Alicia 11 wrote on Thu May 7, 2020 4:00pm:
Baz3009 beware the little brown envelope now as the taxman in Spain has got there spys everywhere and they will clobber the buyer and the seller with big fines if they find you've underpaid for a property on paper.
Alicia I’m very much aware of what you say, however it still goes on, not in huge denominations but as the saying goes “every little helps” I’m in no way promoting tax evasion or dishonesty but in today’s trying times it happens. One only has to visit the big supermarkets and see local bar and cafe owners with trolleys laden with beer wine and spirits to grasp the fact that they are obviously not ordering from their brewery/wholesaler. Having been in the pub business I’m confident that the proceeds of such purchases will not be declared and thus taxed. Deals are done on loads of different levels in spain and will continue to done. There is a risk to be taken and consequences if caught. All part of life I suppose. Wouldn’t dream of doing anything like this myself mind. Stay safe.