avocastreetrandwick
English expat in Gibraltar
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New members of the Gibraltar forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Gibraltar forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
No, replies go to this string of Qs and As, I get email alerts to my gmail inbox but that probably depends on your email system, welcome! Read More
I will take any info/advice you can give me! by JessEnglish97
Heyy All, I hope you're all doing well. From the posts I have read, I very much enjoyed reading about your experiences and look forward to reading the rest. My story is probably slightly different, it all started when I was 7. I was on holiday ...
Hi Jess, If you go on the BnB website called Air BnB and search for a single room in Gibraltar you will see my listing, it's the one with my spectacular balcony view of the blue sea of Marina bay with the rock in the background. That's got ... Read More
Qualified social worker needs advice by Lindajoh
Hi there, my name is Linda, and I'm looking to move to Gibraltar/Southern Spain next April, with my partner, who is a mechanic. I'm a qualified social worker, so have already started looking for jobs in that area, but know they are few and ...
Hi Linda, there are social worker and care jobs in gib, look at the GHA websitE , it's Gib's NHS, and Grand home Care, a private Co. The GHA care home is called mount alvernia, try phoning them, it deals with dementia patients. Get back to ... Read More
New members of the Gibraltar forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Gibraltar forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
search "property gibraltar" its a estate agents portal, there're plenty of estate agents in Gib, problem is you can't view from the UK! But you will get an idea of the - high - prices and whereabouts of places, a 2 bed goes for c ... Read More
New members of the Gibraltar forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Gibraltar forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Jim, don't know if you have had any answers... best pub is probably Charlies, its at the end of the bars etc on the Ocean Village boardwalk, easy to find, it has a big British clientele, ask people there for leads, there's bar work in ... Read More
Any Free Accommodation against some work around the house? by jaycee74
Hi there, If anyone would be willing to provide FREE accommodation in Gibraltar for a few weeks (mid late September) in exchange for some work around the house e.g Painting/general help. It would be very much appreciated. I only ask this as it ...
Quite so, Grumpy, the comment from Kenjee was misleading, he's a moderator somewhere in the west indies I think, so no local knowledge! Read More
New members of the Gibraltar forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Gibraltar forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Jools, its outer London prices, but you can rent out your UK home to help pay the bills, there's little price variation due to area. Spain obviously is cheaper but its a foriegn country... Read More
New members of the Gibraltar forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Gibraltar forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
I am in the Watergardens development, its 6 high rise blocks, on Waterport Rd in Marina Bay beside Ocean village. My email is ++++ Read More
New members of the Gibraltar forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Gibraltar forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi, ex pat is not really a term that applies to Gib, the locals are very British and proud of it, the way of life is British, everyone watches British TV, reads British papers etc, everyone has been to the UK numerous times, has family there, ... Read More
New members of the Gibraltar forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Gibraltar forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi James, for BnB a single would be 拢35 a night, so 拢245 a week but if you book for a week I could do it for 拢150. By the way, many people look for flat shares in La Linea and walk across every day, its cheaper.... Read More
After school child care in Gibraltar by Steph890151
I currently live in Gib. My daughter starts school next week as we have just moved from the UK but we are not sure what happens with after school child care! Can anyone help? We will both probably be working till around 5.30. I dont have a job yet ...
she said some schools have a minibus pick up to take kids to an after school nursery at St Marys school. Read More
After school child care in Gibraltar by Steph890151
I currently live in Gib. My daughter starts school next week as we have just moved from the UK but we are not sure what happens with after school child care! Can anyone help? We will both probably be working till around 5.30. I dont have a job yet ...
I'll ask my wife about after school child care, she was a teacher at St Pauls last year, I also know someone who works in youthwork, I'll ask her too, what school does she go to? Read More
New members of the Gibraltar forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Gibraltar forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi James, when are you arriving in Gib? I have an apartment there and will be taking BnB guests from mid Oct, so if you will be looking for temp accommodation around that time get in touch either through here or look me up on facebook or facebay ... Read More
how do you find flat shares in gibraltar by tabbron
Hi looking for a flat share in gibraltar around mid September any advice . Are there any agencies in gibraltar that offer this thanks tel
There are lots of facebay websites set up for flat renting out, flat searches, sharing etc etc, I suggest you go into facebook and search for Gib flats, sharing etc. I myself have a flat and will be offering weekly rates for BnB guests, suitable ... Read More
After school child care in Gibraltar by Steph890151
I currently live in Gib. My daughter starts school next week as we have just moved from the UK but we are not sure what happens with after school child care! Can anyone help? We will both probably be working till around 5.30. I dont have a job yet ...
Hi, our experience was that they tend to go down to the beach or to a friend's place that has a pool, also I think it may be summer hours for the first couple of weeks too, ie schools finish at lunchtime. Guess it depends on how old your ... Read More
Social security, education and health... by Silvia_NL
Hi there, I have lived in various EU countries already, and now contemplating the move south. I have tried to inform myself as much as possible, but I still have a bunch of questions that my friend Google doesn't seem to be able to answer. ...
regarding your original question, Grumpy has pointed you in the direction of most of the answers, basically if you have a job in Gib everything is as it would be in NL or UK, tax is much the same as UK which is 10k tax free then 20%, healthcare is ... Read More
Council tax around southern spain by tonyri
Hi I may get a job in IT in Gib and rent in Sotogrande (upto 400 euro per month). Do I pay council tax on top of my rent? Regards :|
Yes, no rents I see advertised for Spanish flats mention a separate council tax.... its the same in Gib, landlord pays rates and management fees... Its all rolled up in the rent - unlike some UK rentals where you pay council tax separately... Read More
Healthcare in Gibraltar by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Gibraltar ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Gibraltar? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
To anyone interested: I now know that to qualify for the Gib NHS you have to be a Gibraltarian or working there, or a family member of a worker. If like me you are retired but not working you don't qualify. Read More
tax advice
I think Nat West is the only bank left, but you can use still use any UK bank account you have, in Gib, the new Gib bank was coming along nicely about 2 wks ago when I last walked down Main St, how is it now David Yahoo? By the way I own a place in ... Read More
Council tax around southern spain by tonyri
Hi I may get a job in IT in Gib and rent in Sotogrande (upto 400 euro per month). Do I pay council tax on top of my rent? Regards :|
I'm intrigued! Pauline / Grumpy, what happened next? Read More
Small Scale Removal Advice Please by TLafferty
Hi All I'm moving from Fife, Scotland down to Gib in June to take up a 12 month contract. I will need to bring a dozen or so large boxes with me. I had considered buying a van to take my things down myself, but was put off when told about the ...
As Grumpy says, if Gib customs see the wine you may have to pay duty, remember Spain is just over the border so you can stock up there easily and cheaply. As to the car dilemma, consider buying a left hand drive car in the UK, see "the left ... Read More
Small Scale Removal Advice Please by TLafferty
Hi All I'm moving from Fife, Scotland down to Gib in June to take up a 12 month contract. I will need to bring a dozen or so large boxes with me. I had considered buying a van to take my things down myself, but was put off when told about the ...
a wise decision I'd say! Altho used cars are v expenisve in Gib, be warned! Read More
Small Scale Removal Advice Please by TLafferty
Hi All I'm moving from Fife, Scotland down to Gib in June to take up a 12 month contract. I will need to bring a dozen or so large boxes with me. I had considered buying a van to take my things down myself, but was put off when told about the ...
you don't really need a car in Gib but you need to go to Spain every now and then to avoid the feeling of claustrophobia. You can fly to / from UK to Gib so why do you need to go to other airports? There's a green public transport bus to ... Read More
Social security, education and health... by Silvia_NL
Hi there, I have lived in various EU countries already, and now contemplating the move south. I have tried to inform myself as much as possible, but I still have a bunch of questions that my friend Google doesn't seem to be able to answer. ...
Why don't you consider a Dutch equivalent of Gib? eg Netherlands Antilles, St Maartens, etc in the caribbean? Surely easier for you than an English overseas territory? Read More
Small Scale Removal Advice Please by TLafferty
Hi All I'm moving from Fife, Scotland down to Gib in June to take up a 12 month contract. I will need to bring a dozen or so large boxes with me. I had considered buying a van to take my things down myself, but was put off when told about the ...
Hi, I would suggest buying an estate car to take down, at Gib customs they ask you if its all your own stuff, nothing bought in Spain, you answer truthfully and in you go. That's what we did. My UK insurance only covered 6 mths abroad so I had ... Read More
Moving to Gib -Safe and bad areas to avoid? About La Linea? by shlunky
Hello everyone I have just secured a position in Gibraltar for a few months to start with to see if I enjoy working out there. Going by what everyone says, I think I am more than likely going to love it. Question I have is, I think it would be ...
hi, La Linea isn't so bad, there are nice apmt blocks along the seafront facing Gib, the area directly opposite the Gib frontier is a bit grim true, but other parts of town are fine. My stockbroker in Gib lives in an apmt near the bullring, its ... Read More
buying a car by kacper107
Hi I just came to Gibraltar. I am UK resident but now I am thinking about living here could you tell me what I need to do to buy a car here? do I need to be resident? if yes how can I become resident.. thank you Kacper
There is a guy called Ivan Zillah Williams, I think, who has a 2nd hand car dealership just outside Casemates Sq, in Coral Rd I believe, try googling him...But Gib is expensive, better to buy and drive one down.... Read More
do I or don't I
hi, its nice here, but very hot in the summers, also property is outer London prices.... an issue will be your daughter settling in in school here! don't sell in UK until you've been here a year, rent to start.... and see how the family ... Read More
Buying a Property in Gibraltar
hi petergib, hi grumpy! as grumpy mentioned Newcastle are active still, you'd need 6 months residence in Gib with bank statements and income proof for them to lend... maybe you can join a Gib bank without being there, note they are branches of ... Read More
Advice about local spanish towns please :-)
Hi, as per previous reply, the delay is in crossing the border at rush hrs, its best to live in la linea - there are some nice parts - and walk across to avoid the Qs. Buy a bike and cycle, even better. Lots of people live further afield in spain ... Read More
Utilities bills in Gibraltar by adasjank
[i]Hi there,[/i] [b]Can anyone tell me how much for gas/electric/water monthly bills in Gibralatar?[/b] I have tried to find out online but can't really get an accurate estimate. I'm trying to budget for our family move, can anyone help ...
Hi, we are a family of 3, newly arrived, our Sept bill for elec and water was 拢45! Incredible! However our Sept phone bill was 拢86! Mainly due to VOIP UK calls which are supposed to be cheap, from 7p a min.... We are supposed to be on the standard ... Read More
Is it true that toilets in Gibraltar are flushed by salt water??? by adasjank
[i]Hi there,[/i] [b]Is it true that toilets in Gibraltar are flushed by salt water???[/b] [i]Kind Regards,[/i] [i]adasjank[/i]
Hi Grumpy, I see from your salt water flushing reply you are alive and well, when are we meeting for that drink? I messaged you a while back... message me or just contact me via this thread... Nick (AvocaStreet...etc) Read More
Hello! New to the forum and need advice on schools and attitudes! by juke96
Hello everyone, We (my wife, me and our son) are seriously considering moving to Gibraltar within the next 12-13 months. No doubt many of you will be thinking that you've seen so many new posters start their first thread with such an idea only to ...
hi Juke96, we are now resident in gib, daughter happily in school and wife busy at work, message me if you are still interested in an update on prgress, schools etc... Nick. Read More
spanish motorway motel chains
Hi All, Grumpy and Rough Seas, we arrived OK and are sorting out the utilities, my wifes's job contract, daughter's school enrolment etc... I owe you a drink so message me and I'll message you my mob number so we can arrange a meet, no home phone ... Read More
Hi everyone
Hi Richard, what you should do depends on your personal circumstances I guess, are you married/partnered? Do you have kids, responsibilities, a mortgage at home etc etc...? If the answer is no - then going over isn't particularly risky. I ... Read More
spanish motorway motel chains
Hi all, we are driving down to Gib from Bilbao early Sept, need an overnight stop en route, are there any spanish motorway motel chains, equivalen to travel or granada lodges in the UK? Need to stop around about Caceras on the A66, due east of ... Read More
Hello! New to the forum and need advice on schools and attitudes! by juke96
Hello everyone, We (my wife, me and our son) are seriously considering moving to Gibraltar within the next 12-13 months. No doubt many of you will be thinking that you've seen so many new posters start their first thread with such an idea only to ...
Hi Juke, I'll keep you posted on progress... regarding RMCS, I worked there 88 to 95 so thought you might have passed through, perhaps on the MESE or GW MSc's.... Nick. Read More
Hello! New to the forum and need advice on schools and attitudes! by juke96
Hello everyone, We (my wife, me and our son) are seriously considering moving to Gibraltar within the next 12-13 months. No doubt many of you will be thinking that you've seen so many new posters start their first thread with such an idea only to ...
Hi all, I've just read the this strand on the forum for the first time today, I've been busy renting out the house and being made redundant over the last few days! As gumpy & rsitm know - they have been very helpful to me - I am moving to Gib in ... Read More
Buy to Let Gibraltar by GrumpyOldBloke
This post has been prompted by comments on another thread. Buy to Let Water Gardens 2 bed smaller flat. Purchase price in a letable condition 拢240,000 Rent 拢1000 / month =拢12,000 Expenses Rates 拢400 Service Charges 拢1100 Insurance ...
Hi Grumpy, thanks for the very valuable info! You've made another grumpy old bloke very happy. Instead of buying property to rent out in Gib after we sell our UK house, your logic seems irrefutable, we buy 5 year Government Debentures paying 5% ... Read More
Buy to Let Gibraltar by GrumpyOldBloke
This post has been prompted by comments on another thread. Buy to Let Water Gardens 2 bed smaller flat. Purchase price in a letable condition 拢240,000 Rent 拢1000 / month =拢12,000 Expenses Rates 拢400 Service Charges 拢1100 Insurance ...
Hi Grumpy, Instead of buying property to rent out in Gib after we sell our UK house, your interesting post made me check the Govt notice on 5 year Government Debentures paying 5% interest annually. Are these limited only to certified residents of ... Read More
Devils Tower Road by avocastreetrandwick
Hi, I am searching the estate agents sites for flats for sale, below 拢180k,and Devils Tower Road seems to keep coming up, on google street view it looks pretty awful, particularly Shackleton Rd end, run down and semi derelict. Is it still like that ...
Hi RSitM, Were we there at the same time? I was in Sydney from 85 to 88. I lived in Randwick on Avoca St, opposite the girls schl, I worked at NSW Uni just over the rd. My bro has been there since 72 - last of the 拢10 poms! Where's Potts Point, ... Read More
Devils Tower Road by avocastreetrandwick
Hi, I am searching the estate agents sites for flats for sale, below 拢180k,and Devils Tower Road seems to keep coming up, on google street view it looks pretty awful, particularly Shackleton Rd end, run down and semi derelict. Is it still like that ...
Hi Chums, once again thanks for all the info! yes I am coming without a job, but am taking early retirement, so with my occ. pension and rental income we will be OK. Paying rent is a drain but unavoidable as finding a place to buy without being ... Read More
Devils Tower Road by avocastreetrandwick
Hi, I am searching the estate agents sites for flats for sale, below 拢180k,and Devils Tower Road seems to keep coming up, on google street view it looks pretty awful, particularly Shackleton Rd end, run down and semi derelict. Is it still like that ...
Hi Chums again, thanks for helpful replies yesterday, particularly the info on Water Gardens area and flats. We avidly watched Britain in the Sun last night on C5 - last of the series - not very good TV but we spotted Water Gardens so we feel like ... Read More
Devils Tower Road by avocastreetrandwick
Hi, I am searching the estate agents sites for flats for sale, below 拢180k,and Devils Tower Road seems to keep coming up, on google street view it looks pretty awful, particularly Shackleton Rd end, run down and semi derelict. Is it still like that ...
Hi Chums, at work today - hence planty of time to email! Thanks for replies. Pensions, I was thinking of my occupational one, thanks for confirming you can get it paid gross Grumpy! State one - I too won't get mine till 66 either (altho I hear its ... Read More
Devils Tower Road by avocastreetrandwick
Hi, I am searching the estate agents sites for flats for sale, below 拢180k,and Devils Tower Road seems to keep coming up, on google street view it looks pretty awful, particularly Shackleton Rd end, run down and semi derelict. Is it still like that ...
Hi Chums, thanks for your very helpful replies, yes we are renting one of the 2 bed flats, it looks like the one with the small 2nd bedroom. No marina views but has a balcony and double aspect living room! 拢1k / mth! Will be a squeeze as our elder ... Read More
Devils Tower Road by avocastreetrandwick
Hi, I am searching the estate agents sites for flats for sale, below 拢180k,and Devils Tower Road seems to keep coming up, on google street view it looks pretty awful, particularly Shackleton Rd end, run down and semi derelict. Is it still like that ...
Hi Chums, thanks for your help, we had kinda decided to rent in the short term as its impossible for us to get out to Gib to spend enough time viewing property and also I have a school age daughter who my wife insists must be in her new school in ... Read More
Devils Tower Road by avocastreetrandwick
Hi, I am searching the estate agents sites for flats for sale, below 拢180k,and Devils Tower Road seems to keep coming up, on google street view it looks pretty awful, particularly Shackleton Rd end, run down and semi derelict. Is it still like that ...
Hi Japalino, yes Filomena Hs is the jewel in the crown of Devils T.Rd I think, nice and new and modern isn't it? I was thinking more of the general state of the area of Devils T.Rd... What is it like nowadays? I looked on line at Northview Terr, but ... Read More
Devils Tower Road by avocastreetrandwick
Hi, I am searching the estate agents sites for flats for sale, below 拢180k,and Devils Tower Road seems to keep coming up, on google street view it looks pretty awful, particularly Shackleton Rd end, run down and semi derelict. Is it still like that ...
Hi, you are very kind to offer me a flat share but I have a wife and daughter as well, so it would be a bit crowded! But many thanks anyway! Which building are you in, Wellington Court? I saw a couple of rentals there recently... What is Devils ... Read More
Devils Tower Road
Hi, I am searching the estate agents sites for flats for sale, below 拢180k,and Devils Tower Road seems to keep coming up, on google street view it looks pretty awful, particularly Shackleton Rd end, run down and semi derelict. Is it still like that ... Read More
Register car in Gib by scrissti
When you register car in Gib do you have to give away the foreign plates and registration documents? Or I could keep them and have the car registered also in the original country? Thanks
Hi, what is the 181 day thing - is that the limit to the no. of days you can use your old car in Gib? "Gib has advantages, no road tax, MOT on private vehicles every two years, blah blah." Sounds great, any other advantages? We are minded to sell ... Read More
Best places to live in Gibraltar by werebimbo
Hi guys I'm possibly being seconded to Gibraltar through my work. I have a child, so for schooling purposes I'm pretty much going to be based in Gibraltar rather than Spain. So can anyone give me advice on what areas are good to rent out in ...
Hi Grumpy, thanks again, I have emailed them, I'll chase them up! Nick Read More
Best places to live in Gibraltar by werebimbo
Hi guys I'm possibly being seconded to Gibraltar through my work. I have a child, so for schooling purposes I'm pretty much going to be based in Gibraltar rather than Spain. So can anyone give me advice on what areas are good to rent out in ...
Hi All, we too are looking for a 2 bed flat from mid/late Aug, my wife is a teacher and will be starting work in Gib in Sept, 拢1k seems the average flat price, the cheap ones are all in Devils Tower Rd... If anyone knows of a 2 bed flat from ... Read More
Transfers between Gib & UK by iwantfatty
Hi, Getting ready to move to Spain for a job in Gib in a couple of weeks. I have looked everywhere for the answer to one question Are transfers between a Gib account & a UK account free? :) Thanks, Fatty
Hi Both, Grumpy lives there so he knows the score better than I! All I know is from a phone call to Lloyds in Main St, Gib town, but yes there is a Lloyds there... Be careful if Lloyds point you to their off shore accounts run out of the Isle of ... Read More
Transfers between Gib & UK by iwantfatty
Hi, Getting ready to move to Spain for a job in Gib in a couple of weeks. I have looked everywhere for the answer to one question Are transfers between a Gib account & a UK account free? :) Thanks, Fatty
hi, I phoned the Gib Lloyds a couple of weeks ago, they said you can't open a Gib A/C until you are resident there, but you can continue to use use UK A/Cs in Gib with no charges for cashpoints etc... Gib A/C checks anyway are cleared in the UK... ... Read More
Looking for work in online gaming/broadcast by SBarber
Hi all, Just registered here. I got married in Gib many years ago....my wife and I fell in love with the place. We had our wedding at the St Andrews church, then reception at The Rock Hotel afterwards. Loved the place!! :cool: I have been working ...
Hi SBarber, we might be in the same boat! I am a shortly to be made redundant HR manager with a teacher wife, we too want to live in Gib and have been awaiting the postman every morning with fingers crossed for the result of my wife's interview ... Read More
Intending to move to Gibraltar by Old*Biker
Hi everyone, I am intending to move to Gibraltar in the not too distant future, Im a regular visitor but now I want to relocate permanently, what are the entry requirements if any, to live and work in Gib' Im a UK citizen, surely it cant be as ...
Hi All, still need more help, sorry! some questions: -how much is petrol/liter? -how do elec, water, sewage, phone bills compare to UK? -(I know property rates are cheaper than in UK). - is it worth bringing a car from the UK over, if you have to ... Read More
Work in Schools by Ann marie das
Hi everyone, I am a British national who has been working in a private school in Morocco for 24 years. I was married in Gib a few years ago, and own an apartment on the Spanish coast. I was wondering if there are many opportunities to work as a ...
Hi SPP, is there any way of viewing the Gib Chron's job adverts on the web? I tried its website but it doesnt link to job ads, I assume that it does carry them in the hard copy version, but perhaps not on the website, so as no to encourage ... Read More
Work in Schools by Ann marie das
Hi everyone, I am a British national who has been working in a private school in Morocco for 24 years. I was married in Gib a few years ago, and own an apartment on the Spanish coast. I was wondering if there are many opportunities to work as a ...
Hi Ann Marie, we found out about teaching vacancies by looking on the "official notices" on the Gib Govt website in Feb, it asked for all would be teachers to apply by the closing date, the next week! My wife applied by post and was invited to an ... Read More
Wanting to Move to Gibraltar by baberkhan
Hi I am looking to relocate to Gibraltar in the summer and was wondering if anybody can advice me on what i need to do regarding finding work and a place to stay. Also how do you register for Residency and how the health care works. I am a British ...
Hi BotR, thanks for the useful info, very helpful.... by the way its cold and raining today - I have been outside painting the house in prep for renting it out in th e autumn - so enjoy the sunshine! Nick Read More
Intending to move to Gibraltar by Old*Biker
Hi everyone, I am intending to move to Gibraltar in the not too distant future, Im a regular visitor but now I want to relocate permanently, what are the entry requirements if any, to live and work in Gib' Im a UK citizen, surely it cant be as ...
Hi Graham, thanks, still no word from Gib, we await the postman every morning with fingers crossed... I've spoken to a few estate agents and got a reasonable idea of what you get for your money, but I really need to go there to see what the places ... Read More
Intending to move to Gibraltar by Old*Biker
Hi everyone, I am intending to move to Gibraltar in the not too distant future, Im a regular visitor but now I want to relocate permanently, what are the entry requirements if any, to live and work in Gib' Im a UK citizen, surely it cant be as ...
Hi Graham, thanks for the reply, I have surfed employment agencies sites in Gib, altho I hope not to have to work as I am taking early retirement. I am an HR mgr, yes pay looks significantly lower than in UK. Hopefully teacher wife will get a job ... Read More
Wanting to Move to Gibraltar by baberkhan
Hi I am looking to relocate to Gibraltar in the summer and was wondering if anybody can advice me on what i need to do regarding finding work and a place to stay. Also how do you register for Residency and how the health care works. I am a British ...
Hi BotR, many thanks for reply, that's reassuring, I was worried that as I don't intend to work there might be a problem getting health cover! Private insurance quotes are expensive! My wife needs to get the residence registration card so she can ... Read More
Looking for tips re staying Gibraltar/Spain with kids by werebimbo
Hi there I'm new to this forum having just been offered a job in Gibraltar this week. I am currently weighing up the pros and cons on a potential move, so would appreciate any info on living there that people have. In particular I'm concerned about ...
Hi, I am about to become a retired Brit in Gib with a working teacher wife and a daughter, 14, a pension, some income, and we'll buy a flat.. Are you in Gib now? Need to pick some brains about life there! Nick Read More
Work in Schools by Ann marie das
Hi everyone, I am a British national who has been working in a private school in Morocco for 24 years. I was married in Gib a few years ago, and own an apartment on the Spanish coast. I was wondering if there are many opportunities to work as a ...
Hi, I am about to become a retired Brit in Gib with a working teacher wife, so may be able to answer some Qs about teaching jobs there! Do you still need to know? Nick Read More
Register car in Gib by scrissti
When you register car in Gib do you have to give away the foreign plates and registration documents? Or I could keep them and have the car registered also in the original country? Thanks
Hi, did you get areply to your car question? Nick. Read More
living in gibraltar
Hi, I am about to become a retired Brit in Gib with a working teacher wife there and a daughter, 14, a small pension, some income, and we'll buy a flat, but I'll have no job! I have done lots of research so can answer some of your Qs. Are you still ... Read More
Intending to move to Gibraltar by Old*Biker
Hi everyone, I am intending to move to Gibraltar in the not too distant future, Im a regular visitor but now I want to relocate permanently, what are the entry requirements if any, to live and work in Gib' Im a UK citizen, surely it cant be as ...
Hi, I am about to become a retired Brit in Gib with a working teacher wife, a pension, some income, and we'll buy a flat, but I'll have no job! Are you in Gib yet? Need to pick sone brains about life there! Nick Read More
Wanting to Move to Gibraltar by baberkhan
Hi I am looking to relocate to Gibraltar in the summer and was wondering if anybody can advice me on what i need to do regarding finding work and a place to stay. Also how do you register for Residency and how the health care works. I am a British ...
Hi BtR, do you know how the health care system works for a retired Brit? working teacher wife, pension, some income, we'll buy a flat, but I'll have no job! Nick Read More
Healthcare in Gibraltar by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Gibraltar ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Gibraltar? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
Hi Grumpy, if I do not get resident status as I am retired and I wont be working - do I qualify for the Gib "NHS"? Nick. Read More