Charles Gubbins

Evicting a nonpaying tenant in Spain

Having to evict a tenant is a painful thing to have to do. Painful for the landlord as he may be missing out on income necessary to pay a mortgage, or worse still it may be the landlords only source of income....

Sotogrande property renovations – Your Rate of Return

We have all at some point looked at the age of our bathrooms kitchens and maybe qualities of the windows we have in our Sotogranede homes. Many of us have longed for modernizing or refurbishing these areas of the house that may seem dated both in look and feel... 

Relocating with your pet to Sotogrande

Pet relocation to Sotogrande. Pets are considered part of the family, and in some cases the most important member. On this blog post we detail some considerations to have everything in order when moving or visiting Sotogrande!

What is the ITV in Spain?

The ITV (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos) is the Technical Inspection of Vehicles in Spain, and its objective is to guarantee that the vehicles that circulate on public roads have the required safety conditions...

Centro Náutico Sotogrande

At the Centro Náutico de Sotogrande located by the bridge crossing the Guadiaro river, you can learn to sail, windsurf, paddleboard, and kayak.

Benefits of a Home Refurbishment in Sotogrande

Many homes in Sotogrande are being refurbished or completely renovated. As the urbanization is 60 years old, there are several villas sitting on the very best plots that need updating. As time has passed, many villas no longer fit for purpose and need renovation...