01 Aug 2008 6:09 PM:

I would agree that we need to take some form of collective action over this. If we all just sit back we could be waiting years and it will just sit as a white elephant!!

The down turn in the market will last a considerable length of time unless the Euro weakens significantly against the pound, interest rates fall and confidence returns to the housing markets both in Spain and the UK. I think we would be wise to meet with the senior management of Key Mare to try and get a firm time table of what will happen and by when. In addition they need to be in no question that if things are not delivered in a certain time scale that we will take further action. 

None of us I'm sure want to take legal action BUT we have all paid good money for a development that was sold to us as ulmost being unique in the area as having it's own Clubhouse and facilities.

The last point is also worth considering with regards Key Mare's financial health. In the UK we can check Limited / PLC companies accounts to check there financial standing. I'm not sure how we do this in Spain but the last thing we need is Key Mare going bust as another very large developer has done in Spain only last week. This would leave the development in crises with very little chance of resolution in the near future.

I'm also out in a couple of weeks and can discuss with May.

Owen

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30 Jan 2008 6:41 PM:

Anne

I have sent you a private message about the sofa.

Ta

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24 Jan 2008 7:10 PM:

Paul & Sue

We wont be able to attend either but the types of things we would like some answers to are as follows,

1) Can we get a firm date and commitment as to when the clubhouse will be open for use. As the structure is built surely they should be able to open a bar and restaurant even if this is just for the summer months May-Oct to start with say this year!! They may say not enough residents yet but surely if you add the other developments infront and behind Pueblo Salinas there would be enough.Additionally runblings have gone around what facilities will be available for free and what will be charged for. Can the developer clarify for residents.

2) When will the main pool be open for residents to use. I know we have a nice pool on phase 1 but again we have guests going out and this should have been open by now.

3) Can we discuss the posibility of English TV channels being added to the properties through the existing arrangements. Currently there are lots of Spanish channels as you would expect. There is Sky News and surely they could get the additional channels put in. This would stop the need for dozens of huge sky dishes having to be put up and I would have thought be more cost effective for the majority of residents.

If anyone has answers or can get some answers to these points I would love to find out. Not sure about any one else but I have recently sent a few emails to Keymare around a few last snagging bits and pieces and they don't seem to reply to any correspondence anymore!!

Owen

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14 Jan 2008 9:04 PM:

Hi Paul and Sue

We have found the aftersales service not to be the best. The easy things to put right they have done reasonable quickly but we have  other items which will cost them actual money like replacing the front door frame as it is heavily scratched and rusty already!! I have now spoken emailed about 6 times and am still trying to get the matter resolved.

On a separate issue has anyone been reading in the press the horror stories of properties in Vera being demolished because proper planning permissions were not granted!! It appears the local officials have been corrupt and have granted permissions on land not designated for development. The Daily Mail reckons its the tip of the ice berg and thousands of other properties on the costas will be demolished. I don't want to scare monger and am sure our development is water tight but I have emailed my solicitor for reassurance!!

On the positive though we are very pleased and hope the club house and out door pool will open sooner rathan than later and it will be one of the best developments in the area I'm sure.

Owen & Karen

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