THE RAILWAY PORTER WHO PUT SPAIN ON THE MAP

In 1950 Pedro Zaragoza became the Mayor of Benidorm. He had worked in the phosphate mines to the west of the country and also as a railway porter in Madrid but when his father died he was drawn back to … Continue reading

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THE MYSTERY OF IBI (THE SPANISH RATES SYSTEM)

Many people find the subject of IBI or to give it its correct title Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles a bit daunting. IBI is basically the equivalent of our Rates in the UK. The tax is calculated on the value of … Continue reading

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THE NARROWEST STREET IN THE WORLD?

Whether it is the narrowest street in the world I cannot say. Not sure if it features in the Guinness Book of Records either but it certainly would not allow two portly people to pass one another without getting stuck … Continue reading

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CADIZCASA TARGET THE UN IN FIGHT FOR ILLEGAL PROPERTIES

Lesley McEwan MD of Cadizcasa Estate and Rental Agents has put pen to paper recently to raise awareness of the difficulties many face in some areas of the Costa de la Luz with illegal properties. Lesley said “As an estate … Continue reading

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HAS THE SPANISH HOUSING SECRETARY TAKEN UP A BIT OF DIY?

It is a reasonable question following the Spanish Secretary of state for Housing´s recent visit to the UK. It certainly looked to me from the press reports that she has taken up a bit of DIY in the form of … Continue reading

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