Carsten - H&E
Danish expat in Spain
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Registration: 07 June 2016
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Possible to find a 2 Bedroom House on Rent in CPT for R 6,000? by AjaySinghS
Hi, I am trying to make sense of my R 38,000 a month Salary offer by a company in CPT (Before Taxes/Healthcare). Can I find a house for R 6,000 in a safe area to live with my family? If it is more than R 6,000, I may have to decline this job offer ...
Hi Ajay, You can definitely find something in the Southern suburbs within your preference / price. Wish you the best of luck! Let's Get To Work! Carsten - H&E Read More
Schooling in Alicante by Joanne&David
We are considering a move to the Alicante area summer 2017. Our two children will then be 8 and 5 years old. We aw looking to gain some information in relation to the schooling system, both children only speak English although we are keen for them ...
Hi Joanne & David, I did this post regarding the subject /forum/viewtopic.php?id=602053#3380874. With this you can find the best solution for you guys... Let's Get To Work! Carsten - H&E Read More
Best area in Alicante by Joanne&David
Hi we are considering a move to Alicante from Belfast 2017. We have 2 children 8 & 5 and only speak English. My husband will be setting up a Business and I work in recruitment. We are looking some advice on the best area to be situated in ...
Hi Joanne & David, I would say Alicante city is the best area, but I have fallen in love with this city / area so maybe my opinion is not the most objective one. If you are settled on Costa Blanca, Alicante is good for several reasons: 1. ... Read More
Best area in Alicante by Joanne&David
Hi we are considering a move to Alicante from Belfast 2017. We have 2 children 8 & 5 and only speak English. My husband will be setting up a Business and I work in recruitment. We are looking some advice on the best area to be situated in ...
Hi Joanne & David, Congratulations on the decision of moving to Alicante. This will be the best decision of your life, if you mingle with Spanish society as well. Hopefully the kids will also integrate with both the international and Spanish ... Read More
International School by Villamartin/Alicante by Rev Bob
Hi, we are looking to move to Alicante soon, we have a daughter aged 10, going on 11, we are looking for an International School for her to attend. Does anyone have any information (Fees etc) on a 'good' school, saw one by Villamartin, El ...
Hi Rev Bob, I recommend you to choose what area you want to live in first and then see where the nearest school is. I don't know if you already chosen it but you said moving to Alicante soon. Please correct me if I'm wrong... Good ... Read More
Renting a car in Alicante Airport and drop it somewhere else? by PamSeventy
Hi Does anyone know if you can rent a car from Alicante airport and drop it off somewhere else other then returning it back to airport.
Hi Pam, I have a company in Alicante and I rent my cars from various companies all year around. Very flexible solutions, free kilometers (with specific companies), fully insured (choosing it obviously) and in the winter months definitely cheaper ... Read More
Preparing retirement in Spain. Where to buy? Active Expat Community? by edpsych
We are in the process of preparing for retirement in Spain. We are looking for an active expat community particularly during the winter. I live canoeing and cycling my wife loves cooking and dancing. We are both sociable and need an active social ...
Hi there Edpsych.... We'll Alicante is a good city to live in all year around and has everything to offer, both locally and internationally, at cheap prices. Also travel in and out of Alicante comes at a low price tags, as cost for rental ... Read More
Expat pay: profiles wanted for British Broadcaster by UKjourno
Do you do a job that everyone thinks is highly paid, but in reality isn't? Maybe you're a scientist, technician or junior doctor living abroad, working on amazing projects... but the reward is more the skills and experience you pick up ...
Hi UKJourno, Well I'm self-emplpyed and 33 years old. People think what I do has good earnings, and sure it can be. But you need to be willing to make sacrifice and do whatever it takes to get the product sold. I know I have something to ... Read More
From Washington DC retiring to Alicante region. by sunlover60
Hi, I just wanted to introduce myself.I 'm Mark and my wife is Vicki. We are currently living in Washington DC. We are retiring this year at the end of September. Planning on relocating to Alicante in November. We will be looking for a ...
Hi Mark And Vicki! So happy for you guys - you picked the right place in Europe. Although Alicante is an underdog in terms of life quality - many don't know it which is good for us living here - it is also Europe's answer to ... Read More
Where to live in Alicante - With facilities nearby by ariannarincon
I would like to know a few suggestions about where to live in Alicante. I am looking for an area with : mild weather in summer (not at the beach) with good access to supermarkets, drugstores gyms. In particular, an area with some good private ...
Hi Arianna, I would agree with Cluebronchis on San Vicente Del Raspeig. Among others cities around Alicante with your preferences are also San Juan d'Alacant or Elche. As for drugstores, supermarkets and gyms goes there is nothing to worry ... Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here – 2nd quarter of 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? DonÂ’t 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 Viv, Sorry for not answering before, but you got lost in the thread (well, my thread :)). How to start up a local network of friends in Punta Prima? Well, I started out without knowing anybody. I joined up some local expat communities to meet ... Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here – 2nd quarter of 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? DonÂ’t 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 Paddy, I'm very happy for you guys. If you ask me moving to Alicante is the right decision, but to me this is paradise on earth, so know that my opinion might not be that objective :) It is definitely possible to get a good long term ... Read More
Household Insurance spain / insuring against theft whilst renting by Petra Upton
Does anyone know if it's possible to insure personal goods in a building even if we rent an apartment please? This may sound strange but if we rent somewhere, how can we protect what belongs to us against theft? Thank you. Please forgive my ...
@Johncar: Not questioning your formal education, years of experience nor trying to cross swords with you, mate. I gave my opinion and I'm not saying you're wrong - I simply don't agree with you. Should we focus on what Petra is asking ... Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here – 2nd quarter of 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? DonÂ’t 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 ...
Hallo everybody, I'm Carsten a Dane living in Alicante on my 3rd year. I'm here to hear and discuss different opinions with expats living here. And also give my best 2 cents from my own experiences. Looking forward to talk to you ... Read More
What you wish you had known beforehand!!! by Sarah WR
If you are now living in Spain or close to moving, what would be the most important piece of advice you would give to someone at the start of their journey?
How about that for great responses? Now the balls is rolling. Let's get this talk fired up...! @JB80: I have a friend who build a department of a Swedish company up here in Alicante and we often spoke about "bugs" in the system. We ... Read More