04 May 2014 5:06 PM:

Would any ex pats out there, particularly on the Costa Del Sol, be interested in attending a rock festival comprising tribute bands to acts like Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, AC/DC etc?

I've been talking to local promoters about the idea for years, but they're not convinced that tribute bands would generate enough ticket sales to make it worthwhile and continue to concentrate on putting on shows featuring ex "names" from the world of pop and disco. The irony is that most them feature hardly any of the original members, so they're more like tribute acts anyway!

To "dip our toe in the water", some friends and myself are doing a couple of Deep Purple gigs in Estepona on Thurs 8th May and Duquesa on Sat 10th May, but I'd be interested to know if there are enough people out there who'd be interested in attending a large scale event, to make it worthwhile making the kind of investment it would require.

Thread: Tribute festival

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13 Aug 2012 9:23 PM:

Foxilady, I guess I must be the exception then?! Having worked in corporate sales in London for 20 years, for 2 industry leading blue chip Co's, I developed a mantra for only feeling comfortable selling something I would buy myself and have carried that philosophy into property sales.

I give a "warts and all" appraisal to buyers and sellers alike, which most people seem to appreciate. Unfortunately, real estate agents have the type of reputation which means people even treat honesty with suspicion.

Thread: Another Nail in the Spanish Property Coffin

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13 Aug 2012 8:01 PM:

Whilst I agree with a lot that has been said in this thread, there's one very valid point I haven't noticed being made? Indeed, when clients come into our office wanting to list their property for sale and ask what the value may be, all we can say is "it's worth what someone is willing to offer and you're willing to accept"

However, everyone, buyers and sellers alike, seem to get bogged down with the perceived value of a property and forgetting that there is also an intrinsic value in the "right" property.

If a buyer falls in love with a property, can afford the asking price, wants to enjoy use of the property for years to come and isn't looking to "flip" it for a quick buck, why should an owner be expected to drop their pants and.........well, you get the picture.

As with most things in life, a bit of honesty, integrity and common sense would see a lot more properties sold to everyone's mutual benefit!

Thread: Another Nail in the Spanish Property Coffin

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15 Jul 2012 4:43 PM:

Whoever decided in the first place that it would be a good idea for Northern & Southern European countries to share the same currency was a complete moron.

Northern European countries economies have traditionally been based on manufacturing, where the Mediterranean countries have relied heavily on tourism and agriculture. Assuming they could all survive using the same economic and financial structure was just plain stupid.

Ailing economies have to have the option of devaluing their currency, to make their tourism or export industries more affordable to other countries.

Please, someone, form a "common sense" party!

Thread: The Politicians in a Panic

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19 May 2012 3:53 PM:

Our community always posts information on the community notice board AND on a website, with all information in English and Spanish, with German, French & Dutch translations available upon request.

The problem is, not everyone bothers to read it and just form their own conspiracy theories about what's going on.

Thread: Do you pay your President

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