22 Nov 2007 3:32 PM:

I think they are all much of a muchness - I have had good service from Currency Direct & Global Currency Exchange.

Best is to get quotes from a few and trade with best deal - check commissions, rates, sending charges, arriving charges (some have agreements with Spanish banks to waive transfer charges) , time frames etc.

The rate is very unpredictable at the moment but is at a real low so if you have time - i would delay buying currency if i were you. ....... but no promises.

Only 3 weeks ago it was up at about 1.46 (now 1.39 or so). Assuming you are buying euros from stirling!

Otherwise GET STUCK IN!

 

 

Thread: currencey exchange

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19 Nov 2007 11:37 AM:

Hi there,

I used to sell property around there and Benalmadena is a really lovely place. The Pueblo is very pretty and traditional looking, the costa is a bit busy (especially in summer) and the coast road is daunting and the port is lovely in the day but a bit of a tourist, drinking area in the night.  Arroyo is a happy mix - very much a village just off of the beach road with ex pats and Spanish around. Certainly the best area in that part of coast I think without going inland.

Jamie

Thread: thinking of living in spain

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15 Oct 2007 12:35 PM:

Hi Dixie,

I don't know your development at all but if you are still waiting for licenses, which can go on forever, and can get out of your contract without penalty - then I would jump ship if I were you.

The Lorca area is a nice area and pretty Spanish - it is by no means saturated - strangely it has been widely ignored despite being in a good area and only a short drive to Aguilas (Spanish beach resort). The problem is that the area has been a bit overlooked by many buyers and hence could take a while to sell on. it is a Spanish mid sized town near the motorway, not especially pretty, not fantastic facilities, nothing wrong with it but nothing going for it either - Get out while you can.

Jamie

Thread: Advice from anyone who knows Murcia/Lorca?

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08 Oct 2007 10:01 AM:

Hi there,

I just completed my open water PADI course with INDALO DIVERS in Mojacar Playa (they are just near the Gaviotta restaurant near the horse riding stables). I had never done it before but had a really enjoyable experience and am in danger of getting hooked! The shop is owned by Jim and the main instructor is Graham. I paid 365 euros for the complete course including all equipment hire, books, etc and cant reccommend them highly enough.

Their tel number is +34 610 800 921 and the website is www.indalodivers.com

No matter who you use the course is really good but there is quite a lot of studying to do.  2 weeks ago the water was a comfortable 24 degees and visibilty was very good.

Im signing up to do my next stage - the Advanced Open Water and might see you out here in November!

Jamie

Thread: Diving Schools

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28 Sep 2007 4:31 PM:

Hi Morrice,

I have bought to let on Polaris World; 1 one Condado de Alhama & one on TDLT. Getting anything in writing from PW is very hard but I have managed it! I have the services that PW Vacation Club & Rentals will offer and their costs. I also have some income figures for the owner broken down by season and also I have some stipulations - such as the costs of the necessary equipment needed for them to take on your property (linen, fire prevention,etc).

It is fairly thorough and may be what you are after.

PM me for more details,

Jamie

Thread: Polaris World - Los Naranjos de Alhama

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