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JUNE 2011 No. 84
A climb up the Peñón de Ifach IDYLL IN THE SUN – by Malcolm Palmer THE SIERRA DE ANDÚJAR
N.I.E
Frequent questions about the N.I.E. number PLUS
What do you need to do to rent your property out
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think? In May we saw ‘the beautiful game’
complement our website so keep in touch
thanks to Barca…although they couldn’t
with us and give us your comments.
have done it without United at least being
I’ll also be updating it daily with comments
there so they had someone to run around.
and news from around the region and you
Poor Cheryl has got the boot from some
can also follow me on Twitter – if you like
show in the US because no-one can under-
to be really up to date with goings on the
stand her. Poor, gorgeous, lovely Cheryl, I
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this month 5 ANDREA... fiscal stuff...
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15 NATURE... part four...
mean who actually cares
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in store for you in JD
this month…loads basically but to elaborate a little, there is some great advice from
Formula 1 has finally realised that we can
Property Hounds on renting properties and
watch a procession of cars every Sunday
Andrea Burns in as ever on the fiscal case
by going to a local market and brought in
with NIE talk.
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Walking in Benidorm and the nature on the
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Frequent questions about the N.I.E. number
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Confusion still reigns as regards to some aspects about the N.I.E. number which hopefully I can throw some light on.
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Recently, for example, I had an enquiry, a simple but perfectly understandable question:
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“Do I need to renew my N.I.E. number?” No, it does not need renewing. The N.I.E. number is the foreigner’s personal tax ID number that, once issued, will remain to be valid for that tax payer. If you sell your property, leave Spain and decide to buy a property here again in let us say ten years’ time, you will still be using the same N.I.E. number for that transaction. The Spanish tax authorities will keep you registered under that number forever and a day…for better or worse! And here more FAQ’s: “Where do I apply for that number?”
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A climb up the Peñón de Ifach Nigel Dodd, May 2011
‘Mediterranean scrub vegetation and plants cling on to the thin soil between cracks in the rocks’
In the April edition we featured the Sierra de
You really don´t need a satnav to find the Peñón
route are provided with ropes to haul on or sim-
Helada. This month we describe a climb up the
de Ifach. It is visible for miles around. You can
ply to provide extra safety. Sometimes the path
most iconic of Spain´s geological landmarks,
park in the large car park off Carrier Penon
splits or is less obviously waymarked than the
Calpe´s Peñón de Ifach. This is the highest of
(38.639241N, 0.072623W) or carry on further
earlier sections. Before the very top there are
several similar Peñóns up and down the coast,
up the switchback road to the visitors’ centre if
viewpoints to the North and dramatically straight
all the result of the fracture of geological plates
you have a disabled badge. Use the facilities at
down to the harbour of Calpe.
tilted by tectonic action and eroded by weather
the visitors´ centre and fill up your water bottle.
and sea. Gibraltar is the only one that betters
At peak times walkers are organised into groups
The view from the top is spectacular in all direc-
it with a height of 420m compared to 332m
that set off at 20 or 30 minute intervals but the
tions. It is only from this highest point of the
(1089ft) for the Peñón de Ifach, which seems
Peñón de Ifach is best climbed out of peak sea-
Peñón de Ifach that you stand a chance of see-
quite high enough when you climb to the top of
son on a fine clear day when it is not too hot and
ing Ibiza. At a distance of 100km the curvature
it. On a clear day you can see Ibiza.
then you can wander up the rock in your own
of the earth prevents you seeing sea level Ibiza
time at your own pace.
even from the top of the Peñón but because of
It was only in 1918 that a tunnel was blasted
the mountainous nature of the interior of Ibiza it
through the rock making the seaward side ac-
The first part of the climb is a gentle switchback
is possible to see the upper parts of the Island if
cessible to walkers. Before then the few climbers
path through fragrant woodland consisting of
the visibility is good enough.
determined to make it to the top were suspended
pines, juniper, palms and lavender. The sloping
on ropes and either climbed or were hauled up
tunnel through the sheer face of the rock marks
Careful on the way down. The rocks have been
the sheer rock face. The inaccessibility of the
the transition to a different ecology of Mediter-
worn smooth by countless walkers.
seaward side at this time is rumoured to have
ranean scrub vegetation and plants specialised
made the Peñón de Ifach a hideaway for pirates.
to cling on to the thin soil between cracks in
Allow two to three hours for the ascent and
the rocks. Emerging from the tunnel you are
descent.
Flora and fauna abound on the isthmus, so
rewarded with breathtaking views to the North
much so that it was granted National Park status
East over Moraira, Jávea and beyond. Shortly
in 1987 making the Parque Natural del Peñón
after you are presented with a split in the path.
de Ifach the smallest National Park in Spain. The
To the left the lower path skirts the contour to
visitors´ centre, at the start of the climb, provides
lead to the viewpoint at the South East tip of the
a comprehensive description of history, flora
isthmus - the furthest from the mainland.
and fauna but the most abundant fauna is the screeching seagull - just watch out for an unwel-
To the right the path doubles back up-hill to the
come shower from this dive-bombing bird.
very top. Some of the steeper sections of this
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IDYLL IN THE SUN By Malcolm Palmer
The Sierra de Andújar is the answer, as my friend Barry said on a recent visit, to the people who complain that Spain is all barren hillsides, beaches and building sites. And it isn’t far away. In fact a morning’s reasonable drive from
Young Red Deer stag
Imperial Eagle
Alicante will almost get you there. It lies at the northern extremity of Jaen Province, on the boundary of Andalucía and Castilla-la Mancha. As sierras go, it’s not very spectacular. There are no jagged peaks and views of snow-covered ranges –
The Sierra de Andújar enjoys a good deal of sunshine – a fairly benign climate in general - though the short winters can be harsh, and the effect can be seen to good advantage if you choose to pay a spring visit to this wonderful region, when the wildflowers are quite sensational. The overall atmosphere of the place is dominated, however, by the birds. You can’t go far without having a Cuckoo drive you half mad with his incessant calls, and Nightingales sing from every little entanglement of thorn-scrub. Golden Oriole’s mellifluous whistle rings out from any stand of trees, and Cirl Buntings trill unmusically from low bushes. But deer are also very numerous here, and, on a recent visit, we saw many Red Deer and the odd Fallow Deer, often sharing the grazing contentedly with fighting bulls, whose extensive ranches occupy some of the wild areas. (Keeping them wild – well, I mean, you’re not about to go and wander about in there, are you?) That most of the trees are evergreen oaks increases the scope for birdlife, and means that Hawfinches are here very common, when elsewhere in the country they are anything but. On our last visit, near evening, we must have seen about thirty of these large, impressive finches on one stretch of track. But the real reason most naturalists go to Andújar is
just a seemingly endless panorama of rolling, wooded hills, where the odd reservoir nestles at the foot of a lonely valley. And it is precisely this vastness, this uninterrupted forest that makes it ideal to house some of Europe’s rarest species.
to look for the world’s rarest feline, the Iberian Lynx. Down to some 100 or so individuals, and restricted to the Sierra Morena, which stretches across northern Andalucía and includes Andújar, and the estuary of the Guadalquivir, the Coto Doñana, this Alsatiansized cat is largely nocturnal, and very hard to see. I had, in fact, been to the sierra five times without getting a glimpse of one, so Barry and I were more than a little pleased to have the chance to watch an adult animal for an hour and a half, from one of the ‘watchpoints’ suggested. It gave me as much pleasure, in fact, as seeing some much larger creatures in Africa, to see this almost mythical beast. And any visit to Andújar is a chance to see another great rarity. The Spanish Imperial Eagle, down to 132 pairs at its 1990 low-point, has recovered, thanks to careful protection, to just over 200 pairs – making it still a very rare bird. I usually manage to see one on every visit, and this time we saw two, as well as a – much commoner – Golden Eagle, a Black Vulture and a couple of Black Storks. So where do you stay? There are, in fact, several hotels in the town of Andújar itself, all reasonably priced, and, right in the heart of the sierra, you will find the ‘Complejo Los Pinos’ – basic but comfortable accommodation and a first-class restaurant – and they have a website, too.
Hawfinch
Sierra de Andújar
Iberian Lynx
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es of
What do y o u need to do to rent your property out? If you decide to let your property out you will need to take a number of things into consideration including the type of letting you want to attract, namely holiday or long-term? On the face of it, you may think a rental property just has to be furnished and equipped for someone to use for a self-catering stay. You may need to rethink your strategy depending on which market you want to attract. You will find that the demands of a holiday maker will differ from those who wish to set up home for a longer period of time. The merit of long term, versus holiday rental
and specifications.
the current financial climate. So if you have a
The quality of furniture and equipment needs
nice but unspectacular property you may want
some thought as buying the most expensive
to aim at a more conservative client group.
may not always be the best option. True,
Even so, competition is fierce so you may well
the better the quality the longer something
have to do a bit more with the property than
should last and it is likely to be more durable.
you would have had to a few years ago.
However, depending on the target clients you
So that´s enough of the theory so now for
are aiming at and the rental rates that you
some hard facts.
intend to set, a compromise for a more middle better option.
If you are looking at the long term market there are a few mistakes that must be avoided.
Market
Sofa beds are great for a brief stay and pos-
Like any business venture, you need to know
sibly a 2 week holiday but any longer and you
your market and if you have an upmarket
will lose more renters than you will attract.
property you should be looking to equip it to
If you go for a cheap one, then be sure to
an appropriate standard to attract up market
put a business card in the property for a local
‘people looking for
Chiropractor as there is a good chance that
a holiday or long-
the bright side you could strike up a deal with
of the road standard of furniture may be a
term property in
self.
Furnishing Obviously the type of property that you have will play a big part in determining what you will need to have in place and how much it is going to take to equip it. It goes without saying that the bigger the property the more furnishing and equipment you will need but there are other considerations, such as quality
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this part of Spain
If you really are set on putting in a sofa bed
are generally look-
that you yourself would be happy to sit on for
ing for a bargain...’
This may all sound a bit basic but comfortable
then make sure you go for a very good one hours on end. seating is one of the most important factors
is a subject worth consideration but for the moment I will concentrate on the property it-
your guest will be needing their services. On
when it comes to having a long term tenant clients. This will mean setting a higher rent
actually staying for a long term.
level and you will be looking to attract a renter who will appreciate what you have to offer.
Heating
By going for the high end clientele you will
When it comes to comfort, then it goes with-
be in a niche market so you may have to be
out saying the beds rank pretty high so a de-
patient when it comes to attracting enquiries
cent bed and mattress are essential if that
and turning them into renters.
Chiropractor isn´t going to be needed again.
You also have to consider that the higher
Heating will not necessarily be something you
percentage of people looking for a holiday or
give much consideration to if you are only
long-term property in this part of Spain are
thinking of summer rentals, but, with the
generally looking for a bargain, especially in
long term market there is a good chance that
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ALL YOU NEEDED TO KNOW... BUT COULDN’T BE BOTHERED TO ASK! the property will be occupied over the winter
only be in addition to either of the first two op-
light as those with many shades coming off of
months.
tions if you are serious about attracting holiday
the centre can suffer from the con-
You have plenty of options, but again you need
renters, especially if you would like them to
to choose wisely. Air conditioning provides hot
come back in the future.
and cold air so they will provide a very good
Ceiling fans are quite effective
dual option. Electric wall panels, convector
and can often be preferred by
heaters and oil filled radiators are other op-
guests who may have health is-
tions but they can be expensive to run and in
sues when it comes to air con-
the wrong room may have little, if any effect.
ditioning. Ideally, even if you go
The blower heaters are probably the least ef-
for the air conditioning option,
tioning, you
fective and will just eat up the electricity.
ceiling fans would be a good ad-
will see
Portable gas heaters are probably the most
ditional feature.
stant movement of the blades which leads to regular bulb changes.
Air ing With
Conditionair
condi-
widely used form of heating used by expats and do offer the advantage of flexibility of
When it comes to buying a ceil-
movement from one room to another and be-
ing fan try to avoid going for the
ing able to watch consumption costs. The down
cheapest one on offer. Very cheap
side can be that without the user keeping the
fans can be a false economy and
property adequately ventilated they can lead to damp and
by
‘The trick is to try and
upping
budget you
your
slightly
should
get
problems.
educate people on the
Provided the user is
use of air conditioning
only looks the part
made aware of this
and the most effective
but will also stand
and you have some-
way of doing this is by
giving you a num-
one to keep an eye
making them pay for it!’
mould
possible draw back
out for any signs of a problem developing,
something that not
a good chance of ber of years’ service. Make sure whoever
puts
then they are probably the most efficient and
them up knows what they are
economical answer to the heating situation.
doing as you would be surprised what inexperienced fitters can
There are other options such as log burners
end up doing. We once had a
and fitted gas fires but for rental use the ex-
ceiling fan just stop working for
pense of installing these is probably just not
no apparent reason which ended
worth it, unless you intend using the property
up being due to the wiring wrapping itself
yourself for long periods in the winter.
around the fan itself with every revolution until
Now, a more familiar topic and that is combat-
it could no longer move!
ing the heat. There are only really two options,
Unless you have a second ceiling light in the
ceiling fans or air conditioning. Yes you can
room in question, then go for a ceiling fan with
provide stand up fans but these really should
a light and preferably one with just a centre
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Thinking of Renting Your Property in Spain?
Continued:
many offers displayed in all manner of places.
that are provided with the meter which guests
The list is pretty much endless when it comes
Try and go for an installer who is known to
must pay for on arrival or in advance. It´s
to trying to cover everything that a potential
you or recommended by a friend, neighbour
surprising how people become so much more
renter may be looking for but the following
or your managing agent. If you can, go for a
responsible when using the air conditioning
basic items should be provided if you are seri-
reasonable quality rather than the cheapest
when they are paying for it.
ous about attracting renters.
on offer.
The other payment option is to stipulate an
Kitchen: Oven and hob, microwave, fridge
You want to try and have units that are going
additional supplement which guests must
freezer, kettle, toaster, cutlery, crockery, pots,
to be reliable for many years and not need
pay if they wish to make use of the air con.
pans, utensils, glasses, tin and bottle opener,
renewing after the first seasons´ use.
Where guests choose not to go for this option
corkscrew, sharp knife, tea towels, chopping
Many people do worry over the cost of pro-
you can have the remotes removed from the
board, rubbish bin. It goes without saying
viding air conditioning where guest misuses
property and just hope that they are not fa-
that you must cater for the number of people
them during their stay. As a feature, air con-
miliar with air conditioning enough to get the
that could sleep in your property.
ditioning does help to attract renters espe-
units working without the remotes.
Bedrooms: Decent quality beds and mat-
cially if they are aware of just how hot it can
tresses, bedding for summer and winter use
be at the height of summer. Some people will
Another option would be to let your rental
(minimum 2 changes), coat hangers and stor-
not even consider a property that has no air
rates reflect an allowance for providing the
age space for clothes. Pillow and mattress
conditioning.
units and going some way towards your elec-
protectors.
Where air conditioning is provided, there is
tricity consumption costs or just swallow the
Living area: Comfortable seating, dining table
a tendency to believe that it should just be
cost altogether.
and chairs, Television with either some form
left on
constantly to guarantee a fridge like environ-
of system (UK if aiming at that market) DVD
ment when the guest returns from a hot day on the beach. The truth is that most air con units are so efficient that you will feel the
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player if no satellite TV. CD player. Bathroom: Bath mats, bath and hand towels (to cater for number of guests) Shower
curtain
or
screen.
Vanity
mirror. Small storage cabinet, toilet
brush, small bin. Other equipment: Clothes
Lastly
a
airer and pegs. Iron and Ironing board. Ex-
of turning it on. In fact, when it comes to use
sensor that will work with certain units
ternal table and chairs. Mop, bucket, broom
in the bedroom, people often end up pulling
which can be set to turn the unit off if no
and dustpan.
sheets and covers over themselves during the
movement is detected within a set time. One
Obviously, this list is not exhaustive as there
night as they become too cold.
last point on air conditioning, unless you plan
are many other items that you should be pro-
to fit units throughout your property then al-
viding for the benefit of your guests and to
Educate your tenants
ways concentrate on the bedrooms, particu-
help protect your property and furnishings
The trick is to try and educate people on the
larity upper bedrooms in the case of a house.
and your managing agent should be able to
use of air conditioning and the most effective
If people are hot at night when sitting in the
advise you in more detail.
way of doing this is by making them pay for
living area then they can open the windows
If you are considering letting your their prop-
it! Meters can be fitted to each unit which pro-
and door, it´s getting a good night´s sleep
erty out, then please be aware that the equip-
vides for either coins or cards to be used to
that really impresses guests.
ment and furnishings described above are
benefit of it´s cold air within a few minutes
there
is
power them. Meters usually run on 2€ coins which the guests must supply or with cards
pretty much the minimum requirements that
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Insurance Lastly, make sure you have contents insurance and that your cover allows you to let your property out without invalidating the policy. Lee Francis started Property Hounds in 2003 and now with 5 area offices has a wealth of experience and will be happy to help any owners who have questions about the benefits of using a professional managing agent. Visit the head office web site at www.propertyhounds.com and let us know if we can offer any assistance
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- www.google.co.uk/latitude - allows friends to
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When we started to talk about their trip we need-
so we could actually see our friends progress as
ed, of course, to look at flight details, we used a
they drove down the country. It is probably worth
website called www.skyscanner.net – something
mentioning at this point that they seemed to be
that I am sure most of you will have
stationary for about 30 minutes, so
used before though I was not aware
we assumed that they had stopped
that that you can now access the site
for a ‘comfort break’. We later found
via an iPhone app. It’s a great little tool
out that they had been stopped by
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rived at our house 150 euros poorer!
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phones and even before mobile phones existed
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As predicted last month your attempts at interior decoration led to an alcoholic binge 3 points below Charlie Sheen on the party Richter scale. Even though you have cleared up most of the bottles, there are still some arranged in places only those with a true flair for interior decoration could possibly think of.
You still haven’t fully come to terms with the realization that over 45% of world internet downtime is down to you and your Leo accomplices. Meditate, seek counseling, but whatever you do, and for the love of all that is holy in this world, stop pressing F6 when you are browsing the internet.
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Folk singing in plain brown, or brown plaid old jumpers, possibly with faux leather arm patches, a medium unkempt beard, doing pitch exercises with your voice before putting you hand to you ear to start singing, and a glass of cider more than three quarters finished, are all spectacularly well starred this month especially after 8pm on Tuesdays and every other Thursday starting from the 14th.
Using everyday food items to defend yourself from ruffians, street fighters and pick pockets, has never been better starred. Saturn suggests a quick jabbing motion with a French baguette, a club over the head with a large pineapple and banana skins to slip them up (fruit fighting tip of the month: the eating part of a banana is just as slippery as the skin - use this knowledge wisely in your battles young warrior.)
If you have ever fancied being shot from a cannon now seems to be the luckiest time to do it as Neptune tilts half a degree or so from the perpendicular. Ensure you wear a crash helmet from the moment you get out of your car. Favor breast stroke over back stroke in any of your emergency swimming needs this month, particularly if you are being chased by murderous sharks as watching it coming really doesn’t spur you on as much as you might think. Write ticks rather than crosses when filling out any kind of official form this month, and avoid writing two or more letters in text areas designed for one character per box as this confuses the authorities and may make red terror alerts start flashing next to your name on the computer which won’t be helpful next time you need to get a loan if it isn’t from a bank in the Middle East.
Scaffolding, yachting and piano tuning are about to become lucky this month, as a desultory Uranus takes on career advice for all Aquarius until well into November. Rock stars who wear heavy eyeglasses should continue to be your preferred head banging rock dance choice this month, especially if they wear trendy looking mullets in colorful but time faded pre YouTube video
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ALERTS TO THREATS IN 2011 EUROPE : BY JOHN CLEESE
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The English are feeling the pinch in relation to recent events in Libya and have therefore raised their security level from “Miffed” to “Peeved.” Soon, though, security levels may be raised yet again to “Irri-
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precipitated by a recent fire that destroyed France ‘s white flag Italy has increased the alert level from “Shout Loudly and Excitedly” to “Elaborate Military Posturing.” Two more levels remain: “Ineffective Combat Operations” and “Change Sides.” The Germans have increased their alert state from “Disdainful Arrogance” to “Dress in Uniform and Sing Marching Songs.” They also have two higher levels: “Invade a Neighbor” and “Lose.” Belgians, on the other hand, are all on holiday as usual; the only threat they are worried about is NATO pulling out of Brussels . The Spanish are all excited to see their new submarines ready to deploy. These beautifully designed subs have glass bottoms so the new Spanish navy can get a really good look at the old
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It is close to supermarkets, bars, restaurants and is on the local bus route. Call: 966 707 188 or 626 397 397 (15) Ref: 520, €105,000. Two bedroom apartment in Dream Hills, with a fully equipped kitchen, large lounge, glazed-in terrace and a large solarium. This property comes with a large communal swimming pool. Call: 966 707 188 or 626 397 397 (15) Ref: 516, €39,999. Studio apartment in San Luis, close to amenities. Open plan fully equipped kitchen. Good sized lounge, bedroom and out onto balcony which has been glazed to create another room. Call: 966 707 188 or 626 397 397 (15) Ref: 510, €79,999. Bungalow located in San Luis. It is close to the supermarkets, bars and restaurants and is on the local bus route. An Opel Corsa car is included in this sale. Call: 966 707 188 or 626 397 397 (15) Ref: 146, €85,000. Three bedroom two bathroom quad house in Dream Hills. Off road parking on the front driveway with gates that can be padlocked for security. Call: 966 707 188 or 626 397 397 (15)
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