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Forum: Spain
Jun 19th 2007, 3:06 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 695
Posted By Melosine

Re: La Alfrquia

Can't pm you. Haven't done sufficient postings yet.
However put Arboleas, nearest village, in google . It's the local forum.
Forum: Spain
Jun 19th 2007, 3:01 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 695
Posted By Melosine

Re: La Alfrquia

La Alfolquia/Zurgena area has many Brits who will soon start outnumbering the locals.
Problem also with legalities of some of the new builds. Villages in this area turning into sprawling towns....
Forum: Spain
Jun 18th 2007, 4:02 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 2,442
Posted By Melosine

Re: HELP advice needed

Rosemary,
In the branch I worked we had 2 fully qualified lawyers (ladies) employed to run the office as well as many other highly qualified volunteer retirees. Think you will find it a very...
Forum: Spain
Jun 16th 2007, 10:10 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 2,442
Posted By Melosine

Re: HELP advice needed

debi,
Ask at your local CAB office. You can find out what if anything you have to do and it won't cost you a penny for this information.
Forum: Spain
Jun 8th 2007, 11:16 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,412
Posted By Melosine

Re: fines for owners of rentals

Regulations are for touristic apartments ( apartamentos turísticos) and holiday houses ( viviendas vacacionales) in Cataluña , Comunidad Valenciana , Islas Baleares , Murcia , País Vasco , y el...
Forum: Spain
Jun 1st 2007, 7:53 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,296
Posted By Melosine

Re: Dogs

Understand now jeanc what you were saying. Sorry to be so pedantic just couldn't get my brain around what you meant initially...probably too much sun.
Forum: Spain
Jun 1st 2007, 6:10 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,296
Posted By Melosine

Re: Dogs

jeanc,
I know your not saying the vets here aren't good. IMHO every vet is wonderful.
Do you mean if you don't have the blood test then you would have to wait at least 11 months before pets could...
Forum: Spain
Jun 1st 2007, 4:35 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,296
Posted By Melosine

Re: Dogs

jeanc,
Then have dogs tested in Spain before you return. Excellent vets everywhere here and treatment much cheaper (at the moment)
The blood test for rabies obviously doesn't last infinitum if once...
Forum: Spain
Jun 1st 2007, 2:08 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,296
Posted By Melosine

Re: Dogs

If you are leaving permanently then your pets passport will be issued by your local vet without have the rabies jab tested. This is only for re-entering UK.
Get everything at least 3 weeks before...
Forum: Spain
May 31st 2007, 8:48 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 2,526
Posted By Melosine

Re: PARADOR ???

Thank you Keith. I hadn't personally heard or read of this document anywhere,
Noted for future reference.
Forum: Spain
May 31st 2007, 8:38 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 2,526
Posted By Melosine

Re: PARADOR ???

Keithwalters,
Having overheard agents assuring clients re legalities, in an area everyone knew had a big problem with building licences, had the clients asked your question I wouldn't bet on a...
Forum: Spain
May 31st 2007, 5:32 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 2,526
Posted By Melosine

Re: PARADOR ???

quote rowlandsbb "Professional agents make sure that the properties they sell have all the permits, the developers are well financed and clients get bank [ as distinct from builders] guarantees for...
Forum: Spain
May 31st 2007, 3:09 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 2,526
Posted By Melosine

Re: PARADOR ???

My goodness. How prices have risen. Just been looking on Parador site. Tiny houses of only 79 sq.m. I work that out at 2,500k a sq.m!! and no aircon!! Prewired only. Appreciate there is a communial...
Forum: Spain
May 31st 2007, 2:46 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 2,526
Posted By Melosine

Re: PARADOR ???

Vox,
Enjoy the trip but try not to commit until back in the comfort of your home and you can digest all you have been told and have read the small print!!!
No 7 day cooling off period and the...
Forum: Spain
May 31st 2007, 12:21 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 2,526
Posted By Melosine

Re: PARADOR ???

Vox,

Sale of House in UK fell through at 11th hour. Lesson learned the hard way unfortunately. Decided not to risk continuing with property in Spain until money safely in the bank.
My point being...
Forum: Spain
May 31st 2007, 11:23 am
Replies: 48
Views: 2,526
Posted By Melosine

Re: PARADOR ???

An friend was shown a new property, by a well known promotion company, on a small site of now 10 residences. Unfortunately after giving a deposit was unable to continue at that time.
Several months...
Forum: Spain
May 30th 2007, 6:43 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,183
Posted By Melosine

Re: I know I'm new but...

Karina,
Never stay in a violent abusive situation. It will only get worse.
Suggest you go back to UK asap. Do you have family? If not go back to the area where you have roots. Councils will only...
Forum: Spain
Jul 27th 2006, 11:02 am
Replies: 52
Views: 4,026
Posted By Melosine

Re: Beware when buying a Re-Sale Property in Spain

When selling our property in Uk I was quoted 1.3%( 3% !!! if using multiple agencies) ,as the agents commission .
To sell,with us doing the selling and estate agents sitting on bums and the odd...
Forum: Spain
Jul 26th 2006, 2:16 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 4,026
Posted By Melosine

Re: Beware when buying a Re-Sale Property in Spain

I understand what you are saying but did mention I would go to the police first who obviously would want to see the evidence.
So okay may not be able to *name* them but would be able to go to the...
Forum: Spain
Jul 26th 2006, 12:47 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 4,026
Posted By Melosine

Re: Beware when buying a Re-Sale Property in Spain

Why haven't these people reported it to the media then everyone will be aware of the scam they pulled.

If I was in this situation after informing the police I would be straight round to a local...
Forum: Spain
Sep 13th 2005, 5:01 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 635
Posted By Melosine

Re: accomodation required

That unforunately is a BIG problem with the Mar Menor area. Full of British and the prices have been adjusted UPWARDS accordingly. :scared:
A little further south and coastal places where the...
Forum: Spain
Sep 9th 2005, 6:28 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 635
Posted By Melosine

Re: accomodation required

Mar Menor is barely 5 mins drive away from airport using the airport slip road so no major roads to cope with.
Should be some accommodation available there and use a taxi service.
Cheers
Forum: Spain
Sep 2nd 2005, 8:08 am
Replies: 1,276
Views: 194,573
Posted By Melosine

Re: Ayamonte - Costa Esuri - Part II

It is dangerous to sedate animals,certainly dogs, particularly when flying.
Our vet has prescribed Vallium to calm him.
Our preferred route when we take our dog is the channel tunnel and the...
Forum: Spain
Aug 24th 2005, 1:47 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 745
Posted By Melosine

Re: Benefits in Spain

http://www.dwp.gov.uk/lifeevent/benefits/atoz.asp#c

Using the index you can find out how your benefits are affected by moving within the EU.
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