Purchasing a property in a foreign country can seem like a minefield as you try to understand the differences between the process you know and a new one you entrust a professional to advise you about. One of the questions that often arises is, who is responsible for payment of council rates? First of all, lets define what council rates are.
Well, it’s that time of the year again, a time that fills our hearts with dread… council tax time (amongst others). For residents in La Oliva, the matter gets a little more complicated than that due to recent modifications made by the Town Hall. These changes have created a sensation of anger, worry and helplessness but we are going to have a look at the changes made and how they will affect numerous families in the area.
