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Date Published: 18/05/2023

Homeowners on Murcia resorts urged to vote and make their voices heard at Town Halls

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Even those who live on urbanisations and resorts in Spain can make a difference by voting in local elections

Homeowners on Murcia resorts urged to vote and make their voices heard at Town Halls

There are municipal elections being held in Spain this Sunday May 28 to elect new local government teams in the country’s Town Halls, or Ayuntamientos.

By voting in these local Spanish elections, people who live here have a unique opportunity to actively participate in the decision-making process within their community, according to community administrators Resortalia.

“Owning a property in a resort does not limit your ability to engage in local politics,” they say.

As community administrators of several high-profile resorts not only in the Region of Murcia but also in the province of Alicante, Resortalia are in near-constant contact with Town Halls to resolve issues for the resort owners and act as intermediary.

“We have great relations with most of them (even when we have had to sue them frequently when needed!),” say the team from Resortalia of the Town Halls, “but we have always felt that, sometimes, the needs of a Resort are not taken into account by politicians.”

This, they say, is because the elected officials simply tot up the numbers “and see that they have other ways to spend the municipal money,” namely way that will secure them more votes in future elections.

Nonetheless, they point out, “Municipal elections play a crucial role in the functioning of any Town Hall since, through these elections, citizens have the chance to elect local representatives who will make decisions on their behalf.

“Municipalities, as local governing bodies, are responsible for essential public services such as urban planning, transportation, and culture. Participating in these elections means having the opportunity to directly influence policies and decisions that impact your daily life.”

Requirements for voting in municipal elections

In order to be able to exercise your right to vote in municipal elections in Spain, you must meet certain requirements, depending on whether you are an official Spanish citizen or are registered as a foreign national resident in Spain.

Some key requirements for voting in Spanish local elections:

Be at least 18 years old: The minimum age to vote in Spain is 18. If you are at least that age, you can participate in municipal elections.
Be registered on the municipal census (padrón): To vote, you need to be registered as a resident in the municipality where the elections will take place. The census, also known as the padrón, is the administrative registry that records citizens’ residency information.
European Union citizenship: If you are a citizen of a European Union member country, you have the right to vote in municipal elections on equal terms with Spanish citizens.
Nationalities with reciprocity agreements: Some countries, including the UK, Norway and New Zealand, have reciprocity agreements with Spain that allow their citizens to participate in municipal elections. It’s important to verify if your country of origin has such an agreement. Also, British citizens must register their intention to vote in advance of each election.

How many votes are required by some of the main Town Halls in Murcia?

Some municipalities in the Region of Murcia have a large number of resorts under their jurisdiction, including Alhama de Murcia, Fuente Álamo and Torre Pacheco.

In Fuente Álamo, it has been estimated that approximately 300-400 votes could be sufficient to secure a councillor position, which could make all the difference when it comes to securing someone in power who has the interests of local resorts at heart.

In previous elections in Torre Pacheco, it has been estimated that around 500-600 votes may be necessary to secure a councillor. However, this is an approximate range and can vary depending on the specific circumstances of each election.

Similarly, in Alhama, it has been estimated that approximately 600-700 votes could be enough to obtain a councillor. Again, these figures are approximate and can vary from one election to another.

Finally, previous municipal elections suggest that around 800-900 votes could be enough to get a councillor in San Javier. It is important to keep in mind that these numbers are approximate and can vary in each election.

All this is relevant because, at most of the resorts that Resortalia administer, there are a higher number of owners than the number of votes required to appoint a councillor. As such, the votes from people living on these resorts can be decisive in the direction of the municipal government.

That’s why Resortalia is actively encouraging people living on the resorts it administers to participate in elections in the municipality, to create real involvement when it comes to policies at the Town Hall because, in their words, “We are sure that will improve the future situations of our Resorts.”

Contact Resortalia for more information:

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Avenida de la Libertad, 301, Edificio Europa 2º1, 30710, Los Alcazares, Murcia

Tel: +34 968 104 710 / +34 965 06 36 13

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Trusted multilingual community administrator for solving resident and property owner issues on real estate developments on the Costa Cálida and Costa Blanca

Resortalia community management professionals and administrators in Murcia and Alicante

Resortalia is an established community property administration company based in Los Alcázares, Murcia and in Orihuela Costa, Alicante that handles the management of numerous multilingual residential complexes, developments and urbanisations.

When you live on an urbanisation or have a house on a real estate development in Spain with lots of other property owners, you need external help to mediate and control the financial, technical and legal issues of the community. That’s where Resortalia comes in.

Resortalia includes a great human team of community administration experts who specialise in managing multilingual communities and solving any problems that may arise among the community of owners, wherever they’re from and whatever language they speak.

Their community property management service involves ensuring the correct running of the installations, as well as controlling the financial, technical and legal issues necessary for optimal maintenance and economic management.

The company’s motto is “We Care”, a value statement that reflects their philosophy for caring about their clients and the communities they administrate. This includes:

Commitment to helping clients achieve their goals in the most cost-effective way possible.
Transparency of communication with owners regarding information about the community’s accounts and contracts.
Quality when it comes to implementing advanced management systems for the property administration.

Whether your community needs to adapt to meet changing urban planning regulations and health & safety laws or you need to organise payment and debt collection from owners or debtors, or you wish to change the suppliers and contractors the community is associated with, Resortalia is on hand to help.

They are also able to handle multiple issues surrounding building codes and problems with the communitys facilities or installations, as well as undertake resolution of conflicts between neighbours or between the community of owners and an outside body.

All of this is carried out by an experienced and qualified team of professional accountants, architects and engineers who are experts in the latest updates in accounting and financial matters and are trained in helping committees and presidents to achieve their objectives, improve on their planning strategies and optimise the direction and smooth running of the entire community.

What’s more, the whole team of staff at Resortalia are on the best of working terms with both public and private entities related to the daily running a community, including everyone from Town Councils to water companies, builders, painters, landscapers and electricians.

Not only can this aid communities of property owners to resolve their fiscal and legal issues, but it can save money in the long run by implementing customised solutions that help the daily activity of clients, offering effective and real support with a human-face.

For more information on how to help your community meet its goals, contact the Resortalia team today.