30 Aug 2015 4:09 PM:

Reading other comments makes me realise how lucky I have been overall. I bought an apartment in Lo Pagan last year which was a good price because it was in very poor condition.The agent was helpful and found me a great spanish builder who proved very reliable, cost effective and a source of incredibly useful advice. My spanish neighbours have also been incredibly welcoming.

The one thing I would have changed however is the firm of solicitors I used, who were recommended by the estate agent. They were slap dash, overpromised, & consistently failed to deliver. In the end I fired them and hired the finca manager to sort out things like new electric and water meters - he proved far more efficient and much much cheaper.

I think the best advice is trust your gut instinct when hiring people

Thread: What would you do differently?

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26 Jan 2015 11:54 AM:

Hi, I am new to this site. I have recently bought a small ground floor apartment in Lo Pagan. Do I need permission from the local Municipality before I repaint / refresh the external render or can I just go ahead and do it? I had to get permission to carry out internal works but have received conflicting advice about whether redecorating does.

Also can any one reccomend an efficient english speaking firm of solicitors in the San Pedro del Pinatar or San Javier area - I want some one that actually responds to calls and letters!

Hope some one can help

Thread: property advice - do I need permission?

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