Look after the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves is pretty sound advice but how often do we follow it ourselves? Huge amounts of money are lost as a result of mistakes made by banks but still we are inclined to gloss over account statements without looking closely to see if all of the payments attributed to us are correct. But what do you if you discover that your bank has made an error?
Mortgages on Inherited Property in Spain
When buying a Spanish place in the sun to relax and retire it is normal to have your mind filled with all of those balmy evenings nursing a relaxing glass of rioja. Certainly few would be thinking about what happens when we end-up booking into the great holiday home in the sky...however, in these days of long-term mortgages and falling property prices it becomes an issue when heirs-to-be have to calculate the cost of taking on a mortgage in the sun as well as the home!
Maintenance Payments upon Divorce in Spain
Few areas of the law are as diverse as family law given that this particular area is a reflection of the diversity of the world's legal jurisdictions. In Spain, for example, the family as a social unit is given particular importance.
Dealing with Poor Service in Spain
When faced with shoddy service in a shop or business we can often react by simply not returning. It may be however that the failure on the part of the company is so great that we feel the need to take the matter further. In Spain there are specific ways to make a formal complaint and the method chosen will depend on the specific situation you are in.
