Ian52 wrote on Mon Mar 29, 2021 8:23am:
Do not rely on what you are told! You can check whatever you need to know by visiting the Government website section - Living in Spain and the Spanish Government website.
The Websites specifically advise what is permitted and are updated when changes occur.
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www.gov.uk/ living in Spain
Hi for those who have been mentioning bills I can clarify a few things. Even though your not in Spain you will still encounter service charges. In terms of electricity this is monthly and the standing charge depends on your set consumption. This is usually set high but if your not using your property you can lower this. The set consumption dictates how much power you need in your place. So if you use only a few electrical appliances for example you could lower this. Simply email your supplier. I can also confirm that your solicitor should have set up these bills do they will have more information. Like the UK you can also access your bills electronically. Now for water. Most companies or communities in Spain will actually include your rubbish/bin collections with your water. These bills are paid quarterly. For the person who has had a bill that they were not expecting it may be due to the previous person. It’s also worth noting that if you have a water leak for example this would result in a larger bill. This is why it’s important for people to be allowed to travel to check out their properties. Good luck everyone. If you need any help with bills etc please just ask.