16 Oct 2012 10:51 PM:

 Thanks for the prompt reply Justin,

It was several years ago when the EOS was in its infancy that I took advantage of the 'advertise you villa for sale for free' deal, although I must confess I am now unsure of the exact details.

I did make another enquiry a couple of years ago and you did reply then saying that the deal was for life (or maybe until sold) I can't remember but I have edited and reviewed the listing so hopefully I shall get some enquries.

 

Once again many thanks and best regards,

Heffin.

Forum thread: my properties for sale.

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14 Oct 2012 9:11 PM:

 Hi Justin,

I advertised my property for sale on the E.O.S. some years ago and this was advertised then as a 'Free For Life' listing. I have recently amended/edited some of the details on the property and although I was able to do this and view the listing I was wondering if it is still active?? the listing number is SP1077.

Thanks and best regards,

Heffin.

Forum thread: my properties for sale.

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08 Aug 2010 12:00 AM:

Hi Everyone,

A delicate subject this, but I was wondering if anyone out there could give me some information/advice: I currently rent my property out on a long term basis, my tenant who is in her late fifties took early retirement and has made a life for herself out in Spain (and good luck to her)

However, non of us is mortal and should the worst happen, what would my responsibilities as a landlord be, and what would the (Spanish) legal proceedure be - she has family in the UK who she comes back to see from time to time, and presumably they keep in regular contact. -   would they be responsible as next of kin?

Any practical or legal advice would be most welcome,

Many thanks.....

Forum thread: Death Of A Tenant

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06 Mar 2010 11:06 PM:

Creating an S.L. (or Ltd company in the UK) company to shelter spanish tax in all it's various forms sounded fine until I was quoted GPB 7000.00 for setting up such a company.

I only have one spanish property (which I am unable to sell) and currently rent out for a paltry sum (which hopefully will be just enough to cover my overheads)

I hav'nt done the sums, but this does sound excessive, and smacks of rippng off british investors with a second home in Spain which they are unable to sell and who are stuck with paying all sorts of taxes (or paying someone to sort out the tax Spanish tax jungle for you) just to keep the bailiffs and the hacienda from the door.

Owning a second home in Spain (for me anyway) has turned into a financial nightmare - paying a huge amount for the deeds through a 'Notary' (what exactly is his function?) was bad enough and now to be quoted such an enormous sum to 'legally' scam/shelter spanish taxes is appalling - and all this on top of the weak pound, Ryanair treating you like a non-person, car hire rates on the increase and a never ending list of taxes to pay (never mind the systemic town hall corruption) - Arrrrrgh........

 

This message was last edited by heffin on 06/03/2010.
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28 Sep 2009 12:00 AM:

Hi all,   Heffin here,

This is really a bit of a sad tale. Someone I know has got into serious difficulties with her Spanish mortgage and as the price of her property has amost halved in value she is unable to sell it for enough  to enable her to repay the mortgage.

Without going into details of why she is in financial difficulties, they are such that she is no longer able to afford the mortgage repayments and is seriously considering in 'Handing In The Keys'  to her Spanish mortgage lender.

I have told her to seek professional legal advice before taking such a drastic step, but she has asked me to pose the question on the forum: Has anyone else out there been in a similar situation and what are the implications if she did take this course of action.

Regards, Heffin....

Forum thread: Handing in the Keys

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