Now, onto more serious stuff; the latest economic data for Spain indicates a national unemployment rate approaching 20%. In Andalucía, it’s higher still, about 24%. And in Salobreña, the Mayor has just announced that we have at least 21% unemployment within our small community.
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Property Market
by Dave Nichols •
Thought I’d ease myself into this new role by following up on a couple of items featured in our December issue; there being safety in the known and all that.
Targeting Outsiders? (I)
by Editor •
The Mayor of Salobreña, Avelino Menéndez, has been known to make controversial comments before, but in an attempt to justify the new IBI rates, he might have plunged himself in even deeper. Judge for yourself:
Targeting Outsiders (II)
by Editor •
Under the new IBI system, anyone that has a second home in Salobreña – and we’re talking about 8,000 second-home owners – will see their IBI contributions go up by 90%. But – and this is a big ‘but’ – Salobreña has the lowest IBI rates on the coast.
Selling Your Property
by Maria Teresa Velasco •
At this time of economical unrest, many people are trying to sell their second homes and in Spain (as in most places) the procedure is complicated. You should be aware of the legal considerations and tax issues to avoid complications later on.
Urbanisation Laws
by David Darby •
A new book called, Commonhold Law in Spain – Horizontal Property Act 49/1960 – Text, cases and materials, is now available. The purpose of this new book is to provide a practical guide for officers and owners of communities in Spain. The manual refers frequently to provisions of the law helping its user understand the…