Don Juan III

 The progress so far

Thanks Max for keeping us posted on the progress in Don Juan III - is it still progressing at the same speed and do you see or have you heard of any problems along the way with the completion.

 I don't have any expertise with building but it looks to me as if things go even faster now. The roof was very complex and took weeks, but that's now all done. Windows and sliding doors are the next step and then the building will no longer be the eyesore it was.

Internally the floors are done, everything is tiled, the balconies are mostly finished etc. At this rate I would be very surprised if it was not finished before the August holiday.

Max

Thanks for the photo Max it is looking almost finished, when you say the August holiday does this mean the builders take a break in August? If so is it at the beginning or end of the month? LOS are saying it depends on how long the delay is as to whether we get our deposit back or not. Am I right in thinking that when they finish they then have to apply for the FOL which I believe takes approx 3 months.

Looking forward to hearing from you

Regards

Sue

PS sorry to hear all the moaning on EOS the past couple of weeks I know many of the purchasers are very grateful to you for the regular updates etc.

 Hi Sue,

 I know several people are very concerned about the completion of phase III as they seek ways to get out of the deal due to the current economic climate. Then again there are people eager to complete as they already waiting very long. In view of this I can't say that I have good or bad news because it depends on your point of view.

Hi Max,

Is my understanding of what you are saying correct in that when the builders finish DJIII, if there is a delay in the issuing  of the Inhabitation Licence, this delay cannot be taken into account for those who wish to get their deposits back, as it is not the developer's fault.  So the delay period we are looking at  is from the end of 3 months period of grace until the final completion date and not the inhabation licence being issued.

Thanks Max for keeping us all informed of progress.

Patsyb

 Hi Patsy,

It's a bit more complex than that. If you have a real bank guarantee I would say you can get your deposit back regardless of who's fault it is. However I understood that most of the lawyers didn't properly safeguard the interests of their clients and that there are often no real bank guarantees. 

In that case you have to go to court and demand your money back from the developer. It's possible that the judge rules that if the work is officially finished but the LOF not yet granted the developer is not responsible. That's why the date of the 'certificado final de obra' could be important.

Please take my words as just an informed opinion. I didn't study Spanish law and can't properly advise you. If you want proper legal counsel I can give you (by PM) the details of my own lawyer who is quite succesful in cases against developers.  

Max

Hi everyone,

We are seeing our lawyer next week with regard to DJIII and would be grateful if you can give us an update on the work situation there (and if at all possible some pictures) and any other info you may have on this.

Kind regards

Patsyb

Hello Patsy,

Work is still going on on high speed. By now almost the whole building has been plastered and painted. I will try to shoot some pictures tomorrow. Most of the work going on now is inside the apartments. The fundations for the swimming pools have been layed and fortified as well.

Don Juan told us earlier that the work will continue during Semana Santa (the coming week). I spoke to Alfonso (the technical architect) last week and he still expects to have everything finished by the end of may. Contrary to most Spanish people he tends to have a pessimistic view so he might not be very much off the mark ;)

Hi Saskia

Thanks for your reply we will look forward to seeing the photographs.

Patsyb

Hi All,

Anyone interested, there are some up-to-date photos of the progress on DJII on the Community Photos section with thanks to Jim and Joan.

Regards

Patsyb

Hi Irene

Thanks for that info really appreciate it.

Sue and Tony

Hi Irene,

Thanks very much for the information.  Do you still think October or so is a realistic time for it to be completed as it certainly sounds like it could be a lot sooner?

Regards

Patsyb

can any1 tell me if they have been succesful in getting their deposit back, if so could you recomend a lawyer as mine doesnt seem too interested in doing anything i ask.

 I am looking for a lawyer to try to go to court and and demand the money back from the developer

 Regards