Spain Forum

Greetings from Chicago!

2012-02-12T00:11:07+01:00

Hello All-

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2012-02-12T00:03:20+01:00

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Gandia Valencia 2 Bedroom Townhouse/Apartment

2012-02-11T19:07:07+01:00

Situated in the quiet historic area of an old Moorish pueblo 5km from Gandia, beaches and mountains - priced to sell at 120,000€ ono

Spacious sympathetically reformed traditional Valencian property 118 m2 with vaulted beamed ceilings - which was converted into two apartments approximately 10 years ago and retaining Valencian features. In excellent condition.

Large L shaped living area. (1 Winter snug with fireplace, reverse air con, TV point/1 Summer area/Study by the large Valencian door and 1 formal dining area) Modern fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room with electric hob and oven, space for washing machine and fridge/freezer - space for table and chairs - opening onto the private rear patio.

2 double bedrooms with floor to ceiling wardrobes (1 with ceiling fan) & fully tiled bathroom/shower.fully tiled Exterior storage room. Private sunny patio with shrubs and flowers. There is space for hot tub etc. Parking.

Total plot area 155m2 The community tax is 250€ a year and the property is very economical to run.

If you are looking for somewhere to retire or a holiday - this is ideal. We purchased the property on A Place in the Sun. We have two web sites http://www.valenciaholiday.iowners.net and www.valenciawalking.iowners.net which we used before we settled in Spain which is available for the buyer together with over 100 fully illustrated walking trails.

These web sites will tell you all that you will want to know about the area. We have fabulous neighbours and it truly is a lovely place to live.

If you would like any more details, please contact us.

Spain - The future

2011-08-23T20:28:46+01:00

Just a few thoughts and questions about the future for Spain. Spain has HUGE problems as a country with the size of its debt. Fireman are having to pay for the ITV on their fire engines, policemen have to walk to crime scenes because there is no car, etc etc all have a lighter side if it was not so serious.

Spain’s problems are being aired in the international press. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/spain/8712904/The-hilltop-Spanish-town-overshadowed-by-a-debt-mountain.html (Hold On, read the rest of the posting before going off to read this report)

But things are not all bad. Remarkably Valencia Property (Find them on Facebook) are reporting barely being able to keep up with demand for property purchases. Likewise at ExpatFinancialAdviceSpain (Also on Facebook) we are similarly busy helping with repositioning of money away from possible problematic institutions.

And I believe that we will have something to look forward to, a bright light at the end of the tunnel. A change to the structure of the EURO could be very beneficial for Spain. For arguments sake let’s say that Germany is in a different part of the new Euro system than the Spanish part (There are many reasons why Germany will leave, including not triggering defaults by expelling other countries). With the Spanish part of the Euro weaker there will be a tremendous boost for the Northern Euro holders. At present, Germans buying in Spain buy on a one to one basis because they are in the same currency. BUT, when the MED is at a lower value Germans will be able to buy at half the price. Spanish companies will be more competitive in the export market and the country will be able to reduce its debt with a bit of inflation.

I would like to propose the name of the new Spanish Euro as the MED. Analysts suggest that the MED could be at a rate of
1 GBP = 1.90 MEDS. Germans, Brits etc could get double their money by buying in Spain. And wouldn’t this be a boost for those British people here with UK incomes. Their income would also be nearly twice as much, which will feed into the Spanish economy.

Until we see the politicians take control/responsibility we need to make sure that our investments are safe and secure.

Any suggestions for alternative names for the Spanish part of the Euro if not the Med?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/spain/8712904/The-hilltop-Spanish-town-overshadowed-by-a-debt-mountain.html
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transferring to spain or applying for citizenship..

2012-02-08T16:34:35+01:00

hi…i want to go to spain,but i’m here at canada working as a contract worker for 1 yr…after i finish my contract i want to transfer to spain because my parents are there…i was born in spain,but no chance to go back… my father is already a spanish citizen,but mother is waiting for her paper to come…it what way or chances i can go to spain…please help me….in what easiest way i can go to spain…tnx…

Hello All!!

2012-02-11T16:43:09+01:00

Hi everyone!

I’m currently living in Ireland and will be moving to Madrid in April to open a new branch of my current business. I would like to make new friends and contacts and also maybe get some advice from any Irish people living in Madrid at the moment.

This won’t be my first time living in Spain but it is a different situation. The last time I was living in Zaragoza on Erasmus as part of my college degree so I had a lot of help from my university in finding accomodation and also a social group.

Hopefully people on here will be able to help me find my way.

Hope to hear from some of ye soon

Would anyone mind giving advice on my CV and Covering Letter?

2012-01-25T00:42:32+01:00

Hey,

Would anyone mind giving me a critique of my CV and/or Covering Letter? I have no prior TEFL employment, and thus would thoroughly appreciate anyone who can help me secure my first position.

Thank you

Top tips for new teachers in Spain

2011-04-12T22:09:37+01:00

Hi everyone,

I’ve decided to try a different approach to the questionaires- INDIVIDUAL questions. So, PLEASE give me your feedback on this topic if you are / have taught English in Spain. Thanks!

What are your top 5 tips for anyone wanting to teach English in Spain?

English Classes On Skype

2012-01-27T18:53:17+01:00

Hi, We’ve been teaching via Skype for the past year and would recommend it as a way of connecting with students who mainly want to practice conversation (and some written English).

Their written work is emailed to us to use as a discussion tool, and then homework is emailed back to the students, so you have to be fairly organised and build in the time needed for the paperwork, typing and emailing.

It does have its limits (dependant on broadband connection speeds) and not for everyone (both students and teachers). However a lot of people like to learn and work from home, when it suits them!
It would be nice to hear from anyone else working in this way and their methods - there are some very good sites out there!
I’m fairly new on this site so it would be nice to hear from other teachers.
Hasta Luego,
Lioness

Unregistered cars to be Targetted

2012-02-09T21:26:48+01:00

This from tomorrows Round Town News (paper)

“ACCORDING TO the Chief of the Guardia Civil, those foreign residents that flout the law by driving unregistered, uninsured and untaxed foreign registered cars should be stopped. The statement came after it was announced that a crackdown on foreign registered vehicles, which started late last year in the Costa del Sol, is to be extended nationwide.

“They don’t pay the fines for parking too long in restricted parking zones, or fines for speeding,” said the Chief, “they pay no road tax and their vehicles are often uninsured and not ITV tested. This is wrong and it must be stopped.”