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Over 300 property owners in the area known as El Hacho, Pto. De La Duquesa, Manilva, have formed a “Plataforma” (Association) to fight taxes imposed by a new Entity established by the Ayuntamiento of Manilva. The Association plans to take the matter to court if the Entity is not dissolved. This website has been set up to keep all Association Members and residents informed about developments. QUICK OVERVIEW The Entity intends to levy new taxes to owners in El Hacho in addition to existing Rates (IBI) & Community fees which will mean up to a 70% tax increase (as much as €1,400 p.a.) for some owners. The taxes will be used to cover maintenance of the area including road cleaning, street lighting, sewerage & environmental activities such as maintenance of the flowerbeds etc. These activities should be covered by the taxes already paid by owners i.e Rates (IBI) & Community Fees. The Entity was set up in November 2006 with the agreement of the Ayuntamiento & selected individuals but without informing all the owners of El Hacho & inviting their comments as required by law. Additionally, the Entity has no termination date which is against the law; has no specific functions other than normal maintenance and can raise it’s taxes at any time – OWNERS BE WARNED! The area of El Hacho, targeted for the new taxes, is also contentious in that it includes some, but not all, of the communities next to the golf course…...the burden of the additional tax payment will therefore fall to a few for the benefit of many! |