13 May 2015 2:01 PM:

Can definately recommend espacar.es they are based in Estepona but will meet you at the airport. When i lived in Spain i used them a lot and never had any problems and they don't charge extra for fuel, you basically need to return it with the same fuel level as when you collect. so if half a tank return the same. Not the cheapest headline rates but less add ons.

Thread: Recommendation for a car hire company at Malaga airport.

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10 Feb 2015 12:02 PM:

My Spanish girlfriend learnt to drive whilst we lived in Estepona and they taught her that when you approach a roundabout you always use the right hand lane even if you are turning left and that you should not indicate until you reach your turning. It's useful to know this so that you are not surprised when someone cuts across you from the outside lane at a roundabout without indicating, it's how they are taught to drive!!

Thread: Spanish Police Advice

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04 Dec 2012 5:07 PM:

 Hi Johnzx,

Yes you are right i do have the NIE number, d'oh!! but the bank still told me i couldn't transfer to a residents account with this card as it is only temporary residency and i needed a work contract to open a residents account.

As for health care wherever i look it seems that i do not qualify for free health care. I have not heard about the new rules Camposol mentioned but will look into it, thank you.

 

Thread: Residency and taxes

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03 Dec 2012 4:36 PM:

Thank you johnzx. 

I registered with the local policia in June and have my 'Certificado de registro de cuidadano de la union'.

My bank account is a non-resident one as i have been told by them i cannot change to a residents account until i have an NIE number and that i will not get one until i have a job!.

We tried to get me onto my Spanish girlfriends health cover but were told that wouldn't be possible as i had no work contract.

I have been living in Spain since May.

I'm only 44 so no pension only rental income.

What a bummer!! seems like prlivate health care is the answer despite the fact that I continue to pay my N1 contributions in the Uk there is no reciprocal arrangement with Spain. When my Spanish girlfriend lived with me in London she had free health care from the word go with no job!!!

Thread: Residency and taxes

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03 Dec 2012 3:24 PM:

Is it possible to be resident in Spain but continue to pay tax in the Uk?

My income comes from my residential investments in the UK therefore I pay tax there, but this is preventing me from obtaining full residency status and health care in Spain as i have no NIE number.

Any ideas anyone???

Thankyou

Gary

Thread: Residency and taxes

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