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Mark Areva

@Mark Areva

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English expat in Spain

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English, Single, 52 years old

Speaks Some spanish, some french, some dutch.

Registration: 02 October 2017

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Mark Areva replied to a thread
10 months ago
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Selling an apartment - Salou - Costa Dorada by Mark Areva

Hi all,I inherited an apartment from my parents last year and wish to sell this year. I wondered if anyone had tried selling/marketing themselves, without using an agency and could advise?Best wishes,Mark.

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@maximos Thanks for this, please could you send me the link in a private msg? Read More

Mark Areva replied to a thread
10 months ago
Mark Areva

Selling an apartment - Salou - Costa Dorada by Mark Areva

Hi all,I inherited an apartment from my parents last year and wish to sell this year. I wondered if anyone had tried selling/marketing themselves, without using an agency and could advise?Best wishes,Mark.

Mark Areva

@Bhavna Hi Bhavna, yes I have an english-speaking notary, thanks. Read More

Mark Areva replied to a thread
10 months ago
Mark Areva

Selling an apartment - Salou - Costa Dorada by Mark Areva

Hi all,I inherited an apartment from my parents last year and wish to sell this year. I wondered if anyone had tried selling/marketing themselves, without using an agency and could advise?Best wishes,Mark.

Mark Areva

@Buddy2 Thank you very much the comprehensive advice! Appreciated. Read More

Mark Areva replied to a thread
10 months ago
Mark Areva

Selling an apartment - Salou - Costa Dorada by Mark Areva

Hi all,I inherited an apartment from my parents last year and wish to sell this year. I wondered if anyone had tried selling/marketing themselves, without using an agency and could advise?Best wishes,Mark.

Mark Areva

@rogerroberts22 Hi, thanks for the advice. Read More

Mark Areva created a thread
10 months ago

Selling an apartment - Salou - Costa Dorada

Hi all,I inherited an apartment from my parents last year and wish to sell this year. I wondered if anyone had tried selling/marketing themselves, without using an agency and could advise?Best wishes,Mark. Read More

Mark Areva replied to a thread
10 months ago
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Closing bank accounts of deceased by Mark Areva

Hi Everyone,I will closing my recently deceased father's accounts (2) next month and he has a few direct debits still running. Is this process straightforward? ie will the bank stop paying these and I will take over from my bank?Thanks,Mark.

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Thanks for your kind words. I will have the Will acception (herencia) signed by then. Read More

Mark Areva created a thread
10 months ago

Closing bank accounts of deceased

Hi Everyone,I will closing my recently deceased father's accounts (2) next month and he has a few direct debits still running. Is this process straightforward? ie will the bank stop paying these and I will take over from my bank?Thanks,Mark. Read More

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last year
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Transferring money from Spain by Mark Areva

Hello everyone, I wondered if anyone could advise me on what is the most competitive spanish bank to open an account with, for regularly transferring money form Spain to the UK?It seems that the banks can charge a percentage of the amount being ...

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@sanfordpatrickThanks Patrick : ) Read More

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last year
peterchin2

How to transfer money from Spanish property sale into Revolut by peterchin2

Initially I sold my place in U.K. and was able to use the funds to buy a Spanish property. Now I am ready to sell my Spanish property and put the money back into U.K. of course I am happy to pay all local taxes in Spain first.

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@gwynjThanks gwynj,I am interestered in transferring Euros out of Spain when I sell my flat in Salou this year... any thoughts please..?Best wishes and thanks for your help : )Mark. Read More

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last year
Mark Areva

Transferring money from Spain by Mark Areva

Hello everyone, I wondered if anyone could advise me on what is the most competitive spanish bank to open an account with, for regularly transferring money form Spain to the UK?It seems that the banks can charge a percentage of the amount being ...

Mark Areva

Thanks Robisa, I am looking for advice on a regular account in Spain, not high street banks.. that has low fees and FX exchange rates. Do you have any suggestions please? : )Best wishes,Mark. Read More

Mark Areva replied to a thread
last year
peterchin2

How to transfer money from Spanish property sale into Revolut by peterchin2

Initially I sold my place in U.K. and was able to use the funds to buy a Spanish property. Now I am ready to sell my Spanish property and put the money back into U.K. of course I am happy to pay all local taxes in Spain first.

Mark Areva

@gwynjThanks for this @gwynj, I wondered  how a standard bank in Spain like Caixa add their costs, even just to transfer to an overseas bank, like Wise, etc?  Do they try and grab this 'cut' as well??They're not getting their best profit ... Read More

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last year
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Seeking feedback for inherited Salou Flat by Mark Areva

Hello everyone,I have inherited a three-bedroom flat in Salou, Tarragona, 100m from the main beach and an easy walk to the Port Aventura theme park. I am not sure at the moment what to do with it (sell, rent, AirBnB, etc) and wondered if anyone has ...

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@Bhavna Thx Bhavna : ) Read More

Mark Areva created a thread
last year

Seeking feedback for inherited Salou Flat

Hello everyone,I have inherited a three-bedroom flat in Salou, Tarragona, 100m from the main beach and an easy walk to the Port Aventura theme park. I am not sure at the moment what to do with it (sell, rent, AirBnB, etc) and wondered if anyone has ... Read More

Mark Areva replied to a thread
last year
Mark Areva

Transferring money from Spain by Mark Areva

Hello everyone, I wondered if anyone could advise me on what is the most competitive spanish bank to open an account with, for regularly transferring money form Spain to the UK?It seems that the banks can charge a percentage of the amount being ...

Mark Areva

Thanks, I'll check it out. Read More

Mark Areva created a thread
last year

Transferring money from Spain

Hello everyone, I wondered if anyone could advise me on what is the most competitive spanish bank to open an account with, for regularly transferring money form Spain to the UK?It seems that the banks can charge a percentage of the amount being ... Read More