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4 months ago
H Williams

Not on property registry - safe to buy or not? by H Williams

Hi thereI have found a house I like but it states that it's not on the property registry."Both the property and the land are preserved and with regular maintenance, it is not registered in the property registry, but the necessary documentation is ...

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@gjpn What makes a property sketchy ? You presume everybody knows, but the only people who actually know are the crooked Estate Agents and the Seller. Read More

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4 months ago
H Williams

Not on property registry - safe to buy or not? by H Williams

Hi thereI have found a house I like but it states that it's not on the property registry."Both the property and the land are preserved and with regular maintenance, it is not registered in the property registry, but the necessary documentation is ...

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@Blancas Blogger Yes be very careful with Solictors recommended by the Estate Agent. Lawyers don't care if your water supply isn't reliable or your septic tanks are backing up in your bathroom. ALWAYS use a Surveyor and Architect before hiriring a ... Read More

rogerroberts22 replied to a thread
4 months ago
H Williams

Not on property registry - safe to buy or not? by H Williams

Hi thereI have found a house I like but it states that it's not on the property registry."Both the property and the land are preserved and with regular maintenance, it is not registered in the property registry, but the necessary documentation is ...

rogerroberts22

The first thing you need do is hire a Surveyor. A Lawyer is not interested if the septic tanks are leaking and need to be replaced. They are also not interested if the water supply is from a Well. Never hire a Lawyer recommended by the Agent and ... Read More

rogerroberts22 replied to a thread
4 months ago
H Williams

Not on property registry - safe to buy or not? by H Williams

Hi thereI have found a house I like but it states that it's not on the property registry."Both the property and the land are preserved and with regular maintenance, it is not registered in the property registry, but the necessary documentation is ...

rogerroberts22

Definately a Lawyer, but more importantly a Surveyor. What is the water supply? A Well or Town Water? What is the sewerage, Septic Tanks or Town Sewerage? If it has only Well Water dont buy! If it only has septic tanks don't buy... a Surveyor will ... Read More

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4 months ago
Frankcollett

Healthcare HMG by Frankcollett

I have a query.I believe that as pensioners from Blighty, HMG pays Spain to look after us, healthwise, to the tune of around 4K per year, each.I have an issue flagged up here in November 22. An Ultrasound scan was carried out in May 24 and I was ...

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@Frankcollett No the UK will not speed up your medical needs. It is up to the Spanish Health Authority and the Doctor who is responsible for your medical needs. It is not unusual to wait for several months before getting treatment /results. You ... Read More

rogerroberts22 replied to a thread
5 months ago
Julien

New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat ...

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Just walk into your local Bar and you will meet a lot of ex pats and also Spanish. You don't need a formal introduction !! Read More

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5 months ago
Forguppies

Least humid town in Andalusia by Forguppies

Can anyone tell me if there is a town or city or district in Andalusia with low humidity? What is the area or town with the lowest humidity levels in the south?

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I don't t know, but I've very been told the Coast gets more sea breeze than inland towns. Humidity in most inland towns in Andalucia is extremely high. I would not recommend living there between April and October. It may sound crazy, but Humidity ... Read More

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6 months ago
Cheryl

Navigating administrative procedures in Spain by Cheryl

Hello everyone, Navigating through the administration in Spain can be quite a challenge. With the variety of procedures, their complexity, and the local specifics, many factors need to be considered. Here are some questions worth ...

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@jchilton The true face of Spain is in their bureaucracy. Downright nasty. Read More

rogerroberts22 replied to a thread
6 months ago
letmespain

loading Teeveeing onto amazon tv firestick. by letmespain

Hi, Like many of you we subscribed to TVMucho for a few years until they were taken over by Teeveeing. I can no longer connect to Teeveeing through TVMucho so I need to download the Teeveeing app onto my amazon firestick. I cant seem to download ...

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I have it on a small box that I connect to the TV via a hdmi cable. Read More

rogerroberts22 replied to a thread
7 months ago
fabio_bonomo

Looking for advice on buying a house in Spain by fabio_bonomo

Hello, I am an Italian currently living in London. I am looking to purchase a modest family home in Spain with the following features: - within 20 minutes drive to the sea; - 3 bedrooms; - within 1 hour drive to an airport; - village or town ...

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Only catch is you need a EU Passport? What about those who don't have one? Read More

rogerroberts22 replied to a thread
8 months ago
Cheryl

Cultural offerings in Spain by Cheryl

Hello everyone, Expatriation in Spain presents a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a different culture. Let's explore the local cultural scene together through the eyes of expats: practical advice, essential institutions, and different ...

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Mallorca life does not represent Spanish life. Spain is a big Country and your experiences merely spotlight a tiny part of a Spanish Island. Very misleading and not relevant. Speaking the language is also irrelevant to the question. Apart from the ... Read More

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8 months ago
Cheryl

Cultural offerings in Spain by Cheryl

Hello everyone, Expatriation in Spain presents a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a different culture. Let's explore the local cultural scene together through the eyes of expats: practical advice, essential institutions, and different ...

rogerroberts22

@jchilton In Spain, you can NEVER put Politics aside! It's what shapes the Spanish mentality and deep seated predjudice against anything that looks and smells foreign. The Country you describe seems more like Disneyland than the harsh reality of ... Read More

rogerroberts22 replied to a thread
8 months ago
Cheryl

Cultural offerings in Spain by Cheryl

Hello everyone, Expatriation in Spain presents a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a different culture. Let's explore the local cultural scene together through the eyes of expats: practical advice, essential institutions, and different ...

rogerroberts22

Apparently, there are more Spanish Town Mayors jailed than any other European Country. Corruption is Endemic in Spain and Vox is the 3rd largest Political Party in Spain. It's politics are anti immigration, Anti Muslim, Anti tourism and Anti ... Read More

rogerroberts22 replied to a thread
9 months ago
Lvp69

Most cost effective way of buying out brother by Lvp69

Hi AllI was really appreciate anyone’s advice. I want to buy my brother out of his half share of a house we own in Spain that we inherited two years ago. The Solicitors come back with half a dozen different taxes  that I would need to pay ...

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Seems Kosher. As long as your neighbours don't "borrow" it when your away. Pay a visit to your Local Land Registry to check all is upto date and the change of ownership is in your name. Also make sure you have checked if the Town Hall and the Land ... Read More

rogerroberts22 replied to a thread
9 months ago
Lvp69

Most cost effective way of buying out brother by Lvp69

Hi AllI was really appreciate anyone’s advice. I want to buy my brother out of his half share of a house we own in Spain that we inherited two years ago. The Solicitors come back with half a dozen different taxes  that I would need to pay ...

rogerroberts22

One last thing, make sure you have a space to park your car. !!! Read More