Skippy Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 On 15/09/2023 at 10:24, Six30 said: Yeh , I would want to come out there buy a place and have enough money not to work which I can’t do …. Yet Expand You probably need less than you think if you adjust your expectations a little. We did and it’s worked out okay. Obviously we can’t change the car/bike whenever we fancy it and in fact buy new anymore but there are some big advantages to living over here. A few disadvantages obviously but on the whole it’s been a positive move. Good luck with whatever you decide but for gods sake don’t leave it too long or you may come to regret it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 On 15/09/2023 at 10:33, Skippy said: You probably need less than you think if you adjust your expectations a little. Expand It's definitely cheaper to live out here than in Britain. When I see what they pay for Gas, Water, Electricity, Council Tax etc I don't know how people manage. We pay about €50 a month electric, €50 a quarter water, Council Tax €170 a year, and about €50 a month on wood pellets from November to April. I think food is a lot cheaper as well, but it's difficult for me to be specific because it's so long since I was in Britain. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 We pay £150 per month council tax.......Water rates are £25 per month.....Summer rates for gas and electric are around £50 per month, they nearly treble in the winter ...and £450 per month rent....don't know how we live in the UK.......oh I know, we don't live!, we exist. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 On 15/09/2023 at 10:53, Clive said: We pay £150 per month council tax.......Water rates are £25 per month.....Summer rates for gas and electric are around £50 per month, they nearly treble in the winter ...and £450 per month rent....don't know how we live in the UK.......oh I know, we don't live!, we exist. Expand Are you able to claim some of that back as you're OAP's? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 On 15/09/2023 at 09:00, Buckster said: I just got a message from her, they have started treatment for end of life. Expand That's bad news, cherish the time you've got left with her. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 On 15/09/2023 at 10:33, XTreme said: What is is that you like about being in Spain? Expand The sun … and judging dossing about 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 On 15/09/2023 at 11:05, XTreme said: Are you able to claim some of that back as you're OAP's? Expand We have gone into it, looked on the government website, filled in a few forms, and we are entitled to no help..... nothing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 On 15/09/2023 at 10:33, Skippy said: You probably need less than you think if you adjust your expectations a little. We did and it’s worked out okay. Obviously we can’t change the car/bike whenever we fancy it and in fact buy new anymore but there are some big advantages to living over here. A few disadvantages obviously but on the whole it’s been a positive move. Good luck with whatever you decide but for gods sake don’t leave it too long or you may come to regret it. Expand Cost of living seems cheaper over there , although not looked in to it properly for living there full time … when the time comes that we could do it will do my homework . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 On 15/09/2023 at 10:40, XTreme said: It's definitely cheaper to live out here than in Britain. When I see what they pay for Gas, Water, Electricity, Council Tax etc I don't know how people manage. We pay about €50 a month electric, €50 a quarter water, Council Tax €170 a year, and about €50 a month on wood pellets from November to April. I think food is a lot cheaper as well, but it's difficult for me to be specific because it's so long since I was in Britain. Expand Council tax is a lot cheaper than here , think ours is about 1200 , electric do t sound much different to here. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 On 15/09/2023 at 11:16, Six30 said: The sun … and judging dossing about Expand You were judging dossing about? So there was a Dossing competition? Considering the area you went to, there was probably a strong field! Brits and Spaniards! But my money will always be on the Dago! It's embedded in their DNA! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 On 15/09/2023 at 11:23, Six30 said: Council tax is a lot cheaper than here , think ours is about 1200 , electric do t sound much different to here. Expand You'll pay more for motor insurance (though Recovery is always included) but less on vehicle tax. It was about €25 for the bike. ITV (MOT) is €34 which lasts for 2 years unless your vehicle is over 10 years old. Then it's annual. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 On 15/09/2023 at 11:21, Six30 said: … when the time comes that we could do it will do my homework . Expand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Google August timeliness. Lazy old twat!..... Walking distance is way out, I never carry my phone on my daily strolls around the park.. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 On 15/09/2023 at 12:04, Clive said: Google August timeliness. Lazy old twat!..... Walking distance is way out, I never carry my phone on my daily strolls around the park.. Expand I only went to Baza and Albox! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 About 20 miles per week for me, most of that milage was going to and from Asda. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 On 15/09/2023 at 12:29, XTreme said: I only went to Baza and Albox! Expand How far is Bazza & Albox from you? Seen Albox on A Place in Sun a couple of times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 On 15/09/2023 at 13:28, Clive said: How far is Bazza & Albox from you? Seen Albox on A Place in Sun a couple of times. Expand Baza 35 miles and Albox 75 miles. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 Just had the bike up on the axle stand to lube the chain! I've done nearly 4000kms (2500 miles) on it and it's never needed a chain adjustment. Having said that, I'm not riding it harshly, and the chain is always cleaned and lubed regularly. The back wheel is always cleaned with WD40 at the same time! Tyre pressures, oil, and water level checked as well......all fine! And I got all the bloody flies off from last weekend as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 On 15/09/2023 at 14:23, XTreme said: Just had the bike up on the axle stand to lube the chain! I've done nearly 4000kms (2500 miles) on it and it's never needed a chain adjustment. Having said that, I'm not riding it harshly, and the chain is always cleaned and lubed regularly. The back wheel is always cleaned with WD40 at the same time! Tyre pressures, oil, and water level checked as well......all fine! And I got all the bloody flies off from last weekend as well. Expand Not that I have been on the scoot much this summer, but there have been very few bug splats on my visor or on the front of the scoot when i have been out......and also noticed that there ain't been many Bumble Bees in our garden this summer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 On 15/09/2023 at 14:23, XTreme said: Just had the bike up on the axle stand to lube the chain! I've done nearly 4000kms (2500 miles) on it and it's never needed a chain adjustment. Having said that, I'm not riding it harshly, and the chain is always cleaned and lubed regularly. The back wheel is always cleaned with WD40 at the same time! Tyre pressures, oil, and water level checked as well......all fine! And I got all the bloody flies off from last weekend as well. Expand Poof 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 On 15/09/2023 at 15:08, Skippy said: Poof Expand Two words....Down Pipes! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 On 15/09/2023 at 15:52, XTreme said: Two words....Down Pipes! Expand Double poof 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 Just seen rumours on Twitter that the Sunday Times is dropping a bombshell story this weekend! Biggest of the year, supposedly. Staff leave has been cancelled and security tightened! Reputed to be a sex scandal of some kind, possibly involving a politician, a celebrity, or even a Royal. My money's on the Prince of Pegging again! Wonder if Ryanair will repeat their Tweet? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 On 15/09/2023 at 11:39, XTreme said: You'll pay more for motor insurance (though Recovery is always included) but less on vehicle tax. It was about €25 for the bike. ITV (MOT) is €34 which lasts for 2 years unless your vehicle is over 10 years old. Then it's annual. Expand Out of interest what are the wages like for people like plumbers carpenters and electricians in Spain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 On 15/09/2023 at 16:53, Sir Fallsalot said: Out of interest what are the wages like for people like plumbers carpenters and electricians in Spain Expand I haven't got a clue Fred.......but this isn't a high income country anyway. Obviously you're going to get better money in places like Madrid, Barcelona etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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