British property owners in Valle del Sol, in the Region of Murcia, and Llíber, in the north of Alicante province, met with British Consul, Paul Rodwell,

British property owners in Valle del Sol, in the Region of Murcia, and Llíber, in the north of Alicante province, met with British Consul, Paul Rodwell, and the British Embassy’s Adviser, Alexandra Brown on Thursday and Friday of last week respectively.

Over 90 British property owners in Valle del Sol attended the meeting showing their frustration and explained there had been no advances in their efforts to solve the worrying situation over the illegality of their homes.

Paul Rodwell and Alexandra Brown vowed to meet with the newly elected local authorities in the area to raise the concerns and distress of the many British property owners in the areas awaiting a solution.

The President of the Asociación Valle del Sol, Lee Monks said:
“The meeting was a great success - Paul has a great interest in all our individual stories of the situation we are facing in this area - and he proved this to everyone there at the meeting.”

On Friday, after meeting with the local representatives of British property owners in Llíber, Paul Rodwell arranged a meeting with local mayor José Juan Reus to which representatives of British residents were invited. The Mayor explained the progress being made and asked local residents to contact the town hall with as much information as possible on their individual cases.

The President of AULN, Adrian Hobbs said:
"We were delighted that Paul and Alexandra were able to visit Llíber and continue to take an active interest in our situation regarding the illegal housing situation, the meeting with the Town’s Mayor was assisted by their presence and helped enforce our message of urgency to those responsible for finding the solution".

The British Consul, Paul Rodwell said:
“Many British property owners in Valencia and Murcia are awaiting a solution to the serious problems with their homes which are causing them much distress and anxiety. As representatives of a foreign government, we cannot interfere in any matters relating to Spanish domestic legislation nor intervene in individual cases but we take every opportunity to engage Spanish authorities to take action to resolve these issues. The Ambassador and Ministers have raised property issues with Ministers in Spain and regional governments on numerous occasions. “

The British Embassy website ukinspain.fco.gov.uk provides information to signpost people with property problems to competent authorities and organisations as well as useful information for potential buyers.

The Embassy and the consulate network in Spain monitor the property issues affecting British nationals in the country and appreciate updates on any progress made. Updates should be sent to Alexandra Brown (Alexandra.Brown@fco.gov.uk).