Latest posts in Almería - Page 73

We ended up going into Covera to find a petrol station - is this the closest to the new airport? Does anyone know what the petrol station is called as my google map can’t find it? Thanks

Hi all. I am looking to apply for residency in almeria.  Any one can recommend an agent that can do it for me or at least direct me in the right path. 

I am renting in Almeria.  6 months contract.  Also i have private medical insurance.  

My job is a transporter driver.  So i am all over Europe.  

Please help need an agent that can speak English and willing to come with me to relevant offices . 

We bought a villa 2 years ago in Andalusia, Chercos, a lovely villa in a very nice area close to the pretty town of Chercos, 15 minutes from Machael the area famous for the marble. We used a recommended local solicitor who assured us the villa although built on Rustic land was perfectly legal, several times we asked him if it was ok to go ahead with the purchase. Once we had paid his bill and tax we asked for the deeds (escritura) however he said that there was a problem, the land the villa was built on was still in the builders name and the plot had to be segregated, this was not mentioned before, when we got architects involved they said that it was not possible to segregate the land as it was Rustic land.

We sacked the solicitor and tried to sort it ourselves but found it difficult as we don't speak Spanish so employed an interpreter who accompanied us to several meetings with architects. Out of frustration we employed another solicitor recommended by the interpreter who at first seemed to know what we were up against and now eventually we have got the land segregation and registered at the Cadastro in Almeria .

Now we want to sell the villa, it turns out the villa was never given a habitation license, the paperwork we had turned out to be mainly false.

Absolute mine field, cost so far in fees 10,000€ still not finished.

Lost all faith in Spanish solicitors, my advice to anyone thinking of buying a property in Spain is simply DONT.

Sorry to be so negative but it has been for us and still is a very traumatic experience, you put your trust and money in professional advice and just get screwed.

Hi all we fly witheady jet have been hiring car with europcar. Looked at other companies and see gold car 30 percent cheaper.  Anyone used them or can recommend who to go with 

Do I lose my English Tax Residence Status if I apply for Spanish Residencia?  Before everyone rushes to get Spanish Residencia, they need to consider the disadvantages as well as any perceived benefits.

I intend keeping my main home in England and not breaching the 183-day rule. I found this helpful article (link below)

https://www.spanishsolutions.net/blog/newsletters/residency-for-british-citizens-in-spain-and-the-3-6-month-confusion/

but I'm not sure if I unfortunately die in Spain and am cremated there, whether I need to ensure my ashes are returned to England. so that my English AND Spanish properties (residences) are not deemed to be under the Spanish Inheritance system. Has anyone  any experience? I culd only find this:

https://www.spanishpropertyinsight.com/2016/02/08/spanish-inheritance-tax/

Regards, Jane

Hi all, we are a couple looking for a long term rental, preferably unfurnished with pool. 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms. Rent ideally up to a maximum of 700€ a month. Himself is just coming up to retirement age, but in good nick, so is able to do a bit outside. I'm a few years younger, so can help! :-) 

We have found many properties up for sale but without habitation certificates,  which makes them a bit more difficult to sell, so may be owners of those properties might consider renting. We are happy to undertake our own maintenance, repairs, etc. and literally treat it as our own. 

Currently living and renting in Costa Blanca, but looking to relocate to our first love of Almeria. 

Please message me directly for any further information.

Hi

Are taxis available to go to La Oficina De extranjeros in Almeria.  If so, is it best to get one from outside the bus station and what is the usual fare?

Thanks

Kathy