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12 Feb 2008 10:54 AM by Sonia El Star rating in Wales / Carvajal, F.... 212 forum posts Send private message

Welcome to the wonderful world of Don Juan.  What you see is not what you get! We're in DJ1 and no sign yet of the lush tropical plants illustrated in the brochure.

The windows in our lounge or bedroomn are so close to the edges of the wall on one side that we can't put up curtain rails in either.  A gap of 10cm in the lounge and 4 cm in the bedroom.  (hopefully we'll be able to put up the aluminum tension wire that Ikea sell and hang voiles)

But DJ residents are such lovely people we forget the minor problems and enjoy our apartments. Only wish we could get over to Spain more.

Good luck on your completions




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12 Feb 2008 7:02 PM by rosegreen Star rating. 52 forum posts Send private message

Dear MarionJoyce,

We were in our apartment in November 06 it was completed then wall tiles the lot in the kitchen but no hatch.   Our lawyer conacted the developers,  He asked us to forward brochures and plans., which we did.   Apparently in Spain they wont rectify anything untl after the snagging list is presented.  It will be on our snagging list and we have instructed our lawyer to follow through in the courts if necessary.  He says that as it is clearly visible in the plans, brochure etc. we have a  case.

Monica




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12 Feb 2008 9:50 PM by max! Star rating in Fuengirola. 944 forum posts Send private message

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Hi Monica and Marion,
We had the same confusion over the hatch in phase I. It's clearly visible on the plans, but did not materialize. The only apartments which actually have the hatch are the one bed rooms middle apartments (the smallest ones).  I dedided not to pursue it as for us it's a permanent residency and with a family it's convenient to be able to close the kitchen in warm (read smelly) Spain.
Hope this helps.



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15 Feb 2008 9:01 PM by max! Star rating in Fuengirola. 944 forum posts Send private message

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After my earlier message there was no activity at the road. Afaik the license will be granted at the end of the month, but the provision is that something is done at the road situation.
Maybe we are waiting for the tarmac machines, maybe my sources are wrong. Fact is that the road is slightly improved by filling the major holes, but no other activity so far.



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16 Feb 2008 9:05 PM by Janmet Star rating in UK. 185 forum posts Send private message

Hi

As we think completion on Phase 2 may be imminent I need to look at mortgages. Can any one tell me if they have found a better alterantive to the developers mortgage? is this the best mortgage deal? What about the life insurance again is the developers life insurance the best one to take, can we look at insurance for this in the UK? Are we obliged to take out life insurance? I would be very grateful if anyone could advise and contact me by PM

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17 Feb 2008 9:13 AM by bevron Star rating in portsmouth. 45 forum posts Send private message

Dear Janmet.

                             I have taken out my mortgage with the Leeds building society (Spanish Mortgages). I was satisfied with them but I am not saying they are the best, but one to have a look at.  try www.leedsbuildingsociety.co.uk.  Or go through Mortgages 4 you, There is a charge for their services but I thought they were very helpful.

                                                                                                                          all the best   Bevron. 




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20 Feb 2008 6:34 PM by PeterV Star rating in Cornwall, England. 3 forum posts Send private message

Hi All Once again thanks to everybody that's made a contribution to this forum. My Lawyer has contacted me and is going to make the arrangements for the developers mortgage. In the mean time they asked me to view the apartment since it is now COMPLETED. Is that right? Oh I'm talking phase2. Anyway, I have arranged a viewing with Carla on the 7th March with my wife. Which brings me to the point; can somebody recommend a good hotel near by, and also it would be nice to meet up with anyone else around for a few drinks. Best Regards Peter and Amber

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20 Feb 2008 7:21 PM by max! Star rating in Fuengirola. 944 forum posts Send private message

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Hi Peter and Amber, welcome to the forum!
 
Maybe Carla is confused about the formal term and doesn't use 'completion' in the formal way. I don't think they have the license for first occupation at the moment. In phase I the 'viewing' was also done before they actually had the license. Viewing by the way is a formal step where you are allowed to see your apartment and normally sign a statement that this is actually the apartment you originally purchased. Snags etc are not an issue at that moment; it's just a confirmation that this looks like the thing you were promised :)
 
Some people didn't want to sign and the developer didn't made a fuss about it, but I assume that giving you the opportunity to view it and not receiving a formal complaint is enough legally.
 
Living in Fuengirola for some time now I can't really comment on the hotels. I know Gardenia Park Hotel gets lots of recommendations as it is near by.
 
Meeting us is almost unavoidable :) as we are always walking around. We are in block 2 phase 1 garden level so just walk by if you feel like it or send a PM. I assume there will be a lot more people around at that time of the year. As I recall lots of these so called viewings were in a short period so chances are good that you meet some people from phase 2.



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20 Feb 2008 11:14 PM by RG Star rating. 299 forum posts Send private message

You may also want to try the Confortel hotel, its on the seafront in Fuengirola very close to the train station. Its fairly new, clean, modern and reasonably priced.


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20 Feb 2008 11:25 PM by wichmann Star rating in Copenhagen, Denmark .... 98 forum posts Send private message

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Hi Peter and Amber,

Just a suggestion: You could ask one of the Phase I owners if you can rent a apartment for the period you stay there.

 



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21 Feb 2008 1:30 PM by Sonia El Star rating in Wales / Carvajal, F.... 212 forum posts Send private message

Hi Peter and Amber

Welcome to Don Juan. We used to stay at the Beatriz Palace.  It's right at the other end of Fuengirola but really nice as it's a spa plus they do a fantastic breakfast.  Try Expedia or one of the travel websites and you can usually pick up a good deal. Don't just turn up as they have a horrendous rack rate. They also have plenty of free parking if you're going to have a hire car. Some of the hotels direct you to the nearest public car park and charge extra.




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23 Feb 2008 12:46 PM by PeterV Star rating in Cornwall, England. 3 forum posts Send private message

Thanks All for the apartment offers. We will be staying in Phase 1 after all and looking forward to seeing our apartment which is in Block 1, 2nd floor, a B apartment.

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04 Mar 2008 7:05 PM by wichmann Star rating in Copenhagen, Denmark .... 98 forum posts Send private message

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I had a chat with the developer today (I can't remenber her name), I had some questions about the AirCon installation for the phase II apartments, and we start talking about completion and when we could expect this to start, and she said that she expected that they got the license this week (I think that I have heard that story before). She explained that they have start fixing all outstanding issues and that should ensure that the license would be given now!!!!

She also mentioned that they would start contacting all laywers, so my question to all phase II readers is, if you will post a message on this site as soon as you (or your laywer) hear anything.

Is there any progress on the road work?




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04 Mar 2008 7:29 PM by max! Star rating in Fuengirola. 944 forum posts Send private message

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Unfortunately no changes at the road.


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04 Mar 2008 10:05 PM by marionjoyce Star rating. 10 forum posts Send private message

Hi

We have heard from our solicitors today saying the developers expect to receive the first of the occupation license from the town hall in the next few days., also that the properties can be visited from now on in order to make a snagging list.




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18 Mar 2008 3:31 PM by Janmet Star rating in UK. 185 forum posts Send private message

Just to let you know they have begun the viewings on Phase 2 in anticipation of the habitation license being granted in 2 weeks. I am writing this from Internet cafe so unable to answer further questions right now. Oh by the way the weather is glorious out here.

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26 Mar 2008 2:02 PM by rosegreen Star rating. 52 forum posts Send private message

Any further news on the completion of phase 11?  Our bank - Banco Halifax is having difficulty getting registry details from the developer in order to carry out a valuation.  We have just contacted our solicitor and asked him to check i out for us.  The developer informed the bank that the delay is due to system failure!

Have they got the licence yet?   Will they ever get it?  Is there a specific problem with Bloque 5 Phase 11.   Any information would be very much apreciated.  We had planned on spending from June up and including August there but Im beginninh to worry ig we will have completed in time.

Rosegreen (monica and Seamus)




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26 Mar 2008 5:34 PM by max! Star rating in Fuengirola. 944 forum posts Send private message

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Let me clearly state that I'm not privvy to the actual negotations so it's mostly informed hearsay I'm reporting.
The last word I have is based on information from a Spanish buyer into phase II who happens to work for the main mortgage provider for this project. He was certain there was no license as yet and that it seemed that the town hall was not very forthcoming as they are not happy with the developers (lack of) cooperation.
As far as he knew it could be there within a few weeks, but he wouldn't be surprised if it took longer.
Sorry that I can't be more specific or bring more positive news.



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26 Mar 2008 6:37 PM by davmunster Star rating in Carvajal\Belfast. 843 forum posts Send private message

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Hi Rosegreen,

We have every sympathy with you. This time last year pre completions viewings were taking place in Phase 1 and we anticipated the licence before the summer. It wasn't issued untll September with most completions occuring in October and November. I am not saying it will be the same for phase 2 but I would advise that you have a plan B for the summer in the event the licence isn't issued. I am not aware of any reason for there to be a problem with any individual block. It is likely the licence for the whole Phase will be issued at the same time.



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28 Mar 2008 8:40 PM by vossi Star rating in Frankfurt/GER+Fuengi.... 10 forum posts Send private message

Jippijajey and hello to all,

firstly we want to introduce ourselves. We´re a German couple + we bought in DJ II, Block 2. During reading all the different threads an posts we´re quite unsure if we have done it right. We really liked that place. Therefore we have decided to buy in June 2006.

We also looking forward very impatiently for the Escritura date to take over our penthouse. We hear from beginning of February 08 that the final license will be expected in 2 weeks. And now , nearly 4 times of 2 weeks were over.

If any of the Phase I Residents hear or see anything, which seems that there will move in some life in Phase II, it would be very kind to post any news EOS.

We will be in Fuengirola from April, 24th until May, 5th. 2008

We have heard, that the developer´s office at the promenade is closed and a phone number is written on a cardboard. Can anybody confirm this? Does anybody knows the reason or further details.

Thank you very much in advance for your cooperation.

P + J



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