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Weve Gone To Spain

Life in Spain and Spanish culture.

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Chapter List

1. Preface
2. Making The Decision Our Decision; First Of All, We Thought About France.; Then We Thought About Italy.; We Then Considered Greece.; And How About Islands Such As Cyprus Or Malta?;
3. Choosing A Location The Costa Brava; The Costa Blanca And The Costa Del Azahar; The Costa Calida; Andalucia; The Costa Tropical; The Costa De La Luz; The Costa Del Sol;
4. Finding A Property Town Or Country?; On The Beach?; Deep In The Countryside?; Near The Coast?; What About The Nearby Land?; In An ‘urbanisation’?; What Kind Of Property?; Orientation To The Sun; Our Final Choice;
5. Property Case Histories The New Apartment; The Beach-Front Apartment; The Finca In The Hills; The Villa With Investment Potential; The Village House; The Country Property; The Villa With A View; What Did We Buy And Why Did We Buy It?; Buying Off-Plan;
6. Legal Matters Should You Have The Property Surveyed?; The Conveyance; The Purchase Contract; Completion;
7. The Actual Removal Near-Disaster; A Nightmare Experience;
8. Settling In First Impressions; The Practical Side Of Things; Gas; Electricity; Telephones; Insurance; Local Authority Taxes; Community Charges; Opening A Spanish Bank Account; Credit Cards; Taxes; The Postal Service; Television; Computers; Day-To-Day Living; Driving I
9. The Lifestyle Relaxed Pace Of Life; The Weather; Shopping; Eating Out; Home Comforts; Getting Around;
10. The Cost Of Living Living Well And Cheaply; What Costs More?;
11. The Hidden Delights Of Spain Civic Pride; Day-To-Day Pleasures; The Wonders Of Nature; Fiestasandferias; Peace And Quiet;
12. Gardening In Spain Planning; Planting For Colour; Roses; Plants For Scent; Climbing Plants; Bushes; Sculptural Plants; Trees; The Spanish Patio; Finally...;
13. Healthcare In Spain State Provision; Private Health Insurance; Hospitals; Ambulance And Paramedic Services; Healthcare Case Histories; Other Healthcare Services;
14. Are There Negatives? The Expatriate Community; The Free Holiday; Holidaymakers; Household Building Or Repairs; Style Of Construction Of Your Home; Shopping; Theatre, Cinema And Concerts; Exchange Rates; Development; Finally . . .;
15. Happily Ever After? Our Future; Your Decision; Conclusion;