29 Apr 2020 2:19 PM:

Having had some experience of this whilst having long term caring duties our apartment in Malaga province was empty for many months. Our only utility was electricity and we were happy to pay the relatively small monthly standing charge. Obviously, insurance whilch is valid in a long term unoccupied property is essential. Plus, taxes local and national wait for no man and are payable. One piece of advice I have and had not considered was the ability of water in the various plumbing traps eventually to evaporate in the summer heat leaving the property open to infestation and odours from the drains. To avoid this I left water containers in bathrooms/kitchens and asked friends to visit regularly and top up. Hope this little tip helps. 

Thread: Apartment shutdown

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12 Jan 2013 5:30 PM:

A friend of mine has an apartment in Roda and he and his wife had lessons from an American guy who used to own the golf shop at the northern end if Los Alcazares by the large Wok Buffet. I believe that this is closed but he has moved to be the Pro at La Sirena Hotel & Golf complex at the southern end of town. My friend is a 28 hcp and hs wife a complete beginner but they both spoke very highly of him and his teaching.

Thread: Golf Lessons - Mar Menor Area

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09 Aug 2012 8:23 PM:

 Another Potblack supporter here. I can't think of a worse time to buy. Why would you want to launch into buying at a time when the economic situation is so bad? The Greece situation is really bad and unresolved, Spain is similarly in an awkward situation. The politicians are all two faced and I would not believe a word they say.

Look, chill out, rent somewhere, get to know people and the areas, research the real economic situation. I've owned for over 10 years and I intend to move but there's no way I'd put anymore money into Spain at the moment as I'm totally unconvinced I wouldn't lose a fortune. Spain is a wonedrful place to be but not a wonderful place to own a property at the moment.

You asked for advice and you've got it from more than one source. Read other fora and you'll get similar advice. If anyone urges you to buy then make sure you examine their credentials and make sure they have no hidden agendas.

Thread: momac61

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17 Apr 2012 8:49 PM:

In terms of increased government taxes see the T&C's of Ryanair. Everyone ticks a box at the time of booking to say they have read and accept the T&C's

 

4.2.2 Taxes, fees and charges imposed on air travel are constantly changing and can be imposed after the date that your reservation has been made. If any such tax, fee or charge is introduced or increased after your reservation has been made you will be obliged to pay it (or any increase) prior to departure. Similarly, if any such tax, fee or charge is abolished or reduced such that it no longer applies to you, or a lesser amount is due, you will be entitled to claim a refund of the difference from us.

 

Hope that helps and clarifies.

Thread: Don't you just love them. Never a day.

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15 Apr 2012 4:16 PM:

There's a Leroy Merlin and Bahaus out near the Malaga/Torremolinos boundary and an AKI at Los Patios in the east of Malaga. Just Google the names of the stores and there are store locators on each site. Carrefour and Eroski supermarkets also have a reasonable DIY section.

Thread: diy stores

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