"HOUSE PLANTS"

We are new-comers to EyeOnSpain but having browsed through the message threads it appears to be an invaluable source of information for anyone considering buying property in Spain.

We have just reserved an apartment on La Isla del Condado. We were immediately captivated by the thought of living on an island.  We considered that this PolarisWorld development would buck the current downward trend of properties in Spain. Coupled with this is the speed in which the properties sold.......basically all 390 in about 2 months. Seems many others feel as we do. Of course buying off-plan has the downside that it won't be ready for at least 2 years (possibly more).

Surprisingly we have seen nothing about PolarisWorld in the message threads!  We would have expected to have seen something given the size of their developments in Murcia. So we hope to meet other buyers on La Isla in this forum.

Keep up the good work EOS.

regards to you all

Trevor and Tuyen (Southampton UK)

hello we have bought on the island as well block 10 it looks good on the brouchers lets hope its as good in reality

Hi Nickal (not sure that is your name)

Nice to hear from you.

Yes block 10 looks good, in fact they all do. We have one in Block 9 (ground floor southern end) I guess looking towards the town. Friends of ours bought in Block 11. By the time we came into this there were only 19 units left so we had a very limited choice.

We were out there again last week and actually went to the site. The first time we went we never actually visited the site just bought on spec.

The site looks great and there are signs of progress with some apartments being ready early next year. The grand avenues have been laid out with literally hundreds of giant palms. I am sure it will look exactly like the brochure as Polaris have in the past replicated what they promised. Just two years (or maybe more) to wait, seems a long time off, but I am sure worth the wait.

We live in Southampton, where are you?

Kindest regards

Trevor & Tuyen

 

hi from nick @ ali i was on site in june but there wasent mutch to see im sure it hase changed a lot from then we are gowing out in march looking forward to        that we are going to stay on mar menare and hope to check out more of the surounding area and plan to call on site as well cant wait ! !                                          regardes alastair      (n.ireland)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Hello,  We have bought in Block 3. Going out to stay at La Torre in July and going to check on progress . Can't wait.

Anne & Gordon (Aberdeen, Scotland)

 

 

Hi Anne & Gordon

Great to hear from you.

We were out there in November and visited the site. Some progress is visible but as you are probably aware the site security means you can only see from the viewing platform. Form there you can't see the area of the lake as it is over a hill.

The external roads are now there with the 500 or so palm trees. I believe the first phase of the gardens has now been realeased and you can see them from the external road. You can also see the front-line apartments on the hill. Otherwise not much to see unfortunately.

We will be out again in the first week of April mainly to do the paperwork for the Spanish registration (NIE number) but we will again visit the site but not expecting to see much progress as far as the lake is concerned. Initially (last summer) Polaris said they would start the lake area by the end of 2007 but I guess that was optimistic.

I will post any info that I have on this site.

Regards

Trevor & Tuyen Weaver

Hi Trevor and Tuyen,

Thanks for that info. We can keep each other informed of progress  with our visits. Our agent has just returned from the official openeing of the Jardines show home. He was very impressed by the fit and finish. They are going to send us some photos, when we get them, we will post to you.

 

Anne & Gordon

Hi All,

New to this forum, but really keen to learn about progress and experiences regarding the Isla Del Condado development. We have also bought in Block 9 (Ground Floor) and can't wait to see it start to take shape. I hope to be going out in early May to establish an NIE and check progress and will post photos on return.

In the meantime it would be good to share knowledge, and pool ideas etc on what promises to be an excellent and exciting development.

Warmest regards

Steve

PS : Wonder when the Euro/Sterling rate is going to start tracking in our favour again !?

 

Hello Steve,

Good to speak to another owner. Look forward to seeing some pics of your visit in May. Let us know how quick you get you NIE number. We have been advised we can get ours through the Spanish Consulate in Edinburgh.

 

Regards

 

Anne

Hi Steve

Nice to hear from you. We also have property in block 9 (091A), maybe we are above you!

We were out there in November last and visited the site but nothing yet on the island complex although the other parts of the develpment are progrssing.

We will be out there agin first week in April also to get NIE.  If there is any news or pics we will post them on this forum.

understand it is possible to get NIE in UK either via Spanish Consulate or you can alos get it using a proxy and using a fee charging service. However can't think of a better reason to have a extra holiday.

You are right about the Euro rate, slightly worrying what with the possible collapse of the UK house market, etc, etc. Still we are at least two years away from takking possession so who knows what the world will be like then?

Take care

Kindest reagrds

Trevor & Tuyen  Southampton UK

Hi to you all,

We have actually bought on Jardines, but just to let you know they have started work on La Isla. See the following link

http://polaris-world-forum.org.uk/viewforum.php?f=19

 

Hi Jim

Thanks for your kind information. I am sure it will cheer up the island crowd.

I assume you are alreday in posseion or very close to it.

Godd luck and thanks

Trevor

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Hi all,

We Helen and Neil have bought on block 10 0A. We are new to this forum we have been on another forum that also has polaris world info.

I have a few photos of the site as I have just returned. They are up to two floors on the first few blocks and work is going at a pace.

The town center is alo underconstruction. The road down to the isla is alo taking shape.

I will look at trying to post the photo's somewherethey can be seen by all. Uploaded into new folder called la isla. hope you can see them. new to this!?

We also obtained NIE numbers last week.

Can't wait to live the dream.

Neil

HI everyone
Just getting the winter blues and dreaming of sunny spain .Everything seems quiet has any one got news of la isla.
I have seen on another web page that polaris are asking some customers to complete up to a year early ! Has anyone else heard of this ?



regards ali &nicki

Hello everyone!

My name is Steve and I have bought on Block 9 01b La Isla Del Condado nearly two years ago.

I have lots to sort out before completion, so if anybody has any words of wisdom regarding mortgages etc I would appreciate it!

It now appears that the completion of Covera airport has been delayed until 2010?

Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and are looking forward to the new year.

Best wishes

Steve & Sammy

 Hi All

We are Michael and Yvonne, we have brought apartment on block 6, and are really looking forward to completion, have received email from Banco de Valencia, regarding Subrogation mortgage, I replyed on the 4th Dec, but as yet had no reply, not sure what is happening, so bit in limbo, as don't want to go someware else, if they are offering better deal, any help greatly received.

Regards

Michael and Yvonne.

Hi Everybody,

In case you have not seen any recent photos of progress on the island ther are some great ones at fotothis dot com

Enjoy, and look forward to seeing more in the coming weeks.

Regards

Steve

PS: Has anyone had any response from Banco Valencia regarding the mortgage deals they recently emailed about ?

 Hi Photos look great, sent e-mail's, letter, to banco valencia, only reply was e-mail, saying they would send papers via, e-mail soon, but still nothing arrived yet, someone on the alhama site, did say they are very slow, and the best way is to go to bank in person, and they will sort out quiet quickly then.

Hello all

My wife and I have bought on block 3 and are like most are now entering the final stage of purchasing on La Isla. We are looking forward to visiting again soon but I am aware we have loads to sort out prior to completion and hope this thread becomes as a source of valuable info for us all.

Has anyone heard or spoken to Polaris about the Oasis and the 2 additional golf courses? We haven't been out since last August and I was wondering if any work has been done beyond the lake i.e clearing/scrapping or flattening? I have also been trying to establish if the lake has been shaped as per the plans as this may give an indication as to the commitment to continue with the courses.