British owners in Almeria make some progress defending their homes from demolition

The British community in Almeria, many of whom own homes declared illegal, are starting to make progress in their campaign to defend their homes from demolition, reports Spain’s leading newspaper El Pais.

Zapatero rejects Mugabe comparison on Spanish land grab

Spaniards are also the victims of property-rights abuse

What the Spanish authorities trample over property rights in Spain, expats aren’t the only ones who suffer. Many ordinary Spaniards have had their homes, businesses and livelihoods cruelly snatched from them by developers in cahoots with politicians in the Valencian Region.

The Anguish of Urban Abuse increases in the Almanzora Valley

A press release from the ‘Abusos Urbanisticos Almanzora No!’ citizen’s action group reveals more demolition threats for innocent British buyers in the Almanzora Valley

Third home demolition order set aside in Albox

AUAN Press release – 19th May 2010 John and Muriel Burns confirmed today that the demolition order on their home has been set aside and their case will now be retried. This at least gives them some hope for a good outcome in the future.

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