Hi

We have been avid readers of the Eye on Spain website for a couple of years after coming across it when searching for some information on an off plan development we had put money down on. We have found it extremely interesting and informative and seek some help regarding our situation .

To fill you in from the start, in July 2004 we signed up to a contract to purchase an apartment with Aifos on an Off plan development called Puerto Golf Las Colinas in Torrox. We had been seriously considering moving out to Spain and after running it by an independent Spanish lawyer, considered it to be a sound investment. After reading articles on the forums about this company and endless phone /emails, false promises etc , you will not be surprised to know that we have no apartment (Building hasn’t even started..no licences yet approved) and have recently had to authorise our solicitor to take Aifos directors to court for swindle and to see if we can get our money back. We know that there are many others who have been ‘duped’ by this company and would be interested to hear others views, opinions and would value anyones assistance/experience or learn to know if anyone else has had similar dealings with this company.

Fortunately our dream to move to Spain has not been shattered , although the recent fall in the Euro against the pound has made us step back and rethink that maybe we should rent a while. We are now in the position to start looking to buy in Spain and after keeping up to date with your news on Eye on Spain and note that it certainly appears to be buyers market. However, if we have learned a lesson from the above experience it is that we will not be rushing in to anything and would like to have a good look around before we buy and make certain that all the ‘ins and outs’ have been thoroughly investigated! We are seriously considering touring the Spanish coastline for a couple of months in a Mobile Camper. We have already searched the internet and as is always the case there are many sites. We wondered if anyone knew of any reputable hire companies and offer us any useful tips about touring Spain in this way.

Look forward to hearing from you