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Hello everyone

Jim and Anne here were any of you told at time of purchase that all main windows would have shutters. We were told this by Zues at Quara's main office in Villa Martin. 2 yrs ago now....Lourdes says this is not the case...which is surprising because it seems to be pretty standard here in Spain. We also were never consulted about extras such as grills for windows , so we will have to arrange this privately.Our house is across from Barbara's and as yet we have not been given a completion date. We have had to change solicitors as I'm sure you have all found out that the solicitor the sellers/builder recomended was All for the BUILDERS INTERESTS and not the BUYERS. The top main access road is still blocked off and the only access to the site is from the dirt road at Villa Maria's end. There is someone actually moved in but there isn't any street lighting or rubbish collection....and most improtantly NO DEEDS as yet. We have NO IDEA when we will be moving in and it is getting VERY frustrating. Our lawyer said because they sent notifiction that they would be late in completing they can take as LONG as they like as THEIR contract...in their favour covers them...NO COMPENSATION for us the BUYERS. Anybody know of anyone looking for a house in that region...contact us 'cos we are well sickened. Sorry for the moan but Lourdes recent email got us all fired up.

Dear All

I'm sure we were also told that there would be shutters on the main windows and as far as I remember, we have seen them in place.  Unfortunately we weren't given a translation of the overall specifications for the house, so I didn't reallly know what to expect.  We were pleasantly surprised to find that the community will be gated and were happy to spot the alarm system.  Like Anne and Jim, we were not given the option of grilles - or any other option, come to think of it!!  By the time we got our first photos, the builders had already tiled the kitchen and bathroom - when we queried it we were told that they had tried to e-mail us....but in hind sight, I'm not convinced.

We have not been given a completion date either (we are the street behind the swimming pool) Again, I assume this is because we are disputing the size of our driveway.  We were hoping to complete in the second week in April but I don't see that this is posible....especially as there may not be deeds.  I am now starting to get a bit fed up.

Any enlightenment from anyone, about ANYTHING happening would be of great interest to us.

Hope to meet you all soon

Janette

Interested to hear that you have new solicitors.  Did you ask if the builders have got planning permission in the first place.  With land grab this is vital information.

 Questions to our solicitor go unanswered (Euro Anglo Surs own) she seems only intent on wanting power of attorney which we have never agreed to.

I had an email apologising for saying that she had POA  but the next one was again saying that she would have us sign for POA. on the next visit.  NO WAY.

I initally asked about builders guarantee, but was told that they would not give a copy without payment.  Not if they had it or not..  Evidently you have to ask the right questions as they do not look into things as in UK.

Also asked about Licence of first occupation without this we do not get water or electricity supplied.

The only reply was again about signing for POA.

But if asking the question does not get a reply what  are we paying them for.

.Are the new solicitors any better?

We completed a few weeks ago without the deeds.  Our solicitor tells us that the deeds are expected "within the next two weeks"!  Our solicitors, by the way, Domus Consulting, have been very good throughout in general.

We have no shutters of any kind on our villa and we are having to buy them ourselves.

Hi everyone

I suppose its because we are all new to purchasing abroad that we realize that we don't know what info we should be asking for at any given time in the whole process.We will all have been given the pretty brochure with the minimum details of the standard villa with no real relevance to our individual plots. It is frustating to see grills on all the quads, or so it appears (maybe they were given the option) but none on the detached villas. Other developments  have them as standard. We have ordered some at  approx 3500 euros. We would be happier with them solely from a security point of view but they are ugly.

Since they have built all the walls and gateposts now it has narrowed the roads. We had not envisaged having to reverse 70 yards off the drive and negotiate our way around the pool. Mr aftersales was not willing / able to alter the landscaping plans to enable us to do a 15 point turn on the drive and face the road way. So we have engaged some recommended English builders to do the alterations. Having little or no spanish is a hinderance so I would recommend liase with your solicitor for any snagging that you discover after you move in but Mr aftersales said that he needs feedback from the owners so try him first .

The pipes rumbled every flush and water bubbled out the shower on flushing the toilet- it's suposedly fixed but we won't know till we are out again and put it to the test. The builders agree to come at a certain time but don't make it. I feel really impatient but thats the way they are. One man does the work, one man holds the wheelbarrow and one stands and watches . It makes you realize what hectic lifestyles we have in the UK and what a fast pace of life....one day we will all be sipping sangria, chilling on the terrace and the  traumas and trials will be over..a distant memory...just like childbirth..you guys just won't understand.

Bye for now

Sorry about the ramble

Barbara

Hi everyone,

I am sure we have the shutters but we are with Prestige.  We asked at the time if they were standard and was told yes. 

We were told that we can complete any time after May 1st. but have told the solicitor that we will complete when ALL the paperwork is in order and not before.  .

We want a copy of the deeds, certificate of habitation, 10 year builders guarantee and any other relevant documents.  They say they have asked the builder for these and will let us know when they are received.

We would like to book soon but no papers no last payment.

jaybe

apparently there were supposed to be shutters on the windows but the architect made a mistake and left them off the plans !!!!!

                                      craig