Use your vote - Who's best for Britain?

Evading paying our taxes can turn us into criminals but governments allow Banks to open offshore branches.

Breaking speed limits will get us into trouble with the authorities whilst car manufacturers are building faster and faster cars.

Cigarette packets carry all sorts of health warnings but tobacco is sold in government licensed shop.

Drug users are persecuted but seldom are drug manufacturers and sellers apprehended, and when they are, their lawyers will have them back on the street in no time.

Corrupt officials and politicians who get caught face reduced jail sentences and they never have to pay back what has been stolen.  

The whole of western society is based on contradictions. Until we change the way we are governed and the way we live future generations have nothing to learn from us. There are many ways that we can make this happen. We live in a democracy and can exercise our voting rights, which only a small percentage of us do. We can use that vote in local and national elections and make choices to change our leaders.  We have to start taking a stand and making our voices heard in whatever country we come from or live in.

Who do you believe can change the future of Britain?

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Currency and Property Market

Some British vendors are thinking of increasing the asking price of their property due to the slight appreciation of the pound against the euro,and also because we are heading into spring which is perceived historically as a good season to buy and sell houses. To the people who are this way inclined I would advise them not to increase their prices on the strength of these very feeble indicators. The pound is likely to go down again and not recover until after the May election (depending of course on the results) and in times of economic crisis seasonal trends have very little effect. Buyers want bargains. They know they can get them at least for this year so please do not price yourself out of the market or you may end up waiting until Spring 2011. For all news and views on the economy and currency markets just log on to https://twitter.com/KeithSpitalnick   or check out this page on our website.

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Greek Economy

I doubt that Socrates could ever have imagined that one day the economy of Greece would be run from Brussels. This is exactly what is happening as I write. The Hellenic government has been told to reform the pension system as well as the health and public sector to the dismay of the population at large. They have discovered that the previous government had cooked the books and the new one expects the voters to pay the bill. Social unrest looms likely on the horizon unless the rest of the European Community cares to come to the rescue with some tangible help. Of course help will not be delivered until Mr. Zapatero and Spain hand over European residency too another country.

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EASTER 2010

Wishing all our readers a Happy Easter from sunny Spain!

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Cudeca/LaChispa Alternative Fair

I was reading my Chispa newsletter when I read about this great fair being held at the races in La Cala de Mijas. Check it out- a fun day for everyone on good friday while helping Cudeca raise money.

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April 2: Alternative market in aid of Cudeca

Published 02-04-2010 - Kate Vaughan

Spring is upon us and with it come new activities and exciting things for the rest of the year. We are busy working on some interesting projects...watch this space – but our first outing is going to be in just 3 weeks, when we will be organising a special fundraising market in aid of CUDECA at the Hipodrome race course in Mijas Costa on Friday April 2. This event has been run successfully in previous years and we expect there to be a good turn out of people as it is high holiday season. The market will be craft, wellness and mind, body, spirit and we invite you to come along with a stall or just to visit and contribute to the running of the CUDECA hospice in Benalmadena. This is a great opportunity for stall holders – Don't miss out, book now. Mercado alternativo para beneficio de CUDECA La Chispa organiza un mercado alternativo para el beneficio de CUDECA en el Hipodromo de Mijas Costa el día viernes 2 de abril (Semana Santa). esta mercado, con el apoyo de Cudeca y su equipo es 100% beneficio para ayuda el hospital de Benalmadena hace su trabajo paliativo con patientes de cancer. INFO: Event: Alternative market Date: Friday April 2nd Time: 11.00 – 16.00 Venue: Hippodrome, Mijas Costa Evento: Mercado Alternativo Fecha: viernes 2 de abril Hora: 11.00 – 16.00 (set up must be complete by 10.00) Lugar: Hipodromo, Mijas Costa Contact: Phil 659 537 525 info@lachispa.net Booking: confirm by phone or email, pay on the day

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Time to buy on the Costa del Sol

The secret of financial success is very simply buy when a product is cheap and sell it when it becomes expensive. It is a matter of supply and demand and the real estate market is no exception. At present on the Costa de Sol, rural Andalucía and to some extent Spain we have an oversupply of properties. However, I wouldn't wait too long before you make your move because the situation is changing rapidly on a week to week basis.

Big investment companies are beginning to move into the Costa del Sol buying up large chunks of urban land, whole blocks of apartments, individual villas, rustic properties and even some industrial and commercial sites. These companies do not function on whims or feelings but on solid data that predicts growth, life expectancy, quality of life etc trends. Basically they know that when the world economy recovers which will be soon people in Northern Europe will look for the usual things in their second or permanent retirement residence. Good climate, health and education facilities, efficient transport system and good access from the rest of Europe. Andalucía and the Costa del Sol have all that in abundance. So don't wait until supplies run out and prices begin to increase. Buy now at the right price.

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Time to buy on the Costa del Sol

The secret of financial success is very simply buy when a product is cheap and sell it when it becomes expensive. It is a matter of supply and demand and the real estate market is no exception. At present on the Costa de Sol, rural Andalucía and to some extent Spain we have an oversupply of properties. However, I wouldn't wait too long before you make your move because the situation is changing rapidly on a week to week basis.

Big investment companies are beginning to move into the Costa del Sol buying up large chunks of urban land, whole blocks of apartments, individual villas, rustic properties and even some industrial and commercial sites. These companies do not function on whims or feelings but on solid data that predicts growth, life expectancy, quality of life etc trends. Basically they know that when the world economy recovers which will be soon people in Northern Europe will look for the usual things in their second or permanent retirement residence. Good climate, health and education facilities, efficient transport system and good access from the rest of Europe. Andalucía and the Costa del Sol have all that in abundance. So don't wait until supplies run out and prices begin to increase. Buy now at the right price.

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