We got lucky twice. We got a key-holder, Hanna, who has the ability to both solve problems and take care of our apartment. So Hanna won’t leave the apartment until the problem has been solved or at least the owners have been informed. Secondly, we hired a Spanish renovation company whose offer was lower than…
The most important thing is to find a contact person who is fluent in Spanish. Through my own experiences, I have learned that a reliable contact person is very important and necessary in a country where the majority of people do not speak English. Our contact person Our contact person, Annika, has been invaluable to…
Just when the apartment had received a serious offer, a neighbor called and said that the previous night there had been a loud bang from our empty apartment. Being a busy person, the neighbor had gone to turn off our main water tap. Thanks to him for that. Hot water boiler Our hot water boiler…
Uudet määräykset ja lait 3.4.2025 New regulations will take effect on tourist rental The new regulations will enter into force 3.4. 2025, which requires that property owners who want to practice tourist rental first obtain explicit approval from the housing association or the like. This allows residential communities to set special conditions for granting permission, such…
Yksityinen piha-alue The courtyard area is a small courtyard surrounded by houses. Everyone has their own parking space behind their gate. There is a sheltered yard in front of the gates. The courtyard area was accessed through large, lockable iron gates, but nowadays the gates do not close. Heavy gates put a load on the…
Savukala Smoked fish is a great delicacy in Finland, so when our neighbor gave us a whole smoked fish, we were very satisfied and thanked. So we have made a reconciliation with our neighbor, which was shown by our neighbor’s friendly gesture. The smoked fish was very well smoked, juicy and the degree of saltiness…
Naapurisopu Disputes between neighbors often result from a lack of communication, no common language, and different cultures. We have been quarreling with our neighbor for a long time. Yesterday, the situation came to a head. My little friend Imou Maybe I’ve already been addicted to my small, powerful security camera, Imou. The camera is small,…
Turistiasunnot I actively follow the Costa Blanca News Channel on Facebook. The website is maintained by Annukka Valtanen, who has lived most of her life in Spain. Annukka writes a lot of interesting articles in which she deals with everything that is happening in Spain, especially in the Costa Blanca region. Being proficient in the…
Uudisrakentaminen Of course, the loan granted by the bank depends on the destination, how much is the apartment worth? Is the apartment a renovation project or a nicer apartment in a good area? Basically, of course, the loan amount is affected by the object’s value. Yes, the bank always knows how to take its own,…
The importance of language skills cannot be overemphasized. When there is a common language, it is possible to discuss things, agree, and move on. It’s hard to take sides if you don’t have sufficient language skills. You are left helplessly on the bottom nail. Previously, I wrote about a couple who did a house condition…