15 Jan 2013 1:00 PM:

As an update to previous postings.

 

Again thanks for the time taken by the contributors.

 

I have collected the Burofax, which appears to be of the sort that certifies the contents.  The text is very brief : a simple demand for the payment of the commission + IVA on the whole sum that would have been paid had the sale completed.

I am making arrangements to get a lawyer to advise me, but if anyone has knowledge of the following, it would be appreciated:

 

1]  the signing of the original Contrato de Arras states Reunidos - is it valid given that we were NOT reunidos.  The document was signed without both parties being "Reunidos"

2]  I never collected, took or even touched the cheque that was the payment for the deposit under the Contrato de Arras - it was only ever held by the estate agent

3]  the claim is for commission on the total sum for the sale of the apartment, and not the sum stated under the Contrato de Arras

 

Any information or knowledge would be very appreciated

Thanks

 

 

 

 

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09 Jan 2013 5:10 PM:

Thanks a million Mac75, and yes, this has helped me understand my position, and yes, I will now and collect the Burofax, and see where this leads me.

 

Very much appreciate the time taken in preparing your explanation.

 

 

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09 Jan 2013 2:14 PM:

I have an account with Barclays Espana - fantastic service, no charges, and nearly everything done on-line, so rarely use the physical branch.

 

Barclays has a branch in Torrevieja in Calle Joaquín Chapaprieta, 10.

 

Good luck with changing.

 

 

 

 

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09 Jan 2013 7:57 AM:

Many thanks for your response - very appreciated.

The question that I have remains what are the consequences of not collecting the Burofax, and if the agency could obtain judgement in my absence and without my knowledge.

 

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Re the sale, though this is quite separate to the question of collecting/not collecting the Burofax : I never accepted or took the deposit, as stated in the contrato de arras, so I believe that without having accepted or taken there is no contract. 

 

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08 Jan 2013 3:32 PM:

I have received a notification for a Burofax, which was received at a Spanish address where I was previously 'registered' (I am no longer registered at that address).

I know that this was sent by an estate agent who is demanding commission on a sale of a property which was negotiated by them, but which never completed.

What happens if I do not go to the post office to collect the Burofax?

And could the agent commence proceedings in Court without my knowing and obtain judgement in my absence?

Any advice will be appreciated!

Many thanks

 

 

This message was last edited by gollygolly on 08/01/2013.
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