Thousands of British expats in Spain face losing their homes as local planning permissions are overruled by regional authorities, leaving owners with no compensation.
The threat affects beachfront properties where local councils granted building permits, only for regional governments to later declare the constructions illegal. Many British families have invested life savings into these homes.
Campaign groups are urging the Spanish government to protect homeowners who acted in good faith. Without legal reform, thousands could be evicted and their properties demolished.
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