04 Nov 2008 10:57 AM:

So it appears its best to transfer money in smaller lumps to avoid landing charges.   Will also take note of  BACS as against CHAPS however in my case i needed to transfer quickly. good info cheers Mark.         jack

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01 Nov 2008 12:00 AM:

Just thought i would mention about charges i  unexpectedly encountered during my recent property purchase and maybe others could avoid with all your imput. Firstly i used a money broker called "Tor FX" to transfer my money and incurred a landing charge (my understanding was that the broker would pick up any charges made by the bank)   not so   only charges into there own bank (obiously i didn't expect to pay those afterall they were after my money) anyway that amounted to 0.2% of total.  next  there was a 0.2% charge from my bank in Spain to write a bankers draught for me to take to the notary. and i forgot to mention a £40 charge for the chaps transfer in the first place to "TOR FX". All money i didn't account for. Im sure i was niaeve and better ways could be used. Anyway on the plus side delighted with my Flat  ooops sorry Apartment and look forward to some nice relaxing hols there.   Jack.

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29 May 2008 12:08 AM:

 Thanks  Jack.

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28 May 2008 3:07 PM:

Thanks Glyn.  have took note of the phone numbers.  Is San miguel de salanis the same place as the village San Miguel ?I have  several places to look at and am looking at a re-sale i have no interest in new developments at this time. and of course a bargain is what would be good   Regards Jack

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28 May 2008 12:00 AM:

Just like to say Hello, and What a great website I'M looking to buy a property around Torrevieja/orhelia in the next couple of weeks and have found  loads of info and properties  here to look at. I now feel more confident in going forward. However if anyone can recommend a good Solicitor in the area that to would be appreciated.  Regards Jack.

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