Compensation for late completions

scooby



Joined: 02/01/2009
Posts: 84

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 18:31

Does anyone know a magic solution to getting compensation from Sante-Fe?.It's more the principal of the whole thing than the money itself.It's the only thig that's kept me going when I'm worrying about our apartment.

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 18:34

Dont hold your breath Sweetie

scooby



Joined: 02/01/2009
Posts: 84

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 18:42

simbas

Thanks anyway.I'll try and think of all the positives instead I guess.

Turtle


Joined: 28/05/2007
Posts: 2669

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 18:49

Scooby, I am in a simular situation and some advice I was given is forget about any money compensation but there is always a deal to be done for some extra work ie air con or internal fixings.



You could poss knock the amount off the final payment.

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 18:50

Hi Scooby , i personally have never heard of anyone getting compensation . But there may be some that have .

Good luck , Simbas

scruff


Joined: 15/07/2008
Posts: 1070

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 18:52

No chance. I don't see why they put it in the contract.



I think it's just so the Brits feel safe about signing a contract in the first place as though they were buying safely like in the UK.

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 20:21

ha ha ha ha - now that has cheered me up !!



We Brits come over here full of beans - but it doesn't take long to have the stuffing kicked out of you.



Nick

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 20:56

mess 4 - Turtle, you are dreaming mate - you ain't in a position to withold Jack.



THe builder has all the cards - you don't pay in full, or if you try and get smart, you'll be in the no deeds gang.



I feel a - "we've all been conned" comming on...





Nick

pilgrim



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 1404

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 21:12

Compensation for late completion, agree contract ploy, in reality scotch mist!

Aga Buyers A G


Joined: 04/10/2007
Posts: 488

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 21:17

To date Gary Robb owes us £37,000 in comp alone - don't hold your breath !!!!!!





ABAG

Suz

xxxxxx

Turtle


Joined: 28/05/2007
Posts: 2669

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 21:27

Nick, all the people thats paid in full and still no deeds whats the diference ?

Nunu1


Joined: 31/03/2008
Posts: 536

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 23:36

Scooby and other members, The attitude of no chance of getting compensation is Negative and and not acceptable!



I am in the current position of handover and the developer is 8 months late in delivery!



A contract is a contract, it works two ways, the Lawyers, the legal system and the developers set the legal contract which should be binding in all categories.

WE that is the Customer/Purchaser also abides and adheres to the contract, so why should We not be compensated for late delivery as per contract?



The fact Ive had no official apology from the developer, no deductions from the final figure for late delivery makes me angry.



AND Now a threat of an additional penalty if I dont pay by Monday 5th Jan 2009!



3 Years Ive waited and they conduct their business like you are buying a loaf of bread and whats your problem!



nunu1

Blackpoolfan


Joined: 03/12/2008
Posts: 1568

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 23:51

Nunu1,

I would say looking at your case it would be a cert for you to win your case in court after you have paid about 2,000 in costs. Believe you me it is not negative its just a waste of time going through with it eventhough the contract has been broken by the developer. Why have you lost because you are English!!

Steve1953



Joined: 04/12/2008
Posts: 298

Message Posted:
04/01/2009 01:55

Dear Scooby,where is your Santa Fe apartment? Have any of the other buyers withheld Payments,have you had it snagged by a decent snagger? Buying a property at Olive Grove which has been painful.Will try and assist if you can give more info(offline if you like)regards,Steve,

scooby



Joined: 02/01/2009
Posts: 84

Message Posted:
04/01/2009 15:01

Steve1953

Thanks Steve,you and lots of others have been really helpful. Our apartment is in Karsiyaka on the Citrus Gardens site. I believe that Rob from Merryweathers Overseas has an apartment at the Olive Grove site.We have been told your site is complete,is this true?. We haven't had ours snagged yet because it's not finished yet.

Blackpoolfan


Joined: 03/12/2008
Posts: 1568

Message Posted:
04/01/2009 15:17

Scooby,

Olive Grove is complete just waiting for electric and snaggings to be done properly.