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18 Oct 2006 12:00 AM by DeeDee Star rating. 4 forum posts Send private message

Hi all,

My wife and I relocated to Spain nearly a year ago from Kent and we are as happy as larks! We, like most of you, paid a deposit on an apartment (ours is in Block 6) as long ago as December 1st 2001. I've read many of the messages posted on this website and although many of you have genuine complaints I have noticed that as more and more people complete and move in, the tone of the messages (with a few blatant exceptions) gets lighter. You have to admit that these apartments did not cost the earth, did they. There are many prettier developments along the coast but you get what you pay for and, in my case, this is perfectly true. My apartment is exactly what I expected - right size, correct amount of bathrooms and a fantastic view of Torrenueva to the sea! Maybe I'm just one of the lucky ones.

And things are improving all the time. A cleaner was around yesterday for the second time since early September, we now have rubbish bins outside the gates on the road and the pool is useable even though there is a notice saying no bathing (because we should have a lifeguard).

Once the commitee is up and running properly with some Brit input and some money things will improve even further. This isn't possible at the moment because so many are still to complete. (How can we vote on Satellite, for instance, when we don't know how many of different nationalities there are going to be in each block? Incidentally, that dish on top of Block 6 is mine. I've erected it temporarily until such time as we do get to decide what to do. You will all be pleased to know that all the wiring for sat tv throughout all the blocks is in place so it wont cost a fortune when the time comes).

Speaking of committees, I heard a rumour today that our president, Raphael (El Bandito) has resigned because someone threatened to kill him. Can anyone shed any light on that?

Now for some blatant self promotion. My wife and I can offer a range of services (Steady!). We are property managers here with some availability for new clients. I am a tradesman skilled in plumbing, heating and electrics. I can carry out wardrobe shelving, bath and shower screen fitting, lock changing and even furnish your whole apartment by arrangement. We can hold keys, carry out repairs (or get in the right person if it's something outside my scope) and  clean apartments between lets. I can supply references both here and in the UK.

Anyone interested or even if you just want what limited advice or help regarding "Angel" that I'm able to give ring me on 0844 734 9121. This a direct line to my home number at only 4p a minute, no other codes - just as you see it.

Kind regards to all, some I've already met and others who I hope will be friends in the very near future.

Dave & Denise       



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19 Oct 2006 8:13 AM by goodstich44 Star rating in northampton. 1648 forum posts Send private message

DeeDee

well its good to hear positive reports, but as you say, you are one of the lucky ones. Our apartment is not much more than three quarters as big as it should be. If we are asked to complete at three quarters of the price (and that dosn't compensate for years of lost interest/potential rent, no bank guarantee, 1 pool instead of two etc) when the LFO is in place, then completion is still a possibility for us. Until a reasonable offer is on the table though,  the fight will go on. Quite a few of us feel that way, and not suprisingly, i don't think some will complete under any circumstances. The dream has turned in to a nightmare!

All the best anyway, and good luck with your business plan. Sounds good to have someone like yourselves on the site.



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