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Forum: Spain

Jun 26th 2017, 8:20 pm

Replies: 6

Worried about a bank account set up by my solicitor

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Posted By Spiv

Re: Worried about a bank account set up by my solicitor

Got the answer, they have set up an account but it is provisional until i get to the bank and sign, we didnt want to give POA to anyone we hadnt met, i prefer to take the trip out. Plus its good fun...

Forum: Spain

Jun 26th 2017, 7:22 am

Replies: 6

Worried about a bank account set up by my solicitor

Views: 771

Posted By Spiv

Re: Worried about a bank account set up by my solicitor

Hi mike, thanks for the reply, i should add ive not given power of attorney to the solicitor at any point yet. Im considering going over to spain for a few days to open my own account, not sure if...

Forum: Spain

Jun 26th 2017, 6:37 am

Replies: 6

Worried about a bank account set up by my solicitor

Views: 771

Posted By Spiv

Worried about a bank account set up by my solicitor

Buying a property, have sent my deposit, and next we need to set up a bank account, my solicitor has done that on my behalf, ive not filled any paperwork, not seen the application but have been sent...

Forum: Spain

Mar 17th 2017, 6:57 am

Replies: 20

Going to move after a tough year( but were is best)

Views: 2,960

Posted By Spiv

Re: Going to move after a tough year( but were is best)

Bob, yes that's the one downside, a glut of spanish property sits empty, but, having said that if supply outstrips demand you dont get a rise in property prices, as you know location is so...

Forum: Spain

Mar 13th 2017, 12:26 am

Replies: 73

Would You Buy Now?

Views: 6,426

Posted By Spiv

Re: Would You Buy Now?

Another moaner who adds literally nothing to the discussion but negativity. :sneaky:

Forum: Spain

Mar 12th 2017, 11:46 pm

Replies: 73

Would You Buy Now?

Views: 6,426

Posted By Spiv

Re: Would You Buy Now?

I hear you bob, but like i said, 'generally', i can count on one hand the working brits i met on my last trip out, compared to handfuls of retirees loitering around the place. You certainly dont see...

Forum: Spain

Mar 12th 2017, 9:18 pm

Replies: 20

Going to move after a tough year( but were is best)

Views: 2,960

Posted By Spiv

Re: Going to move after a tough year( but were is best)

Was that golf del sur in tenerife? I forgot the footballer in question but the block is like a ghost town now, emoty pool, weeds everywhere, horrid

Forum: Spain

Mar 12th 2017, 9:14 pm

Replies: 73

Would You Buy Now?

Views: 6,426

Posted By Spiv

Re: Would You Buy Now?

Theres a world of contrast between the bulk of expats who are in general older and retired, who bring investment and pensions to spend in spain, and take very little in return. Compared to say your...

Forum: Spain

Mar 11th 2017, 8:55 pm

Replies: 73

Would You Buy Now?

Views: 6,426

Posted By Spiv

Re: Would You Buy Now?

To my mind someone who has moved from one country to another is the type who could up sticks and move again, without trying to offend many users here, (the impossible im sure) yes im sure there are...

Forum: Spain

Mar 11th 2017, 8:39 pm

Replies: 20

Going to move after a tough year( but were is best)

Views: 2,960

Posted By Spiv

Re: Going to move after a tough year( but were is best)

He fella is an engineer, no doubt on a great wage. They are highly likely to be mortgageable. I know its annoying when someone disagrees with your opinion but that is mine. We may even find out soon...

Forum: Spain

Mar 11th 2017, 7:28 am

Replies: 2

French speeding ticket

Views: 489

Posted By Spiv

Re: French speeding ticket

With current speeding ticket scams going around i would be very inclined to ignore it and wait for a second reply if one comes at all.

Forum: Spain

Mar 11th 2017, 3:09 am

Replies: 73

Would You Buy Now?

Views: 6,426

Posted By Spiv

Re: Would You Buy Now?

I voted brexit, business has never been better since that day. Related? I suspect so.
Ive also bought in spain, its a bargain right now too. I have quite a few friends who are also doing the same....

Forum: Spain

Mar 11th 2017, 2:57 am

Replies: 20

Going to move after a tough year( but were is best)

Views: 2,960

Posted By Spiv

Re: Going to move after a tough year( but were is best)

My father always said - The best time to invest in property is as soon as you can afford to! its my belief that now is the absolute best time to join the hoards of foreign buyers buying in spain....

Forum: Spain

Mar 11th 2017, 2:49 am

Replies: 18

URBS COSTA BLANCA WHERE OWNERSHIP OF DOGS NOT ALLOWED?

Views: 1,817

Posted By Spiv

Re: URBS COSTA BLANCA WHERE OWNERSHIP OF DOGS NOT ALLOWED?

Our neighbour has four large and loud dogs, if anyone dares to come up our road he and the rest if us know about it. Its the best alarm you can get. Luckily he has a little look over the wall and...

Forum: Spain

Mar 10th 2017, 7:41 pm

Replies: 15

Utilities costs

Views: 1,750

Posted By Spiv

Re: Utilities costs

To fill a spanish bath costs about 40c so regards ro filling your pool? Maybe €80-€150 euros at a guess.

Forum: Spain

Mar 10th 2017, 6:26 pm

Replies: 2

Looking after rental property, how is it done?

Views: 666

Posted By Spiv

Looking after rental property, how is it done?

Just bought a little villa in busot, planning on renting it when we are not there, im wondering how others go about this? Im assuming i may be able to find a retiree looking for a bit if part time...

Forum: The Welcome Inn

Mar 10th 2017, 2:19 pm

Replies: 2

Hiya, making a move to spain, part time

Views: 463

Posted By Spiv

Hiya, making a move to spain, part time

Hi all im dan, 38, like food and walks on the beach... :blink: my family and i are about to complete on a property in the costa blanca region which we will live in for 5 months of the year. Its been...

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