14 Sep 2007 2:44 PM:
Hi Tracey
We are also buying a house that was due for completion on the 31st August via Parador. Due to a lack and conflicting info from Parador we emailed both Taray and our solicitor and both were very helpful.
The delay between other agents and Parador appears to be because Parador will not recommend that their clients complete until the habitacion licence is in place. Both the solicitor and Taray have advised us that this is not necessary and that you can complete without it. This is true and it is up to you if you decide to do so.
The habitacion is effectively the sign off on the planning permisson from the town hall- hence Paradors comments and it can take several months to action. Taray have advised us that application was submitted 04/09/07 and they have sent us proof of this for our property. I have a friend who has brought several times in Spain and she recommends that we do not complete until the habitaciton is confirmed.
Having spoken to the solicitor and Parador I understand that all other paperwork is in place. This licence really is the last thing.
We have therefore decided to wait until this is signed off but we have no idea how long it can take as once it is with the Town Hall - the solicitor, builder and Parador can not do anything at this stage to speed up the process.
If like us you need to work to a specific date for a move/ or you want to get out to see some sun before the year end. You may want to consider moving out and renting ( this is what we are doing ) and it is very cheap. 2 bed properties in the area go for 350-500 Euros per month and we have manged to get a contract for only 3 months.
I hope the above helps to explain why every party involved in the sale is telling you different things. I personally fail to understand why Parador have not supplied an info pack detailing what happens next, why and what all the legal docs are.
Good Luck, Claire
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