Hi
I bought my penthouse over 4 years ago for a price in excess of 400,000 euros (with an exchange of 1.6 to the pound, great price), I actually viewed the site with nothing but wasteland, after reading the specifications and being shown a similar property I was satisfied that this would be a nice development. I have had my place now for 4 months and I have done nothing with it, its still empty.
My problems started when I put my £4,000 deposit down.
1. The property was supposed to be complete early 2005, actually ready June 2006
2. The layout chganged a pool now became another apartment block.
3. The angle of my property changed and the views are OK but not as nice as expected.
4. The kitchen appliances were supposed to be Bosch, they are actually the cheapest whites that you can buy on the market and the disgusting finish to the kitchen adds insult to injury.
5. The landscaping is the worst I have ever seen on a luxury development, hopefully this will improve as the time goes on.
6. The pools are very small if all the apartments were full then we would be like sardines.
7. My solicitors were useless they were supposed to check everything was in order before completeing, but obviously they just want the money.
8. The overall build of the development has got a lot to be desired!
9. Never buy off plan prices go up or down even if they are built. Buy what you can see. The developers are liars and the estate agents are highway robbers in disguise!
PLUS POINTS
1. Most of the building work is done in the Elviria area thats one big plus. The views are nice. The locality of shops, beach and restaurants are good. Eventually when the development are finished it will be a nice place. Hopefully I will get this place furnished I should cover my costs wityh rental, although I did buy this place for an investment, I saw the ship and missed it!