29 Nov 2016 12:15 PM:

I have two properties situated about 10km apart. Both have seperate licences with the Junta de Andalucia tourist board.

Thread: New law for private rentals in Andalucia

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28 Nov 2016 4:35 PM:

Maria, is there a list of permitted expenses for claiming against rental income?

I have heard that I can only claim the proportion of expense for the period during which the property was rented. For instance:

1.  if I rent for two weeks out of four I can claim 50% of the expenses. I'm not sure if this is true, but if it is it doesn't really make sense. For example I have to pay for swimming pool and garden maintenance for my villa whether the property is fully or partially occupied, as does a hotel.

2. The same for towels and linen, I replace as and when needed and have seperate for my use and guests use.

3. Guest toiletries. I have to buy whether or not rented.

Just a few examples.

Do we also now have to charge IVA on bookings?

Anyway, any additional info appreciated.

Thread: New law for private rentals in Andalucia

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07 Jun 2012 4:52 PM:

I agree finkies, if one wants to reside, retire, work or otherwise in a foreign country then there is no point complaining when you get caught erring on the wrong side of the law.

If more people were complying with local legislation during the ten years that I resided in Spain then I, and many others I guess, could well have been still living/ working permanently on the CDS and "living the dream".

Thread: police stopping uk cars at malaga airport

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07 Jun 2012 3:32 PM:

Haven't read the whole thread as there were quite a few responses, so I am not sure if any body mentioned that Spain isn't unique in that it is illegal to drive on foreign plates if you spend more than 6 months in the country.

I returned to the UK in 2009, taking a car that was only a year old with me, and had to re-register onto UK plates after 6 months.

If you drive for an extended period on foreign plates you also won't be fully insured. I was advised that the cover afforded by your UK insurance is less than 3rd party cover.

Do the right thing and re-register your vehicle, or sell it in the UK and buy one on Spanish plates.

Thread: police stopping uk cars at malaga airport

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04 May 2012 11:20 AM:

I have a large pine tree in my garden which is not only prone to shedding pine needles, which enter the pool and lodge themselves in the impeller of the pump, but the roots have also started to cause damage to brickwork etc.

I thought that I would follow best practice by contacting the town hall to request permission for removal of said tree. After waiting a couple of months for an appointment a town hall represenative arrived at the property, took some pictures and duly disappeared to report back to the town hall.

The next part of the process was fairly quick. After a couple of weeks we received confirmation that we could cut the tree down upon payment of 907.50 euros to the town hall. Almost a thousand Euros for us to cut the tree down which is causing untold problems! Plus of course the fees for felling and removal.

It seems that we are now stuck with the tree and the problems it is causing unless we do stump up a grand. Alternative is to remove it anyway and face a sanction as the town hall are now bound to be watching for us to do just that.

I would like to know if anybody has faced a similar situation regarding the cutting down of a tree??

Thread: Tree Cutting Licence

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