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Bet remoaners didn't know this. 

Eye opening article on electricity prices. Seems electricity prices are control by the EU on the basis of "no unfair completion" and "allowed" Spain to temporarily control it's own electric prices! Another EU benefit the UK have "missed" out on!! 😁Comments from that "I'm always right" remoaner on here will be interesting.

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Read and weep. 

Hi There

I just wanted to say hello as my son will be moving into Alcoy from Nottingham this week and I wondered what kind of place it is? I am a bit apprehensive but I'm sure he will be fine !

He has a place on a cycling team and will be racing in the area until September. We plan to come out and visit him soon (middle of March )so I just wondered if can anyone recommend an apartment/hotel for 3/4 days.

We would like to do some hiking and exploring in the national parks, would Alcoy be the best base ( we will hire a car) any thoughts would be much appreciated.

Rosie

 Hi Everybody ;-)

I don't know if its just me [it usually is lol] but I am having severe difficulties with my Spanish Bank [Banco Sabadell].

To cut a long story short, I moved funds to Spain in order to apply for Residencia.

A YEAR later and I am still waiting.

So, I needed funds in UK and attempted to transfer funds in Euros back to UK, via a thoroughly reliable/respectable Currency Exchange company called TorFx [Bank Of England registered and Financial Conduct Authority controlled]

At first Banco Sabadell claimed "technical issues".

Then, out of the blue they accused the TorFx recipient account of being a fraudulent account.

Naturally I contacted TorFx and they simultaneously denied the allegation and confirmed that their legal team were in the process of suing Banco Sabadell [so obviously this wasn't the first time - I would be interested if anyone else has suffered the same frustration.

Immediately two possibilities [neither pretty or honourable] spring to mind:

1. Banco Sabadell want to transfer the money themselves, earing transfer fees and commission on the exchange rate.

2. Banco Sabadell are DELIBERATELY targeting UK Financial institutions.

Neither of the above is good news for us ex-Pats.

I have tried to complain.

I have been very successful in UK by informing:

1. Bank Of England Fraud Unit.

2. FCA Fraud Unit.

3. UKFSO

4. UKFSO Media Section [in a hope to arouse media interest.

However, I am at a loss as how to proceed in Spain itself.

Apparently the Bank De Espana is responsible for this form of complaint but their website is indecipherable.

The Guardia Civil seem to want to only promote themselves while avoiding being contacted.

Obviously International Fraud is a serious offence.

Personally it is MUCH more important when it affects my finances - and potentially the finances of fellow ex-Pats.

It is fundamentally unfair, not to say criminal to obstruct transfer of fund based on ethnicity [being British] - I believe that is called Racism!

It is also questionable ethically to attempt to garner trade by blocking such a transfer for no legitimate reason.

If anyone could help me, point me in the right direction or offer advice I would be most appreciative.

Respects To All

Cheers

Max

Hi, looking for a company that will travel to Planes 03828 for window and patio door replacement, The Brit  companies in  the Alicante area don,t travel that far.

Are they’re any groups or social life for expats in Alcoi 

We have bought between Alcoi and Concentaina previously stayed in Corvera Murcia so not very familiar with the area 

We are still in UK due to our property needing more renovation 

Many Thanks 

looking to leave asap..thanks!

Can anybody help? Lady and young lady need to travel to the UK between 10 - 17 May -  four suitcases plus a very small dog (boxed). Ideally, South Wales area. If you can help or advise please message me. Thank you.

Hi i am looking to rent on a long term  basis , small holding.. country property. I am renting at present in Guardamar del Segura but i would like a rural property about a hour away from Guardamar.

Hello,

We need several jobs doing. We need a qualified electrician, plumber, someone who can to the guttering of a large 5 bedroom home. We also need various jobs doing outside and inside such as a kitchen fitting. 

We based in Muro del alcoy. 

If anyone can help with any recommendation that would be great.

Thanks,

Hi

Will somebody know we’re I can hire a digger, so I can use it for to create a road on a plot in Al Mudaina Alicante Spain, any suggestions would be appreciated.

Tha