Sqatters - Page 3

Karen204 wrote on Thu Jun 3, 2021 4:35pm:

I have had a quote back from Desokupa.com.   They charge 4,500 euros, plus IVA to deal with these situations.   Needless to say, I am still reeling.  

Heats21 wrote on Thu Jun 3, 2021 5:47pm:

I would pay it, just to see them out of your home & knowing in the end you got the better of them. I really feel for you for all that you've been through & totally understand your decision to sell. We are trying to get out to Spain to buy a property but it has crossed our minds this enorm...

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...ous problem with squatters & swayed us more towards an apartment than a house, just for added security. God help the squatters if they ever move in to my property, just wouldn't stand for it, they'd be out quicker than they moved in. Best of luck for your future & I hope it all sorted as soon as possible. 

Karen204 wrote on Fri Jun 4, 2021 12:57am:

Thank you.   If you are going to buy a property in Spain, seriously consider an apartment with a 'portero / concierge'   and/or install a very good security alarm, linked to the main office, so there's a swift response to any break-in.   Buying an apartment does not ...

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...protect you from the squatters by any means.   The internet is littered with accounts of apartments being occupied illegally.   Best of luck. xx

Karen204 wrote on Tue May 25, 2021 12:37am:

To be honest, even if I could travel to Spain I am no longer permitted to enter my own property.   The squatter has rights and is now protected by law.  I could be prosecuted for 'intimidation' if I try to access my own house.   I have spoken to lawyers, but they are real...

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...ly unhelpful as the Courts are so slow and the squatters know how to manipulate the law in their favour.   It is so unfair and frustrating and depressing.  No-one has any positive suggestions.   I can see no way forward at the moment. 

Karen204 wrote on Thu Jun 3, 2021 4:35pm:

I have had a quote back from Desokupa.com.   They charge 4,500 euros, plus IVA to deal with these situations.   Needless to say, I am still reeling.  

Benson wrote on Mon Aug 16, 2021 12:31pm:

Hi Bibba , Not sure if you will get this. I am in the same boat as you regarding what to do. As I have just found out the squatters are in. What stage are you at now. I have contacted solicitors in uk and they don’t come back to me . Would be interested in your progress. Regards Benson

elinspain wrote on Mon Aug 16, 2021 2:47pm:

Hello Benson

 You need to send your post to Karen204, she is the lady who has the problem with squatters....the other lady was just a contributor to the topic) If you click on her username you will find her page, then you could send her a P.M ( look for Private Message under her name) the hopefully she c...

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...an advise you.

Cheers

Elinspain