REBATE FOR FOREIGN OWNERSHIP - Page 2

I said the same to my Lawyer Accountant and she just shrugged.

I understand it is for health and pension but we can get health cover cheaper and have to be a resident for 15 years to get a pension I believe.

God knows how bars cafes and restaurants are going to work out in all of this hope they get help as big overheads.

Well said Les.

Must admit I’m puzzled about the electricity and water charges. Our town house has been empty for 6 months With the water and electricity turned off. Last electric bill was 33 euros and water 65 euros. I know there are standing charges and I pay my bills but really don’t understand them. Not complaining just to be clear

That seems A bit expensive. For empty property take It Electric monthly  Water every 3 months .need to take a few meter readings next time you leave.

Good idea although will have to ask the president of our community re electric reading. We are moving there permanently when we can gain entry to Spain but think I may query the bills beforehand. Thanks for your response

Our electricity is billed monthly. No one been at the house and everything turned off.

€14 this month which is obviously the standing charge

Thanks I’m now pretty convinced something is not right so I’ll be making enquiries

Thank you Ray. That’s really kind. I’ll do it tomorrow

Hi Penny the Electricity standing charge in Spain is set differently to that in operation in the UK.

In the UK you pay a set monthly standing charge determined by whatever deal you have taken with one of the now very many supplier Companies.

In addition, you will also pay a consumption charge calculated on how much Electricity (Killowatt hours), your meter has registered you have used that billing period.

In Spain the consumption charge procedure is similar to that of the UK ,but the Standing charge set up is completely different.

In Spain the standing charge increases or decreases in tandem with whatever Capacity allowance you request from the Electricity Supplier.

This Capacity is rated as the number of Killowatts you are allowed to draw from the Supply at any one instance. The more Killowatts (Power) you ask for ,the higher your standing charge will be.

By the amount you have been charged for a month without any consumption of Electricity tends to suggest your capacity allowance may be in the region of 5.75 killowatts.

It is possible to reduce this billing amount by requesting a reduction in your permitted Capacity charge ( Standing charge ) ,but bear in mind if you do this you would reduce the number of Electrical Appliances you can use at any one Instant. If you exceeded the agreed  capacity amount your Electricity meter is programmed to trip out and cut off your supply. You can reinstate the supply yourself, usually at the meter itself but have to turn off some appliance(s).

Another reason your bill could be that stated amount could be that your account is set up to also be debited monthly for 'additional' Services such as Breakdown cover for Kitchen appliances or call out cover for other internal Electrical problems

As RayD has suggested, a sighting of your bill could help in giving further guidance.

In relation to the Water charges, bear in mind that some Water Bill's also contain an amount for rubbish removal. The stated amount could well be correct  but once again a sighting of your bill may help in clarifying the issue.

 Note : Jims' Guides on this Forum give lots of more detailed advice on Spanish Electrical Supplies and Billing etc.

LeckyLes 

Thanks Leckyles for your detailed reply. We don’t  have breakdown cover or anything else as far as I know. Looking at the elect bill we are on 5.75 kw so maybe too high. We have just put in a heat pump air con so may need higher but up to last bill had no air con. We are on the summer/einter rates I have emailed both suppliers for explanations of charges 

Will put bills on here today. Again grateful thanks to you and Ray