22 Mar 2013 9:44 AM:

Nooo this a proper beauty my Toby 6 month old  bundle of mischief

 

Thread: Looking for a Shih Tzu

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03 Mar 2013 9:03 AM:

I find it bizzare that people make such a fuss about animal cruelty in Spain when in the Uk it is far more common, badger baiting, hare coursing, illegal fox hunting, dog fighting, cock fighting etc etc

Currently in Bristol there is a spate of dog napping for use as bait at dog fights to the extent that local vets have posted notices in local newspapers.

I am appalled at some sights and stories I read in the ex pat papers and have witnessed first hand abandoned cats and dogs,however I appease my concious by doing what I can when I can to helping in any small way I can.

I believe that it will get worse as the financial climate worsens in Spain.

However eileen66 as Tamara said you can avoid the distressing situations and enjoy the real pleasures and treasures of Spain 

Thread: DONKEY TAXIS AND BULLFIGHTING IN MIJAS PUEBLO

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28 Feb 2013 8:35 PM:

Before buying my property I asked and was given access to accounts, and although they contained some debt it was not excessive on overall turnover of funds.

However that can change as reccesion bites further as it will without doubt.

So a good president and Admin go a long way to instilling some level of confidence.

So yes research research research is the safest option.

Thread: Before you buy in a community ask to see the community accounts

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13 Feb 2013 8:38 AM:

I purchased 3 years ago and my main concerns were Legality, location, location .

I choose to buy on an established urbanisation in the centre of Playa Flamenca, the reason for this it being established for 30 years less chance of problems with legality, used an independant solicitor who checked and double checked every piece of paper, and we have been lucky so far with no problems with services or town hall. 

I believe it is a mind set when buying, you have to remember it is a foreign country and not UK, and I think once you have established that mind set, life and the trials and tribulations of buying become clearer and less irratating.

It is not easy here or in the UK if you do not at least try and learn the language, the Spanish people and bureucrats especially, do appreciate you trying and in my case were extremely helpful at every stage despite my poor Spanish language skills.

Noisy dogs and neighbours you can get anywhere in the world, but researching and visiting the area you have chosen in all seasons and times of day and night does help , well it did for me, it is an important decision and the more work you put into research I truly believe the greater rewards you reap.

I love my time in Spain and my great neighbours and friends and I wish any prospective buyer the same pleasure as I have had in Spain.

Thread: What are your main concerns when looking for property in Spain?

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05 Feb 2013 11:16 AM:

7 days hire San Javier last week 32 Euro + 24 Euro for half tank fuel returned empty all with Doyouspain. + free second driver

Pretty pleased with that

 

James

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