The following information about what is involved has been supplied by ‘Spanish Property Auctions.’ Auction house practice will differ. What does the auctioneer do? In most cases they will take clients to view homes, give them advice on legal matters, help them find mortgages and point them in the right direction when they need it. Who benefits from a property auction? It tends to be people who have tried the traditional estate agent route and it hasn’t worked. They’re probably keen to sell-up as quickly as possible. For the buyer the advantage is the number of bargain properties on sale. What are the safeguards? You can arrange to inspect the documents for a possible purchase prior to … [Read more...] about Spanish property auctions
Archives for April 2012
La Liga: The Diego Effect
Certainly, for El Cholo as he is affectionately known at the club where he previously spent two stints as a player and captain, the honeymoon period is petering out as Atlético Madrid have reverted to type and fallen back into their inconsistent ways. Brought in to replace Gregorio Manzano who was sacked in December, his return was very much a case of returning home after six and a half years. A huge fan favourite, Simeone had played for Atléti twice. The first time in the mid-nineties, he was part of a side which won the double in 1996. His second stint came from 2003 until 2005, when he left in tears to rapturous applause from supporters. His reign as manager began brightly as it so … [Read more...] about La Liga: The Diego Effect
Spain’s Freedom of Information Act? Not by a long chalk…
On March 22, to muted fanfare, the Spanish government announced a new law supposedly giving the public access to official documents and records. Announcing the Transparency and Good Government Law, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said his aim was to tackle the country’s chronic corruption by allowing people to know “who is spending their money.” The new legislation would see the creation of a website with all public administrations’ and ministries’ financial details, including salaries and contracts, along with rules guaranteeing the public’s right to access information on public spending and a best practices code. Let’s be clear about this, the government’s proposals are not, by any … [Read more...] about Spain’s Freedom of Information Act? Not by a long chalk…
