08 Nov 2007 8:35 AM:

It's a shame that so many people have taken a wholly negative view of Camposol.  It's a huge new town and it has certainly come with a few problems but overall it's a great place to live with loads of really nice people with lovely homes.

We have now moved into our second home on Camposol, being fortunate enough to have sold our first house at a good price and moved into a large beautiful villa with a good sized garden and a huge pool..  We have lovely neighbours and though we have looked around in various parts of Southern Spain, we are more than happy with our purchase.  Its great value for money.

Most of the houses are of a pre-fab design but this is not uncommon in many parts of Europe including Germany and Norway. The word pre-fab should not be confused with the poor and cheap designs of temporary housing produced for the UK during and just after the war.   The pre-fab houses on Camposol are solid and built like bunkers, they should last for many many years.  They do come with foundations, its a lie to suggest that they don't.  There are several types of designs around on Camposol and the types of foundations varies too.  I know as I have watched many of them being built.  My own villa sits on huge concrete piles with a further concrete base some 12 feet below ground.  Some are based on a floating base.  The type depends very much on what sort of ground the house sits on.

There are conflicting messages coming from the Mayors office and the offices of those who have set themselves up in committees.  I am not sure which versions are correct but I can say that for the majority of Camposolers, the issues talked about are of little interest and do not affect most.

Would I advise anyone to buy on Camposol?  Most certainly!!!    I would add though, that like any major purchase, the buyer should do their homework.  Find the areas that have experienced subsidence and keep away.  Problems can be found on every estate built in every part of the world.  A little time to look and ask questions will ensure that you get a great house and avoid any heartache.

Come to Camposol, I did and love it.

Chip

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