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12 May 2013 10:45 AM:

I still think white goods and tvs are expensive from stores in Spain but we simply buy online. For example a few months ago we wanted to buy a large screen Samsung Smart TV which was just under 1100E in local stores so we purchased it from Amazon.co.uk for just under 600E with free delivery. My wife regualry buys online from M & S, Debenhams, Argos and Amazon.

We have noticed that many refer back to the days when the pound was strong against the Euro but for now those days have gone. We will buy in the next year but we are in no rush plus there are plenty of quality bargain properties that seem to be falling in price each month. 

 

 


This message was last edited by ramchip on 12/05/2013.
Thread: One Month On!

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12 May 2013 10:20 AM:

 Well we are still here and loving it although we are still on a steep learning curve. We had intended to purchase a property after a year out here but due to the decline in house prices and the low cost of quality rentals we have decided to wait. I have made the effort to learn Spanish which has helped me no end adapt to the Spanish lifestyle. I am though amazed how few of the British community out here have actually made the effort to learn Spanish, my wife included. I work online so don’t have to worry about finding work in Spain which is good because for those who do come out here expecting to find work, they have little or no chance.

I honestly think that the cost of living here in Spain is still far cheaper than the UK. In regards to food, if you can live without expensive imported UK brands by switching to Spanish brands and shopping at large Hyper Markets such as AlCampo and of course local markets then your food bill can actually be cheaper than the UK. Electricity is expensive, but in reality you use far less so again in regards to the UK it’s cheaper here in Spain. If you take advantage of menu del dia & noche offers then you can eat out a few times a week without breaking the bank.

It’s the small things though that we enjoy such as siting at the café overlooking the marina each morning having our morning coffee. Spending a large proportion of our day in the garden and especially the stress free life out here.

From my experience of Spain to date, you get out of it what you put in to it. In the area I live in many like to pass the time by drinking far too much and moaning about Spain which to me seems such a waste, but each to their own.

I can honestly say that moving to Spain has been the best decision I have ever made!



Thread: One Month On!

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31 Jul 2012 12:41 PM:

 Looking for a long term let in Javea or surrounding area. Would prefer a villa with at least 3 bedrooms and a private pool. Property need from Nov 2012. Can supply references.



Thread: Javea Long Term Let Required

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18 Oct 2011 12:00 AM:

Well been in Spain 1 month now and we all love it. I just wish we had done it 10 years ago. I have cut down my workload so that I just work mornings, so have the rest of the day to enjoy myself. It took us a week or so to chill out after all the hassle and indeed stress of leaving the UK, but I can honestly say that now, we have eased in to the Spanish life style and loving it.

The only drama we had was finding a monster coachroach in the bathroom which we believe (and hope), must have been brought in with the washing. It was a monster, lol. Spent 5 minutes chasing it around the bathroom, or it might have been chasing me, before I managed to crush it.

Just need to keep working on my Spanish.



Thread: One Month On!

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24 Sep 2011 12:00 AM:

 Loking for a fast UK VPN so we can access BBC Iplayer and our Sky Sports online service. Happy to sign up under an affiliate link if someone can post a quality VPN.

Thanks



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