We rented a beautiful apartment in Marbella, Spain and our agent seemed great at the time, however it wasn’t until we were ready to vacate the property that we realised that the deposit hadn’t been passed on to the owner. What a nightmare! A friend recommended Mizzfixit (Yolanda) to us and I have to say… Continue reading Thank You For Helping With Our Rogue Estate Agent
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Relocation Services to Marbella
Relocation Services to Marbella: Relocating to Spain can be a daunting task for anyone, but in particular corporate clients who don’t have the time to organise both a move with work as well as home and family. MizzFixit provides personalised relocation services to Marbella for clients who are relocating, regardless of whether they are corporate… Continue reading Relocation Services to Marbella
How do I get a European Health Insurance Card in Spain?
Getting a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) in Spain is a simple process and one which many people do not know about. If you are paying into the Spanish Social Security system then you are entitled to receive urgent medical treatment anywhere in Europe when you are travelling. So many people nowadays take the risk… Continue reading How do I get a European Health Insurance Card in Spain?
Payment of Road Tax in Spain
Payment of Road Tax in Spain is a relatively simple process. You have to pay road tax on your Spanish-registered car in Spain just as in most European countries. The amount varies according to which region you live in, but it is significantly less expensive than in the UK. Payments are made to the local… Continue reading Payment of Road Tax in Spain
Car Insurance Claims in Spain
Car insurance claims in Spain can very often be daunting. Perhaps your car is insured by a Spanish insurer and you’re not comfortable communicating with them, or perhaps you simply do not have the time. Mizzfixit recently had a case of a poor lady whose husband was terminally ill in hospital. One morning on the… Continue reading Car Insurance Claims in Spain
Electricity Reconnection Marbella
Mizzfixit had an interesting case recently. Some four years ago, a family who live in the UK had the electricity meter stolen from their property and they were left connected up to the street supply. They had no idea of this as they only used the house for 6 weeks a year. Eventually Endesa caught… Continue reading Electricity Reconnection Marbella
Temporary Secretarial Services Marbella
Do you need a temp? This is a service that is well-known in the UK, but not a concept that is widely used here in Spain. If you have a business, run an office, or perhaps just need occasional help, then MizzFixit can help you. She has a huge amount of experience as an Executive… Continue reading Temporary Secretarial Services Marbella
Help with translation
How often have you found yourself in a situation here in Spain when your ‘spanglish’ just isn’t enough? Perhaps you need to go to the doctor and the clinic doesn’t have a free interpreter service or perhaps you don’t feel comfortable having a complete stranger knowing about your personal health problems. Perhaps you need to… Continue reading Help with translation
Problems with IBI tax payments
Do you owe IBI on your Spanish property in the Costa del Sol and need some help in sorting it out? Mizz Fixit was out and about this week doing just that. She was approached by a client living in the UK who owed over 5 years in IBI and Rubbish (Basura) taxes on his… Continue reading Problems with IBI tax payments
Do you know where to get your Libro de Reclamaciones (Customer Complaints Book)?
If you run any kind of commercial establishment, you are obliged to have a Libro de Reclamaciones and also have a sign somewhere clearly visible that says you have it. If any customer wishes to make a complaint of any kind, he will have to complete a form from this book which will then be… Continue reading Do you know where to get your Libro de Reclamaciones (Customer Complaints Book)?