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A Brief History of Spain Spain has a rich and varied history: 780,000 year old human remains; invasion by Rome, Visigoths, Moors and Napoleon; voyages of discovery and empire; arts, literature and science; civil war, despotism and democracy Learn more about the history of Spain Dangerous Caterpillars The Wildlife of Spain is most varied and fascinating but there are nasties that you and your children should be aware of. Bears, boars, snakes, wolves and in particular the processional caterpillar (January to April) which can be fatal to dogs. Banking in Spain The fees charged by Spanish banks for their services have always been a cause for concern. However in a major breakthrough, one bank is now offering no bank charges to receive your transferred property purchase money together with other benefits. Learn more about this low cost Spanish bank offering Money Exchange & Currency Transfer Foreign exchange service companies can offer a better rate of exchange and faster transfer than high street banks. Learn more about Money Transfer The NHS in Spain Overseas health cover for visitors and those considering moving to Spain is available under the UK/Spain reciprocal health agreement. To be covered you must obtain your European EHIC Card before you leave the UK Find out about this and other Spanish health matters NIE & NIF An NIE is required to purchase property, arrange insurance or start a job in Spain. Find out more about Spanish NIE & NIF Telefonica Message Service A step by step guide to setting up and using your Telefonica Domo handset to access voice mail. Read about this and other Spanish telephone services and issues Property Purchase In Spain, placing a deposit on a property is a commitment to buy. This secures both buyer and seller against the risk of wasted expenses, but does have its hazards. Find out about this and other Spanish property purchase issues Spain - A Land of Opportunity? Spain suffers from the high unemployment common to much of Europe. If you intend to relocate to work, either as an employee or starting your own business, careful planning must be given to ensure you can sustain your family until sufficient income is secured. Certainly there are opportunities, but more fail than succeed. Find out about working in Spain Valencian Land Grab - LRAU This iniquitous law, condemned by the European Parliament, can catch both expat and native Spaniard alike, resulting in loss of part or all of your property and a considerable financial burden. |
Christmas/New Year in Tenerife Two weeks in the sun December 2009, the ideal honeymoon. Read about this holiday apartment in Tenerife The information on this site is offered with the best of intent. This guide was initially intended as a helping hand to expats contemplating moving to Gandia but the many emails I receive from such far away places as Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, USA and all parts of Europe saying how much the information has assisted them in securing their Spanish home in other provinces of Spain confirms its wider interest. I will therefore continue to widen the scope and subjects of the site as far as I am able. My aim is to be helpful but in all things legal or where money is involved, I can accept no responsibility and strongly advise you to obtain professional advice. |
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