Looking for a good british lawyer

Can anyone help me find a good british lawyer who will help me with this fiasco that's going on with the builder in spain, as i don't seem to be any futher forward with my so called BG and by the sounds of it i'm in danger of loseing my 30% deposit . any help would appreciated .

Before you do that why not email Maria who posts on EOS. She's excellent & very dedicated to sorting things such as this out.

Maria L. de Castro, JD, MA

Lawyer

Director www.costaluzlawyers.es

Email her on mldecastro@costaluzlawyers.es

That's great thanks

I have alerted her to your thread, Paul.

That's good of you thanks

Hey, if we can't help those in need, whyever are we here, Paul ?

 It must be a nightmare for you &, unfortunately, we hear far too much of what you likely are suffering.

I wish you good luck.

Hi Paul. What area are you buying in as it can also be good to have a local lawyer. Whichever area it is I am sure that loads of people will have recommendations. Good luck

Hi thanks for your help i was meant to be buying in Santa Ana Del Monte in Jumilla.

Oh dear, Paul, I feel for you. Members on EOS have been discussing this in depth & are helping each other cope as best they can in these threads & others, click blue links

San Jose into liquidation.          Santa Ana Jumilia
 

Just in case anyone has missed this

If you do a search for Santa Ana Del Monte you'll read loads.

Thank you again those links were a big help , I must admit it's not looking good .The company i went through are trying to force me to move my deposit to another development but i've had enough of the whole thing . That's why i was looking for a british lawyer to help me sort this out .

Paul, many are in the exact same position so try to stay calm. Read threads & take it all in, add your name to petitions listed too.

Join the development board for Santa Ana, Jumilla  click on blue link  Residencial Santa Ana del Monte

Take a look at all THEIR threads Click link >>  http://www.eyeonspain.com/ViewDevNo.aspx?dev=R183

SO MUCH to read in there too, go join in.

Thanks again ,lots of good information on the threads .thanks for all your help.

Paul

Did you get a lette from the administrators initially asking you to confirm the amount paid, and then at the end of last year, confirming the details held about your deposit?  We were also buying at Santa Ana del Monte, so please PM me if you need further help.

You are probably better looking for a good Spanish lawyer who speaks English, as Spanish law is so different from UK law, such as Maria as suggested below.

Sue

Be sure that regardless the situation of the developer, If you are lucky to have a Bank Guarantee, you can execute it against the Guarantoor.

http://www.costaluzlawyers.es/index.php?page=bank-guarantee&hl=en_GB

Thank you, Maria, for answering my PM & advising Paul.

Paul, you said 'so called BG', do you have one then ? 

Good morning ,

Yes i did have a BG but according ward and co who i'm dealing with, they are saying that by the time it goes through the courts very little of the deposit will remain if any ,so they are trying to force me to buy in another development even though i've told them on a number of occasions i would prefer to receive my deposit back . It just seems to be getting very messy .

Maybe it's time to change lawyers, Paul. Email Maria privately & see if she can help further as she always seems to be able to do. I only know Maria through the forum but she has my utmost respect & delivers in many cases, it would seem.

Hi Paul. There has been great support for you. As Morerosado says stay calm. It is great advice. There are unfortunately loads of people in your situation, and with help it will all come right. Do not do anything hasty. I am sure that with Maria's professional advice you will be ok. We will keep thinking about everyone in this situation and please keep us posted as to how you are getting on.

Hi Paul - sorry to see that you are with Ward & Co.   I bought through them when they were called Smart Investment Services and they lied about everything - capital growth, rental income, furniture pack, I could go on.  I would strongly recommend that you try to get your deposit back on Santa Anna plus anything you paid Andrew Ward on top.  I know people who bought through them here on Playa Golf and lost a lot of money. 

In this climate you are better buying something that is completed and fully legal - and shop around for prices as many builders and owners are still reducing prices.

Best of luck

Hi Paul

Sorry to hear that you are also caught up in the San Jose mess

I transferred from Albatera to El Pinet last year, i am still waiting for the property to finish but at least the builders are back at the site. Do you have the original copy of your bank guarantee, if not, the lawyer you had at the time should have it, it should make things easier if you have the original but the bank have been known to pay out on copies but best not to give them any excuses to delay.

It may be possible for you to negotiate a good deal on a transfer if you are still keen to buy in Spain so don't be too hasty, El Pinet was the only place i liked beside's Albatera. It is tempting to call in the bank guarantee but as many have done so and have been waiting years for the bank to pay out, this may not be the best option. I don't want to end up with nothing or be spending thousands more on legal fee's but everyone has to decide the best option for them!

Best wishes to you, whatever you decide to do

FAR