One of the first things people think when buying a house in Spain is that I must try to do it as cheaply as possible. That is a normal feeling to have; when someone is spending a lot of money on something they have a natural urge to curb spending in other areas. It is also a reaction to thinking... Read more »
Spanish EHIC Cards and should you have one? Most probably – yes….
We had an enquiry yesterday: “Good morning. I would like some assistance in obtaining our Spanish EHIC cards for myself, my husband and son if it applies to him. He is 12 years old. We are residents in Spain and pay social security. Please, could you let me know if this is possible”? What is an EHIC card? So, what... Read more »
Carthaginians & Romans Festival September 15th to September 24th
It is worth visiting the Murcian city of Cartagena any time of the year but one of the most special times is the second part of September when there is the ten-day Carthaginians & Romans Festival September 15th to September 24th. The event remembers the city’s rich history with battle re-enactments, marches, a wedding, and fireworks. The festival provides history... Read more »
FIGS (“Higos” or “Brevas”)
Types of Figs Even some locals do not really know a “higo” and a “breva” are not the same fruit! In fact, there is only an English word to refer to both fruits, which is FIG! Both higos and brevas do come from the same tree, but they come in different months (brevas come at the beginning of June and... Read more »
Divorce At A Spanish Notary
Please read carefully as this does not mean that you can enter a Notary and obtain a divorce at a Spanish Notary without a solicitor being involved. Divorce at a Spanish Notary. In 2015, this was a very positive new law. To explain, the Law of Voluntary Jurisdiction 15/2015 of 2nd July came into force on 23rd July 2015. From... Read more »
Selling a Property – Sellers Responsibilities
3% Retention When selling a Property, there are certain financial (tax) obligations about which the owner needs to know. When setting the price of the sale, the owner should be aware that they will ‘lose’ 3% of the declared value in what is called the ‘Retention’. This is a sum which, although it is the responsibility of the seller to... Read more »
Registering on the Padron
What is the padron? It is a list of all the people who live in a certain town. Who should register? Officially all residents in Spain are required by law to register on the padron, yet many British expats still have not done so. Perhaps some view the padron as a means of vigilance by the state, in ‘big-brother’ fashion.... Read more »
Balneario Archena (Spa Baths)
Balneario de Archena Spa is a leader in the spa resorts and wellness hotels in Spain, with thermal water from a mineral-medicinal water spring, with an average constant temperature of 34-36 degrees C. Archena is 24km from Murcia (directly north) and is just over 1 hour from us at La Zenia. It is made up of: The village of Archena... Read more »
Trampolin Hills Golf Resort
We are currently preparing a Group or Class Action for investors who lost deposits when trying to purchase properties on an urbanisation in Campos del Rio in the Murcia region named Trampolin Hills Golf Resort. Unfortunately many years ago investors paid deposits to buy properties there and made stage payments, yet the properties were never built and the investors were... Read more »
Trampolin Hills Lost Deposits and Supreme Court Judgement
Trampolin Hills Golf Resort Situation We are currently considering preparing a group or Class Action for investors who lost deposits when trying to purchase properties on an urbanisation in Campos del Rio in the Murcia region named Trampolin Hills Golf Resort. Unfortunately many years ago investors paid deposits to buy properties there and made stage payments, yet the properties were... Read more »
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