

tacochina
English expat in Spain
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Registration: 17 February 2021
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Renewing the residence permit -- appointment not available by jii95
Hi, I am trying to renew my residence permit by first taking the appointment here https://icp.administracionelectronica.gob.es/ and it always says it's not available, for weeks now. I heard that usually it is available at 1pm every day, but that was ...

Apparently they have just arrested the people responsible for this. Read More


Need advice on electricity bill by tacochina
Hi All,I am in Barcelona. My electricity supplier is Factor Energia. My bills have risen so much over the past year. I recently sent them my meter readings for the first time and was expecting to see a massive adjustment i.e. deduction as I am sure ...

@gwynj thanks. It turns out they do use the actual reading, cannot believe the prices right now! Now switched to Repsol the rates are much better. Read More


Spanish bank or wise acct by kaycard
I need advice on whether to open a Spanish bank acct or a wise acct for my direct debits. Could I have advice from people who have already done this pls. Ty kay

I had an account with bbva and had to close as I just kept getting very high “admin” charges for no reason. I have a wise account as well which is brilliant, the app is great and very low fees on transfers etc. Read More


Need advice on electricity bill by tacochina
Hi All,I am in Barcelona. My electricity supplier is Factor Energia. My bills have risen so much over the past year. I recently sent them my meter readings for the first time and was expecting to see a massive adjustment i.e. deduction as I am sure ...

@gwynj that’s very reasonable. I live alone and don’t use the heating/AC so I’m obviously paying far too much. Would you happen to know if having given a meter reading, I should expect them to now calculate actual minus estimated ... Read More


Need advice on electricity bill by tacochina
Hi All,I am in Barcelona. My electricity supplier is Factor Energia. My bills have risen so much over the past year. I recently sent them my meter readings for the first time and was expecting to see a massive adjustment i.e. deduction as I am sure ...

@kenneth130572 thanks for the advice. I will suggest this to my landlady. I am concerned that the current supplier has not replied to my request for a rebate, it seem so impossible to get any customer service in Spain. Read More


The cost of Living in Spain in 2023 by Mickael
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience on the evolution of the cost of living in the region or city where you live in order to answer future requests for information from new members of the site who would like to ...

@nienkella hi i am also in barceloneta, paying about 3 times as you for electric, I would love to know who is your supplier? Thx Read More

Need advice on electricity bill
Hi All,I am in Barcelona. My electricity supplier is Factor Energia. My bills have risen so much over the past year. I recently sent them my meter readings for the first time and was expecting to see a massive adjustment i.e. deduction as I am sure ... Read More


Cost of living in Spain in 2022 by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Two years after the start of the pandemic, it is time to take stock of the evolution of the cost of living in Spain or more specifically, in the region where you live. The idea is to help people get ready for their expatriation to ...

@Cheryl Hi Cheryl. I am a single person in Barcelona. I pay 875 for a small one-bed by the sea. On average 110/mth for electric/gas/water (which I find outrageously expensive since I don't even use the split heating/air con). By contrast ... Read More


What are you missing in Spain? by Diksha
Hi everyone, Living in Spain, on the long or short run, it is completely normal to feel homesick sometimes. We would like to know what you are missing the most about your home country in Spain. Do you miss any aspects of your home culture? If ...

I really miss M&S an Waitrose. I wish they could open an m&s here (Barcelona)! Read More


Covid jab what did I have by holidayrent1
Had my first Covid jab forgot to ask what I had. Anyone know how I can find out?

*edit to my previous comment- had the vaccine today, it was Pfizer. they must have had some left over. Read More


Covid jab what did I have by holidayrent1
Had my first Covid jab forgot to ask what I had. Anyone know how I can find out?

Depends on your age group. I know the 40-49 yr olds get the one shot Janssen vaccine. Read More


Looking for cheap accommodation near the beach by jackp23
Hi all. My wife and I will be making a move over to Spain in the next few weeks and we are looking for somewhere to stay for around 2 - 4 months. We are open to apartments or house shares. We are looking for something cheap and want to be in a ...

Hi there might be something available in my building. I'm in Barcelona. It's hard to get a decent flat by the beach for a good price, but my apartment's ok. It's 875/mth + 90 bills, 550 management fee, 120 exit cleaning fee. Minimum ... Read More


Help vaccin covid ! by fancys
My husband and I are 63-year-old French residents with co-morbidity with covid. Arrived in January 2020 in Almuñécar (Province of Granada), we have since been "stuck" in Spain, our 2 flights having been canceled. Could someone ...

Hi, I posted this link on another thread: https://www.healthplanspain.com/blog/expat-tips/1116-when-will-foreigners-in-spain-be-vaccinated-for-covid-19.html Read More


Vaccines required in Spain by Diksha
Hello everybody, When living or moving abroad, and in particular in Spain, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks. We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats ...

Apparently you can register for the vaccine even with only private insurance. Here is a good article for info: https://www.healthplanspain.com/blog/expat-tips/1116-when-will-foreigners-in-spain-be-vaccinated-for-covid-19.html Read More


Looking for advice on buying a house in Spain by fabio_bonomo
Hello, I am an Italian currently living in London. I am looking to purchase a modest family home in Spain with the following features: - within 20 minutes drive to the sea; - 3 bedrooms; - within 1 hour drive to an airport; - village or town ...

@Rextravis Hi, I'm living in Barcelona (renting) looking to buy. My budget is around 80k which as you know is way to low for Barcelona but i was thinking of buying somewhere else in Spain and letting it out. Would this be straightforward to do ... Read More