advice welcome. Patrick
Hi AntLy. Many thanks. My email address is ***. Regards Patrick Read More
Renting in Alicante- Any English speaking estate agencies? by Paddywhack
My wife and I are retired and wish to rent in Spain for a few years. Anyone know of any English speaking estate agencies who do long term rentals. Any advice welcome. Patrick
Anybody have the link to Facebook regarding renting property in Alicante. I had it yesterday but have now lost it. I am trying to rent a two bedroom property for whole month of September. Patrick Read More
Renting in Alicante- Any English speaking estate agencies? by Paddywhack
My wife and I are retired and wish to rent in Spain for a few years. Anyone know of any English speaking estate agencies who do long term rentals. Any advice welcome. Patrick
Many thanks for the info. Patrick Read More
spanish health care by Spanish 456
Hola all.can anyone tell us how we cover ourselves for health care in spain. We are moving to mazaron and having asked around about registering with a GP and accessing health care we get lots of different advice and some say we need redidencia? ...
Hi VickiC Many thanks for this information. Patrick Read More
spanish health care by Spanish 456
Hola all.can anyone tell us how we cover ourselves for health care in spain. We are moving to mazaron and having asked around about registering with a GP and accessing health care we get lots of different advice and some say we need redidencia? ...
My wife and I are both over 65 and are hoping to rent long term in Alicante. We are both in receipt of UK pensions. Any ideas on accessing Spanish healthcare. Worried about how Brexits affects us but we will now be travelling on Irish passports. ... Read More
Be very careful renting your property long term. by harrythesax
Hello my name is Harry, and I have a cautionary tale for anyone thinking of renting their house long term to certain individuals in Benamargosa, Malaga. A girlfriend and myself bought houses in the village just before the property crash, she ...
Steering sad tale - the very worst of human nature. Good luck for the future. Patrick Read More
Renting in Alicante- Any English speaking estate agencies? by Paddywhack
My wife and I are retired and wish to rent in Spain for a few years. Anyone know of any English speaking estate agencies who do long term rentals. Any advice welcome. Patrick
Hi Kenjee Many thanks Patrick Read More
Renting in Alicante- Any English speaking estate agencies? by Paddywhack
My wife and I are retired and wish to rent in Spain for a few years. Anyone know of any English speaking estate agencies who do long term rentals. Any advice welcome. Patrick
Great. Many thanks for info. Patrick Read More
Renting in Alicante- Any English speaking estate agencies?
My wife and I are retired and wish to rent in Spain for a few years. Anyone know of any English speaking estate agencies who do long term rentals. Any advice welcome. Patrick Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here 2nd quarter of 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain 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 Carsten. How do you like Alicante. My wife and I are going out for Oct and Nov as I retire soon. We then hope to rent long term for a few years. What is the best way to get long term rentals,. do you know. We are not going to buy as we are ... Read More
Long Term Let's In Alicante Region
Many thanks. I will try those. Patrick Read More
6 adults, three children and a cat called Tina. by Sarah WR
Hello to you all, Firstly, as a newbie I hope that I am posting this introduction in the correct place :) We are a large family (made up of three generations) currently living in a small town on the south coast of the U.K. But our plan is to move ...
Hi Sarah. Good luck with the move. My wife and I are going to rent long term in Alicante area as I retire in June. We have been holidaying many times in this area (especially Villamartin) and love it. We are trying to learn a bit of Spanish ... Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here 2nd quarter of 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain 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 Ron. Good luck. I retire on 30th June and my wife and I are hoping to rent long term and maybe buy. Welcome to the forum. Patrick Read More
Long Term Let's In Alicante Region
Hi Kenjee Many thanks. I will try that. Patrick Read More
Long Term Let's In Alicante Region
My wife and I would like to rent long term in Alicante region for about 2 years before buying. Any ideas would be welcome. Paddy Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here 2nd quarter of 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain 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 I am Patrick from Northern Ireland. I retire on 30th June and want to rent long term in Alicante for 2 years from Jan 2017. Any ideas Read More