*Hey Everyone!* - PLEASE READ We are getting a lot of messages about the Okupas and our personal story in our newest video. We did not want to scare you, we just wanted you to be aware. Our story may not be common, but we thought it will be good for you to have a knowledge of it. (It's a crazy story) There are relatively NEW LAWS now that expedite the process to evict anyone that illegally breaks into your home, especially your prime residence. We have a Security system that is connected to a security center. If there is a break-in, the police will be dispatched immediately. You can do the same, and it will give you some peace of mind in case you are concerned. Here in Spain, it is MUCH, MUCH, MUCH more common for a squatter to break into a vacant house, a seldom used vacation home or bank-owned foreclosed property, where they can go months or years without being discovered! They do not want to deal with Police. There are a lot of great neighborhoods here in Valencia and the crime rate is very, very low compared to any big US city. Many apartment complexes here also have a doorman, a concierge or extra security. The positives of Spain and Valencia vastly outweigh the negatives. We are grateful to live here and LOVE our life. The sunny days, beautiful beaches, delicious food, kind people, and a really relaxed way of life. DO NOT let the thought of a squatter ruin your vision of living in this wonderful country. Plus, you already have friends here:) Keep that dream alive! Thank you all for your support, Josh & Vicky

@tootz1950

2 жыл бұрын

Spain Speaks also has talked about this problem, and it is a big problem.

@mitcoes

2 жыл бұрын

It was not only that mistake (not the case, but to generalize it). + 1 Construction regulations for modern buildings here are demanding, and those rich neighborhood downtown palaces have the higher 50s building standards, but Cabanyal was a poor fisherman neighborhood and old buildings usually use tiles for isolation instead of double brick wall or other techniques. +2 it is not usual individual AC cold/hot in every room because central gas-water or modern electric "blue" heat is better and cheaper and even if you choose AC a central one is cheaper and better than one for each room if you are remodeling. +3 Valencia in winter is colder near the sea. And you feel cold if you live here. But anyone can read minimum temperatures 5 -15 C 41 -59 F. Some winter days you can even take sunbathes at peak sun hours. When people come in winter from any northern parts of Europe included Spain, love our "not winter" temperatures.

@ricke6854

2 жыл бұрын

Still have the noise problem though

@tootz1950

2 жыл бұрын

@@mitcoes Insulation is usually made from a fiber material and now, because it helps with the environment, Styrofoam, which is a wonderful insulator. Bricks are too expensive and really don't do the job.

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

@@mitcoes Hi Miguel, thank you for your comment. We understand things can be different varied by the situation. But we would like to say this video is made based on our own experience, not the assumptions, and topics we talked about during the video are also often talked about among expats living here in Valencia from our experience. Thank you for watching our video!

Loved this video. Thanks for making it!

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and happy to hear that you enjoyed it!

Excellent video! Very real. Please keep em coming!

Thank you for this. It’s easy to get caught up in romanticizing everything when I think about my move. It’s important to get a good dose of reality. Great video.

Thanks for the info. Thanks for the reply back. Gives me hope.

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

We were in your shoes a couple of years ago. Feels like far away but you will make it happen before you know it. Best of luck to you, and thank you for watching our video!

@Granavalenbenco

2 жыл бұрын

@@ACoupleofNomads big fan love what you two do. Great videos I love seeing the natural beauty and reactions. Good job 👏

About burocracy...I am moving to the US in August and I have been moving papers up and down since March. And I can tell you the tons of documents and burocracy is awaiting in the US for me to fill in. So, I suppose it goes both ways, we just don't realize when you are a national...cheers!

hello I am a fan from the first videos of yours I like your emphasis that you put in your videos and how happy you are to live in our land (I am from Peñíscola)

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

Ahhh we LOVE Peñíscola! Such a beautiful place! We really enjoy living in Spain. 😊

Thank you for this vlog, really enjoyed. We are on that 5 years from now plan (really 9, but who's counting), and just learned about Okupas. The lack of rights for a property owner scares the daylights out of me. Anyway, loved the video and look forward to the one about obtaining a Spanish driver's license! Happy New Year!

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the video. Yes, okupas certainly can be a nightmare, but it can be prevented. Good luck with your future move and yes, we will be talking about driver's license in the near future. Thank you for watching!

@ElDuderino81

2 жыл бұрын

The okupas scares the falling out of me too. @@ACoupleofNomads how can this be prevented? Security? Camera’s?

We were in several cities in Spain for 2.5 months in 2021 and the noise levels and thin walls where you can hear everything is NO joke! Thanks for sharing.

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

It can be tough for sure. Thank you for watching! 😊

I'm planning on coming to Valencia to pursue my master's this August. I'm from India and I'm excited!!

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Welcome to Valencia!

@caballoloco100

2 жыл бұрын

If it is a technical discipline, you will not be disappointed if you study at the UPV (Politechnic University of Valencia). A startup is developing one of the European prototypes of hyperloop. The University of Valencia is among the top 10 best universities in Spain in some disciplines.

Part two ... hello again, I know how you feel in a new country, I was an expat 8 years. I also like how you enjoy our cuisine. By the way, last December 6th we crossed paths

Hey, guys! I live in Florida and my dad's from Spain, I've been many times, but not for 15 years or so. I think I may move to his home town, Valencia, thanks for the videos.

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

We’re sure you’ll love it! It will feel like yesterday since you’ve visited. Thanks for watching🙏

We just got here last week. We are inland and it is cold! Plus, while our house has a pellet burner that currently isn't working. So we huddle in one room much of the time.. but so far, we love it!.

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Spain! We hope your heater gets fixed ASAP! Thanks so much for watching🍷

Many thanks! I grew up in Canada, lived in NYC for 15 years, and yes - Valencia gets COLD from November to February. Basically, homes do not have any insulation at all. None. In most pisos, one can also hear neighbors speaking, and even trigger a neighbor's Alexa device.

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely agree with you!

Great video Guys. What part of Valencia is the best to live with kids? Thanks.

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Goran, so sorry, but not really sure as we don’t have kids. I do see people in some Facebook groups asking about this…may be a good place to ask. Thanks for watching.

It will be an adventure just to get through the red tape/paperwork, but we are looking forward to moving to spain. We heard of the troubles you can have but with an understanding of what can happen, you can prepare as best as you can. Valencia is #1 on our list with Alicante second. Next year will be the year we begin the paperwork. Thanks guys and HAPPY NEW YEAR

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

You're right. It will be an adventure, but you guys will make it happen. Best of luck to you and hope to see you guys in Valencia again. Happy New Year!

@jameslarue4190

2 жыл бұрын

@@ACoupleofNomads We are hoping to travel this year to spain. Not hoping...Will

@d.c.sodyssey4783

2 жыл бұрын

LaRue , Just curious how long have you been currently waiting already to start paperwork, or was has it only been long because of waiting to decide. thanks.

@jameslarue4190

2 жыл бұрын

@@d.c.sodyssey4783 Currently it has been a decision point. No paperwork yet. Just prep work

Wow, seeing your videos, made us now move to Valencia. We come from Germany. My husband is American. I love your honest videos. What a struggle you have been through, to get here ...in the middle of the pandemic. We are renting, we have heard of the Okupas. Do they bother rental apartments too?...

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Marieke! Welcome to Valencia! We’re glad you enjoyed our videos enough to move here! Thank you so much for your support🥰. Okupas typically prefer vacant looking buildings or property. If you have flowers that aren’t dead, on your balcony and you are home more often than not, you are not an easy target and they will look for something else. Thanks for watching!

@mariekebannnenberg147

2 жыл бұрын

@@ACoupleofNomads Thanks for the explanation. Yes, we are lucky, we have a big balcony. Still have to set up. Will follow your advice.

Thanks for your video. It's always interesting to hear other people's experiences. I'm actually in the process of buying an apartment in Valencia myself (remotely, so quite scary...). So I enjoy watching your videos to learn more about all the things I can look forward to :-) It would be really interesting to hear more about your experiences with the renovation work. How to find workers, choosing materials, costs etc. And how did it go managing the work from abroad?

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Petra, we're glad to hear that you enjoyed our video! We hired an architect/project manager, she managed the work for us and provide us updates (she speaks English). Would it be interesting to you if we create a video about this topic?

@petrahandin7816

2 жыл бұрын

@@ACoupleofNomads Absolutely :-) Although for me personally I think to start with I'm only going to need to get a painter in. But later I might want to do some more updating of the apartment. I guess a lot of people thinking about buying abroad would be interested in knowing more about the process of buying, renovating and living. So any insights you have would be appreciated. I love getting good tips on nice places to eat out at, but also more videos on the day to day living in Spain is super helpful.

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

Great. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and best of luck to your apartment purchase!

We have been following you since you started and enjoy your videos. You like to eat like we do and Vicky is adorbs! But this video is freaking us out, Dude! We are on the 4-year plan coming from Seattle,, and now we are really going to be careful about what building we choose in Valencia, who has access, etc. I know you're doing us a service, but the okupas thing is super scary. I think 100% of all YT'rs we follow have mentioned the bureaucracy, so we'll just have to be patient. It's the same for Portugal and France, so it doesn't look like it's something that can be avoided.

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt! Thanks for your comment and supporting our channel:) We did not mean to scare you, it was just a crazy story for us! Valencia is a great city with a lot of great neighborhoods. The squatters can still go there, but they do typically look for vacant homes, bank properties and vacation homes that are never used. They do not want to have a run in with the police. We were just trying to share our real experience. Spain is well known for their bureaucracy, so just remember tranquilo!

@mattlennert

2 жыл бұрын

@@ACoupleofNomads Sí, muy tranquilo.

Part 3 .. in the town hall square of Valencia but we were very fast and I realized late that it was you, sorry I could have greeted and introduced myself

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

If you see us next time please come say hi to us! Thank you for watching our videos and your kind words!

I've lived right next to a highway - I-45 - half of my life. I don't even notice the noise at this point.

Thank you for your video. My husband and I plan to move there in a year. Do you have a recommendation for an attorney that will assist with the visa process and and the residency card? I talked with one in Barcelona, but would like to talk to a couple of more before we pay for their services. Thank you.

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dana, we used Debor Services for assistance with our visa. www.deborservices.com/spain-non-lucrative-visa/ Thanks for watching!

Great vid! The squatter story is absolutely insane. I have also found dealing with people in banks uniquely problematic. They just seem to wish had never walked in the door. I had to change my health insurance which I got through the bank and the lady was glaring at me and slamming her phone on the table because she had to call the health insurance provider. But there was no other way to do it. The bank needed to do it. It was so strange. I use bbva but I’m guessing it is similar for all of them.

@tootz1950

2 жыл бұрын

They're always angry. Every office, every government institution. They are civil servants who can't be fired and they don't want to have to do anything.

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

We can definitely relate to the bank service. lol Totally understand. Hope your experience gets better. Thank you for watching!

@mitcoes

2 жыл бұрын

Try to squat a Spanish house, if you think it is that easy to live for free here. But first be sure you have friends to visit you in jail, if something is not as it is told to you.

@paulbradford6475

2 жыл бұрын

@@tootz1950 That's not very encouraging. Typical bureaucrats. Mostly useless.

@tootz1950

2 жыл бұрын

@@mitcoes Two years free living and destroying a house and you think it's horrible people get thrown in jail for that? What do you think should happen to them for doing that, a medal of honor?

Minute 2:00 I love your apron, Josh. Cool 💯👍 Minute 8:03 Yeah, tranqui (short slang word for "tranquilo") tronqui (slang word for "mate" or "friend"), which means roughly, take it easy. You cant rush bureaucracy in Spain. It is engrained in the system.

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😆 And totally agree with bureaucracy. Oh well, it's all good. I think we are learning to get used to it. Maybe.. haha 🤣 Thank you for watching!

Are the squatters in valencia only or is it in barcelona as well? Aren’t there security in the building)

@ACoupleofNomads

Жыл бұрын

Hi Marvin! Barcelona probably has more, it’s a much larger city. Some buildings do have a concierge desk or security station, that’s the exception, not the rule. Security really comes down to the owners in the building, a majority have to vote in favor at the meetings to get anything done. A good security system is all you should need.

@stocksmarts_

Жыл бұрын

@@ACoupleofNomads would be a safer bet to go for buildings with security / concierge at the ground floor to prevent this from happening?

@stocksmarts_

Жыл бұрын

Unrelated question, I have been searching for bilbao, it seems like a good city, how come they would say that bilbao is relatively more expensive?

Just wondering? Do you speak any Catalan/Valencian? Do you need to or wish you did? Another great video. Thanks guys. Also any smaller towns close to Valencia that you really like?

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jay, no we don't speak Valencian or Catalan, we are still learning Castilian Spanish.😅 We have videos about Denia, Altea and Peñíscola, they are all close from Valencia and great cities to visit!

Thanks for the information. I never heard of the Okupas before. That seems to make France a more viable option for me. France doesn't tax US pensions due to the US-France tax treaty so that is a big savings in France's favor. I want to travel quite a bit when I do make it to Europe and the last thing I want to worry about is if someone has taken my home from me when I come back from traveling. Someone indicated that the 48 hrs isn't a problem if the home is your primary residence but I have not be able to find anything supporting that statement. I'll keep watching your video's but a think I hear France calling. Salut.

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Charles! With our security system, we are not worried about the Okupas, we hope that alone does not keep you from Spain. But, not being taxed on your pension seems like a deal breaker. I think there is a treaty for a US government pension not being taxed here in Spain, but I'm not really sure about any details. Well, the good thing is Spain is just a bullet train away from Spain, so enjoy either way! Cheers and thanks for watching!

@charlesstivason2556

2 жыл бұрын

@@ACoupleofNomads The tax treaty between Spain and the US isn't near as good as the tax treaty between the US and France. I have calculated my taxes for both countries and there is a big financial difference. Love your videos.

@sonidodia

2 жыл бұрын

You will not find the quality of life and the friendliness of the people in France. There are also serious problems with the millions of immigrants of African origin. There are no paradises in the world.

@sparkesman1980

2 жыл бұрын

Problem with France though is that it is full of French people

Buildings wall thickness vary, some are very thin some others newer are not that thin…the same goes with how cold is inside. My house is extremely warm, mind you…stays also warm in the summer, not so good. Okupas are not that common..although it does happen but rarely. you were just unlucky. It’s not cold at all here compared to most places! But I do agree that it is kind of damp and houses are not prepared for winter. Old houses are worse for that and people here buy heaters to use in winter and/or a dressing gown plus blanket for the sofa 😂 But hey…how many places get 23 degrees Celsius in January like it was today? It was almost warm enough to swim…

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

Well We're jealous that your house is warm! We didn't mean Valencia is cold compared to other real cold places like Germany, but it is colder than the most expect. I think it's more of insulation than the wall itself. Okupas may not be common, but for foreigners we thought it would a good thing for them to be aware of as we experienced ourselves, hope others are not as unlucky as we were! Thank you for watching and happy new year! 😊

@asunsol

2 жыл бұрын

@@ACoupleofNomads Happy new year! ⭐️ and thanks for All your videos which are great

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and your support as always. 🥰

Forgot to mention the washing machine and dryer. It’s Europe. Dryers are rare. My washer is outside in the service balcony (and I have a bigger 2nd balcony) my washer is small and doesn’t dry clothes (you don’t want one of those as clothes come out totally wrinkled to the point even an iron won’t fix them) used them in London and Paris. So you have to hang them to dry. And good luck finding a dishwasher. Not a problem as I used my dishwasher as a drying rack anyway. My aunt had a huge washer AND dryer in Italy and I told her I’ve never seen a separate dryer in a European home. She said, that’s where I keep my pots and pans and I looked through the glass door, and sure enough, filled with pots and pans!

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

Haha yes, although ours is washer and dryer combo, we hang our clothes for the most part as it takes a long time to dry but it's certainly good to have an option. My mom who lives in Korea used her dishwasher as pots and pans storage lol Thank you for watching Ken!

@kennielsen3896

2 жыл бұрын

@@ACoupleofNomads LOL. Did some laundry and went out to to check it after 5 hours. Nope. Took all the shirts (6?) and hung them in wardrobe and put space heater in front of the open doors. Gonna check now ….success.

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

@Ken Nielsen I know, the struggle is real during winter timel! Glad your shirts are dry now! 👍🏼

We have been living in Camposol Murcia for 13 years and it is super quiet despite Spain being the second noisiest country in the world.. With detached villas you don't hear neighbours.

Volverás a Valencia🤔😊😊😊seguro que nos echaras de menos

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

Por supuesto! Ahora estamos en Valencia. Nos encanta 😊

If you have just One House and they enter in is a breaking and entering If you have 100 houses (like banks) so then you can Okupe it

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alvaro.

Can you recommend a small apartment to rent there for 1 month 1 bedroom or studio 1with internet I work from home next Septemner

@ACoupleofNomads

Жыл бұрын

Sorry, you can look on Airbnb or Spot a home for short term rentals.

Well....that's certainly put me off moving to Spain......looks like it's Cyprus then

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

We have an alarm system with ADT and have zero fear! Thanks for watching.

Hey guys I’m from the US and I want to move to Valencia within the next 1 1/2. I need advice on exactly what to do step by step while I’m here in Houston to better prepare for my future in Valencia. Please reach out asap. I would love to communicate a lot stay in contact.

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Caleb! The best thing to do is check the Spanish Consulate’s website. Determine which visa you need and look at the requirements. Each consulate is a little different. Here is their website: www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/HOUSTON/en/InformacionParaExtranjeros/Pages/Visas.aspx Thanks for watching!

@calebleday9184

2 жыл бұрын

@@ACoupleofNomads okay, so you just google Spanish consulate?

Hi guys. I hope your new neighbours now are fine..... and you are well :(

@ACoupleofNomads

Жыл бұрын

We are 😊Thank you Antonio!

houses-->that's valencia i have aerothermia radiating floor, 45cm insulated walls Photovoltaic installation. but hey!! this is the north side so the houses here are pretty different to the levante & south side Alarm SURE! OKUPAS are not so BIG problem, BUT if they choose your house you must be FAST taking them out. You need a good friend in the neighbourhood to take care of your house when you are out. Quid procuo!

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

Agree! And that’s awesome that you have all those things in your home. Thank you for watching our video! 😊

If you have your legal residence in a flat or house , you will never have probles with Okupas. You can go out for holidays , and forget about okupas. But if you own a flat or house for rent , or for going on weekends or whatever , and you do not have your legal residence in that second house , and a group of okupas arrives ... you have a big problem. Remember , you are fully and fast covered by the law and the police in Spain if you have your legal residence in that place . It does not matter if you rent or buy . It only depends if you have your residence. And it do not change depending of the colour of the nacional goverment . It has been the same now , 5 years ago , 10 years ago , 20 years ago...

I was thinking about relocating to Spain but then heard about the taxes there and wealth tax also might be a deal breaker

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rick, yes like most of Europe the taxes are high here and completely understand if the wealth tax is a concern. If you end up in Valencia, let us know! Thanks for watching!

eso mismo pienso yo , bienvenidos, y mañana sera otro dia diferente.yo vivo aqui desde que naci y tengo 59 años y no me voy ni muerto

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias por ver nuestro video!

@243380

2 жыл бұрын

@@ACoupleofNomads bienvenidos al paraiso, tienes pendiente una paella de un valenciano en masia de traver riba-roja.

Excellent advice guys…but I’ve been in Valencia…Jan/Feb…cold?…seriously?…..try living in Scotland….now that’s cold!😂

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And yes, it's not like that cold 🤣 but definitely colder than the most expect. Especially in the house! haha Thank you for watching!

0:54 -> Where is that?

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

It's Calpe. 😊

@crrimz

2 жыл бұрын

@@ACoupleofNomads Thank you! :)

If getting a visa in Spain is messy and acquiring residency takes a couple of months, you do not have a clue how burocratic is to process an American visa and a green card. Find out and then bless your lucky stars.

@ACoupleofNomads

Жыл бұрын

I actually went through a full process in U.S from getting a visa as a foreigner to obtaining a citizenship, so very well aware of it. 😊 Thanks for watching!

Try living in Ireland

@ACoupleofNomads

3 ай бұрын

We won’t 🤷🏻‍♀️

The problem comes when they give you only so many days to get your paperwork and appointments done, but they won't make an appointment in that time frame. Start making your Spanish appointments before you get there. Or spend thousands and hire a lawyer to do it for you.

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

Yes.. it is definitely tricky and not easy. Thank you for watching our video!

@mitcoes

2 жыл бұрын

There is a solution: PAY for it. Here in Spain there are a lot of services that make the paperwork for you, "gestorias" and if you value your time a little are very cheap usually under 50€ or if it is a long package under 100 € (one hour of handyman is about 50€, and "gestorias" have lawyers and economists in charge). You can even ask for a recommendation and the same officers will point you to several that work there more. Most of the paperwork can be done online, but those "Gestorias" have all the software needed to do it all in minutes, knowing all the tricks.

@tootz1950

2 жыл бұрын

@@mitcoes wonderful information, thank you.

I hope you do realize that it is almost impossible for Europeans to live or move to the US!! The US bureaucracy is one of the worst in the western World. I'm glad you like it here!

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Daniel, I've gone through full U.S immigration from visa to citizenship. It definitely is a pain, although my experience wasn't too bad. 😆 But I know it can be different depending on the situation. We do enjoy living in Valencia. Thank you for watching!

Cant believe this issue of not being legally able to kick some squater thief out the property. You almost have to pay someone to house-sit while you are on vacation in other parts of Spain or the world. Like your L.A. consulate experience. I am from that L.A. area. Would like to eventually like to get some generic questions in about options of living in Spain for a while. But if the red-tape is this much hassal , i might have to re-evaluate how much headache i want to invite on myself at my age..have a great day.

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

Hey D.C., yeah, they laws are changing to try to help homeowners. We have a security system that is connected to a central station, with cameras that can call the police if there is an intruder. We also have good friends that will stop by, open the place up for us! The process for the visa is pretty straight forward as long as you have all the documentation. It was more stressful for us because we lived in Denver and if we missed a document it could be very hard to just get back to the consulate with what they need. We actually used an attorney to review all documents and help us with the consulate. We don't want to scare you away, its a great life here once you cut through the red tape! Thanks so much for watching, and we are always happy to help you with any questions!

@d.c.sodyssey4783

2 жыл бұрын

@@ACoupleofNomads do you have a gmail for generic future questions.. thanks.

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

Sure! You can reach us at acoupleofnomads@hotmail.com

@d.c.sodyssey4783

2 жыл бұрын

@@ACoupleofNomads Thanks again

Cold is North Dakota. Deal with that.

@ACoupleofNomads

3 ай бұрын

Cold is subjective to some people. Deal with that.

Thank you for telling the truth. I'm Spanish and I can guarantee that OKupas/ squatters are a huge and real problem in Spain. Right now in Spain criminals have more rigths than normal people. Many honest families and people are suffering a lot because of this. They're losing their homes and watching criminals live in them without being able to do anything. And watching the goverment protect those criminals who stole their homes more than them (the víctims). It's totally insane, and although it seems unreal, it's completely true. You should know and be a aware of this cause this could happen to you. This problem is because of the comunist party, Who unfortunatly has dragged the socialist party into these horrible laws.

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Javier for your comment and watching our video. We certainly don't wish this for anyone.

@quelmz4294

2 жыл бұрын

I am Spanish and Javier is right. We have elections in 2 years, we hope we change the government 🙏

@aladelta55

2 жыл бұрын

Javier is right. But elections in Spain are poinless as electoral fraud is around since year 2000 at least as nobody actually count the votes but a privat company and is all computerized. The same day of elections we know the results (totally unrealistic) Basically the ones that count the votes are the ones that decide what government will be. People in Spain live in pure ignorance and our society also is not educated to really flight for our rights. We depend so much in political parties to take some sort of action and media doesn't help neither as media is totally polarized politically and they are controlled by political parties...

@quelmz4294

2 жыл бұрын

@@aladelta55 I totally agree with you, it's very sad!! We are going in the same way as Venezuela

@quelmz4294

2 жыл бұрын

@@spanishskiesandsunsets The world is getting very bad!! My best wish for you and your country USA

The only problem of Spain is the economy, I mean get a good job. A part from this is wonderfull country.

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

Spain is definitely a wonderful country! Thanks for watching!

Hi. In the best way. Too many air conditioners. It is not good for your pocket or for the environment. It is not right to come to the country of the sun and want to live as if it were not hot. Look for more ecological solutions, in Spain there are many.

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

We do not use them all at once❤️🌎🌞

@ismaelarab1771

2 жыл бұрын

@@ACoupleofNomads great!

Okupas is not a statistically* big problem, but alarm companies, pay media to spread it and make you buy alarms. There are 3 Million houses in Spain out of the market, and squatters usually look to occupy those and not family owned places. What your neighbor experienced probably was because of something different, as there are "revenge squatting" too for many reasons, but not because of living reasons. In fact a usual squatter do not want to be identified and do not want to have trouble with their neighbors. * 14.621 in 2019 (with 3 million unused houses) "As homes foreclose in U.S., squatters move in" was published by reuters in 2008 and it was also fake news in statistical terms

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Miguel, I would say statistically you are correct, and squatters would prefer a vacant, or bank owned property that reduces their chance of a run in with home owners, a good security system or police. This video is not to scare people away, it's just an awareness of a problem that homeowners can incur, especially foreigners that have never heard of such a thing. As far as my neighbor, I'm not sure, but I know he is gone a lot, so the property could look vacant. Thanks for watching and your comment.

@AJ10634

2 жыл бұрын

What the f... are you talking about? Are you saying OKupas/squatters are not a big problem in Spain?

@AJ10634

2 жыл бұрын

@@ACoupleofNomads Hi guys! You don't have to apologize for saying the truth. Miguel is not correct. There is a huge problem in Spain with OKupas/squatters. Okupas are not afraid of the police as the socialist/comunist goverment protects them. They do whatever they want cause here in Spain criminals have more rigths than the owners, and they know nothing is going to happen to them. You can't even rent your house for fear of losing your house. This country is the only one where this thing happens and it's incredible to hear people say to you that you're wrong. People who say this is not true are whether okupas/squatters or radical left followers/members.

If the house is your "Habitual House" the police expel the squatters in 24 hours, the problem of the occupation comes when the houses are not well "Registered" as your property or it is not your "Official" address, if this is fulfilled the OKUPA commits a crime (Morada Rise) punishable by 2 years in jail.

@AJ10634

2 жыл бұрын

That's not true. I'm from Spain and I know what I'm saying, OKupas(squatters) are a real thing and It doesn't matter whether it's your habitual House or not, if you go on vacations okupas can steal your house from you and there is nothing you can do as the socialist/comunist goverment of Spain allows and promotes this by giving more rigths to criminals than to the owners. You can't also rent your house cause the same thing can happen to you. This incredible thing only happens in Spain and is making all criminals of the world want to come.

@PrincipeMaquiavelo

2 жыл бұрын

@@AJ10634 No tienes razón si es tu vivienda habitual, se comete un delito de "ALZAMIENTO de MORADA" penada con carcel por eso los Okupas tienen MCHO cuidado con lo que hacen

@AJ10634

2 жыл бұрын

@@PrincipeMaquiavelo lo que tú quieras, me lo vas a decir a mi que vivo en un edificio y he visto como han ocupado montones de casas a gente que vive ahí. A abuelos que han estado 2 semanas en el hospital y cuando han vuelto la casa estaba ocupada por mafias.

@PrincipeMaquiavelo

2 жыл бұрын

@@AJ10634 Ningun piso que este inscrito a tu nombre y residas en el te lo ocupan, ponte como quieras. Y lo saen que en 24 a la calle e imputados por un delito con 2 años de carcel , Ahora si es un piso de la tia que has heredado y no los inscrito, o que ... Pero no la vivienda habitual .

@AJ10634

2 жыл бұрын

@@PrincipeMaquiavelo sigue viviendo en la inopia, y defendiendo lo indefendible. Eso está pasando y si te quieres seguir engañando y poniendo una venda en los ojos pues allá tú. Seguro que eres de podemos. Miles y miles de personas y familias honradas están sufriendo muchísimo por leyes que defienden a los delincuentes. España es el único país del mundo donde esto sucede, para cualquier persona de un país normal esto es increíble y se hechan las manos a la cabeza. Y por cierto, aunque sea de tu tía, o tu casa de veraneo es igual de grave.

Cant you call the police to get them for tresspassing ?

@ACoupleofNomads

Жыл бұрын

No😤

There's an old adage about New York city: "I like visiting New York, but I wouldn't want to live there." From your experiences, the same seems to hold true for Spain. There's something to be said for enforceable property rights and decent infrastructure, something North American and Northern European nations take for granted.

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Paul, the laws are changing to help homeowners with the problem, and Spain is still a great place to live. Some buildings have a concierge in the lobby or upgraded security for the building. The infrastructure is decent, a great train network, easy buses, bike paths, ect...luckily we only have to deal with immigration once every 24 months! We love it here and 100% do not regret moving to Spain! Thanks so much for watching and weighing in!

@paulbradford6475

2 жыл бұрын

@@ACoupleofNomads It's good of you to give me a more detailed insight into how you live over there. I appreciate your getting back to me. Thanks.

@marcasabuena7503

2 жыл бұрын

Ya quisieras tu tener en los estados la mitad de las infraestructuras que tenemos en España y si lo de los okupas es una aberración, pero en España no asesinan a personas como en el matadero que es USA.

Guiris go to live in Ruzafa and complain about noise LOL. I will go to French Quarter in Lousiana to enjoy silence

@ACoupleofNomads

Жыл бұрын

We don’t live in Ruzafa!

Its true all you said, and its a little bit sad the problems with the okupas and the electricity, its because we have a communist goverment, but we want throw out them

@ACoupleofNomads

2 жыл бұрын

It is sad, hope it gets better. 🤞🏼 Thank you for watching!

Did I just hear: its russians and dogs barking? wtf is that?

@ACoupleofNomads

Ай бұрын

I don’t know why you would hear russian?🤷🏻‍♀️