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Home buyers in Valencian Community can save money after the regional government announced a 10% reduction in property transfer taxes. Carlos Mazon said that the Valencian President, who was visiting a social housing development in Alicante City last Friday, would make this cut available to everyone. He stated that “the Valencian Community no longer has the highest property tax in …

Mijas Council has published a new ruling that updates regulations for donkey cabs, donkey carts and horse-drawn wagons. The guidelines were first published in August of 2024.  The rules, which were signed by the mayor of the city, focus on three areas that will improve public safety and animal welfare. The decree, which reinforces the municipal ordinance of 2011, allows …

Benalmadena booming. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Benalmadena. According to a report by the council auditor, Benalmadena Council was told to develop a financial plan that is more reasonable for 2024-2025. This comes after they exceeded spending limits established by law.  The council’s 2024 budget saw a 20.26 per cent spending increase, from €85.09 million in 2023 to a whopping €101.43 million, …