15 Sep 2012 1:11 PM:

I agree with your general perception. Unfortunately I live in a little Britain area because that's where the work is (real estate for my sins) but choose to extracate myself whenever possible! You will find groups of expats that do not behave in such a manner wherever you are on the Coast, and plenty that do. I have chosen to put up (business life) and shut up (personal life). I hope you find your corner of real Spain, and if you have any jobs for me when you get there, please call!

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15 Sep 2012 12:52 PM:

 Great advice neildublin

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15 Sep 2012 12:43 PM:

 I don't have much time for forums. Too busy enjoying my life in Spain. I've been here for ten years and still love it and thank my lucky stars that I live here in a place that has welcomed us with open arms. Perhaps your view of expats abroad is just jaded by those who use the forums?

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15 Jul 2012 1:57 PM:

You don't pay IVA on resales, just property transfer tax. There has been no mention of this in recent reports so presumably it will stay as it is at 8% up to 400,000 euro property price (Andalucia) until the 4% IVA tax incentive on new builds comes to an end in 2013. Then they will probably make them the same again at 10% to protect the developers selling new builds!

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