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Civil Society Days Brussels-citizens Advice Bureau Spain Agenda

‘Civil Society Days’ Citizens Advice Bureau Spain Agenda Brussels. visit by adviser Myra Cecilia Azzopardi. Besides the agenda below. I am also making arrangements to meet various members of EESC and ECAS. This is to discuss the many issues

British Couple Refunded 58,000 Plus Interest Paid For Aifos Off-plan Property Never Received.

Banco Popular has been ordered by a court in Malaga to pay a British couple the sum of 58,000 euros plus interest. The couple had signed for an apartment at Hacienda Casares from the promoters Aifos in 2004. The cost of the apartment was 167,936

Why We Moderate Cab Spain Group Page Strictly

On the 5th of May this year the Supreme Court ruled in a Civil Court case, initiated by an individual because of offensive comments on a public forum of a webpage. The Supreme Court ruled that the individual´s honor was indeed defamed and that

The Driving Licence Fiasco Live On Radio!

The Driving Licence Fiasco and Too Many Back Seat Drivers Live on ‘Talk Radio Europe’. “Lets Talk with Bill Padley ” between 11am and 12 noon on Monday 2 May. Richelle de Wit will be talking with Bill Padley about whether you n

Roaming Mobile Costs. First Reduction Today

As from today 30/04/2016. When you use your mobile phone in other EU countries – to call, text (send SMS messages) or go online – there’s a limit on what your operator can charge you. Throughout the EU, the “Euro-tariff” fo

Renta - Changes Re Imputed Income On 2nd Homes

If you own a second property in Spain, besides the ´vivienda permanente´ that you live in permanently, you need to be aware of the change in the tax regulation for this year´s Renta declaration. The tax on the benefit of having a 2nd property

Warning. Banks And Mortgage Scams?

‘Scam’ definition: a dishonest scheme. I am presuming that most mortgage holders are aware of the abusive clausula suelo, (floor clause) where over forty Spanish banks added a clause into their mortgage contracts stipulating that; intere

Pensioners. Reduction On Phone Line Rentals.

Known as the ‘bono social’ a reduction for pensioners, large families, unemployed and those on disability pensions. Information on this link.

Undeclared Rental Income? Big Fiscal Brother Is Watching You!

Hacienda has started a campaign, alerting those that advertised their property for rental purposes in 2015, e.g. through portals like AirBnB or similar web agents, that they have knowledge of your ad and would like to remind you that any income

Driving Licence Fine Appealed Successfully

CAB Spain was asked by one of her members to assess the validity of a fine received for not having changed a UK licence for a Spanish driving permit. Member RJC was stopped in La Linea for having a headlight out and fined on one of the first day
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