Chris Bryant made the announcement today with Gaspar Zarrías, Minister of State for Territorial Affairs, and Juan Espadas Cejas, Consejero de Vivienda y Ordenacion de Territorio at the Junta de Andalucía at the British Consulate in Malaga.
Chris Bryant said ”I’m delighted to announce with Mr Zarrias and Mr Espadas the agreement between UK and the Junta de Andalucía for an Andalucian Civil Servant to give local, informed advice to British citizens in this region”. The civil servant will provide advice to the many thousands of British residents living in Andalucía.

The new Civil Servant will be able to answer questions on a range of issues such as registration, healthcare and property problems. Some British citizen’s homes are currently under threat of demolition in Andalucía.
The Minister started his visit in Torrevieja on Saturday where he hosted a public event at the Hotel Cabo Cervera. He answered questions from residents on a wide range of issues affecting British citizens living in Spain including property, pensions and benefits.
Also during his visit the Minister met with Mayor of Albox, José García Navarro, and British families affected by a demolition order in Albox in Andalucía. The Minister said: ”We continue to work with the Government of Spain and relevant local authorities on resolving the issues that the people of Albox face.”

Chris Bryant said:
‘I would advise people to be extremely careful with property purchases overseas. Through our Travel Advice we suggest that prospective buyers seek independent legal advice and contact relevant local associations of those affected by property problems.’