26 Sep 2007 10:02 PM:

Hi Fionnuala,

You can go to the Spanish Consulate in Dublin, and fill out an application form. You will receive your NIE number by post three to four months later.

It has been a while since I did mine, but I seem to remember the Consulate have very restricted opening hours. Phone them first, and they will tell you exactly what you need to bring with you.

MCK

 

Community thread: Costa Almeria- worth a look if you are thinking of buying

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09 Aug 2007 12:00 AM:

Has anybody seen or heard anything recently regarding completion of apartments in Block 18. We were originally told July 07, but that has come and gone. Perhaps somebody in Duquesa at the moment might be willing to have a look.  Any info appreciated.

Regards to all,

MCK

Community thread: Can you get a Spanish 'Buy To Let' Mortgage???

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28 Apr 2007 7:23 PM:

Thanks,Jan. It is nice to know there are people out there who take the time and trouble to listen.

Regards,

MCK

Community thread: Drive-by valuation

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28 Apr 2007 6:31 PM:

Our apartment is ( will be ) in Block 18. We were told when purchasing that there would be a pool at the back of our apartment, that we would literally be able to come down the stairs and be at the pool. We were assured that everything is worked out very scientifically by architects, planners etc. in relation to space. There is absolutely no way that RyF did not know there was not enough  room for a pool. It seems like very sharp practice to me. The apartments in Phase 3 are probably less attractive in terms of seaviews, view of golfcourse etc., and were made more attractive by the inclusion of a pool. So, I feel that we were duped into buying, and must have some rights of redress.

I am absolutely furious at this news, and wonder what our legal rights are in this situation. Four pools between 700 apartments is simply not enough, particularly in high season. Is there any way RyF can be forced to provide another pool by building fewer apartments, if necessary. At this stage I think that I would prefer to have my money back, instead of completing on an apartment that was missold.

Sorry about the rambling nature of this post, but I really am wondering what my rights are at this stage. I suspect that I don't have any rights. Has anybody  got a site plan of the entire development showing the position of the pools that were proposed? If so, would you be willing to e.m. it to me?

Thanks,

MCK 

 

Community thread: Drive-by valuation

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28 Apr 2007 12:00 AM:

This problem is really one for the lawyers, I think.

We are purchasing off-plan in Phase 3 of a development with 700 apartments. At time of purchase in Nov '05 we were told that 5 pools would be built,  with the 5th pool at the rear of our block.  I have recently discovered on this website that the 5th pool will not now be built, due to insufficient space. If a Building License is granted, does a Developer have the right to make a fundamental change like this without even informing the purchasers who will be affected?

I wonder what our rights are under Spanish Consumer Legislation, or do we have any rights at all? Do we have the right not to complete, with a refund of all monies paid to date? Failing that, are we perhaps entitled to a reduction of the purchase price? Surely the Developers cannot mis-sell property like this and just get away with it?

Any advice re this matter would be very much appreciated.

Great website, an absolute treasure-trove of information for novices like me.

Regards, and thanks

MCK

Forum thread: Duquesa

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