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Targeting Dividends for income. Blacktower Financial Management The FTSE 100 is an index that includes the top 100 companies from the London Stock Exchange. They are ranked by their size (Market Capitalization). However, market cap may not be an investor’s only measure of a stock. Many of the stocks in this index..

Bonfire licences and disposing of garden rubbish in the Region of Murcia Regional laws prohibit the lighting of bonfires in urban areas For expats moving to Spain one of the aspects of rules and regulations which it is very difficult to learn about is the issue of bonfires, and in the Region of Murcia there is a body of legislation..

Rabies: dogs in Murcia must be vaccinated against this killer disease Vaccination is also highly recommended but not obligatory for cats and other pets In the UK it is now almost a century since the last case of a human being becoming infected with rabies, and the last death from indigenous rabies was even longer ago in..

Pet Passports in the EU Procedures for travelling with dogs and cats between Spain and the UK In order to travel within the European Union, dogs and cats must have a microchip, passport and anti-rabies vaccination, and comply with the laws of each individual country. Most..

Filariosis, or heartworm, a preventable problem for dogs in Spain Advanced filariosis transmitted by a mosquito bite causes heart failure and death in dogs Filariosis is a disease which consists of a parasite breeding inside the arterial vessels of the host, and is transmitted by the bites of many kinds of mosquito..

Fleas, a serious risk for dogs and other pets in SpainThe warm climate in southern Spain means that fleas are an active threat all year round Fleas have always been present in our society and are not only capable of spreading multiple epidemics amongst humans, but are also responsible for many animal ailments..

The pine processionary caterpillar, a serious threat to dogs and cats in Spain The hairs of the caterpillar can kill inquisitive pets when the insects drop to the ground from their nests in pine trees The pine processionary (Thaumetopoea pityocampa) is so called because members of the species in the caterpillar phase of their life..

New Career with Avalon EuropeExciting new job opportunities with a leading UK business based in Spain, Canaries, Portugal & Cyprus. Please email your CV and covering letter to jess.wooler@avalonsl.es or contact us directly through the secure contact..

The processionary caterpillar, a springtime threat to dogs and cats in Spain Processionary caterpillars are so called because they form processions, nose to tail, as they leave the nest prior to changing into moths. They are found in all Mediterranean areas, and during the winter it is possible to spot their ".. 28/02/2017

Blacktowers Keith Llittlewood highlights financial issues to be considered by Expats living in Spain. I have been a Qualified Financial Adviser for almost 30 years now.  25 Years in the UK for major institutions such as Natwest, RBS and Royal London.  I have been in Spain giving expats financial advice now for 5 years and it is quite remarkable the..

Find peace of mind with a cost-effective and practical Avalon Funeral plans In Spain, it is the norm to plan ahead for your funeral. It’s all part of making things easier for the family and loved ones. The most common way of doing so is to take out a cost-effective and practical insurance plan. However, when thinking about.. 18/06/2016

What is a Gota Fría?Never underestimate the destructive power of the rain in Spain The Gota Fría is the popular name given in Spain to a meteorological phenomenon which can cause devastating flooding, especially in the south-east of the country along the Mediterranean..