Testimonials

Nigel Bell - London & Jerez de la Frontera Nigel Bell, London – Jerez My purchase of an off-plan apartment in the centre of Jerez was a long, drawn out process but I would hasten to add that Spanish Solutions were not involved during this stage. Life would have been a lot easier if Paul had been involved at the outset but that’s with the benefit of hindsight! I had hoped to devote more time to my new property in Jerez but I am still working in London so I do not have much time at the moment to deal with the initial fitting-out of the apartment. I need someone on hand in Jerez to deal with a whole variety of jobs so it was with much relief that I tracked down Paul and Spanish Solutions on the internet. Paul has proved an invaluable help in dealing with the utility companies and local tradesmen, and can be relied upon to see a job through to completion, whether it is a simple matter of getting extra keys cut or a more complex project co-ordinating the purchase and installation of a new kitchen and appliances. It is very reassuring to know that Paul, as my key-holder, is on the spot to deal with all eventualities, and I have no hesitation in recommending his services to you.

Hello Paul! how are you? mi ingles no es muy bueno! queria agradecerte lo bien que te has portado conmigo y que compartieras un momento de felicidad del dia de mi matrimonio, gracias a la herradura! quien sabe!!! gracias

Lydia Holban, Dublin - Jerez It was a daunting experience for me, moving to Spain particularly without having a word of Spanish! The most daunting thought was having to find an apartment without being able to communicate with the owner. Thankfully I found Spanish Solutions and was immediately impressed by their personal and professional approach. Within a few days you had found apartments that were exactly what I was looking for and within my budget. When I arrived in Jerez to view the apartments I was greeted with the same professionalism and dedication I had come to expect from previous correspondence. The first apartment I saw was perfect for me but was shown a broad range of different types of apartments to suit different tastes. I was so grateful how you had my best interests at heart. You were extremely helpful with the translation of the contract for the apartment and have since been extremely helpful with any questions regarding not only the apartment but also my big move to Spain. Thank you so much for all your help and I would be delighted to recommend Spanish Solutions to friends and work colleagues in the future.

Merlin Giles & Belle Andersen, London-Tarifa After posting a question on a business networking site asking for advice on moving to Spain, I was contacted by Paul Shoulders with an offer of service. We decided it would be worthwhile seeking the advice of a relocation agent as we knew nothing about Spanish law. During our long decision period, Paul has been the epitome of professionalism, patience and knowledge. We found a home through friends outside of Paul’s help which was not planned but Paul made it clear that he would be happy to help with any other issues we had. No sooner had he said that we asked him to help us buy a car. On this matter, all I can say is that Paul went far above and beyond what was reasonable expectation to help us secure and register our car. I cannot thank him enough for his support and determination through what I had presumed was a complex process. When you do not know the laws in a certain country, Paul can walk you through them without even breaking a sweat. Paul has the knack of keeping you calm even through the most frustrating of times. Both Belle and I would not hesitate in recommending Paul Shoulders and Spanish Solutions for any of your relocation needs. Thanks Paul for all your help. See you in Spain!

James & Lesley Cairney, Surrey, UK (Property Management – Arcos) Whilst having a holiday home is a joy and a privilege, it also brings with it various worries, mostly around how to ensure it is properly looked after when it is unoccupied. For absolute peace of mind we can give no higher recommendation that to use the services of Paul Shoulders of Spanish Sol-utions. When our previous manager decided to change careers, Paul came to the rescue and due to his experience and knowledge it took only one meeting for him to fully understand our needs and to provide sensible advice and solutions. A number of issues were ongoing when we handed the management to Paul and he set about dealing with every one of them with a speed and efficiency that was outstanding. Despite his growing book of clients, Paul still offers a very personal service and is always diligent in keeping us fully informed of all relevant matters. In addition, where Paul cannot personally assist, for example legal matters, he has a long list of professional contacts in Spain and is happy make introductions. Knowing that Paul is taking care of our Spanish home is such a comfort and all our worries have disappeared. His efforts, hard work and advice make owning a home abroad the dream it should be. Oh, we’ve also met his mother and she’s lovely too! James & Lesley Cairney

Terry and Maureen Daley, East Sussex - Sanlúcar Having only a few words of Spanish we found the prospect of installing a new kitchen in our Spanish flat a daunting prospect. With help from Paul at Spanish Sol-utions the purchase and installation was made painless, he was able to guide us through the whole process with efficiency and 100% application to the task. He was always on hand (either in person or via the phone) at every stage of the installation. We would have no hesitation in recommending Paul and his company to anyone who is looking for a translator. We will certainly be using them again in the future.

Mª Iglesias - Paris (property management - Jerez) Couple of months ago my husband and I bought an apartment for vacation use and were anxious how we could arrange remotely utility connections, delivery acceptances, works, internet, NIE, We would not have been able to do that from our Paris base. We sought a local representative to help with everything. Paul's company SPANISH SOLUTIONS exceeded our expectations. Not only have they efficiently and economically dealt with all our demands they have treated all our suppliers and the developer with the correct manner and achieved everything we asked of. Paul is English and fully bi-lingual, which obviously has been a great assistance to us especially as my husband is native English. They started to look after everything we needed and were so efficient. They dealt with providers, they looked after all the descrepancies we had in the flat, chased the constructor, the painters…All the furniture came from different countries but with Spanish Sol-utions we knew that we will always have someone to “receptionne” them. Apart from all this job, they found a cleaner, a florist for us to make the flat gorgeous and believe me it’s gorgeous. They even provided Spanish lessons to my husband ! and found for us a nursery for our daughter for her holidays. I strongly recommend them. They are clever, bright and great sense of humour. We have been able to trust them with the keys to the apartment. They meet and greet our visitors and help them to become acquainted with the numerous surroundings. Their service has made our acquisition much more enjoyable and quicker to enjoy.

Jon and Sheila Raper - Crawley, Sussex to El Puerto de Santa Maria, Cadiz. We moved to Spain with our youngest daughter in August 2007 with the help of Paul and Spanish Sol-utions relocation service. We have found him to be of great help at every stage of our move, from finding us an apartment to buying our first car. We simply gave him our basic requirments for the accomodation we wanted and visited the area of our choice in July , when he showed us the type of properties available. We found an apartment that was exactly what we were looking for and moved in August. Following our move Paul was also to help us to find and buy a car and register with the town hall for our certificate of residence and escorted us to the police station to obtain our NIE numbers. We have found him to be helpful, always available when needed and very professional in the service which his company provides. Wthout the help we have recieved , our move would have taken much longer to complete. with us not being fluent in Spanish this could have caused problems with our contracts and other papers we needed to complete.

Tanya Skeene I’m a native Spaniard (originally from Madrid) who’s been living in the U.S. for the past 10 years. It was time to move back home and I knew I wanted to move to Andalucía, specifically Cádiz, because I need to be close to water. Searching the Internet for real estate in Spain, I came across Spanish Sol-utions and, without exaggerating, it was a real blessing. I’ve visited the south in the past but, being so far away, I had no idea what was available, what the areas are like, what is needed to buy or rent a house… Spanish Sol-utions went above and beyond to help me find the perfect place and much more. They took in consideration what I wanted in regards to location, neighborhood, house measurements, etc. They gave me information on places & people to contact in order to take certain classes I need to perfect my job as a photographer, gave me ideas & possibilities of who would take care of my cats when I’m away… Taking in consideration telephone costs, they called me in the States several times to check-up on status and to verify we were on the same page. In short, if you want to move to Spain or simply want to relocate within Spain, Spanish Sol-utions is your best & most reliable resource to make that happen. Tanya Skeene, Colorado

Joseph Roth This endorsement is written to provide the strongest possible personal recommendation for Paul Shoulders as my manager of my property in El Puerto de Santa Maria, Spain. Paul has demonstrated a proactive work ethic and a technical/international business level well above the property manages I've observed in my 20 years of experience. Specifically: a) He has doubled the profits for my condo in less than six months. b) He provides monthly detailed financial reports via email. c) Being fluent in Spanish and English, he has administered all short term and long term leases without flaw. d) He has maintained the property in a pristine condition in terms of cleanliness and maintenance. I own several properties in Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States and Paul is by far the best property manger I have ever worked with. I live in the United States most of the year and I have 100% confidence in Paul. He provides a complete worry free 100% turn key solution. Joseph Roth San Diego, California USA