05 Apr 2025 7:40 PM:

I used to live just outside Valencia and largely agree.  We still visit there occasionally, but we moved south after a couple of years as that Region is generally substantially colder and wetter than most of Spain. 

Perhaps these recommendations might include the negative features of their suggestions too?

There's little mention of cost either, which is often a basic feature of choice.  One suggestion, Malaga is indeed a fabulous  place - but only if you can afford it.   These days hotel prices in Malaga will make you wince even for a short stay - it's massively more expensive than places a few miles north along the coast.

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18 Mar 2025 10:44 AM:

Hello holhome7980,

There's a very apt expression..."when in Rome..." of course I appreciate you're not in Spain, but I suggest you adopt their attitude and their way of doing things (or not doing things, as in this case). 

As a general rule the Spanish do not write letters.  I've bought and sold many properties over the years and never received one letter in return, not that many emails either!  It's all done verbally.

As I said previouslyYou've made your intentions clear, so I wouldn't bother.  The Spanish tend to be pragmatic folk so I doubt if they really expect you to do so either.

Perhaps a short email to them suggesting they just close the account and donate any surplus funds to a local charity?

They will get the message, but it may take a while.

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21 Feb 2025 9:46 AM:

In some respects Spain is in the dark ages in this respect.  The worst I've encountered is in the property sector where builders/promoters/agents can make outrageous promises on facilities that a new development will include - they know that consumer protection in Spain doesn't really exist, yet.

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02 Feb 2025 8:30 AM:

I love Spain and the Spanish people but these days if I'm buying anything I try to ensure the discount or subsidy is deducted from the purchase when made.  In my experience there is no realistic Consumer Protection.  Once you part with your cash you are on your own.

In all honesty I probably should not have made my comment as I know nothing about Solar panel subsidies in Spain.  But I do know neighbours who've had systems installed w/o and mention of them being part of the deal.  But our place is in Murcia, perhaps it's a regional thing?

Occasionally recently there seem to be deals which are for EU nationals only?

I reckon in general local retailers in Spain are amazingly honest and great to do business with, but most big companies, banks, property sales people, solicitors, town halls are invariably a different matter.  But that's just my experience.

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01 Feb 2025 11:57 AM:

Not wishing to be unkind but I would be amazed if you did - who was supposed to provide this?

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