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scotishjohn

john

@scotishjohn

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Scottish expat in Spain

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62

About me

Scottish

Lives in Baleares

Registration: 13 March 2013

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john
scotishjohn replied to a thread
8 years ago
Sarah WR

Family health insurance, reasonable or a deal breaker? by Sarah WR

We are in the early stages of planning our move to Alicante. Some people whom I have spoken to say that 'you won't need health insurance as you are from the EU', others say 'You will need to take out private health insurance, but if ...

john

once you have residencia and a NIE number you can apply for a Spanish Health card.Its easy.Go to the nearest health centre and ask for the application form and take ure EU blue plastic card with a photocopy and passport photocopy and a photo....no ... Read More

john
scotishjohn replied to a thread
11 years ago
Julien

New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here 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 your ...

john

Hi you are better hitting mallorca for work as a docter good luck Read More

john
scotishjohn replied to a thread
11 years ago
Jakeway123

useless legal advice by Jakeway123

we used a cheap estate agent/abogado/conveyencer when we bought our property, he hooked us up with electricity illegally and when we got caught (we were in the uk at the time) we were fined 350 euros, even though we had paid him 350 euros to help us ...

john

i had my property since 84 Read More

john
scotishjohn replied to a thread
11 years ago
Jakeway123

useless legal advice by Jakeway123

we used a cheap estate agent/abogado/conveyencer when we bought our property, he hooked us up with electricity illegally and when we got caught (we were in the uk at the time) we were fined 350 euros, even though we had paid him 350 euros to help us ...

john

welcome to Spain you need to get up before the birds Read More

john
scotishjohn replied to a thread
11 years ago
JessieJP

Money transfer by JessieJP

Any recommendations for money transfer from UK to Spain for property purchase. My bank are trying to charge me a fee and rates don't seem the most competitive? Thanks for any suggestions Jess

john

try moneycorp their add looks ok but never used them ...good luck Read More

john
scotishjohn replied to a thread
11 years ago
plxiznogoud

fruit picking by plxiznogoud

Hi, i'am 21 from Portugal and i would like to work as fruit picker. Where can i get information about the offers that there are out there?

john

Google........... they got plastic green house city tat can be seen from Space man Read More

john
scotishjohn replied to a thread
11 years ago
plxiznogoud

fruit picking by plxiznogoud

Hi, i'am 21 from Portugal and i would like to work as fruit picker. Where can i get information about the offers that there are out there?

john

Andalucia Read More

john
scotishjohn replied to a thread
11 years ago
Mrupnorth

Exporting UK cars to SPAIN by Mrupnorth

Hello, I am really struggling to find out what it will cost me to import my cars to Spain, can anyone provide a phone number? BMW 3 series 12 plate. Co2 Band 3 CO2 emission (g/km)111-120 Annual £30.00 Ford S-Max Titanium FORD S-Max, ...

john

needs to be left hand drive ad they got their own price list in every municipality......its a pain Read More

john
scotishjohn replied to a thread
11 years ago
Andy1007

Hi !...any Filipinas on here who now live / work in Spain ? by Andy1007

I have been chatting , in all the usual ways, for sometime now to a Filipina, and she's the most natural , normal , honest girl I have talked to in a long while ! It's all good so far....so we need to meet ! Now..it does make more sense for her to ...

john

i think you all need a lawyer not s*** on the net i have only lived here 30yts but i never had a problem or i would have left Read More

john
scotishjohn replied to a thread
11 years ago
AussieConnie

Job market in Spain??? by AussieConnie

Job market in Paris??? Hi all Just wondering what the job market is like in Spain for English-only speaking Aussie if I get a working visa? Just curious to see if 1 - I need Spain, or English is acceptable 2 - If there is any jobs to be had? My ...

john

(Moderated: Inappropriate posting) Read More

john
scotishjohn replied to a thread
11 years ago
Julien

New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here 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 your ...

john

i live in Calvia Read More

john
scotishjohn replied to a thread
11 years ago
Julien

The other side of the Spanish postcard by Julien

Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...

john

watching and living in the worlds newest democracy has been a pleasure and an experience never to be repeated something i chose and was able to do........cheers Spain Read More

john
scotishjohn replied to a thread
11 years ago
Julien

New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here 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 your ...

john

really Read More

john
scotishjohn replied to a thread
11 years ago
hilton kendall

self employment visa for south african passport holders by hilton kendall

Hi everyone We visited spain last year mid september with the intention of purchasing property under the 160 euro residency option within two weeks the residency amount had changed as is now out of our reach. We are now trying another option ...

john

its called Autonomo and you can not from a work from a residential property.Needs to be rural.Heav earth moving equipment now that you got me on but assuming it te same as everthing else you will need a pile of paper an need to buy them in Spain I ... Read More

john
scotishjohn replied to a thread
11 years ago
Helpope

International schools in benalmadena by Helpope

Hi - I hope somebody can help. We are a 'youngish' family with 2 children aged 7 & 11 and are looking at moving to Benalmadena early next year. We are looking to put our children into an English speaking school and was wondering if anybody could ...

john

wow.... you a bit...teacky im a campasino for 30 yrs speak Spanish with a Scottish accent slightly analu and refuse to learn Catalan as its xenophobic and nearly french but love mallorca be cool Read More