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Dead man found covered in blood at Caravaning La Manga No details concerning the man’s death have yet been released Staff and campers at the Caravaning La Manga campsite Close to Playa Honda at the southern end of the Mar Menor in the early hours of Friday morning when the dead body of a man was.. 24/05/2019

Search goes on for diver missing off Cabo de Palos The 60-year-old disappeared near Islas Hormigas on Thursday The search for a diver who went missing off the coast of Cabo de Palos on Thursday resumed on Friday morning, with a helicopter crew and various maritime rescue staff scanning the area in.. 24/05/2019

Half the tickets to see Bryan Adams live in Murcia have been sold in just one day! The Canadian singer appears at the Palacio de Deportes in Murcia on 3rd December The news that Bryan Adams is offering a live concert at the Palacio de Deportes in Murcia on 3rd December has been met with huge interest, and the promoters report that.. 24/05/2019

Prestigious award for Jumilla winery Bodegas Alceño Inédita 2014 is one of only 18 Spanish wines to win Grand Gold at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles Another prestigious award has been won by a winery in Jumilla, in the north of the Region of Murcia, with Bodegas Alceño having been.. 24/05/2019

Murcia property values reach 5-year high The average value of housing in the Costa Cálida rose by 2.7 per cent in the first quarter of 2019 The Ministry of Development’s latest statistical bulletin regarding the value of residential property in Spain shows that the average.. 24/05/2019

7 members of San Javier drugs clan arrested The family operated from five homes in San Javier and Los Sáez Seven members of a family living in the municipality of San Javier have been arrested following a joint operation carried out by the Guardia Civil and the Policía Nacional.. 23/05/2019

Demand for new housing in Spain fuels increase in construction activity But the sector still accounts for only half as much of the national GDP as a decade ago There has been a good deal of comment in the Spanish press lately regarding the upturn in activity in the construction sector, with civil engineering projects.. 23/05/2019

8 arrested in connection with 15 Los Alcázares burglaries Six of those detained are under the age of 18 Eight young people, six of them under the age of 18, have been detained by the Guardia Civil in connection with a series of 15 burglaries in the municipality of Los Alcázares, and also face supplementary.. 23/05/2019

Compensation for Totana almond grower after Barbary sheep damage 700 trees The species has been allowed to remain in Sierra Espuña but agriculturalists are still upset Ten years of uncertainty over the future of the Barbary sheep in the mountains of Sierra Espuña species ended last year when the species was.. 23/05/2019

Mazarrón Mayoress comments on re-opening of Camposol hotel The former Sensol hotel was bought at auction for over 3.8 million euros last year During a meeting of investors in the tourism sector in Mazarrón on Tuesday the Mayoress of the municipality, Alicia Jiménez, confirmed that the hotel.. 23/05/2019

8 more African migrants picked up on the beach in Cabo de Palos The Algerian men landed at Punta Blanca to be met by the Guardia Civil It has been reported that a second small boat carrying would-be immigrants from north Africa arrived during Wednesday night at the beaches of Cabo de Palos, with all eight occupants.. 23/05/2019

Spanish ombudsman recommends ban on gambling salon advertising Awareness of the gambling addiction is growing and the council of Torre Pacheco has refused a licence for a salon near a school The Spanish Ombudsman, Francisco Fernández Marugán, has made a recommendation to the government that it.. 22/05/2019

19th Mazarrón century water works could be preserved as a historical relic The structures have been uncovered during work in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento The Town Hall of Mazarrón has announced that plans are being considered to treat the 19th century water works under the Plaza del Ayuntamiento as a historical relic.. 22/05/2019

Ryanair withdraws Corvera airport flights from Luton and East Midlands Passengers travelling to and from East Midlands and Luton are being re-allocated to Alicante flights In an attempt to generate more flights at the new Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera a delegation from the regional government made.. 22/05/2019

10-day submarine rescue exercise off the coast of Cartagena The Spanish navy is highly active in the Cartago 2019 exercise off the Costa Cálida For the next ten days the Spanish navy is mounting training exercises involving submarine rescue and salvage off the coast of Cartagena, aiming to increase.. 21/05/2019

Unruly children in a Cieza bar will not be sold as slaves! A joke sign in a Cieza bar puts the owner and his establishment in the spotlight on social media The owner of a bar in Cieza has unwittingly pulled off something of a publicity coup with a joke sign he posted in the window of the establishment in.. 21/05/2019

Improvements under way on access roads in Calblanque Some of the roads were made impassable by the heavy rain over Easter Work has begun to repair and improve the two main roads which give access into the regional park of Calblanque, Monte de las Cenizas y Peña del Águila on the Mediterranean.. 21/05/2019

Otter on the streets of Murcia! The otter has returned to Murcia after becoming extinct in the city last century Residents of the Infante Don Juan Manuel district of Murcia were stunned on Monday morning to see a wild otter scuttling through the streets, where it presumably had.. 21/05/2019

Algerian migrants detained after landing in Cabo de Palos Seven people including a baby avoided interception at sea as they crossed the Mediterranean The vast majority of the increasing number of African migrants making their way across the Mediterranean to Spanish and EU territory do so where the voyage.. 21/05/2019

Jumilla cherry growers benefit from shared experimental data network 359 hectares in Murcia are devoted to growing early season cherries Miguel Ángel del Amor, the minister for Water, Agriculture, Farming and Fishing in the regional government of Murcia, paid a visit last week to the La Maestra orchard in Jumilla.. 20/05/2019

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 20th to 26th May Radar speed gun locations in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality The local police force of Cartagena operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (&.. 20/05/2019

Murcia police mobile speed trap locations 20th to 26th May Radar speed gun locations in and the city of Murcia The local police force of Murcia operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week. These are in addition to the fixed radar speed traps in the Region of.. 20/05/2019

Improvements and repairs completed at the Charco del Zorro beauty spot in Jumilla A popular vote decided on the allocation of 50,000 euros to the project by Jumilla Town Hall Work has been completed in Jumilla at a cost of close to 50,000 euros on repairs and improvements at the pond known as the Charco del Zorro (the pond of.. 20/05/2019

Los Urrutias residents angry at re-appearance of foul-smelling mud on the beach Frustration in Los Urrutias at mud and the lack of progress on bathing stations and the seafront walk With concern over the water quality in the Mar Menor still high after the deterioration which may be attributable to the heavy rain which fell in.. 20/05/2019

Driver in hospital after car cartwheels down the mountainside in Puerto Lumbreras Spectacular accident on the road between Puerto Lumbreras and Almendricos The driver of a car which skidded off the RM-D17 road between Puerto Lumbreras and Almendricos last Friday was taken by ambulance to the Hospital Rafel Méndez in Lorca.. 20/05/2019

Cement mixer overturns at Jumilla roundabout Only minor injuries for fortunate driver on the road leading to Yecla The emergency services were called out in Jumilla on Saturday to deal with an unusual road accident in which a cement mixer overturned at a roundabout on the road leading out of.. 20/05/2019

Fighting dog breeders and trainers in Murcia among 23 facing up to 780 years in jail Over 30 dogs were confiscated from a trainer in El Palmar near the city of Murcia 23 people face potential jail sentences totalling 780 years for their involvement in a criminal organization which resulted in more than 230 dogs being confiscated.. 20/05/2019

Totana schoolchildren make giant chess set out of recycled material Playground chess at a school where the game is extremely popular Boys and girls at the Santiago primary school in Totana have recently completed a project in which they made a giant chess set out of recycled material, being encouraged to show concern.. 17/05/2019

The new restaurant in Corvera airport is one of the largest Subways in Europe Fresh fruit and veg also available at the new-look fast sandwich outlet in Corvera Four months after the opening of the new Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera it is fair to say that the infrastructures and services in the terminal.. 17/05/2019

20 people take refuge on the rooftop as fire breaks out in Alcantarilla apartment block Locals denounce squatters and a hotbed of illegal activity in the village of Javalí Nuevo Around 20 people squatting living n an apartment block in the municipality of Alcantarilla had to be rescued from the rooftop terrace on Wednesday, when.. 16/05/2019

4-star Neilson hotel in Los Urrutias opens on 5th July The guests will be many British package holidaymakers arriving on package tours The opening of the new Neilson 4-star hotel in Los Urrutias has been confirmed on 5th July, in time for the peak summer holiday season, with the chain offering 150 rooms.. 16/05/2019

Second Lidl store in San Javier opens on Thursday 12 new staff taken on as the chain opens its 17th supermarket in the Region of Murcia The second Lidl store in San Javier opens on Thursday, a second outlet in the Dos Mares mall thus being added to the one which was already open in Avenida Aviaci.. 16/05/2019

Days before local elections Mazarrón council presents fourth option for Camposol rambla diversionIn February 2018 option 3 was accepted as the most practical scheme and the council was asked to prepare the technical project to progress with this resolution to a long-term problem Within a few days residents of the Murcia Region will be heading.. 15/05/2019

Brexit fatigue? Lack of flights to Corvera? Why are UK visitors to the Costa Cálida down this spring?British visitors managed to spend 51.5 million euros in the Murcia region during the first three months of the year, 28.7% of the total spent by foreigners It was reported earlier in the week that the Murcia tourism authorities are making an effort.. 15/05/2019

Annual seagull cull begins in Cartagena Eggs are drilled in Cartagena to prevent chicks hatching The Town Hall of Cartagena has begun its annual campaign to avoid excessive growth in the seagull population of the city and to limit the nuisance caused to members of the public, drilling.. 15/05/2019

Water supply transfers to Murcia set to end this summer Murcia farmers will have to rely on desalination plants assuming the reserves in the Tajo basin continue to fall This Tuesday Teresa Ribera, the acting Minister for Ecological Transition, signed the Order by which another 20 cubic hectometres of.. 15/05/2019

Illegal lovebirds blamed for outbreak of pneumonia in Murcia Four members of one family were literally as sick as parrots! A man has been placed under investigation by the Seprona wildlife protection wing of the Guardia Civil after it emerged that he was breeding lovebirds without a licence at his home in.. 15/05/2019

Portmán bay regeneration project to be extended to reach the old port When work resumes the area to be dredged will be extended as residents hoped Hugo Morán, the Secretary of State for the Environment, paid a visit last week to Portmán, where the regeneration project to decontaminate and recover the.. 15/05/2019

Valladolid couple arrested after at least 20 burglaries in La Manga A trail of thefts and burglaries all over Spain ends with both suspects in custody A couple in their forties have been arrested by the Guardia Civil in La Manga del Mar Menor in connection with around twenty burglaries, although investigations are.. 15/05/2019

UK nationals bought over 7,600 Spanish properties in the second half of 2018 59 per cent of sales to non-Spaniards in the Costa Cálida were to British buyers Figures published last month showed that the demand for housing in the Region of Murcia and the rest of Spain increased among British buyers during 2018, and.. 14/05/2019

Thief arrested in San Javier after high-speed bicycle chase Two Policía Local officers commandeered bikes from members of the public Two intrepid and committed officers of the Policía Local in San Javier were responsible for the detention of a thief in the streets of the town last Friday, when.. 14/05/2019

Cartagena Town Hall begins anti-mosquito spraying Homeowners are urged to collaborate in the fight against the tiger mosquito As the weather warms up in the Region of Murcia following the extremely wet weather over Easter the conditions are very much to the liking of mosquitos, and with the authorities.. 14/05/2019

75,000 euros to create parking for 33 vehicles in La Manga The sustainable car park features solar roof panels and electric vehicle recharging points Work has been completed on a new 75,000-euro car park in La Manga del Mar Menor with one of the main aims being to ease traffic congestion in the area around.. 14/05/2019

Murcia tourist authorities seek to counter possible negative Brexit effects 37 per cent of all foreign visitors to Murcia so far this year have come from the UK It is one of the stated intentions of the tourism authorities in the Region of Murcia to reduce the dependence of the international tourism sector on visitors from.. 14/05/2019

More growth in Murcia property sales figures in March The level of activity in the Costa Cálida is 79 per cent higher than 4 and a half years ago! The publication of the March property sales figures on Tuesday by the government’s central statistics unit showed that the upward trend in the.. 14/05/2019

6.8 per cent increase in March property sales in Spain Activity in the market is at its highest level for over a decade This Tuesday saw the publication by the government’s central statistics unit of the residential property sales data for the month of March 2019, showing that the number of transactions.. 14/05/2019

Reports of 2019 air show in Los Alcázares are FALSE Social media rumours are completely unfounded and inaccurate Contrary to an article published online produced by a Costa Blanca product which has NOT checked its facts before informing readers that "dates for 2019 have now been confirmed".. 13/05/2019

Murcia health service gives advice as complaints greet the start of the mosquito season Have you got tigers in your house? Recent rain followed by 30-degree heat provide perfect conditions for the tiger mosquito With the arrival over the last week or so of much warmer weather in the Region of Murcia there have been numerous complaints.. 13/05/2019

Cartagena house burns to the ground The property was consumed by flames in the Mina Blanca del Beal residential development The fire brigade of Cartagena were called out shortly after midnight in the early hours of Monday to a house fire at the Mina Blanca del Beal residential development.. 13/05/2019

20,000 passengers fewer at Corvera airport last month than at San Javier in April 2018 A 15 per cent decrease despite Easter falling in April this year Flights to and from the UK and Ireland carried 94 per cent of all passengers When the statistics regarding passenger numbers in March at the new Region of Murcia International Airport.. 13/05/2019

Two dead in Cieza motorway crash Another nine people injured in two incidents on the A-30 on Sunday Two road accidents which occurred on Sunday afternoon in the space of just a couple of hours on the A-30 motorway in the Region of Murcia left two fatal victims and other nine injured.. 13/05/2019

4 new routes about to start at Corvera airport Prague, Asturias, Palma de Mallorca and Warsaw are to appear on the arrivals and departures boards Charter flights to and from Denmark have been announced for next winter Despite the disappointing passenger numbers reported at the Region of Murcia.. 13/05/2019

Over 7,000 UK nationals could vote in the Murcia local elections on 26th May British voters could be decisive in deciding the composition of Mazarrón council Campaigning is now officially under way for the local elections in the 45 municipalities of Murcia on 26th May, with as many as 16,000 non-Spanish residents qualified.. 13/05/2019

Anti-jellyfish netting to be installed in the Mar Menor on 20th May Last year bathers in 4.6 million square metres of the lagoon were protected by the nets The COEC local business association in Cartagena has announced that work to put in place the anti-jellyfish netting which is installed every summer in the Mar.. 10/05/2019

Torre Pacheco woman found dead, naked and with a rose on her chest The Guardia Civil have detained her former partner at Alicante-Elche airport There was great consternation in Torre Pacheco on Thursday night after the dead body of a 42-year-old woman of Ecuadorian origin was found naked on her bed, a rose placed.. 10/05/2019

Murcia is the only region of Spain not committing “demographic suicide” Fewer young people in the age pyramid of Spain as women have fewer children later in life A report published this week by Spain’s Family Policies Institute concludes all of the country’s 17 regions except Murcia are effectively committing.. 10/05/2019

Notaries report March decrease in Spanish property sales Sales figures reaching a ceiling but mortgage activity continues to rise The latest set of data regarding the residential property market to come from Spain’s notaries was published on Thursday, reporting a year-on-year decrease of 2.9 per.. 10/05/2019

Traffic disruption in Cartagena until July due to major road repairs The Alameda de San Antón is being re-surfaced between Plaza de España and El Corte Inglés Work began in Cartagena to re-surface the Alameda de San Antón, one of the busiest streets in the city and the main way of reaching.. 30/04/2019

Bus routes and taxi information from Corvera airport Last updated April 10th 2019. CLICK ON GALLERY IMAGE TO ENLARGE Corvera airport basic information including taxis, public transport, parking and car rental Airport parking at Corvera airport: Click here for fully licensed airport parking.. 10/04/2019

Totana bee-keeping unit ready to tackle spring bee swarms Members of the public should leave swarming bees well alone The arrival of spring and the flowering of fruit trees brings an abundance of colour to the countryside of Murcia, but as nature adapts to the warmer weather there are also problems to be.. 04/04/2019

Regional holidays for 2020 agreed Check which long weekends are in store for next year! This week the government of Murcia has confirmed the dates of the five regional holidays during 2020, and although there are no surprises this means that the official calendar for next year is.. 21/03/2019

Parts of Sierra Espuña closed to the public for 6 months to protect golden eagles Popular walking routes will remain open although areas near them will be out of bounds The Nature Protection department of the regional government of Murcia has announced that paths and tracks in parts of the regional park of Sierra Espuña.. 04/02/2019

Why is a Camposol resident standing for election to Mazarrón council in May?Why would anyone want to enter the fraught world of politics instead of enjoying a peaceful retirement in the sun? Most ex-pats who choose to retire to the sun anticipate a peaceful retirement enjoying the many, many advantages of a life in Spain.. 25/01/2019

Local and bank holidays in the Region of Murcia and Spain 2019 Check now to find the long weekends on the calendar for 2019! Local holidays in all 45 municipalities of the Region of Murcia Although the official list of public holidays seldom contains any surprises, it always arouses great interest as people.. 02/01/2019

Special deals for the municipal gym and swimming pool in Alhama de Murcia Prices cut to try and persuade more young people to pursue sporting activities Alhama de Murcia possesses excellent sporting facilities, amongst which is a well-equipped municipal gym and an indoor swimming pool. In order to encourage a larger.. 03/12/2018

The streets of Jumilla flow red with wine as thousands are soaked in the annual Cabalgata70,000 litres of wine was poured over and into the thousands who enjoyed this crazy event Click here to see the full photo gallery/ Haga clic aquí para ver la galería de fotos completa: WWW.JUMILLATODAY.COM Jumilla held its annual..

Prostate cancer tests in Spain are quick and inexpensive at many dispensing chemistsPharmacies in Spain which offer “Análisis Clínicos” can perform PSA tests There has been a sudden rise in the level of awareness of the threat of prostate cancer in the UK following the news that Stephen Fry is currently.. 04/03/2018

Is Bitcoin an Investment? Blacktower Financial Management Investing in Bitcoin Most people have heard of Bitcoin but do not know what Bitcoin actually is. Bitcoin is one of thousands of Crypto Currencies (Crypto’s) that are now on the market - Bitcoin was the first and has only been around since .. 28/02/2018

Corvera AIRM airport: Your questions answered The Region of Murcia is “taking off for the future” with the new International Airport says Murcia president The opening of the international airport at Corvera will create jobs and boost regional businesses On Saturday the regional.. 26/02/2018

The long shadow of Alicante-Elche looms large over Corvera airport Fears over the viability of Corvera as the Spanish government continues to invest in growth at the airport in El Altet Mariano Rajoy, the president of the Spanish government, announced on Thursday that investment is to be made into improving the.. 05/02/2018

Important security alert: Protecting your system against the latest cyber threats, Spectre and Meltdown Just what are Spectre and Meltdown, the latest cyber threats, and how can you protect your device? Recently, two new cyber threats, known as Spectre and Meltdown, were brought to light by cyber security researchers, who described them as the most serious..

Understanding water and the drought in Murcia and the Segura basinWhere our water comes from, what it is used for, and why there isn’t enough In late 2017 the Region of Murcia and the rest of the Segura basin are facing one of the most serious droughts in recent history, with water supplies to agriculture already.. 24/11/2017

Catalan independence: basic explanation of the Catalan referendum situationWhy has there been so much trouble in Catalunya and what are the issues? A "Spanish politics for beginners" guide to the Catalan separatist situation The events of the last few days in Catalunya have hit the headlines not only in Spain.. 06/10/2017

Carthaginians crushed as Romans invade CartagenaLocals say Hannibal has let them all down by chasing off across the Alps to attack Rome CLICK ON GALLERY TO ENLARGE IMAGES Qart-Hadast is no more following a successful invasion by the Romans yesterday and local residents have awoken this morning.. 23/09/2017

Reminder: depositing rubbish in the bin before 9pm is illegal in many areas Bin abuse can lead to nasty fines It’s hot, it’s August and the higher temperatures inevitably lead to fresh fruit and veg going off quickly if damaged and the rubbish bins emitting an unpleasant odour. Year-round residents will be aware..

Brexit interview with the British Ambassador to Spain Simon Manley answers questions about how Brexit will affect British nationals with an interest in Spain During the latter part of the week, British Ambassador to Spain, Simon Manley, visited the Region of Murcia, taking time from his busy schedule.. 15/07/2016

Its a steal: how easily thieves can ruin your holiday Look after your passport – watch new videos that reveal the scams that thieves and pickpockets use With tens of thousands of British residents living in Spain, and millions of UK visitors heading for Spanish holiday resorts and beaches this summer.. 06/07/2015

Dog owners beware: stephanotis pods can kill dogs Urgent warning for dog owners Be aware that the seed pods of the Stephanotis plant, also known as Madagascar Jasmine, are lethal for dogs. This is a stunning plant with waxy green leaves and a beautiful white flower which gives off a gorgeous sweet.. 30/05/2015

The mystery of pink and grey flamingoes in San Pedro del Pinatar explainedFlamingoes become pink if they follow a healthy diet An interesting little piece about the most emblematic visitors to the San Pedro del Pinatar Salinas Park appeared in a regional environmental journal this week explaining why some of the flamingoes.. 01/04/2015

Murcia desperate for blood donations: but they don´t want British blood It’s all down to Mad Cow Disease The annual outbreak of flu has not only pressurized Accident and Emergency Services this last few weeks, but has also created a problem for the Region of Murcia blood banks, as many habitual donors have not.. 18/02/2015

Changing to a Spanish driving licence: the law as it stands Do foreign residents in Spain need to take out a Spanish driving licence? This question is one which has been asked many times over the years, not least by those of us who have been fined for using an apparently valid UK licence and ordered to change.. 31/10/2014

Beware fraudsters. 8 things your bank will never ask you to do Fraud is on the increase, particularly on the internet so be aware of potential scams Fraud hurts and there’s nothing worse than being ripped off by an unscrupulous conman. Although the internet is one of the most useful tools for rapid communication.. 26/10/2014

Changing a car to Spanish registration plates: the law as it stands When is it necessary to re-register a car with Spanish plates? The new Traffic and Road Safety law which came into force in April 2014 contained one point which has a large impact for foreign nationals who own vehicles in Spain and has caused a vast.. 11/10/2014

Moving to Spain? Think about Healthcare! Plan your healthcare before moving to Spain Moving to Spain, even if for just a few years, is a major decision, one of the most important elements which needs to be considered being planning your healthcare cover. The Spanish healthcare service.. 10/10/2014

European Union rules that Spanish Inheritance Tax practices are illegal The European Court of Justice orders Spain to change inheritance tax laws The implications of this are huge for those who may already have paid inheritance tax at the “international rates”. Expats who have chosen to move to Spain are.. 05/09/2014

Holiday rentals: a target for the Spanish Inland RevenueAny expats living in Spain must also declare pensions as income even if they are below tax paying thresholds Tax inspections are targeting 27.696 Expat pensioners and former non-residents who have not declared income Buying a property for your own.. 08/07/2014

The cost of buying a house in Spain What are all the costs involved when purchasing a Spanish property If you’ve been wondering about buying a house in Spain, now is the time. There is plenty of property out there and it’s on the market at a very good price. Lots of foreigners.. 08/07/2014

New law: Traffic department laws relating to foreign registered vehicles Children under 16 must now wear cycle helmets, and children are not allowed in the front seat of a vehicle On 20th March 2014 the Spanish parliament passed its new law governing Traffic, Motor Vehicles and Road Safety, which contains a number of major.. 24/03/2014

British residents living in Spain must now make passport applications online The new process aims to minimise errors for those living here in Spain Passport applications for Britons resident overseas must now be made via the GOV.UK website All British residents living in Spain must now make their passport applications.. 12/02/2014

Energy efficiency saves money Energy certificates are not just a piece of meaningless paper A study carried out by a company in Murcia has concluded that the benefits of living in a home with a top level energy performance certificate could equate to between 1,000 and 2,500 euros.. 06/02/2014

Europe Direct Information Centres in Spain These European Commission Centres exist to help EU citizens find practical information and advice on exercising their rights in the European Union Today, Viviane Reding, Vice-President of the European Commission presented the next phase of development.. 18/03/2013

Beware bogus emails from the Tax office The Hacienda will never contact residents in this fashion. Bin them Beware the bogus websites Occasionally, someone will contact us concerned about an email they have received directly from the Spanish Tax Authority (Agencia Tributaria). Or so it.. 13/03/2013

Be warned, International Fraudsters take advantage of Spanish bank clearing times Fraudsters take advantage of ambiguity in bank statements Readers have contacted us to issue a warning with allegations of scams being perpetrated by fraudsters using the slowness of the cheque clearing system to extort cash from unwary expats. If.. 01/03/2013

Be informed, property tax is calculated on the book value of property, not mid crisis prices The taxman does not understand the concept of bargain homes This is a very interesting aspect of the economic crisis and the decline in house price values, which is leaving bargain buyers with a nasty shock. The sale price of a home is one thing.. 26/02/2013

Obtaining planning permission for any works on your property is now more important than ever LOTUP, Ley de ordenación del territorio, urbanismo y paisaje (urban and landscape planning and zoning law) This article contains a lot of very sensible and practical advice for anyone in Spain relating to any alterations made to property mentions.. 15/02/2013

Uninsured Brits face massive medical bills if things go wrong in Spain Over-55s risk huge medical bills by failing to take out comprehensive holiday insurance The British Embassy have issued a statement asking all of those who have friends or family visiting to make sure they take out adequate travel insurance before.. 13/02/2013

Be aware of changes to the law when making large cash transactions in Spain Cash limits on transactions Changes in the law continue to come thick and fast in an attempt to generate revenue. One of the most recently implemented measures as part of the Anti-Fraud laws is the cap on cash payments. At first glance, this can seem.. 18/01/2013

Spanish gas scams: the facts Gas inspectors, is this a scam? A local reader asked us to verify if the company who charged her elderly mother 140 euros for changing the gas fittings on her cooker and boiler was legitimate or if she had been ripped off by unscrupulous.. 12/12/2012

Failure to pay imputed income tax on properties can result in bank embargoes The deadline of 31st December is approaching for those who have to pay imputed income tax. Embargoes by the Tax Authority People often react with indignation when they find out they are not the only ones who can legitimately take money out of.. 29/11/2012

Have you got visitors coming over from the UK this year? Nearly half of the Brits travelling to Spain don´t realise they will have to pay for medical costs if they don´t have travel insurance. If we based our figures on the quantity of people who came here last year, 6.5 million people could.. 18/07/2012

New Residency requirements for EU citizens living in Spain Important, Changes to Spanish Residency laws affect Spanish health cover arrangements. There has been a great deal of coverage given to the whole issue of medical care in Spain during the last few months, one of the biggest issues being the Spanish.. 17/07/2012

Corvera International airport articles After a decade of controversy Corvera airport is on course to welcome its first flights in January 2019 The idea of a new airport in the Region of Murcia first began to be taken seriously in the early years of the new millennium, when the number of passengers..

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