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author: Hello I’m new to this group & we’re planning to move to Pago del Humo. We’ve just found that the house we’re after
has a drovers road crossing right through the property. Is this something common or worrying to consider before going ahead? TIA



Yes we had this with our house ****

author: so did you still buy it?

I feel your pain, we bought a house last year only to find a proposed road cutting along side it was on the plan. We then offered
on another only to find it on a floodplain. We were then informed that the plans on the original house was indeed incorrect so we
were delighted to purchase our first choice. Buying a house in Chiclana is a bit like playing Russian roulette.
JA at TempleCAMBRIA is excellent. Things he and Jilly from HouseShop Property couldn’t stress enough:-

On a floodplain, walk away
The site is divided more than twice, walk away
The building on the site is less that 6 years old, walk away.
You are safe in the knowledge you have chosen one of the best lawyers in the area.Good luck ****

author: thanks for your input & advice. Glad you got your original choice in the end

Be careful it’s not on the flood plain ****

author: thank you. No it’s not, that’s one thing we do know

Hello & welcome. I would suggest a chat with your lawyer and/or Jilly from HouseShop Property who is very knowledgeable about the area. Good luck! ****

HouseShop Property
thank you, of course if you have a lawyer then they are the best people to advise you. These things are of course something to concern over and you
have used a good lawyer to even check for this as some don’t.

Temple Cambria in Conil are probably the best international lawyers in the area. They have plenty of experience in this kind of thing. You can Google them. ****

author: thank you. Yes we are using them but just wanted to know if anyone else had had this issue

it might be nothing, but it could be significant. Don't leave it to chance. Check with the experts ****

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so did you still buy it?

JA said it wasn’t a big problem, and it only encroached on a corner of the land at the end of the garden. We deciddd
as we had a big plot it wouldn’t be a big deal for us if we were to have to give it up.

that’s interesting to know. We’re using JA too but the crossing is literally right through the house, so a bit different! ****

My parents bought a house here 20 years ago and, according to the town plans, we have a road running right through our swimming pool.
Nothing has ever happened and since purchasing the house, another 10 or so houses have gone up over our back wall where the road would be ****

I second Juan Antonio from Temple Cambria in Conil. He and his team are brilliant.

Glyn Lewis from Andaluzhomes.co.uk is also an excellent local estate agent and will keep you right. Good luck

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author: Looking for cleaners that can offer cleaning, meet and greet, laundry, for 4 br villa ,la barossa.




We were extremely happy with Star Villas when we rented out our property in La Barrosa. ****

Star villas all day long ****

Paul at Star Villas ****

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author: Ohh the joys of Chiclana keeps on giving lol. We have recently found out that our Nota simple has not been updated
to our names when we purchased the land. Does anyone know the process of getting it updated and possible costs Many thanks



Did you use a gestor when buying? Agent? Or did you buy direct from the seller? ****

author: via an agent no longer around


El Registro de la Propiedad solves that, previous requirements. A gestor can help. ****

We had a problem for not being registered for IBI we went to the town hall and they were very helpful and sorted it no problem ****

author: been paying for years

There is a huge backlog. I bought in nov and still waiting for cadestral ****

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author: We are hoping to return to Chiclana for a two week holiday in September for the first time since lockdown. An arrangement to rent un chalet from a friend
of a friend has fallen through. I've started looking online but am overwhelmed by the volume of unsuitable accommodation offered.
Can anyone recommend a good and trustworthy site for chalets for two people, location near La Barrosa?



Good Morning, I have been running clearsky villas renting out holiday homes in Chiclana for 18 years, you can take a look on my website or call or whastpp me
to see if we have something that suits you. Hazel 670405163 www.clearskyvillas.com

Ross McCormack We have several properties which might be suitable. www.Facebook.com/romisvacaciones Or send me a private message, we might have something for you.

Ben Walby Hi, I have a 3 bed villa in cerromolinos (near popeye restaurant) that is available for part of september. 3 bed, 2 bath, private pool, walking distance to shops,
beach etc. DM me for pics and more details if it may suit.

Star villas ****

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I can vouch for Ben .. he's a genuinely nice and honest man and his rental house is in a great position for shops and beaches. He's helpful and honest. ****

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author:
Looking for a place to stay for the 23rd -26.10 for 3 person.
I might also want to go to a campsite. Just which one is open?
It just has to be for sleeping Affordable Thanks




Camping Roche near el Colorado is open - thoroughly recommend. ****

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author:
Can anyone recommend an English speaking Estate Agent to sell a house in Pago del Humo.







HouseShop Property ****

Andaluz homes ****

House Shop , Jill and Lucia ****

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author:
Hello , can anyone point me to a good place to find houses for sale please.




Glyn at Andaluz Homes was brilliant, our house deal was signed, sealed and delivered in one month. ****

Andaluz homes ****

Make sure you use tempel Cumbria solicitors they also have a property section 100 PC guaranteed . ****

House shop property ****

Kyero.com ****

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author:
We’re looking to rent a property, walking distance to the beach, for about 6 weeks in early 24, driving from UK around 7 Jan.
Just two of us and Connie the dog. (All well-behaved!) Parking & garden please. Any advice/recommendations welcome.




Martin Dixon: Check out Holiday-Chiclana for a large selection, happy to help,
www.holiday-chiclana.com/holiday-rentals


I can recommend Hazel at Clear sky villas . We rented 2 different villas from her early last year when we travelled from the UK
with our 2 dogs while spending 2 months house hunting in the area . She was very helpful ****

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author:
Looking to rent out my villa during the holiday season. What can I expect in terms of agent fees to manage this let,
tax to pay to Spanish government, and what are people’s experiences of letting out their property in the summer?


Best bet go to the ones that have a good name. ****
author:
do you know of any good ones?

Mark sandow is a well good set up and so is Ross Mac cormack. If they will take it on. Good luck ****

As a UK taxpayer you are paying 24% and can’t claim expenses. Ross and team from RM Garden & Property Services are great ****

author:
We have Irish passports, so as EU citizens I thought this was different?

you hadn’t said you are Irish. As an EU citizen and living in an EU country where you are paying your tax then you pay 19% and can claim expenses.
To keep you right I can recommend Joaquin at Temple Cambria. He’s a great accountant and can advice you well ****

author:
British with an Irish passport

it depends on where you live and pay your tax www.templecambria.com ****

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author:
Hi everyone, wondering if anyone here knows if La Coquina area still floods? Thanks





I looked after a house there for the past 6 years and in that time it's never flooded - nor have the roads.
The last couple of years we haven't even had enough rain to fill a puddle anyway!! ****

I live here for 9 years no flooded *****

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author:
Hello !
We're Looking for a property. does anyone have an opinion on the residential complex of the golf course of San Andrès (Lot.
Casas andaluzas fase 4 - avenida de Luxemburgo), in Chiclana on the road to conil,which consists of
detached houses and semi-detached houses with community swimming pool...
Thank you !



I loved living there, the only negative is lack of regular public transport ****

we have a little yellow bus 🚌 now that takes us into Chiclana ****

I live there too, it's great if you have a car as it's so convenient to get to anywhere. Lovely and quiet 10 months a year.
Only 1 bar/restaurant currently in walking distance. ****

Love it great pool good pubs and good people ****

There are quite a few expats/international residents living on San Andres ****

We live on san andres and love it! ****

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author:
Hi, can anyone recommend a reputable estate agents for a house valuation please.



Jilly at House shop. Erin at Costa Luz in Conil. ****

HouseShop Property - Jilly & Lucia ****

HouseShop Property can arrange a market value or a fiscal value.
If you let me know what it is required for we can advise on this if you wish. Jilly

Additional Info:


Glynn Andaluz homes ****

Glyn Lewis at Andaluzhomes www.andaluzhomes.co.uk ****

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When buying join the Facebook group of homeowners and buyers in Spain called Casa Propia community for objective info. ****

I know three people who lived there. Two were there for decades before returning to the UK. It's nice with easy parking, but no real
centre unless you drive into Colorado, but that's common everywhere. You do have Bubble Burger and the golf course if that's your thing.
Check the water. My friend's well tasted salty, but they had mains water as well. ****

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author: Hello everyone! We are new to this group. We would like to buy a house in Chiclana and we are looking for a good "abogado".
Can you recommend someone who speaks preferably French, German or English? Thank you very much



Hi, my name is Elena Mccormack, I’m British have lived most of my life in Spain and I’m a qualified Spanish lawyer member of the Madrid Bar.
I have a good knowledge of spoken french too. I currently live in Chiclana, you are welcome to contact for advice ****

José Manuel Matas Cabello Lawyer C/ La Vega no 35, Chiclana Center
Tel: [phone] [e-mail] [e-mail] espanol, english, deutsch ****

Great to see a fresh lawyer recommendation! ****

Without a doubt, Bethan Trebilcock and Juan Antonio at Temple Cambria ****

Bethan Trebilcock TempleCAMBRIA 956440172 ****

Juan Antonio at Temple Cambria. Excellent Lawyer and perfect English ****

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author: Hi all. I am in the process of buying a property that is not urbanised. Apparently all these areas now require MOD approval due to a change in protocol
at land registry for Brits post Brexit and other third countries I guess. One of the requirements is a Criminal Record Check, which I have applied for using my digital cert
on the Ministerio de Justicia site. It has come back clean for Spain but when they applied to check my Uk record it came back as 'rechazada' (rejected) Has anyone else been
through this process? Did they get 'rechazada'? If so, was it an issue? I know I don't have a record but the word 'rechazada' doesn't sound very encouraging TIA


The B word? Have you called the uk embassy for advice? Alternatively get a criminal check via uk and have it translated and apostilled ****

author: I tried that and you have to provide Uk addresses from consecutive years. This could be why it has been rejected - the simply can't find any trace of me.
My question really was around whether it was of concern in finally getting this approval.

Have you tried phoning the UK dept concerned? I just looked but it's more about checks on individuals from abrosd wanting to work in the UK.
Have you tried speaking to Temple Cambria? Bethan Trebilcock ? ****

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author: Hi, I have a friend who moved back to UK just under four years ago. She's thinking of coming back to Spain.
She has permanent recidencia...does anybody know if she's able to do this therefore?
As far as I know, when you have permanent recidencia the stipulations are that you
can be 5 years out of the country in every ten years...is this right? Thank you!



I think it's 5 years if you have permanent status Check with the Citizens Advice Bureau Spain they'll know for sure ****

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Coming Back to Spain
Not a problem speak with Bethan Trebilcock they can help you get it ****

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author: Just in process of selling my property in Chiclana can anyone tell me what is the best way to transfer money to uk without it costing me an arm and leg please?



I used Wise....used to be Transferwise ****

I think “Revolut” app would be good for you. ****

depends on the amount. Revolut freaks out above a certain amount. Then you have the next issue: normal banks don’t like receiving huge amounts of money from neo-banks ****

I’ve had recommendations for both Lumon and Currencies Direct. CD certainly seem to do a lot of business in Spain judging by the number of their offices. ****

agreed re cd. They’ve had some of the best rates when I’ve moved money in the past ****

Key Currency ****

We sold last year and used CD on recommendation, excellent customer service in Spanish and UK offices, would 100% recommend them to anyone. ****

How much are you looking to send over? The amount will determine which company offers the best option ****

Smart currency a good firm ****

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author: Have anyone experience of La Caixa bank in La Barossa.
Who to talk to, service and if they have a good app. Thank you


No problems with caixa Chiclana, we had a woman, she was very friendly ****

I use caixa in town lisa speaks English very helpful.
And when i use it there is a guy in barrosa also I find very helpful. ****

Yes i have heard good things about the Chiclana branch i think they have a Swedish lady who speaks very good English. ****

author: that would be good because I’m Swedish 🇸🇪 but live in England

We bank with la caixa at Fuenta Marga, mostly online but when needed branch always been very helpful, but always very busy ****

I use La Caixa and I’m more than happy with their App, I don’t really go to their office! ****

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author: Does the cash point work at los gallos need cash 😩 not driving 🙄 help !!!!! Thank you



As a rule of thumb I don’t use this cashpoint as I’ve heard of the machine keeping cards and not dispensing the cash ****

I lost 200 euros in that one .reported it wasted my time ***

author: I use to always use it 🙄 have to go barossa Thanks

author: won’t be going there

Yes surprisingly went there this week ****