Site Visit

I will be visiting the developement from the 17th - 24th sept and will get an update from the developers as to when they expect to complete.

I will also take some pics and post them on the photo section when i get back.

Ian Mack

Hi All

Visited site 17th - 24th Sept and site is progressing very well.

Sales office state phase 1 will still complete March 2007 which includes blocks 1-10. 

Phase 2 (11-18) complete June 2007.

I think it may happen but experience tells me to err on the side of caution and in any case it probably wouldnt be totally finished and therefore difficult to rent or holiday in straight away. All these developements tend to be delivered late and as they now go into the winter it may make a difference.

The windows have been fitted in blocks 10 & 9, and 8 & 7 to follow this week. Kitchen & wardrobe units going in b10 & b9 next week also.

Ive loaded some pics and these are as follows:

Dated 20/9/06  Ref 94592

1   Rear view of blocks 1-3

2   View of B5 roof

3   View of B7 from B6

4   View of B6 from B7

5   Rear of B4 from B7

6   View from B10 of Golf & heated pool area.

Ian McGrath

Hi Ian,

Thanks for the update. The photos look really good and the info is useful too.

Regards

Gill Cefai 

Hi

We have just come back from visiting the site and uploaded some of our pics. 

1. The swimming pool
2. The path above the pool and block 7
3. Rear of block 7
4. Clubhouse and Golf course
5. View from the side of the swimming pool looking down the site
6. View from block 7 over swimming pool

You may have gathered our apartment is in block 7 - 7a.   We last went out in May and therefore there was huge improvement in things - the apartment was fully tiled all the windows in  - and shutters on.  All wardrobes have been fitted and internal doors on.  The terrace was also tiled.  Kitchens due to be fitted in next couple of weeks.  Bathrooms almost complete just needed Wash basins and shower screens.

Plenty of people were busy working on the site and Paloma in the sales office was pretty certain that phase 1 would be completed at the end of June and Phase 2 end of September.  They are apparently applying for the Licence (to sell etc) in April so if that goes through there shouldn't be any hold ups - unless they go on strike again - of course!

We are feeling more positive about things now  although we won't be booking any flights just yet!

Christine and Gary Clarkson

Christine/Gary

Thanks for the update, its looking a lot better now.

I'm over from 1st-5th April staying in my other apt in casares and i'll have a look around also while i'm there.

I've bought in block 7 too, i'm on the 1st floor type B, which one do you have?

Is the clubhouse open yet.

Ian

Hi All

Visited the complex on 3rd May and its coming on fine. The quality is very good and they are still saying June for completion for phase 1.

The only problem with that is block 6 is 3 months behind the other blocks in phase 1 and will present a problem with noise etc if you tried to stay in your apt soon after completion. The pool is almost fully tiled now in front of Block 7 and the landscaping and shaping around the pool is well advanced.

I still believe June is very optimistic, the apt may be finished but the communal areas wont quite be. My apt is basically finished in block 7 and just needs the worktops fitting in the kitchen an a couple of high level w/robe doors fitting and the shower cubicles fitting to complete it.

Ive posted some pics of the pool and block 7 apt block. The heated pool area is under development in that they are forming the walls to the gym/sauna but they havent yet dug out for the heated pool itself. I'm told they will start to dig it out after the gym area is more advanced.

The clubhouse and course is due to open at the end of June and they are organising an open day to celebrate the opening. I've walked a few holes and it is in very good condition with two large lakes on it.

The course and clubhouse are to open in conjunction with phase one completions so i'm told by the girls in the office!

Ian

Ive just come back after a short stay in Casares and was told by the girls in the office that phase one will not be ready in June!

They say it may be ready in August but are not sure as the sites close down the 2nd week in August for the rest of the month.

To be honest that suits me as block 6 is 3 months behind so it will be much better to complete in sept or oct due to phase 2 being 3 month after phase 1 anyway, if you get my gist?

You wont be able to use the apts till early next year in my opinion.

Ian

Hi,

We've bought in block 16, so we're still a long way from home.  We can see from the aerial pictures that things are going on, but since it is coming onto details now, these pictures don't tell us that much anymore. I do not believe we'll be in our appartment before next year.  What I've noticed though, is that there are no separations at all between the appartments-terraces.  The walls are only 1.2m high, so this might become a very close community with very little privacy, especially for those living in the lower blocks. I was convinced these separations were part of the finishing, but when I asked the girls in the office, they said everyone should take care of that for himself.  This might become very slobby, I think it should be done in a uniform way by the builders.  Did you know about this ? 

regards

Wim

Hi Wim

I did notice on my last visit that the dividing walls were in fact only 1.2m high and wondered if the builder was going to put something a little bit higher in place. I manage to take a short break in Casares 7-10 July and had a look around Golf Gardens. The golf course is finished and they are offering free golf to purchasers at the moment. The clubhouse should be open by the end of August as they are adding a restaurant to it and building glass handrails to the terrace area that overlooks the 1st green and lake with the fountain.

The Apts are really well built and the quality is very good and I'm looking forward to using the Apt once complete. The girls in the office reckon i may complete in September for my block 7.

I'll put some recent pictures under the construction photos and as you will see its coming along just fine. They were finishing off the pool in front of block 7 whilst i was there and had just planted some mature palm tress around it.

The pics are under the date 1st Jan as i forgot to change the date when uploading them. But the pics were taken between the 7th & 10th July 2007.

Yours

Ian

Hi, Ian,

Thanks for the pictures. 

It starts looking like real.  At least it proves that some things are still moving on. 

Looking forward to meet you in the golfclub.

best regards

Wim

Hi Ian/Wim,

Thank you for putting the photos on Ian. I agree that things look great. We havnt been over since March.

 when we last went we asked what was going between the terraces and they said there would be some plants of some kind to form a barrier, I cant be sure exactly what was said.

It is disappointing that they have not kept us up to press with progress. We had a letter and email early june telling us they were waiting for the licence etc and were expecting it in early july. Yet you say the sales girls were telling you August/September then.

We had a bit of a whinge at them recently and they are now telling us to expect completion late September and to expect to do a snagging visit shortly. We arnt holding our breath though. We have told them we are coming out as a family late October, we have booked our flights and they have agreed to pay for our accommodation if it is not ready, so perhaps they are more confident this time.

I presume the first photo you posted is of the golf clubhouse. It looks a fair size. Did you say they have extended it?

It sounds like you go over quite regular Ian. I am sure we will bump into you once we get chance to get out there. It is getting very frustrating especially with all of this crap weather we have had!

Regards

Gary & Christine

Hi All

Our next planned trip is 14th - 21st Sept and will stay at our other Apt over the road at Casares Del Sol but we presume we will go and snag out the apt on golf gardens. To be honest ive been in my apt about 5 times during construction and its always been fine and i cant imagine finding much in september and as i'm in the building industry its not often i say that!  Its basically finished now and they appear to be concentrating on the landscaping and communal areas.

Whilst there we met up with a lovely couple who were purchasing in block 2 and they had not seen it since putting a deposit down and were a bit apprehensive. Well they loved it when they got there and we went in each others apt on the joint walk around and they also were delighted with the whole place and the Apts.

There wont be any completions in August as they more or less shut down for hoildays and thats why they are saying sept.

The clubhouse hasnt been extended merely altered to create a nice restaurant area at the far end which is a great idea so people can use it as a restaurant and meeting place etc.  It will be a great focal point for the whole development. Its bigger inside than it looks from the outside.

The pics as numbered are:

1  Taken from the far end of the clubhouse (restaurant area) looking towards the bar and at the far end is the main entrance. 

2  From the end where the walk in steps lead into the Pool in front of block 7. 

3  From clubhouse terrace looking at 1st green with lake in front of it.  (They assure me the lake will be full again soon)

4  Ditto but looking at the 1st tee and 9th green behind it. 

5  View from my balcony block 7 towards the pool.

6  My balcony.

The pics were taken on the 10th July but forgot to change the date prior to sending to EOS!

Hope this helps

Ian

Hi All

Visited complex 14-21 sept and is coming on fine. They now say my Apt in block 7 should be ready for completion at the end of October!

The course is open and its quite tight but in good nick and free to owners at the moment. The clubhouse is suppose to be open on the 30th Sept to coincide with a tournament being held on the course. (It may be but dont be suprised if not!) Its nearly finished inside but you know what its like over there.

Ive posted some pics and these are as follows:

1 View of pool from my Apt block 7.    2  Pool and steps.    3  Other side of pool from steps.   4  Sun bed area to side of pool which will be turfed early october.   5  Heated pool under construction    6  Solar panels on roof of block 7

Yours

Ian 

Hi All,

Have just joined EOS forum and wanted to make contact with all participants.

I have purchased in block 1 and have just had a professional snagging done. When I receive the report (shortly) I will post / email any significant issues.

Regards,

Keith

( CasaresKeith@riverjet.co.uk )

Hi All

Last visit was 13-20 Oct and they were turfing around the pool area on phase one as we left on the 20th.

They are putting in a lot of plants and palm trees and its looking great. Most of the pathways are now complete around phase one and they are beginning to fill the pool, half rainwater half tap/well water and its half full!

They now say the clubhouse will be ready in december at the latest and there is a gym to be set up on the ground floor next to the changing rooms which are complete and ready now. The clubhouse is more or less done now as the kitchen area is complete, the bar is fitted, the terrace now has timber decking, pro shop shelving in place, etc, etc.

Ive been given a completion date of 30th november but have told my lawyer i need them to confirm everything is finished before i snag it and will complete once the snags are done but i dont anticipate much snagging to be honest.

Heated pool and gym on phase one well under way. Pool ready for tiling, gym/spa area formed and aircon vents and all the wiring in place, jacuzzi and other spa features formed and ready for tiles etc, etc.

yours

Ian

Hi Ian,

We were over there just after you. We stopped in an apartment down the road in Estrella.

We have posted some photos and sent some direct to keith.

We agree things look great. We did our snagging whilst there although the gardening wasnt complete. I couldnt find much. Just the odd broken tile and a bit of painting etc.

We asked Paloma in the sales office about the privacy on the terrace. She said that she thought they would put trellis up so we have put this on the snag sheet. Perhaps you could mention this to them as well.

It does look now that completion is realistic at the end of November hopefully.

After staying at the Estrella complex down the road, we were very pleased to realise that CGG is looking top quality in terms of the planning and general space and views we will have. We also have a great pool area that seems superior in size to a lot of others you see. Not to mention the size and quality of the apartments and terraces.

The other apartments on CG country club behind us are slightly more expensive and the Royal Golf ones up the road are I think quite a lot more. Cant understand this.

Had a look round the Finca Cortesin golf course whilst there. Huge course that looks great. I can see this being a good attraction.

Let us know if you have any comments when you snag if you wouldnt mind

Regards

Gary

Hi All

Royal gardens were over 100,000 euros more and were smaller and not in as good a position as us and i didnt get it either!

Paloma also told me trellis was to be put up between the apts on the terraces.

Keith, with regard to the insurance i have insured with intasure for my apt at cds over the road and the buildings insurance amount should be stated on the mortgage valuation report. At £90,000 buildings doesnt seem enough as my rebuild fig over at cds came to £115,000 based on mortgage valuation of £182,000 (GBP)

Who did your snagging and how much did he charge?

If you have your valuation it would be interesting to see if the apt was valued higher than purchase price and also the rebuild price should be on the valuation report. 

Ive just been quoted over at cds £234.00 for £115,000 buildings inc accidental damage and £10,000 contents inc acc dam again with intasure.

Ian

Hi All,

We had a quote off intasure for £190. This was for £95k buidings and £15k contents. They suggested the buildings figure based off floor area.

Our bedroom 2 had a shutter and also the kitchen and door to utility. Only the front shutters were electric.

Didnt notice any scratches on the glass. We were taken a bit unawares with our snagging as the habitation licence came through the day we arrived so we thought we would sort it there and then to cave time. We didnt have a torch or anything so I may make a return visit once power is on.

There were guys on site doing a bit of snagging as there was evidence a painter was in our apartment(tools left etc). The gardening was also incomplete but they were were well on with this and there were containers full of shrubs and turf etc outside.

There didnt seem a lot happening on phase2 but it was quite well on. I would have thought it would be next summer before they finish this.

Regards

Gary