Just to let people know that it is possible to win Court cases in Spain..... and to get your money back!!!
Although I was in a slightly different boat to most ( I purchases off of a private individual, not direct fron Aifos) I didnt really know that it made any differance to where I stood, simpley as my Estate agent and Lawyer were telling me that I had to claim through Aifos.
This was incorrect! after contacting 'Lawbirds' They informed me that on my paperwork that once the property has been sold to an indevidual they become responsible for the development, so when they sold it to me, it was them who took over all responsibilities! I was never informed of this by my old Lawyer (hmmnnn!!!) who didnt really seem to be playing ball with me.
But after contacting 'Lawbirds' they streight away informed me of my position, there fee's and that they would happily take the case on, this was September 2007.
Today after nearly three years (mainly down to the Spanish Legal system) I have just had it confirmed that the Cheque has cleared in my bank account!!!
All I ever wanted was my investment back (half the payments of a penthouse=allot!) and although I could have pushed through the courts for lost interest and so on, I as many of us just wanted out of the whole thing!!! in total 8 years of stress and hell.
So anyone who bought not direct from aifos, for example a 3rd party as all the end penthouses were sold out, should contact a good spanish Lawyer, not there own as they have probably been giving you duff advise. Remember you wouldnt be claiming from Aifos ( gone bust) so you have a very good chance of retrieving your funds back.
All the best to everyone who has helped with information on the development, kept this forum (and at times lifeline) going over the years and good luck!!
and to the People who called me DOOM, contacted me saying I was posting false information and lies, I really hope your now Paying for it!!!
Everyone else, thaks & good luck!!!!
DOM