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Wizzy2

Posted: Mon Aug 3, 2020 6:56pm

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Posted: Mon Aug 3, 2020 6:56pm

Cheryl wrote on Mon Aug 3, 2020 6:50pm:

It might be better to start a new thread as only those already involved in this will get notifications.

Thanks Cheryl how do I start a new thread okease

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Posted: Mon Aug 3, 2020 7:41pm

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Posted: Mon Aug 3, 2020 7:41pm

Wizzy2 wrote on Mon Aug 3, 2020 6:43pm:

Hi all. We are now only 6 weeks away from our new life in Spain everything crossed. However we are having difficulty trying to get a 6 month rental sorted out before we arrive on 9th Sept. we have had literally no response from the Spanish agents we have contacted who have properties advertised. ...

...Can anyone help or suggest anything. We are a retired couple active, non smokers no pets. We would like to be in Orihuela Costa, La Zenia, Punta Prima, Los Altos, Dona Pepa areas or inland around SAN Miguel de Salinas areas. 
2 bed outside space parking and access to a pool required. 

Any advice gratefully received

Wizzy

Hi Wizzy

Try this guy he helped us with our property purchase he is very helpfull and speaks perfect English.

Alex Jonsson +34 615 57 48 54

Regards Andrew

MichaelLaSiesta

Posted: Wed Aug 5, 2020 7:53am

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Posted: Wed Aug 5, 2020 7:53am

Wizzy2 wrote on Tue Jul 7, 2020 10:35pm:

Hi all. 
we have a ferry booked to Bilbao from UK early Sept as we are coming to Spain with intention to retire there. We will be driving from Bilbao to Torravieja region and would be grateful if anyone could give info on route ie. services, toilets etc. 

Thanks in anticipation 

Wizzy

I presume you have sorted out Residency arrangements as you cannot stay permanently without it?

Wizzy2

Posted: Wed Aug 5, 2020 10:02am

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Posted: Wed Aug 5, 2020 10:02am

MichaelLaSiesta wrote on Wed Aug 5, 2020 7:53am:

I presume you have sorted out Residency arrangements as you cannot stay permanently without it?

Yes Michael you presume correct. We have spent much of the lockdown sorting out all we need and getting someone over there to assist us. Currently negotiating a rental. 

Aspen1992

Posted: Thu Aug 6, 2020 8:06am

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Posted: Thu Aug 6, 2020 8:06am

Wizzy2 wrote on Wed Aug 5, 2020 10:02am:

Yes Michael you presume correct. We have spent much of the lockdown sorting out all we need and getting someone over there to assist us. Currently negotiating a rental. 

Hi Wizzy2

Did Alex sort you one or have you attanged one yourself as I am speaking to him on Friday.

Regards Andrew

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Wizzy2

Posted: Thu Aug 6, 2020 10:14am

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Posted: Thu Aug 6, 2020 10:14am

Aspen1992 wrote on Thu Aug 6, 2020 8:06am:

Hi Wizzy2

Did Alex sort you one or have you attanged one yourself as I am speaking to him on Friday.

Regards Andrew

Thank you to all who responded we have now managed to arrange a property and are looking forward to coming out. 
wizzy

Bill

Posted: Thu Aug 6, 2020 10:31am

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Posted: Thu Aug 6, 2020 10:31am

Aspen1992 wrote on Wed Jul 8, 2020 11:01am:

Hi Wizzy

We have just drove down from Calais, I would be tempted to go Bilbao - Zaragoza - Valencia - Alicante route we had no tolls from leaving the Somport Tunnel and all motorway, I cant comment on the other route as I haven't drove it plenty services and fuel stops although we drove from Pau in France...

... to Villamartin on 2/3 of a tank of fuel and thats with cruise control set at 80 most of the way

Enjoy the drive and your retirement.

Maybe not a good idea  to send people  via Zaragoza as it is now the epicenter  of Covid-19  in all of Europe. 

Aspen1992

Posted: Thu Aug 6, 2020 10:47am

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Posted: Thu Aug 6, 2020 10:47am

Bill wrote on Thu Aug 6, 2020 10:31am:

Maybe not a good idea  to send people  via Zaragoza as it is now the epicenter  of Covid-19  in all of Europe. 

Hi Bill

I have just driven back that way aslong as you dont stop its not a problem.

I would also fill up in Spain as fuel through france is extortionate unless you go off track and still not as cheap as Spain.

Wizzy2

Posted: Sat Aug 8, 2020 12:59pm

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Posted: Sat Aug 8, 2020 12:59pm

Sorry to bother again,  could someone tell me if car breakdown cover Is available in Spain and a rough idea of cost. We are bringing our UK Reg car over for a short period and our U.K. breakdown only covers us for the journey. 
Thanks Wizzy

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