27 May 2008 2:38 PM:

Dear Readers I am now the owner of my appt - me and who else? My unit is 402. Solicitor has advised that developer has allowed the insurance on the building to lapse - surprised? Action is required! Ocean are a test for anyone, I think the staffing levels are down to a minimum and after sales appear to be sorely pressed. I am snagging on Friday this week My Issues are boundary wall, door fittings, pool stagnant, marble tiles damaged and no thought in mixing the tiles before being laid, poorly fitted kitchen units. terrace above our unit needs jutting section of concrete levelled, rusting rear cage to property, barrier on access road is rusted. Where are architectual features promised on original marketing brochure. The location remains good and hopefully once repairs are done and good neighbours arrive, all will be well. Regards to you all icecoldinalex

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24 Apr 2008 9:03 PM:

Thanks Gillie & IanL for your info. I am getting info from my solicitor that it is too late to get back any deposit. Resale is the route. If we do not complete and try to pull out any return of deposit (mine is more or less the same as Gillie) it will require the approval of the Judicial administrator. If approved, which is not a formality, any refund of deposit will depend on the development being "in funds". This is all according to my solicitor who I think is good. I agree on the comments on some of the poor quality of finish. The boundary wall is shocking, the laying of the marble inside is poor with breaks in at least two tiles due to the workmen who used the front of my appt for tile cutting. Also, where is the unique sculptures as promised on the orig schedule. The brass door fittings are tarnished and of the lowest quality and I am told will be replaced. There are other issues relating to my appt I will not bother you about and it has taken the gloss off what should have been a special and enjoyable experience. Icecoldinalex

Community thread: Sofa Bed For Sale

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15 Mar 2007 8:19 PM:

www.coffeebreakspanish.com
Worth a shot.
It is  a free podcast for basic programme.
It has been going for  20 weeks.
You can download for free on a podcast. If you take up a premium podcast for 3 months at circa £22 you can take advantage of all the free course guides over previous lessons as well as the prepaid three months ahead
Good value.
The bonus podcasts which attach to the premium subscription are  mostly done in a relaxed presentation stance.
Posted by icecoldinalex
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11 Jan 2007 12:00 AM:

Development is late - now 25 months and still no settlement date. Developer is due to ask Town Hall soon for First Occupation License.

Delays are due to.

White Whale Investigation.

Change of Builder during construction.

Delay at outset in getting detailed plannigg permission

Also incidental delays such as Summer breaks in 2005 and 2006

Development looks very good

Agent for developer has not been able to influence the timescale of development or mitigate delats

Community thread: Nearing Completion date

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