Hello - newbie here

[callie]

Originally Posted by Alcalaina

I think it's age 60 at the moment, rather than retirement age? You don't have to be a pensioner to claim it.

Sadly it changed in this years budget - from the DWP website referring to people who have NOT received t before:



[B]Qualifying for Winter Fuel Payment in the future[/B]
If you have not yet reached State Pension age, the following table explains when you will qualify for a Winter Fuel Payment.

Winter Fuel Payment qualifying dates : Must be born on or before this date to qualify


Winter 2012/13 : 5 July 1951

Winter 2013/14 : 5 January 1952

Winter 2014/15 : 5 July 1952


So I was born in MAy 52 which means I won't be able to claim till winter 2014/15 or not if we've already moved

[callie]

Hello again

I am bumping my thread as our plans are starting to come together for our initial fact-fiinding/ reconnaissance trip.

So I was wondering if anyone had any contacts/recommendations for finding a property to rent on Mallorca for 2 months - starting February 2013. Exact location doesnt matter so much as good access to main roads so that we can explore those parts of the island we know less well.

Any suggestions gratefully received
many thanks

Callie

[Pesky Wesky]

Hi Callie,
Can I suggest that you open a new thread for each topic you want to treat. On this thread for example you've already got info about bank accounts, winter fuel allowance and residency papers.
Also, if you give a title that reflects your question, more people who know the answer to your query will be attracted to the thread. And it will be easier to find for others who are looking for the same info.

[callie]

Originally Posted by Pesky Wesky

Hi Callie,
Can I suggest that you open a new thread for each topic you want to treat. On this thread for example you've already got info about bank accounts, winter fuel allowance and residency papers.
Also, if you give a title that reflects your question, more people who know the answer to your query will be attracted to the thread. And it will be easier to find for others who are looking for the same info.

Sorry - only just seen this - yes will do - thanks for the advice

[dunmovin]

Originally Posted by xabiachica

what do you mean by a permanent address?

you obviously need to be living here...........

The rules may have changed since we moved here, but we got our NIE through the Spanish consulate in Hong Kong and it has been always accepted.... that was in 2007

[xabiachica]

Originally Posted by dunmovin

The rules may have changed since we moved here, but we got our NIE through the Spanish consulate in Hong Kong and it has been always accepted.... that was in 2007

you can only get a NIE from a consulate now for the specific purpose of buying or inheriting property

obviously this is different to a resident cert.