Squatters!

Sandpiper wrote on Mon Jan 16, 2023 2:05pm:

Hi all

Just wanted to ask about squatters in the Camposol area in particular, are they are regular problem? On reading up about this on various forums it appears that Spain favours squatters rights over that of the property owner and we are now wondering whether we should be looking at properties within...

 

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... a complex (golf etc) whereby security is in place and swallowing the extra costs incurred rather than taking a gamble with potential squatters breaking in. 

As the property would be a holiday home, we would be in UK most of the time so it is quite worrying so would appreciate any advice on this

Graham 29 wrote on Mon Jan 16, 2023 9:04pm:

Unfortunately we have squatters in Sucina, plus smoking drugs, they also bypass electric and water. Also very abusive and very noisy, sometimes up to 1to 3 am, with no consideration to neighbours. I honestly cannot believe Spain except these situations 

LeginSenoj wrote on Mon Jan 16, 2023 10:29pm:

Hi there, we have lived here for four years and in that time there have been several instances of okupas (squatters) breaking into and staying in empty houses. In most cases, alert neighbours have contacted police and they have been removed, however, if the police are not called immediately, it c...

 

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...an take a long time to go through the legal processes to get your property back. If you do a Google search on okupas, you can see more information Including adverts for companies who offer services to remove them if they squat in your property. There are over 4,000 houses on Camposol and a very small number of incidents involving squatters. The key is to have good security, cameras, day/night lights and neighbours you can call or ask to check your property regularly. This will also assist in preventing burglaries, which are more prevalent than squatters, although no worse than in any large village or small town. Hope that helps.