jchilton
English expat in Spain
Forum posts
48
About me
English
Speaks Spanish, Catal谩n, French, Portuguese
Registration: 02 December 2023
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Hello everyone, I'm planning to move to Mallorca by wholebeing77
Hello,I live in NYC and am planning a move to Majorca in the next 1.5- 2 years (con mis gatos). Happy to have found this site, as I've already found some potential good info here regarding shipping personal effects from the US to Spain. I am not ...
Congrats on your decisi贸n to move to Mallorca! It is a beautiful island of many contrasts - mountains, beaches, interior villages, bustle ir tranquility, whatever your mood takes you. But I found the best way to enjoy life here to the full is ... Read More
Volunteering by juliemariemeehan
I am in Santiago de Compostela through Christmas and would like to volunteer at soup kitchen on Christmas Day. Does anyone know if they exist in Spain or similar?thank you.julia
Google the delegation in your area then search for the section on the website that says "voluntariado" Read More
Volunteering by juliemariemeehan
I am in Santiago de Compostela through Christmas and would like to volunteer at soup kitchen on Christmas Day. Does anyone know if they exist in Spain or similar?thank you.julia
Contact Caritas or Cruz Roja Read More
Property abroad and stamp duty. by gianniboni58
First question: Being a UK resident as a tenant, if I buy a property in Spain do I have to pay Stamp Duty in the UK?Second question: If I am a resident and owner of a property in the UK, and I would like to buy a house in Spain do I have to pay ...
1) No2) NoYou pay stamp duty in the country where the house you are buying is Read More
TIE, Banking and Large Purchases by jfranknichols
We are working on determining the most cost-effective way to meet the residency requirements in Spain. Our plan is to live full-time in an RV, but it seems that this does not qualify for a TIE (residency permit).I wanted to get everyone鈥檚 ...
I was under the impression that if you live in a camper van you cannot register on the padr贸n, which is necessary to obtain a resident's permit (as well as many other things) Read More
A good bank account for a self-employed person? by jobethsteel
HelloCan anyone recommend a good bank account for a self-employed person in Spain? I have researched this but would love some feedback from actual customers.I'm starting a counselling business in Madrid (online and walk and talk therapy), so it's ...
Banca March is a solid, serious family owned bank of nearly 100yrs. standing, renowned for personalised expert care of business professionals.. Read More
Schools in Alicante Private vs Concertado vs Public by gonzopr1
Hello,We are planning in moving to Alicante and I am curious to find out what your recommendations are for school choice. My son is 13 so I guess he will be attending 3rd E.S.O. or 2nd. I was looking into Colegio Don Bosco but is a concertado and ...
I don't know Alicante but am curious why you have not considered a State school in your area. My sons had an excellent education in the very small local village school then moved to a brand new instituto for ESO in a nearby village. The eldest now ... Read More
Why did you move abroad by heidifishercheshire
Hi there as the title suggests I鈥檇 like to know why people decided to move abroad and leave the UK. I鈥檝e lived in a few different countries myself but have been back in the UK for the past 7 years. It鈥檚 been a tough few years, but ...
I was a sort of political refugee, leaving Thatcher's UK when I was 22 because I didn't want to be another 1 in 10 (unemployment rate at the time) I've just retired after 42 yrs permanent work all over Spain and agree with all the positive comments ... Read More
Moving from Spain to Ireland to naturalise?? by Spanospan
I've been resident in Spain since 2020 (before Brexit), currently at a crossroads whether to move to Ireland to regain EU citizenship again or stay in Spain and eventually become Spanish (in 2031 i'm assuming). Just wondering what to do as I ...
My son obtained Spanish citizenship and it was quite straightforward because he fulfilled the requirement of being resident 10yrs uninterrupted. This is required of all except for certain South American and some other countries, where it is much ... Read More
Buying a house in Spain by Lisestrahle
This weekend my cousin from Denmark is going to Spain to look at houses for sale. Can anyone please give a list of what to look out for? What kinds of questions to ask the seller/realtor? She'll be looking in the Alicante area, something near (ish) ...
Catastro = municipal land survey which values and registers property for local tax purposes, i.e. calculation of IBI Read More
Not on property registry - safe to buy or not? by H Williams
Hi thereI have found a house I like but it states that it's not on the property registry."Both the property and the land are preserved and with regular maintenance, it is not registered in the property registry, but the necessary documentation is ...
The passage quoted seems to be a translation. "Gesti贸n" is translated as "management" but in this context could also mean paperwork or procedure. So what they're saying is that the documentation required to process the property's registration ... Read More
Electrical supplier question by gyoung5718
Wonder if anyone can help clarify electrical supply to property in Spain.Since purschased terrace house Central M谩laga (approximately 14months ago) have had electricity supply organised by Spanish solicitors we used to purchase ...
@gyoung5718HelloIn theory all you need to do is contact the electricity provider. They need name of previous owner, your name, address, email, phone and NIE, bank details, a recent electricity bill, CUPS number of installation and - in some cases- ... Read More
Agencia Tributaria nightmare by MarMac
Hi,I used to live in Spain but moved back to the UK 7 years ago. I didn't know about completing a modelo to say that I had moved. As far as I was concerned, I had paid all my taxes, was no longer working and earning in Spain and didn't need to ...
The Bolet铆n Oficial del Estado (BOE) is just the official government newsletter which publishes a list of new laws, decrees and amendments that have been passed by the govt Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? Don'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 your expat ...
I'd advise go with a local - bring along a translator friend if needed Read More
Navigating administrative procedures in Spain by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating through the administration in Spain can be quite a challenge. With the variety of procedures, their complexity, and the local specifics, many factors need to be considered. Here are some questions worth ...
I was advised to use a gestor铆a to apply for my Spanish state pension but decided to try on my own. They already have all your work and seg.social contributions details so all I needed was to book an appointment and take the downloaded ... Read More