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Get your dog vaccinated against Leishmaniasis if you live in Spain No fully effective vaccine has been developed but jabs are a sound investment in your dog’s health The hazards to the health of pet dogs are rather different in Mediterranean coastal areas of Spain from those which are common in northern Europe.. 19/02/2020

EU Property Solutions: How Brexit could affect British holders of Spanish mortgages who are hoping to sell Now is the time for action if you find yourself in negative equity on a property in the EU Now that 31st January has passed and the UK is officially no longer a part of the EU (although details have yet to be finalized during the transition period) there..

Brexit information: Foreigners Identity card or TIE, Tarjeta de Identidad de ExtranjeroInformation supplied by the British consulate in Spain: 13th February 2020 "Many of you have asked about the Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero (TIE or Foreigners’ Identity Card) and how/when you can apply for it. The latest information.. 13/02/2020

Quick Save Camposol offer British branded productsBritish foods, British branded goods, Mazarrón The Quick Save supermarket is based on the Camposol Urbanisation, offering a friendly English language service to not only the residents of Camposol, but also the neighbouring urbanisations of Condado de..

How much money do I need to retire in Spain? Blacktower Financial Management The burning question facing many who can’t wait to enjoy the good life in the Costas There is so much to recommend retirement life in Spain. However, the many opportunities inherent in a move to the country also bring a great many challenges. As..

Ratoncito Peréz, the Spanish tooth fairy The rodent happily removes teeth from under pillows all over Spain for a small fee One of the landmark moments in the development of a young child is the day they lose the first of their baby teeth, an event which in the UK is traditionally associated.. 07/02/2020

La Finca Resort 5-star hotel with golf course and spa centre in the southern Costa Blanca Get away from it all and enjoy the luxury of La Finca just a short drive from the Mar Menor Located just outside the town of Algorfa in the south of the province of Alicante, the 5-star hotel of La Finca Resort stands alongside one of the most picturesque.. 24/01/2020

New, state-of-the-art campus at the International British-curriculum school ELIS Murcia in Montevida to open in September 2020 ELIS Murcia will inaugurate new facilities for Secondary and Sixth Form students Murcia grows and El Limonar International School Murcia grows with it. Earlier this year, the ELIS Cognita Executive Principal, Chris Eversden, announced the acquisition.. 23/01/2020

Changing UK driving licences to Spanish as Brexit loomsThose who are resident in Spain MUST change their licences UPDATE: The following is based on information confirmed by the DGT in mid-January 2019. However, on 29th January the British Embassy in Madrid stated that the 31st January deadline to.. 17/01/2020

Top tips from Blacktower Financial management - pension drawdown for expats Seek professional advice before engaging in a SIPP and drawdown pension strategy For all but the highest net worth individuals, a pension pot will be the most valuable retirement asset in long-term financial planning, but despite this, many retirement..

Six of the best aesthetic treatments at the Clínica Díaz Caparrós in Cartagena State-of-the-art skin rejuvenation therapy at the leading clinic in its field in the Costa Cálida The Diaz Caparrós clinic is a privately-run centre in the city of Cartagena which offers a range of services and treatments including aesthetic..

EU Property Solutions 2019 success stories helping homeowners in negative equity in the Costa Cálida EU Property Solutions continue to help expat property owners in negative equity throughout Spain As 2020 begins EU Property Solutions continue offer help to British property owners in Murcia who find themselves in negative equity or experiencing.. 09/01/2020

Restylane Skinboosters at the Clínica Díaz Caparrós in CartagenaState-of-the-art skin rejuvenation therapy at the leading clinic in its field in the Costa Cálida The Diaz Caparrós clinic is a privately-run centre in the city of Cartagena which offers a range of services and treatments including aesthetic..

Optica Oxford for top quality opticians and free eye and hearing tests Proven expertise and a wide range of glasses, contact lenses and corrective treatments in Cartagena, Torre Pacheco and Fuente Álamo With three centres open in Cartagena, Torre Pacheco and Fuente Álamo, Óptica Oxford offers a huge..

Public and bank holidays in the Region of Murcia 2020 Check now to find the long weekends on the calendar for 2020! National, regional and local holidays in all 45 municipalities of the Region of Murcia Although the official list of public holidays seldom contains any surprises, it always arouses.. 08/01/2020

Hundreds of 2 for 1 offers accessible from your mobile phone, saving you money in Murcia and Alicante regionMi 2 por 1 is a mobile phone app, available to download on Android and iOS devices, with hundreds of 2 for 1 vouchers to use throughout Murcia and Alicante. Use the mi 2 por 1 app to save money on restaurants, leisure activities and much more. In our Food..

Spoil yourself this Christmas at the Sheraton Hacienda del Álamo Golf & Spa Resort! A gastronomic paradise over the festive season together with a great golf course, a top-quality spa and wellness centre and elegant accommodation in a privileged location There can be few places better to spend time over Christmas and the New Year than..

The risks of interest-only mortgages on Spanish property EU Property Solutions Interest-only mortgages can turn into a ticking time bomb! As many people know the boom in the Spanish property market ended in late 2007 after the national average price of housing rose by a whopping 197% between 1996 and 2007. During that period..

Contact EU Property Solutions rather than risking your financial future with Spanish property debt Experienced intermediaries in protecting your interests when faced with overseas property debt A frequently asked question at EU Property Solutions is whether an overseas property debt issue could affect your ability to buy property in the United Kingdom..

Professional advice on hearing loss relief at Clínica Díaz Caparrós in Cartagena Hearing loss impacts all aspects of your life and hearing aids can provide a partial solution Hearing plays a major role in our quality of life, from our emotional well-being and physical health to our careers and leisure activities. Yet millions of people..

Ignoring mortgage debt on European property is the worst course of action Avoid debts in Spain being pursued in the UK and consult EU Property Solutions A failure to keep up with mortgage repayments on properties owned abroad will most probably have the same consequences as similar non-payments in your home country, although..

Contact EU Property Solutions to solve increasing mortgage debt in Spain From mortgage settlements to IBI tax arrears EU Property Solutions will help you find a solution EU Property Solutions assist people who have significant mortgage arrears and/or missed community fee payments on a daily basis. Many borrowers who have..

EU Property Solutions offer assistance in Spanish mortgage foreclosures and property repossessions Don’t fall into the trap of thinking a Spanish bank won’t track down your UK assets! Since the start of the financial crisis and the property market crash in 2008 Spain has seen well over a quarter of a million properties repossessed - a staggering..

Sudden deafness treatment at Clínic Díaz Caparrós in Cartagena Sudden hearing loss is most common in people aged 40 to 55 and requires rapid treatment Sudden sensorineural (“inner ear”) hearing loss (SSHL), commonly known as sudden deafness, is an unexplained, rapid loss of hearing either at once or over..

Learn Music. Piano, keyboards and saxophone classes with Nicky Vince in Los AlcázaresLearn Music. First lesson free for students in piano, keyboards, saxophone and music theory With over 12 years of experience and qualifications from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM), which was founded in the UK and now has examination..

MRM Virtual Associate helping businesses operate efficiently in the Region of Murcia Outsource admin tasks to a trilingual associate and free up time to manage your business Michelle at MRM Virtual Associate has worked for over 20 years in office administration and now, backed by an exceptional team, is able to bring her experience as..

The process of finding a way out of foreign property debt with EU Property SolutionsA 6-step pathway to solving negative equity and other foreign property debt in Spain Over the years the team at EU Property Solutions have built a wealth of experience, learning that every case they deal with differs as each client has different circumstances.. 01/10/2019

Negative equity solutions for property owners in Spain from EU Property SolutionsSeek professional help in finding away out of crippling mortgage debt Do you ever find yourself wondering what exactly “negative equity” is, and what it means for your home in Spain? If so, you are not alone: at EU Property Solutions we.. 23/09/2019

DGT road closures information pageUp to date information about major road incidents and closures across Spain Click for link A very useful information point for road users during major weather incidents is the Spanish Government DGT (Dirección General de Trá.. 13/09/2019

Every Wednesday coffee morning for ladies on Hacienda del Álamo resort in Fuente Álamo The Hacienda del Álamo Women's Association Hello ladies Would you like to meet new people at Hacienda del Álamo? HDA Women organise a weekly coffee morning to share a quiet time, discuss different items, have a chat and, above..

La Floración in Cieza 20205000 hectares of peach trees burst into flower for the spring Between approximately the 22nd February and 22nd March 2020 the municipality of Cieza in central Murcia is transformed into a sea of sweet smelling pink and white as La Floració..

EU Property Solutions offer ways out of the negative equity trap in SpainThe belief that selling in negative equity is not an option is often a mistaken one As a result of the developments in the Spanish property market over the last 15 years or so the phrases “negative equity” and “mortgage prisoner&rdquo..

5 Key retirement questions for people living in Spain Blacktower Financial Management5 Key retirement questions if living or moving to Spain If you live in Spain or are thinking of moving to Spain for your retirement, it is essential that you seek expat financial advice in order to give you the best possible chance of successfully protecting..

EU Property Solutions help navigate a path out of property-related financial stress in Spain Solutions for negative equity, deposit returns, mortgage stress and all kinds of property debt The boom and bust cycle in the Spanish property market, which was fuelled by speculative buying and construction in the early years of this century and then..

Check you are on the Padrón and that you have renewed within the last 5 years as no-deal Brexit looks increasingly likely Padrón and voting rights for UK nationals will change significantly with Brexit This week developments in the UK could indicate that the country is heading for a no-deal Brexit, in which case all of us living and working in Spain will find.. 30/08/2019

Intensive and long-term Spanish language courses at the Funcarele school in Cartagena Learning Spanish is fun and effective at the only Instituto Cervantes school in Cartagena Funcarele caters for students of all ages and abilities As well as being an unfulfilled aim of many British expats living in the Costa Cálida, learning..

Alcohol and driving in Spain – legal limits and recommendations There seems to have been some confusion lately over the legal limit in Spain for the alcohol level of drivers, but the laws have not changed for some time and the figures above which fines can be issued remain the same. That is to say, for most drivers..

Enjoy the best of both worlds, live in Spain and work in the UK as a top quality live-in carer with The Good Care Group The Good Care Group are recruiting UK carers in south-east Spain, next recruitment drive is in Jávea on 12th September A lot of people make the move to Spain and then decide that they would really like the best of both worlds, earning a good..

Exclusive pet villa rental now available at Mountain View Kennels and Cattery in Fuente Álamo Rent your pet its very own private pet-friendly villa complete with 24-hour 1-to-1 care and attention close to Corvera airport Mountain View Kennels and Cattery are now offering a private villa to rent for your pets, in addition to their standard pet..

Easy access to Self-Storage from just 10€ per week between San javier and Corvera international airport MurciaBudget Storage units now available between Corvera international airport Murcia and San javier, Los Alcazares and La Torre Golf. Private individual storage units for just 10€ per week can be booked at the newly opened storage facility, San Javier (just..

R1 Plumbing, Solar Heating and panel installation, Bathroom installation. Affordable service throughout Murcia and AlicanteContact Richard at R1 for all your plumbing, Solar panel and bathroom installation requirements for the Costa Calida and Costa Blanca With over 30 years of experience under his belt, fully qualified plumber and heating technician Richard offers a professional..

AeroPark Murcia for affordable and secure parking at Corvera airportGreat deals on long- and short-term airport parking for those leaving their cars at Corvera AeroPark Murcia is now offering a fully reliable long- and short-term parking service at the Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera, which opened to passenger..

Arista Kats Cattery comfortable cat accommodation Mar Menor Murcia Cattery and Cat Accommodation La Puebla Mar Menor Murcia A clean and spacious purpose-built family-run cattery, in the quiet Spanish village of La Puebla Mar Menor Murcia providing plenty of natural light for the comfort of the ‘guests..

How to make an appointment with your Murcia health service doctor online Online consultations can also be booked via the SMS website Last year the SMS public health service of the Region of Murcia reports that over 3 million appointments were made either via the service’s website or by the “Portal del Paciente&..

Leak Proof, for all your roof repairs and roofing installation needs in Alicante and the Region of MurciaRoof installation and roof repair specialists in the Costa Cálida and Costa Blanca. Leak Proof have been solving roofing problems in the province of Alicante and the Region of Murcia for over a decade, satisfying their customers with the 30-year guarantees..

Home Furniture Store Mazarron Murcia@Home offers Quality Beds, matresses and bedroom furniture for your property, covering Mazarron, all areas of Costa Cálida,Camposol, Condado de Alhama and Mar Menor @Home is the place to go for quality bed, matresses and furniture. From a single..

Luxury outdoor furniture from Al Fresco Furniture Spain Supplying Murcia and the Costa Cálida with outdoor sofas, dining sets, daybeds and sun loungers The web based company, Al Fresco Furniture Spain, are suppliers of quality, luxurious garden and outdoor furniture, with a huge collection of dining..

Watch UK TV channels with satellite and internet tv solutions from Rainbow SatellitesDon't miss out on your favourite UK TV programmes with satellite and IPTV, offered throughout the Region of Murcia Rainbow Satellites is run by Alan (Fred) Monk who has been installing Satellite TV systems in Southern Spain for over 18 years. He worked..

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..

Lords Removals and Storage, full or part loads UK-Spain Transport between the UK and Spain with Short and Long term storage in Alhama de Murcia Lords removals is a well-established long-haul removals firm specializing in shipping furniture between the UK and Spain, including the Costa Cálida, Costa Blanca..

UK school holiday dates for 2018 Essential information for anyone from the UK planning to visit the region of Murcia Whether you're planning a family holiday or looking to avoid peak periods, those of you planning on visiting the Murcia region may be interested to know the UK school..

Quality, great price furniture at Furniture Plus covering Mazarron and Murcia region Supplying Murcia and the Costa Cálida with quality furniture since 2005 Furniture Plus is an English-owned company that caters for all your home furnishing needs – from a chair to an entire home’s worth of furniture. They have a range..

Accommodation at the Balneario de Archena thermal baths spa and hotel complex The thermal spa baths can be visited on their own or combined with a stay in one of the three hotels on offer at the Balneario de Archena Archena is home to a hot thermal springs complex which is believed to be among the oldest in Spain, having been in..

Ross Motor English mechanics servicing Los Belones, La Manga and the Mar Menor area Full or part servicing, ITV, bodywork repairs, timing belts, complete diagnosis and much more Ross Motor are an expert team of English mechanics offering a wide range of mechanical services at competitive prices. The workshop is run by Craig, Brett..

Hotel La Mariposa; accommodation and adventure activities in the Sierra Espuña Quad biking, buggy hire, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, laser clay pigeon shooting and rafting in the Sierra Espuña La Mariposa is a family-run hotel located in the village of Gebas, in the heart of the natiral park of the Sierra Espuñ..

Stylish home and garden furnishings from Jewell FurnitureSpecialists in quality Furniture packs and bespoke furniture in the Murcia Region Jewell Furniture have furnished properties in the Costa Calida region of Spain for 12 years and are a highly reputable supplier of quality furniture packs, offering 8 unique..

BigMat City open new store in Murcia city offering building material, supplies and equipment hire One of Murcia’s leading building suppliers expands into the capital The BigMat City building suppliers in Fuente Alamo have now opened a second store in Murcia city offering all forms of DIY and building materials, equipment, ironmongery and garden..

Flamenca Cars for Murcia and Alicante airport car hireCar rental for Murcia International Airport Corvera and Alicante airports and the Mar Menor area Flamenca Cars S.L. is an independent car hire company which has been servicing Murcia and Alicante airports since 2004, offering a personal and professional service..

Ken Sherwood English Mechanic near Camposol and Condado de AlhamaCar Mechanic local to Camposol,Condado de Alhama and Hacienda del Alamo, Costa Cálida. Two fully qualified English speaking mechanics with 70 years experience between them Our two fully qualified and dependable mechanics have 70 years of professional..

Leroy Merlin stores in the Region of Murcia for a fantastic range of home, garden and DIY products Everything you need to create your perfect home Leroy Merlin is one of the Region of Murcia’s top suppliers of home, garden and DIY products. With items ranging from garden sheds and power tools to bathroom furniture and air-conditioning, you&rsquo..

What is Pension Freedom? by Keith Littlewood DipPFS Blacktower Financial Management (International) Ltd For almost 30 years now I have worked in the pension’s industry. I started out helping people save and plan for their retirement into schemes that had certain rules and legislations and barriers to how benefits could be taken. Quite often clients..

Specialist Vehicles Group, used cars bought and sold San Javier Wide range of second-hand vehicles close to San Javier Airport SVG, Specialist Vehicles Group, has been trading since 1999, buying and selling used vehicles at all price levels. SVG are conveniently based close to San Javier Airport and their stock.. 15/09/2016

Understanding the Funeral Process in Spain 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 cost of a funeral in Spain continues to rise and most Spanish families take out some kind of funeral plan to cover..

Find peace of mind with a cost-effective and practical Avalon Funeral insurance planIn 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..

Its a steal: how easily thieves can ruin your holiday Look after your passport – watch new videos that reveal the scams that thieves and pickpockets use With tens of thousands of British residents living in Spain, and millions of UK visitors heading for Spanish holiday resorts and beaches this summer.. 06/07/2015

BigMat Fuente Álamo, building supplies and DIY materials Costa Cálida Building supplies and equipment hire in the south of the Region of Murcia The BigMat building supplies, DIY and ironmongery store in Fuente Álamo is one of the largest in the Region of Murcia and the Costa Cálida, and has been meeting.. 12/03/2015

Hardy International Removals, Spain France UK removals serviceSafe professional transport for all sizes of cargo between Murcia, Spain and the UK Hardy & Grandsons International Removals have bases in south-west Essex, UK and Mazarron in the south-west of the Murcia region, and offer a full household removals.. 07/11/2014

Mendoza Motor offers specialist second hand van sales in Fuente Álamo Mendoza Motor: Second hand car and van sales, full mechanical service, Fuente Álamo Mendoza Motors is located on the outskirts of Fuente Alamo, on the main road heading towards Torre Pacheco and the Mar Menor, specialising in the sale of second hand..

Air Menor Plumbing and Air conditioning Services and Repairs Air Conditioning, heating and plumbing services Mar Menor Looking for quick and trustworthy Aircon, plumbing and heating services in the Mar Menor and Costa Blanca areas, then look no further. Air Menor is a family-run business provides installation and..

Spanish law, driving with children in Spain Seatbelt law, child restraints,whilst driving in Spain When booking a rental car it is vital to make sure appropriate restraints are reserved During peak holiday periods many visitors to Spain hire vehicles for family use, but are unaware of the.. 14/07/2013

902 phone calls in Spain are an abuse Every time you call these numbers the company you call makes money Although new government legislation is in the process of being passed to stop consumer complaints lines from charging high phone tariffs and change the call value to local call rates.. 23/04/2013

Using searches on Murcia Today Searching for information on Murcia Today Keyword Search Box This is one of the most useful tools on the Murcia Today site and is designed to help readers locate very specific information quickly. The Keyword search box is located in the.. 24/01/2013

Spanish gas scams: the facts Gas inspectors, is this a scam? A local reader asked us to verify if the company who charged her elderly mother 140 euros for changing the gas fittings on her cooker and boiler was legitimate or if she had been ripped off by unscrupulous.. 12/12/2012

Your queries: what is the law regarding transportation of gas bottles? It is completely illegal to put gas bottles on the back seat of the car. No matter how many hours we put into researching and writing articles, ( gas scammers the facts) there’s always the “expat factor” to consider, and someone manages.. 07/12/2012

Second hand furniture bought and sold by A Time 4 A Change, based in El Algar and Los Alcazares.Second hand furniture, house clearances, buy and sell used furniture, El Algar and Los Alcazares, Murcia. A Time 4 a Change is run by Kerry and Danny, who took over the ownership of the business in January 2012 and have also open a second store in Los.. 25/07/2012

Health Provision and Insurance in Spain Healthcare in Murcia The question of whether we are entitled to receive healthcare in Spain is a complicated one, as it very much depends on the age and residency status of an individual. This attempts to clarify the system and help you..

Where to go for HELP in Spain I need some help. Where can I go to find it here in Spain? You are not alone. There are many places that ex-pats can find help.One of the most important ports of call is the British Consulatein Alicante. Their excellent website gives a lot of information..

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