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Survey Itv Rates By Consumer Organisation Facua

Consumer Organisation FACUA has published the inventarisation of maximum ITV rates, noting the differences between 2013 and 2014. It appears that prices vary widely, up to 113% difference for cars, and up to 202% for small motorcycles. Bad luck

Balearic Islands Have New Consumer Law

New Consumer Law published in Balearic BOE on 31st of July, that will be valid as of November 1st 2014. For the Balearic Islands this Law is a follow-up to the Statute of Consumers and Users, in existence since 1998, that was designed to fill th

Subsidy For Those Whose Paro Has Run Out Extended

The Government has prolonged (with 6 months) the Plan Prepara, for long-term unemployed and those whose right to Paro/Unemployment Benefits has run out. The Subsidy amounts to 400 euros a month (450 for those living with dependent family members

Intelligent Electricity Meters May Not Be So Smart

The new digital or intelligent meters (telegestión) are being fitted by Endesa to all properties. This by law must be fitted to all properties by the 31/12/2018. Spanish police have already spoken out about the risk of an increase in robberies

Spanish Tax Payers To Rescue Developers And Banks Again

  Yet again, Spanish government will have the tax payers take up a private debt. An agreement with the 6 major Spanish banks and the property developers involved in the financing and constructing of 10 tollroads in Spain, currently in the r

Nicole King Interviews Myra On Mi Marbella Radio Show 08/08/2014 – Citizens Advice Bureau Spain

Myra Interviewed by Nicole King on her Mi Marbella Radio Show.. Topics discussed: Banks, life insurances and clausula suelo (abusive floor clause) Please press “play” to hear the interview. https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/wp-content/upload

Nicole King Interviews Myra On Mi Marbella Radio Show 01/08/2014 – Citizens Advice Bureau Spain

https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/wp-content/uploads/cab010814-edit1.mp3 Myra Interviewed by Nicole King on her Mi Marbella Radio Show.. Explanation on the differences between the NIE and other certificates. Those residents who failed to renew t

Tariffs Itv Stations Andalucia

Tariffs ITV Stations Andalucia    Note 1: If you book your check-up before or ultimately on the due date, you will receive a 10% discount. Note 2: If you book your check-up more than a month late, you will have to pay a surcharge of 12%. N

A Cab Hint On Making Savings – Electricity Potencia

Another money saving hint. Most of the electricity providers up the potencia contracted and often to much more than you need for a particular property. A underhand way to make more money. Some bills can arrive with more for the potencia than the

Summer And High Risk Of Fires

Alto riesgo de incendios (High risk of fires) This warning is now showing on the various roads. The throwing of cigarette butts out car windows. It is estimated that this causes around 3% of all fires. There is law prohibiting this action and al
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