24 Dec 2007 4:01 PM:

I have just returned from a trip to inspect and complete. Some of the defects were so significant that I refused to complete and was advised by my Spanish solicitor NOT to sign the snagging list. Some examples:

1)  Air conditioner unit immediately outside door onto terrace some dostance away from wall, messy pipes and ugly fitting into wall. Drawing of apartment shows no unit on main terrace.

2) Terrace floor tiling - even I could have made a better job - uneven surface level & jointing finish, mortar all over the tiles; in my view needs whole of tiling taking out & relaying.

3) Handles to uPVC doors windows - 'plastic' likely to break after a little use; no shutters on living room & kitchen windows.

4) Kitchen fittings - what fittings?! - only one storage unit below worksurface & no drawers. Also what units & worktop that have been provided is probably the cheapest they could find. I see La Torre show apartment has more and better quality units.

This also does not take account of lack of commercial centre - which still apparently does not have planning permission  because the Hacienda is a protected building.

I.e. What completion!! I am involved in construction in UK and middle east, and I would be embarassed to claim  completion for a facility in this condition.

PW Customer Service is a joke, so I am employing a spanish archtect and solicitor to produce a report & advise appropriate action. Anybody else in a similar position that wants to join in?

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