obrienrory
Irish expat in Spain
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Registration: 23 October 2021
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Top hiring sectors in Catalunya by Julien
Hi, letÂ’s talk about job opportunities in Catalunya. What are the top hiring sectors? And according to you, what are the most promising job sectors, which will keep creating jobs in Catalunya? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
I'm a fully qualified 2nd level / ELT teacher looking to retire to Girona / Provincia de Girona. I intend to carry on working so I am open to a variety of jobs, e.g, caretaking, driving, English language teaching...... Read More
Retirement Opportunities In France
Semi-retiree looking at opportunities in France. Fit, qualified secondary / university teacher with full drivers licence looking at house-sitting, part-time teaching, remote working etc etc. Willing to travel. No great wish to live in a large city. ... Read More
Non-paying tenants : what options do I have as a landlord? by ncfacebook26
I have given a written notice to my tenants over then 2 months before their contract expires because I need my flat for my own use . However , they rejected to move out and have informed me that they will live on deposit and will stop ...
I know what some friends of mine did a few years ago when they couldn't get rid of a non-payer. However seeing who you're dealing with, I'd just cut my losses. Nothing you can do. Good luck Read More
Caretaker / House Sitter etc. in Catalunya by obrienrory
I am a single, semi-retired teacher living in Madrid and would like to retire to Catalunya this year (2023) or early the next (2024). I am looking at house+pet sitting, caretaking etc. etc. I am comfortable with animals, especially dogs (have grown ...
@SimCityAT done. thanks Read More
Caretaker / House Sitter etc. in Catalunya
I am a single, semi-retired teacher living in Madrid and would like to retire to Catalunya this year (2023) or early the next (2024). I am looking at house+pet sitting, caretaking etc. etc. I am comfortable with animals, especially dogs (have grown ... Read More
Benefits for pensioners by jenniferO
Hi all, I joined this forum late last year in preparation for my move to Spain later this year. Today i called into my accountant just to run a few things past him, and was shocked to hear that I may not be eligible for an old age pension ...
Thanks for your reply. In fact, it's not that difficult to find out if one is entitled to a Spanish pension or not. In my case I speak the language, know which offices to go to and have exceeded the 15 year requirement for the contributory pension. ... Read More
Benefits for pensioners by jenniferO
Hi all, I joined this forum late last year in preparation for my move to Spain later this year. Today i called into my accountant just to run a few things past him, and was shocked to hear that I may not be eligible for an old age pension ...
@SimCityAT I need someone to look into my Vida Laboral and assess my entitlement to a Spanish pension. I believe I have reached the minimum level for a contributory pension but would appreciate the advice of someone who has experience of dealing ... Read More
NIE support number by suebrierley10
I am a non resident of Spain but spend several months a year here. I am trying to log in to the Agencia Tributaria and it accepts my NIE but asks for a Support Number as well. I have never had a NIE card but have a certificate for my NIE, which I ...
@suebrierley10 there should be a pic indicating it was you Read More
NIE support number by suebrierley10
I am a non resident of Spain but spend several months a year here. I am trying to log in to the Agencia Tributaria and it accepts my NIE but asks for a Support Number as well. I have never had a NIE card but have a certificate for my NIE, which I ...
@Eddie Stewart12 Try and get an appointment for a "clave permanente" with your nearest tax office. They will give you a permanent number that you can use. You will need to set up the appointment online but don't need a clave pin for that. Read More
moving to spain by litogaly1
i have a recent conviction for fraud will this stop me from being able to go and live in spain
Extranjeria would be the last I would ask because friend, you will be "fichado" for ever. You need to get a private check done to see if you're on police files internationally. Don't ask me how this is done because I've never ... 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 ...
Time for a whine about wine. I miss the fine selection of wines you can find in a good Asda or Sainsburys. Not saying anything against Rioja and Ribera and others which are excellent , but you can have too much of a good thing. Personally I miss ... Read More
All about taxes for expats in Spain by Diksha
Hi everyone, Taxation is an important subject, especially when you are an expatriate in Spain. We would like to know what you think about the tax system in your host country. This could be helpful to other people preparing for expatriation in ...
Thanks. Read More
All about taxes for expats in Spain by Diksha
Hi everyone, Taxation is an important subject, especially when you are an expatriate in Spain. We would like to know what you think about the tax system in your host country. This could be helpful to other people preparing for expatriation in ...
My understanding is that if you are paying tax on your pension in the UK you should not have to pay it here. However, because of work I do in the summer months for an English University, I do have to declare that income. As it is under the ... Read More