Hi
You are of course aware that people have already started to sign & take possession of their apartments in Hacienda.
I actually got keys to the apartment of a client today. This has given me a great opportunity to actually get into the complex and see what is going on.
Whilst I can't comment on individual units - this particular owner's defects ( rather - his apartment's defects) - seem to have been dealt with very well.
Be advised that both Sevillana ( elec) and gas companies will need access into your apartments to make connections once your contracts are applied for ( after signing).
The builder had already withdrawn his electricity supply - so your apartments will have no power until your contract is set up.
The complex generally is not looking bad - garden is certainly needing some weeding - but the developer must be intending to keep up some form of garden maintenance - as I can imagine it may be several months until the community of owners if formed.
I noticed that some of the stair wells could really have done with being re-painted - but I can't imagine that this will be done either until the community is formed.
When you sign at the notary - you will be handed -
several keys -
these should be -
several copies of your apartment key
1 x remote control for garage
keys to store room
key to your post box
key to individual portal (block)
key to main entrance of complex
You will also receive a 'pack' - which contains -
1st occupation licence
3 'bolletines' you need to contract - elec, water & gas
draft copy of your title deed ( original will follow later)
all appliance instruction books
airco/ heating guarantee ( note well - this is dated 20th July 2006 - the date they completed installation - this means that you have already lost almost 5 months of the guarantee)
A 'riveting' manual about the apartment & complex - 300 pages in total - all of it in Spanish !!
A blank defect list - to list any problems not yet resolved, or any new ones which have arisen
Despite my snips of sarcasm - La Hacienda is going to be a great complex, where no doubt many enjoyable holidays will be spent, and some of us may be able to see some return for our investment.
In all - an excellent investment for the price.
ENJOY !!!!!!
Kind Regards
Jeannie
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