12 Apr 2014 6:13 PM:

Sorry forget to mention the use of electonic systems, It is a tool that CAN be used with the proper implementation don't you agree ?

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12 Apr 2014 6:11 PM:

Many thanks for you more than spirited response.

Just a couple of points

As far as the gangster scenario is concerned its purely a matter of the passing of a torch, Britain has now been replaced by our Eastern brothers (their suitcases contain more Euro).

To close we are also an honest (thats a good word) family that is making a good life in Spain.We are trying to integrate as best we can. (rather than only drink at our bars). As a bonus you will find its also much cheaper for you.

I do not snoop, it is because all our community mail is stached at the guard house. (Check-Point Charlie). One day whilst having to search through the Blocks post, I could not be help notice many "light-brown envelopes". Luckily for me there was  a talkative English lady who was more than prepared to tell me of the envelopes, their consequencies and that they should be assamed of themselves, and that her s*it did not stink.

Looking forward to more constructive. spirited responses (rather than wingeing).

 

 

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12 Apr 2014 4:08 PM:

I feel that one of the biggest problems that is as someone previously said ......"the choice of picking up sticks and leaving".

But as long as these people with the sticks remember to pay all outstanding bills, and until their property is sold and paperwork complete still continue to pay bills there can be no problem and Spain is not losing money. Its not just as simple as running back to mummy (unless mummy wants to pay all bills).

There is so much money being lost to Spain due to people just deciding one day not to pay. So I can understand why they are not interested in giving out Reidencial Permits like "Happy Hour" (buy one get on free).

A step in the right direction, which incidently will not effect the "good guys", is to start an effective debt collecting system. But beware............!!!

There is one inccident I beleive, where a British, debt collecting company were used, they successfully collected some outstanding debts but, the Community have yet to receive any money from them. The company is now in the process of being taken to court for non payment to the Community.

Perhaps they should have performed a background check on the company first.

Has anyone ever watched "BountyHunters" on TV (it is an idea, maybe).

Spain has a perfect tool that they could use to keep check on .....who owns what.......who pays what..........who owes what.....who lives where.......its called electronics, you know they use it a Malaga Airport, that way on some short haul flights you might have to show you boarding card and passport 3 - 4 times !!

But I am sure that with a little tweaking, a housing control system could be put in place (if they of course are interested).

Come on you bad guys, dont try to cheat the system. It feels great not to have to look behind you all the time (I have also noticed a lot of light brown envelopes with O.H.M.S. appearing at various postal collection points. Don't forget to pick yours up!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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12 Apr 2014 3:23 PM:

OK

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