Goona break all the rules (well maybe )
Jan 31st 2007 | 4:06 am
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Re: Goona break all the rules (well maybe )
It´s a good post Crispy that redresses the balance a little bit. You would think from these forums that 100% of agents, etc are out to con you, but that simply isn´t always the case. There are some perfectly good, honest ones out there.
I hope you recommend your agent to people looking to buy around the Chiclana area. A good services deserves word of mouth recommendations.
I hope you recommend your agent to people looking to buy around the Chiclana area. A good services deserves word of mouth recommendations.
Jan 31st 2007 | 4:17 am
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Re: Goona break all the rules (well maybe )
hi, what part of valencia are you looking for properties???, I wish you luck,pat
Jan 31st 2007 | 4:18 am
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Re: Goona break all the rules (well maybe )
Thanks for that. I would always recommend him, but I do know that he has upset a few people because he only ever wants what's best for his clients and he can be a little narrow minded where this is concerned and will do practically anything that will benefit them including have a shared electric metre cut off!! We was based up at Novo Sancti Petri but now has an office in Roache dealing mainly with holiday lets in the area but still does have other properties on his books. Do you know even after 4 years he is still willing to help with any problems we have, now that's aftercare for you.
If he is still helping you 4 years down the line then I hope you try to keep business going his way!
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Jan 31st 2007 | 4:20 am
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Re: Goona break all the rules (well maybe )
Its amazing how many people did this ... me too! Bought through a builder, albeit with a comprehensive contract with get out clauses etc, and didn't even consider using a lawyer. Of course now I realise I was lucky, even though we did have some problems with our paperwork and I had to eventually employ a lawyer to sort it out.
But even so, I would never now advocate buying without a lawyer, it really isn't worth the risk. And yes, I know of people that have had problems even when using a lawyer, but few and far between.
Its the obvious question .... would you do it in England ... No! So why on earth do we do it here. I have no idea, I'll never be able to explain it, and everyone who has done it that I have met says exactly the same.
But Jonsol, call me when you get here and I'll put you in touch with a lady called Carolina Just Miro in Gandia who has done an excellent job for me.
But even so, I would never now advocate buying without a lawyer, it really isn't worth the risk. And yes, I know of people that have had problems even when using a lawyer, but few and far between.
Its the obvious question .... would you do it in England ... No! So why on earth do we do it here. I have no idea, I'll never be able to explain it, and everyone who has done it that I have met says exactly the same.
But Jonsol, call me when you get here and I'll put you in touch with a lady called Carolina Just Miro in Gandia who has done an excellent job for me.
Jan 31st 2007 | 6:35 am
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good luck Jonsol - like you say everyone will advise you not to rush, it is definitely a buyers market so the place will probably be there in 6 months
we came over house hunting - found a place a didnt want to lose it so at the check in on our way home decided to turn back, headed straight to the estate agents to "do the deal"
bought a lovely place in the country, 5 bed villa with a pool - most peoples idea of living in Spain - it felt right
WRONG
after living there we found that it wasnt ideal at all, living in the country was not all it was cracked up to be
anyway, cut a loooooong story short we sold up and moved 10 mins away into a village and its the best thing we could of done
My advice would be to come over and rent, that way you can check out different areas in your own time and decide for yourself where the best place to live will be. Depending on the type of property you are buying there are many questions you should ask and info to find out and (sad to say it but) the estate agents dont always tell you what you need to know
Can I ask what area you are looking at moving to ?
we came over house hunting - found a place a didnt want to lose it so at the check in on our way home decided to turn back, headed straight to the estate agents to "do the deal"
bought a lovely place in the country, 5 bed villa with a pool - most peoples idea of living in Spain - it felt right
WRONG
after living there we found that it wasnt ideal at all, living in the country was not all it was cracked up to be
anyway, cut a loooooong story short we sold up and moved 10 mins away into a village and its the best thing we could of done
My advice would be to come over and rent, that way you can check out different areas in your own time and decide for yourself where the best place to live will be. Depending on the type of property you are buying there are many questions you should ask and info to find out and (sad to say it but) the estate agents dont always tell you what you need to know
Can I ask what area you are looking at moving to ?
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Jan 31st 2007 | 6:43 am
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Its amazing how many people did this ... me too! Bought through a builder, albeit with a comprehensive contract with get out clauses etc, and didn't even consider using a lawyer. Of course now I realise I was lucky, even though we did have some problems with our paperwork and I had to eventually employ a lawyer to sort it out.
But even so, I would never now advocate buying without a lawyer, it really isn't worth the risk. And yes, I know of people that have had problems even when using a lawyer, but few and far between.
Its the obvious question .... would you do it in England ... No! So why on earth do we do it here. I have no idea, I'll never be able to explain it, and everyone who has done it that I have met says exactly the same.
But Jonsol, call me when you get here and I'll put you in touch with a lady called Carolina Just Miro in Gandia who has done an excellent job for me.
But even so, I would never now advocate buying without a lawyer, it really isn't worth the risk. And yes, I know of people that have had problems even when using a lawyer, but few and far between.
Its the obvious question .... would you do it in England ... No! So why on earth do we do it here. I have no idea, I'll never be able to explain it, and everyone who has done it that I have met says exactly the same.
But Jonsol, call me when you get here and I'll put you in touch with a lady called Carolina Just Miro in Gandia who has done an excellent job for me.
Jan 31st 2007 | 7:47 am
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Re: Goona break all the rules (well maybe )
Its amazing how many people did this ... me too! Bought through a builder, albeit with a comprehensive contract with get out clauses etc, and didn't even consider using a lawyer. Of course now I realise I was lucky, even though we did have some problems with our paperwork and I had to eventually employ a lawyer to sort it out.
But even so, I would never now advocate buying without a lawyer, it really isn't worth the risk. And yes, I know of people that have had problems even when using a lawyer, but few and far between.
Its the obvious question .... would you do it in England ... No! So why on earth do we do it here. I have no idea, I'll never be able to explain it, and everyone who has done it that I have met says exactly the same.
But Jonsol, call me when you get here and I'll put you in touch with a lady called Carolina Just Miro in Gandia who has done an excellent job for me.
But even so, I would never now advocate buying without a lawyer, it really isn't worth the risk. And yes, I know of people that have had problems even when using a lawyer, but few and far between.
Its the obvious question .... would you do it in England ... No! So why on earth do we do it here. I have no idea, I'll never be able to explain it, and everyone who has done it that I have met says exactly the same.
But Jonsol, call me when you get here and I'll put you in touch with a lady called Carolina Just Miro in Gandia who has done an excellent job for me.
I remember when I asked Robert (agents name) would it be possible to have a Spanish/English speaking solicitor present at the notary office so he could read the deeds through and explain to me what they said before we signed them. Robert was so surprised and actually said to me "What, Christine you don't trust me" he was quite shocked at my request but soon realised why I wanted this. To be quite honest this solicitor was a waste of time he was there with us for about 20 mins, scanned the papers and said that's fine, please sign; and for that we paid an arm and two legs!
AND NO, I would never in all my life have dreamt of doing this in the UK...
Jan 31st 2007 | 8:34 pm
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Re: Goona break all the rules (well maybe )
But even so, I would never now advocate buying without a lawyer, it really isn't worth the risk. And yes, I know of people that have had problems even when using a lawyer, but few and far between. Its the obvious question .... would you do it in England ... No! So why on earth do we do it here. I have no idea, I'll never be able to explain it, and everyone who has done it that I have met says exactly the same.
Jan 31st 2007 | 9:02 pm
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Good point, but I dont think they would have much to checklist against, and dont think any Spanish builds would pass even a minimal inspection.
Feb 1st 2007 | 1:21 am
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Sorry Keith, re another thread, but I replied to your message in an email I think or a PM - could you check it please?
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Feb 1st 2007 | 11:18 am
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Feb 1st 2007 | 7:13 pm
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At least you can check them out in the wet, so you know they wont slide down the hill or get part of the mountain in the back door. ;-(
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Feb 1st 2007 | 10:31 pm
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And also a good chance to check for any leaky roofs, but yes when seeing some places on the net I have thought , quite a few times, about how long it would take for some of these places to slide down the hill/mountainside ! ! l
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Feb 1st 2007 | 11:20 pm
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Not sure which part of Alicante you are looking at but I have a place in Denia. I can tell you that when it rains, the town is like Little Venice.
Feb 1st 2007 | 11:30 pm
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