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Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2019 11:29pm
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We are possibly moving to arboleas, to obtain an nie number we have been advised through estate agent to pay 150 pound each to purchase this, another friend who has a holiday residence in la cals malaga advised we can obtain cheaper if we just go to police station.  We want to put offer on house now so should we just go along with the agent lawyers? 

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Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2019 12:26am

Ian123

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Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2019 12:26am

You can do this yourself, but you’ll need to read and speak some Spanish to make and attend appointment or use a translator. Rather than use a lawyer you could use a “Gestor” or a visa agent instead these may be cheaper options. 

Irrespective of what you choose to do I would strongly caution you against using any lawyer recommended by an estate agent. This site and others is full of horror stories from people who have done this. If you want recommendations again this forum and others will assist. 

Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2019 5:48am

BobL

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Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2019 5:48am

Good Morning,

Agree entirely with Ian. Never use a Solicitor recommended in this way. To whom would loyalty be owed. Unless it's Amanda Oakley of Zurgena.

You could try her for NIE or CAT SERVICES of La Alfoquia.

Saludos,

Bob and Sandra

Usually about 100€ each.

Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2019 1:01pm

Brad19

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Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2019 1:01pm

Thank you all for your advise 

Regards

Dawn

Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2019 11:48pm

John99andrew

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Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2019 11:48pm

As warren says, we did the same London consulate and at that time we could not speak a bit of Spanish just cost a few pounds best to make an apountment befor hand there is a lot of people will charge the earth out in Spain 

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