11 Sep 2019 11:50 PM:

Hi John, 

Try this one......sorry I can't post the link, the site won't let me, but the company is called Cofune......you will have to put your Google head on.

It has a calculator where you can see the cost of different options.

The basic no frills plan is 1600 euros.

I am sure there will be others who provide this type of funeral.

 

This message was last edited by Berlynne on 11/09/2019.
Thread: Funeral Plan Sellers

--------------------------------------

11 Sep 2019 3:52 PM:

There are now companies that do a " no frills" cremation.

The cost is about 1600 euro.

There is no service or tanatorio.

It may be a solutuon worth considering for expats, it takes away the urgency to get to spain quickly for the family in the uk.

A service or some type of celebration can take place with the ashes,either in Spain or UK

 

Thread: Funeral Plan Sellers

--------------------------------------

08 Sep 2019 11:15 AM:

Thanks again Jarvi

That's sort of what I thought, basically his power is limited in respect of issues not directly related to the smooth financial running and harmony in the community.

Have a great Sunday.

 

This message was last edited by Berlynne on 08/09/2019.
Thread: Am I a "squatter"?

--------------------------------------

08 Sep 2019 11:03 AM:

Thanks Jarvi and Nigel,

I have quite a good lump sum of savings in my account, as I haven't been drawing out the rent each month, so I am well covered in that respect.

I have spent money in maintaining the property that would have been at the expense of the owner, also the community charges have been paid and suma, which as a renter I would not have to pay them.

I have all receipts.

The president of the community has been taking an interest in my situation, as in wanting to contact the owner.

There a few empty properties that were ,'abandonded' for years, that have been brought back into use as holiday lets.

I have the feeling that he would love to get his hands on my home to do the same.

I cannot understand why he is so interested, as all the charges are up to date 

My question is, would the community or presidents be able to vote me out, and take over what could be a nice little earner?

 

This message was last edited by Berlynne on 08/09/2019.
Thread: Am I a "squatter"?

--------------------------------------

08 Sep 2019 8:39 AM:

Hi all, 

I need some advice I came to Spain a few years ago to look after a close family member, I am retired myself too, and Spain is my home.

My relative had a rental contract for a number of years. Always paid rent into a Spanish account, owners lived in UK, the only form of contact was a UK mobile.

 

A few years ago the bank would not accept payments in the owners account, so no rent was paid.

The owner has not been in contact to query this, I presume owner has died.

The mobile number doesn't exist anymore, there is no way to contact them.

To complicate matters further, my relative passed away 6 months ago.

I am still here, can't pay rent, pay all bills and community charges and keep the property in great condition, ie garden is neat and tidy.

My question is, what if anything should I do, nobody from the owner or their family have been in contact with me.

I am settled here but what is my status, I was never on the rental contract because at the time my relative had no contact with the owner and just deposited the rent money in the bank.

So am I a squatter?

Thread: Am I a "squatter"?

--------------------------------------