Spain Takes Action To Address The Problem Of Squatters

As the summer months approach people begin to look forward to holidays in the sun. Spain's popularity has not diminished and stands out as the most popular European holiday destination for British tourists. City breaks are becoming a popular choice and are often chosen instead of beach holidays. Barcelona has a rich cultural heritage and is a major tourist destination.

Many British citizens have chosen to buy residential property in Spain as either a holiday home or holiday let. However, their investment can be compromised by illegal occupation by squatters, especially when the owners have bookings throughout the summer months. The limited time-constrained options (48 hours) to have the squatters removed by the police quickly depend on the owner being present in Spain when the illegal occupation occurs, if not the owner faces a potentially lengthy attempt to remove the squatters through the courts, has now been modified with new law.