Expat Life

Dealing with Unwelcome Visitors

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Living in a warm climate brings with it some problems, one of which is how you learn to live with unwelcome visitors to your home or apartment.

Motoring Matters

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Should I bring my UK car with me?

New or second hand?

Maintaining your car

Car Tax

Insuring Your Rental Property

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There are various factors to be considered when insuring your property in Fuerteventura.
In England, The building cover is in respect of the house and fixtures and fittings such as fitted kitchens. The contents are treated separately and are a higher rate of premium.

A Rough Guide to Spanish Elections

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There are three main governing bodies, The Canarian government (Gobierno), The Fuerteventura government (Cabildo) and 48 town halls (Ayuntamiento) in the Canaries, of which six are in Fuerteventura.

Spotting Counterfeit Euro Bank Notes

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There has been a rapid growth in the counterfeiting of euro banknotes and coins since the launch of the currency in 2002. In 2003, 551,287 fake euro notes and 26,191 bogus euro coins were removed from EU circulation.

Don't lose your right to vote in the UK

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There are some things you miss while living abroad. Voting doesn’t have to be one of them. Living abroad doesn’t stop you having your say back home in UK General elections and European Parliamentary elections.