02 Sep 2009 8:55 PM:

Thanks everyone for your speedy and helpful replies.  I have taken a look at idealista.com - there are thousands of properties!  I shall come over to Spain to look at individual properties, but I need to narrow down my search first.  Too much choice is as bad as too little choice.  Here's where my thinking is at so far:  If anyone can advise on specific areas/developments that might fit the bill I would be grateful.

All utilities need to be connected.  Whilst wishing to avoid the 'english pub/fish and chips' areas, my Spanish is not good, so I would like somewhere where I can use English whilst improving my Spanish. May need someone to keep an eye on the place, so nothing too remote. No garden-otherwise will need to employ someone to cut the grass!  Price (under 100000euros) is the driver.  Two beds would be good, but one will do. Preferably within an hour's drive of an airport . (What is public transport like in Spain?  I've never used it.)  Local shops would be a plus. At all costs avoid anywhere close to a nightclub or lager louts!  Prefer a comfortably warm climate rather than blistering heat.

I'm budgeting for around 10-13% buying costs.  Is that about right?

All recommendations of areas, properties, lawyers or agents will be most welcome!

 

 

Thread: Would like advice on buying in Spain please

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01 Sep 2009 12:00 AM:

Hello Everyone,  I was a regular for a while on the forum, as I fought to get my deposit back from Lorca.  I'm pleased to say that I was successful and I have since been building a small portfolio in the UK.  I still dream of having a little 'getaway' in Spain and was hoping you could advise on the best way to search for a property.  Off plan is a definite no=no!!  I would consider an already built-new build right through to something needing refurbishment (but it must have water and electricity on site)

Could anyone advise on the best websites to look at or agents to approach?  I'm not tied to a particular location or coast as I'm willing to consider coast or inland. Its just somewhere to use as a holiday home for family and friends, so rental prospects aren't important.

The big restriction is price - I would prefer something under 100000 euros if poss, but would consider something more expensive if it fits the bill.  The amount of Spanish property being advertised is quite overwhelming, and whilst I know the ropes in the UK, I need help to ensure I don't make any mistakes in Spain!

Thanks guys.

Thread: Would like advice on buying in Spain please

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01 Apr 2008 12:18 PM:

Hi Valerie, firstly thank you for your good wishes posted on the other thread.  As I said, I do consider myself to be one the lucky ones.  My situation was different to yours, as I managed to claim my refund because of a clause in my contract that said a refund could be requested if the building licence hadn't been granted by a certain date-which it wasn't.  I had to send my bank guarantee to the lawyers and one tip, (which I'm sure you have thought of ) is to take a copy of the guarantee and also to post it recorded delivery, so it has to signed for.  This at least means the lawyers can't say it has been lost in the post!

In terms of time, once my developer had agreed to refund my deposit I posted the guarantee, the lawyer met with the developer, exchanged guarantee for a cheque, paid the cheque into their account and then made an electronic transfer into my account..  Whole process took 8 days!

Keep emailing the lawyers.  I really do feel that my polite but insistent emails made the lawyers realise that I wasn't going to let go.  Develop a terrier mentality!

Really hope it works out for you.  Please keep posting.

Ann

Thread: Breach of contract?

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31 Mar 2008 12:00 AM:

Hi Guys, after a few months of email and phone conversations with Cornelius at Lorca Golf and Fernando at Martinez Eschevarria I have today received my refund - the 15% I had paid plus legal interest.  I can't tell you how relieved I am!   I would have to say that Cor has been helpful throughout.  Obviously he tried to persuade me to stay the course, but my original completion date was December '07 and to the best of my knowledge the building licence still hasn't been granted.  I decided to send weekly emails to the lawyers, so they couldn't forget about me, and it seems to have worked.  In the final weeks Fernando has been very good about sending me updates.

Good luck to everyone who is still trying to get their money back.  I know I'm one of the lucky ones.

Ann

Thread: 300 Euro Monthly Community Charge!

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15 Oct 2007 8:08 PM:

Hi guys, thanks for the replies.  You have confirmed my thought that I should jump ship.  I have emailed my lawyers to ask them to set the refund in train.  I'll let you know how I get on!

Cheers,

Ann

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