The problems are that there have been decades of illegal building. This house was actually legal as far as the Town Hall was concerned, so they thought they were safe. However the junta of Andalucia decided it wasn't.

When we moved here we made a conscious decision to buy on an Urb. We chose very carefully the urb that we bought on. I didn't want a Brit enclave, nor did I want to live in a box.

But by doing this and ensuring the area is legal you can be more protected, especially when it is established.

You need a very very good solicitor, and if there is anything that seems untoward in the sale process that cannot be explained satisfactorarily then walk away. Good idea is when you have made your choice go to the town hall with an interpreter and have the plot / building thoroughly checked over

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