Andarax
We paid a supposedly reputable UK Company a deposit in 2006 for a lovely 2 bed 2 bath apartment in Terque. We then paid more money to a firm of Spanish Lawyers to look after the transaction for us. After we paid Inroal the bulk deposit, the contract build date came and went, and it was apparent that things were clearly not going to,happen. Our existing Lawyer wanted a very large sum to investigate and try to recover our outlay. Nothing was forthcoming except demands for more money to continue the case! In 2011, we had all but given up but discovered María and CLL.
She and her team appraised our case, and after exchanging documents and other formalities, told us that they thought we had a strong case. There were of course requests for more up front money, which at first we thought would be pouring good after bad. We decided to trust María and her team, and invested around €2300 in the case to pay theirs and procurator costs. Inroal contested, and we had to appeal, at a further cost in 2014 of €2400. We were advised later that year that we had won the appeal in the 1st instance. In 2016 we received a percentage of our initial deposit back, less costs. We were advised that legal costs and the contractual 6% interest would come later. We were advised yesterday that we can expect a bank transfer for these next week (Sept 18) So after 12 years of fighting, we are as happy as can be expected, as we are still out of pocket by the deposit to the UK agent, and the initial Spanish Lawyer etc, but we would strongly recommend María de Castro and her Company if you find yourself in a similar position. Her team's communication has been excellent over the 7 years, and their advice to fight the case sound. I would also mention Mr Peter Firth who as a buyer, formed a group and was able to get some discounted up front legal fees for some cases.
Thanks María
This message was last edited by neila on 24/09/2018.