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Hi Jimmy,

We went out with Ambasun in July 2006 and bought on United Golf Resorts, La Tercia.

We too have heard horror stories on this site about Ambasun but we found that they did everything they promised to and, no, you don't have to pay for your hotel.

Speaking to other people we think we were lucky with our representative, George, as he was very knowledgeable and we didn't feel he was pushy.  We had a very intensive four days searching a very wide area, as our intention was to buy.  We gathered from what he told us, however,  that some people took advantage of the package and turned up with their golf clubs at the airport! If you are serious, there's certainly no time for golf!

The builders are on time with the development which we went out to visit a few weeks ago so we should be completing in the new year. We're certainly not out of the woods yet and will have to see how things proceed with Ambasun, but so far, no complaints but it's best to keep your wits about you and remain wary!

We found this site after buying and have found that the information offered on it is invaluable. Good luck.

Lynn & John Benton 

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I did a search on this forum but only one thread came up for amba sun.  Didn't look too promising as that person seemed to be having trouble. 

Why not have a look yourself, just click on search forums in right hand corner, you can then send a private message to ask whether they would recommend using this company.

If you're having doubts then why go, some people treat these viewing trips like a cheap trip abroad.  If you don't know the area then they could prove to be useful although you could land up locked in a car and still none the wiser.  I've never heard of anyone being charged if they don't buy, depends really how strongly you can resist the selling pitch.

A friend went out with a small company and she was very impressed with the service she received.  No high pressure selling, she went out with her sister and they were given a lot of free time.  She did find somewhere near the end of the trip but she said she felt like they wouldn't have minded if she hadn't.  Mind you she's a very strong willed lady so that might have been part of the reason.

How do they advertise the inspection trips, you should be able to get a feel for how it will go from that, if it says no pressure then tell them to back off, quoting the brochure if necessary.

You've paid for the trip why not use it, see what's available for your budget, get an idea of what's on the market.  Have a look at resales as well rather than show houses (pilotos).  Take everything with a pinch of salt and take the rose coloured glasses off when looking.  If you're not sure then ask for more time to think about it, some builders in Spain wait until the whole zone has been sold before they start laying foundations.  The plans you will see and timetable is not adhered to 99% of the time.  My friends was 2 years late.

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AMBA SUN !  the best advice I can give is dont touch them with a bargepole , theyre liars , you pay over the odds for legal fees as they keep part of that ( maximum you should pay is 1.5% not 3%) they will pressure you towards the end of your trip (but in a nice way of course !!!!!!) they earn for setting you up a bank account and all the after sales ie grills , alarms etc

They are basically a double glazing company from the UK trying to earn as much money out of you as long as they can !

Its not the sales peoples fault they are just here trying to earn a living , you need to look further up the ladder in my honest opinion.

My advice is go with a small agent as they dont have to rip you off as they dont have the fancy offices and overheads for you to pay for. Believe me if you have a problem with amba sun once youve handed over your 3000 euro deposit and signed its all downhill from there BE WARNED !!!!!!!

  The weather is gorgeous by the way and it is a wonderful place to live !

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AmbaSun are not unlike dozens of other companies - they originally were in double glazing.So maybe that answers a question.

If you want to buy at the moment ( the market is like a bad car crash ) nobody knows what is going to happen next .

Personally I live in Javea, loads of resales that are increasingly look great value.

Not knocking Torre where Ambasun tour the bucket and spade brigade but one visit to Javea or Moraira I guarantee you will realise you are in a different world.

Reason Ambasun dont cover the area?

Commissions are easily 70% less - and it is not over developed by incredibly overpriced,crappy developments.

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Hi

We bought through Ambasun and I wish I had found this sight before our inspection trip as I would have avoided them and bought direct through the builders!

We did a fantastic tour and our rep was fantastic but, as many others have said, once we paid the reservation fee Ambasun did virtually nothing for us. We reserved a off plan apartment only to find out planning permission had not be approved-and still isn't a year on!!

We have now completed on a property by the same builders in a diferent complex. This was arranged by my husband dealing with the builders himself and keeping Ambasun informed of our progress (shouldn't that have been the other way round?) It really winds me up that Ambasun has made money from this deal and apart from the inspection trip have done no work for it.

In short avoid Ambasun deal with the builders or some one recommended to you by some one you trust!

Good Luck

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