28 Oct 2013 10:27 AM:

Does anybody know if I can offset mortgage interest against imputed non resident property tax. I don't rent my apartment so I have to pay the notional property tax? Thank you

 

Ken Gleeson

Thread: Imputed non resident property tax

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12 Aug 2013 3:59 PM:

Can I ask - Are we talking about the "Clauso Suelo" which was included in my mortgage deeds and of which I was unaware until the ECB rate dropped so low. If so what is the content of the Supreme Court Ruling and what action should I be taking?. Thank you

 

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Ken Gleeson

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14 Jan 2010 7:27 PM:

Hi Diane

 

You can set up the RTX3088 in the UK and when you go to Spain you should only have to change the country setting from UK (-0044 ) to Spain (-0034). Remember you will need Broadband to use it.

Not sure about whether the annual subscription will be the same for Spain as for the UK. I use pay-as-you-go, its simpler.

In any event I'd suggest that you leave the Annual Subscription matter until you are enconced in Spain and have the thing up and running. You need to know what your call pattern is going to be when you get there to see if you require this feature.

Also bear in mind that if a lot of incoming calls will be coming from people in the UK (who are not Skype registered) you might like to get a UK Skype telephone no. This will mean that these people calling you in Spain from an ordinary landline phone in the UK will only have to pay UK local/trunk call rates. Your friends will appreciate that. A Skype no costs €57.50 - (GBP52.00approx) - per annum, including VAT.

Hope this info helps

Best Regards

Ken Gleeson

Thread: Skype phones

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10 Jan 2010 2:42 PM:

Here is some info you might find useful:

1. The RTX Dualphone3088  does not require a PC and is connected by its base station straight into the Broadband Router. Therefore you must have Broadband - WiFi is no use on its own.

2. If you wish to also connect the 3088 to a landline, you will require a European phone plug - yours will almost certainly have a BT type. This is not difficult as an adaptor is readiliy available in good Electronic outlets.

3. The RTX 3088 does not have video functionality which is available when SKYPE is used from most modern PC's which have built in webcam and microphone.

Conclusion: If you intend to connect to Telefonica's landline and Broadband service, then the 3088 is the only phone you will need. If you are not , then get a GSM broadband dongle, connect it to your PC and use this to make SKYPE calls.

How do I know all this. I use the 3088 at home here in Ireland. In Spain where Broadband is hard to get other than from Telefonica the GSM dongle will suffice. Make sure coverage from the GSM provider is good in your area before purchasing the broadband dongle. Shops won't refund if it fails in the location where you wish to use it.

However, if neither of these options is is a runner there is a further option: Find yourself a WiFi compliant laptop and a public WIFi area and SKYPE away. I have done this once or twice, but I have to admit the call quality wan't the best.

Hope this info is of  use.

Best Regards

Ken Gleeson

 

 

 

 

 

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26 Jul 2009 11:30 AM:

Hi Technoape

 

What is the asking price for this excelent machine?

 

Best Regards

Ken Gleeson

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