02 Feb 2008 10:51 AM:
Yes I'll tell you the latest developments. When I first decided to purchase I put E3000 down as deposite, The developer got me to sign bank transfers dated in stages of projected completion of the house (it was off plan) As time went on the bank paid the installments according to the dates. Final payment to be paid on completion on 21st January. I changed my mind in the early stages of purchase (May last year) on who should be on the escritura. At first it was my sons only, but I informed them it was to be in me and my wifes name and not my sons. This is where they made a mistake. They put only my name on it. I pointed this out when i recieved the information from them. They argued that it could not now be done even though the escritura had not yet been signed, I have not yet been to the notary. After a lot of hassel they say they have now done this and gave me a date to sign. I am paying cash for this house with no mortgage. I arrived in Spain as instructed on 23rd Jan to find builders still in the house and no electricity or water connected yet. There was no path to the building only mounds of building materials. I of course am shocked as they have now recieved all monies of which they are not returning. I refused to sign at the noteries as they have not supplied me with a finished habital premises. I have seen the developers head sales person and stated I am not using their solicitor any more but engaging one in Torrevieja. I want compensation for each week they are late and loss of interest on my money, I have given them 1 month to complete the house.The amount of defects I found on just a browsing look was also not acceptable. I have since been assured that all will be done and a substantial payment will be refunded as a good will gesture. They are flying me out at the end of this month and are putting me up in a top class hotel, we'll see. As funds have been paid I decided to get insurance cover on the building and contents although no contents are in yet. As I write they have just phoned me to state completion of all building works including snag fualts will be done by 18th of this month, I hope so.
Ron
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