by fandango » Sat Jan 20, 2007 1:09 pm
Here are our experiences.
We finally recieved our contract 8th Jan with a covering letter saying we had until the end of the month to return contract and pay deposit. Fair enough we thought and sent the contract off to be checked by our solicitor.
Wednesday 17th Jan we recieve a message that we must pay the deposit by the 19th. I phoned up to protest but was told basically unless you pay by this new deadline we will lose the apartment despite being given an end of the month deadline.
Our solicitor had not had the oportunity to comment on the contract. Also, even if we were inclined to pay the deposit and keep our fingers crossed that everything was kosher, there was no way we could release the funds by that deadline.
I reckon that we are the best part of a grand out of pocket, not to mention the huge amount of time we have spent on this.
It's a shame 'cos having visited the site it really is spectacular and we were both really excited about it.
We felt we had to pull out because what Fadesa have done is unprofessional, unethical and probably bordering on the illegal.
If they can pull this kind of stunt so early in the proceedings I feel it doesn't bode well for the future.
Jason, I don't want you to think I am being negative but I think it is important that people have a balanced view of things. Wouldn't you like to know all the facts - good and bad - while you are still undecided?
Anyway, best of luck to everyone who has decided to go ahead and I hope it all goes a bit smoother than it has so far. It truly is a beautiful part of the world.
This is fandango signing off.
Goodnight and goodluck.......