25 Jan 2017 4:07 PM:

Team GB

Thankyou , yes we are getting on ok

we do miss different aspects of our life in Spain, but generally feel we made the right choice to come back when we did

There are still packing boxes lurking in the shed, as a quart won't fit into a pint pot,  as they say, and although we did a lot of sorting and gave a lot to charity, I can't part with some things

As with moving to Spain, you have to be ruthless!

It is nice feeling warm in the winter here, though!

I think it will take a bit longer to shake the sand of Spain off our feet!

we still have friends there and keep in touch

If any of my experiences can help anyone else, that's good,  or if there are people moving back  to the UK, I'll try to help them too

Thread: Contemplating the Big Move!!

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24 Jan 2017 10:21 PM:

First, use the search forum and other forums specifically for ex pats,  for such things as NIE, requirements for signing on the foreigners register,  buying property, driving in Spain, getting bank accounts, Spanish wills, etc

Prioritise Health, finances, taxes, education

ask the experts in UK when info on tax, health is required- DWP, HMRC  etc

Seek advice on your financial situation in Spain from professionals such as Blevins Franks

Members of forum Will give you their experiences and opinions, and try and answer any remaining questions

you have a lot of research to do!

Thread: Contemplating the Big Move!!

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07 Nov 2016 3:33 PM:

Do you realise how long Corvera airport has been " going to open?"

many years!

Thread: mar de plata mazarron

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31 Oct 2016 4:19 PM:

Could  it be that your renters have left the pool filling and forgotten it?

this happened a few times round here, even with " professionals " looking after the pool.

easy to do if you're not keeping your eye on it and you go for a siesta!

 

Thread: Eye Watering Agua Factura AMJASA Javea

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31 Oct 2016 1:16 AM:

DuncanMcG- what was your post about?

Thread: Taking the plunge - Moving to Spain

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