30 May 2007 12:00 AM:

On previous threads I have mentioned trouble we have had with developers in the San Juan de los terreras resort

We put 50% deposit down 3 and a half years ago

Despite being well over the due date the developers started to go back on their word regarding fitted kitchen and us to choose our own tiles

After much stress trying to contact the lawyer we had been allocated ,so to speak

We decided to contact Maria de castro an excellent english speaking lawyer

She came straight back to us telling us our rights

Any way 3 months on and we have our deposit back safely in our bank and with a good amount of interest

She made it seem very straight forward

and always responds quickly to my emails

Thanks again maria

 

From janet

 

Thread: Deposit refunded

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09 Apr 2007 10:34 AM:

Yes more or less the same as carol

but as i said on another post maria de castro has been very helpful

and always keeps you up to date

responds quickly to every email

regards janet

Thread: Return of Deposit Monies!!

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07 Apr 2007 6:02 PM:

Hi

We are also trying to get our money back

with the help of Maria de Castro , she has been very helpful and always keeps you up to date with developments

she has after 1 month negociated with developer and they have agreed to pay us our 50% deposit back plus interest in out of court settlement

we are trying to get some of the solicitors fees paid also but we havent had word on that as yet!

Thread: English lawyer/ solicitor required specilising in "Spanish Law" to try and get our money back!

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08 Feb 2007 3:06 PM:

The contract is like a seive with just as many holes in it

but i have since had a reply from maria de castro who thinks she maybe able to help so fingers crossed

will let you know

Thread: Buying off plan through Medsea major problems

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08 Feb 2007 12:00 AM:

we are buying off plan in san juan de los tereras

We put a small deposit down in Sept 03 of  3000 euros

Then a further 84155 euros which was 50% of the property value in Dec 03

Every 2 months we recieve a progress report from Medsea Estates

with completion date stated 1/12/2004

we are now feb 2007

the reports have stated all items to be checked

upto last summer on the list was purchaser to be invited over to spain by medsea and accomodated  at 50% reduction in their hotel to enable them to choose tiles  ,then they removed this and said we no longer had the choice

there was always a box to check when kitchen units were fitted then in the box it said N/A

when questioned they said the  builder wasnt putting a kitchen in but if we had any thing in writing to say he was that we should fax it to them

obviously has we were told that white goods were not included never questioned a kitchen

we have complained to medsea who say that they have spoken to their manager and he cant comment on properties that were sold before he took charge and reinstates there will be no kitchens

Is this normal procedure and has anyone else experienced these problems

are we right to think we should be seeking legal advice

 

Thread: Buying off plan through Medsea major problems

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