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How Can Citizens Advice Bureau Spain Benefit You?

As an expatriate living in Spain; do you find that the Spanish bureaucratic system can be disconcerting? Have you discovered that the simplest of transactions are difficult to conclude? Find yourself searching for answers to problems only to discover that there is nowhere where you could find a solution? I am assuming that the answer is yes and that is why should be a member of our web site if you arent already.

Uk And Northern Ireland To Join Schengen Information System (sis)

NEWS FROM EUROPE The UK and Northern Ireland have asked to join the Schengen Information System (SIS) and will be provisionally allowed to do so as of March 1st of this year. The exchange of information is with regards to descriptions of persons

New Intestacy Rules In England & Wales And How It Affects Expats In Spain

The entry into force on 1 October 2014 of the Inheritance and Trustees Powers Act 2014 in England and Wales poses a new scenario for expats living in Spain. If they live in Spain but still own property in the UK and they are “intestateâ€

Nicole King Interviews Myra On Mi Marbella Radio Show 12/09/2014 – Citizens Advice Bureau Spain

Myra’s interview with Nicole King on 12th September 2014, topics include: Inheritance Tax. Discrimination against nonresidents and their right to claim thousands paid in extra taxes. UK driving licences and the rules on the paper counterpa

Changes Uk Driving Licence Counterpart

The information below may have implications for those who wish to change their UK licence for the Spanish permit. For obvious reasons I am suggesting that you do not destroy the paper counterpart until trafico can be reasoned with. We can imagin

Consumer Info - Vacuum Cleaners More Energy Efficient As Of 1.9.2014

As of today, first of September 2014, by European Law, vaccuum cleaners must be more efficient re energy consumption. Maximum allowed is 1.600 Watt, and in three years time, as of 2017 this will be even lower, 900 Watt. Shops are allowed to sell

Healthcare Check-ups For Women

I will describe here what gynaecological screening is done in Andalucía, other autonomous communities might do something different, but usually the differences are minimal. When in doubt, check at your healthcare centre. There is always a prot

Cab Spain Followed By 23 Cab Uk Offices On Twitter

The CAB Spain team volunteers work hard and long hours to assist, advice and provide accurate information for over 10.000 of its members and all who peruse the website. We were founded less than eighteen months ago. As we are the new kids on the

Passengers On Uk Flights To Ensure That Electronic And Electrical Equipment Is Charged

All electronic and electrical devices carried in hand luggage must be charged and able to switch on. The advice came rom the US after heightened security checks and applies to flight between the US and UK. The DFT now states that this is likely

Banks And Notaries In Spain

Purchasing a property in Spain, increasing the loan, asking for interest only honeymoon period or changing the bank who has provide the mortgage to a new bank. To accomplish any of these transactions in Spain, you must use a notary. This is ce

Mums Abroad Interviews Myra, Founder Of Cab Spain

Citizens Advice Bureau Spain – Myra Cecilia Azzopardi Myra set up the Citizens Advice Bureau Spain in 2013. They advise on “absolutely everything that affects the expatriate community who live, invest or visit Spain, from relocation