12 Jan 2009 12:00 AM:

Hi there

We're thinking of buying a second had car to leave at the villa. Does anyone know how to check whether a car has out standing finance registered against it? We use HPI in England, but they only cover UK registered cars - is there an equivalent in Spain? 

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

Community thread: Buying a car in Spain

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06 Feb 2007 11:51 AM:

Hi there

Similar response received from Peraleja:

"First of all, we would like to point out that this article is result of a much bigger campaign that the environmentalist lobby “Ecologistas en Acción” is being involved agains the Government policy regarding construction and development of golf courses and resorts within the Region of Murcia. This campaign has affected to all of the main resorts being built in the area and as a consequence Peraleja Golf is being included in their complaints.

Peraleja Golf has attended any requirement or explanation that the local authorities have asked for and, as all our actions have been previously authorised and are legal, Peraleja Golf is not under investigation for a supposed fraudulent use of water whatsoever. 

Moreover, for further information, we would like to remind you that your purchase contract dossier includes detailed information of the environmental impact assessment approval by the Environmental Department of the Murcia Region."

So all seems OK, but worth watching.

 

Community thread: car registation in spain

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16 Jan 2007 12:00 AM:

Hi there

What a great idea for a website. It's kind of a releaf to know 'you are not alone' in investing in Peraleja, first time overseas & off-plan as well!

We decided on the Romera terraced villa, and managed to 'tweak' the design to one bathroom & one shower room. The plan is to convert the 'laundry room' into a third bedroom & wondered if anyone else is considering this?

The purchase has been managed by Imagine Murcia & they've been pretty good at keeping us up to date. No news on the hotel though, but a second price rise of 5% - 10% is planned for next month. Nice to hear, but as already highlighted, not sure the market will support a 20% price increase in the first year?

Phase 1 is '70% sold', and we are led to believe on schedule for the Dec completion. Some villas may be available earlier, but access apparently will depend on the infra structure etc. 

The only other tip we have benefitted from is to use a company like Currencies Direct for Euro transactions - better exchange rates than the banks, and no charges.

Community thread: Very short video on driving along the N332 to Alicante airport but funny.........

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