Viewings on development threads

Pdrich1 you devil .  I assumed that most people knew I posted on here under Laurdan and my name on Manilva Life.  It doesn't change the fact that we may well be on our way to owning a property in Spain! Lets hope that we all hear more news next week.

I'm going to lie down for a while - I've a splitting headache.

I don't want to add further to your headache but have you read the Telegraph today?  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/10/06/nhomes106.xml

 

the link won't open laurdan. i'm intrigued now

Try www.Telegraph.co.uk then type in the search engine 'Hoilday homes in the sun lose their shine'.

Not saying you will like it though

Actually if anything I think the Telegraph article is quite encouraging. It doesn't actually state that the CDS has dropped at all and if Alicante has dropped by only 1% then properties on the CDS may not have reduced at all as it has by and large been a more robust market. As many of us has found out by doing a little research it is still difficult finding the bargains in an allegedly depressed market.
COYS tomorrow!
Alan

i too have received confirmation today from my lawyer that the licence has indeed been granted for blocks 4, 5, 6, 7 11 and 12.  lawyer is awaiting copy of licence and developers say they will be in touch within two weeks with regards completions and when they are likely to start. 

suzanne

Brilliant, Suzanne.

We (at least you ) are on the move !

Good news Suzanne.

Good news Suzanne! 

That makes two of us now!   So you doubting 'Doubting Thomas's' out there can now truly believe we are to proceed with the next part of the journey.  It is a licence of first habitation we have as reported on errr....Thursday 4 October. 

So girls get ready with all your interior design ideas and husband's credit card at the ready as we start to enjoy this part.  .   Ah the joys of shopping.

 

Edited to add:- In fact thumbs up to Justin (EOS) who implied that the licence was on its way sometime ago, thanks Justin for letting us know when you did.  And if you hear anymore news re our development please share it with us .

 

 

This message was last edited by laurdan on 10/9/2007.

It seems a strange selection of blocks that have the licence.

Not really Padrich,  It is the blocks that have 'new 'road access.  And they had to start somewhere, I always felt that the completion process would be a staggered procedure.  Still your Ok your in block 7, aren't you?

I certainly am.

Looks like we've got a swimming pool all to ourselves, especially if Ridgeback's Ridgeback keeps guard.  I could bring mine along as well.

 

That's assuming Ridgeback's or any large pet is allowed? ...You may need to run it by your solicitors, I just happy to house my rather large beast of a husband . 

But on a serious note it may be something that will need checking.  You have to consider that the development is: 

a) A permanent home for some,

b) A holiday home for some and

c) A financial income in the form of letting to holidaymakers.   

Fair or not, property owners have the right to enforce rules meant to protect their property and because of the reputation of previous "bad pet owners," most owners of rental property have a legally enforceable "no pets" rule.  It may be that as a community we choose to turn a blind eye whilst the pets are well behaved, but are able to enforce a ban if the situation changes.   I am sure you will agree it would not make a very pleasant holiday environment if we have dog/cat excrement with the grounds and dogs barking 24/7 etc.

Laurdan,  I can assure you that no responsible dog owner would allow their pet to wander around the rather small gardens or pool areas on this development.  There are plenty of great dog walks within minutes, so there is no need to worry.   Alcohol fuelled weekly renters pose a much greater threat the tranquility of the area.

Back to the subject of this thread,  I had a conversation with PrieneSur this morning who told me that they do not have the licence in their hands yet.    Only when the paperwork arrives from Manilva town hall will they start the completion process. I was however encouraged by the fact  that they went through my file to check the contact details and asked for my mobile number.  All of this was done English which was much easier than my previous efforts to understand Cordoban Spanish. 

Jon

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Jon.  What you have to remember is that you will be in Spain.  

It's common practice in Spain for owners to let their dogs roam free (in Spain dogs go for walks on their own), although the owners are held responsible for any damage they cause.  You probably already know that all dogs owners are required to register their dogs and have them either tattooed with their registration number in an ear or have a microchip inserted in their neck, their are fines for owners who do not have their dogs registered.  All municipalities have rules (ordenanzas) regarding the keeping of dogs.  A Ridgeback will have to be muzzled as I believe it falls into the category of 'dangerous' dog.  As a result of several killings and maiming in Spain, the government introduced extensive legislation for dangerous dogs with strict regulations regarding ownership. 

One of the most unpleasant consequences of dog ownership in Spain is the amounts of excrement deposited on Spanish streets, which is a health hazard particularly for young children, you only have to go for a walk around the port and Sabbi to see this in evidence.

But I agree the drunken golfing groups, hen/stag parties etc also have the potental to ruin paradise!

Pleased you made contact with Prienesur.  I must admit when I have spoken to them they have been very obliging.

ha ha. Our long awaited good news isn't even cold and you two have already found something else to 'battle out'.  well, i've had about 6 phone calls from spain since yesterday.  lawyers, and now mortgage people have had confirmation of licence being granted so wanted to confirm everything for completion etc.  furniture people even been on.  ooo its quite scary now actually :-)

so lets not start arguing over dog poo just yet!      I say we just stuff everything and have no rules, just one big party!  Please don't say we are going to have a silly rule of not using pool before 10 of after 7 as i always think that is a little picky.

rules rules rules, i hate them

suzanne

Laurdan.

PM sent to you

Suzanne,

I am in total agreement with you.   Here in the UK, we don't make loads of petty rules for our neighbours, but rely on common sense and goodwill.   It has always worked well for me wherever I have lived.  When I lived in London, there were about 30 nationalities in our road and everyone got on really well as there was only one agenda,  to mis-trust the government !!!

When the gin & vino starts flowing on our terraces, we'll all be happy !!

Jon

Just to add my tuppence worth nobody likes to be restricted by rules but I'm afraid they are necessary. Most developments are run using common sense but the rules are there just in case.  It only takes one irresponsible pet owner, or somebody making a noise by the pool late at night and it spoils it for everyone. I live in a well run gated development here in the UK but there are always niggly situations arising and when an impasse is reached we have to arbitrate with the rule book (lease). Living in what will be a fairly large community is bound to throw up the odd problem it would be insane not to have some form of guidelines for the development. Having said that I'm sure everyone will enjoy the apartments in the right way.
Alan