Why not sell?

But how much to retain? If it was just the admin delay then I could understand taking a view but my understanding is that the Town hall will not be issuing a Certificate unless the problem is sorted out - which is I understand is because the property has not been built in accordance with the plans. Our solicitors are still advising not to complete.

Geoff

A retention of say 10-15%, agreed by both purchasers and vendors. This is normal in Spain. It is an admin delay. The town hall will not enforce a building structural change. They will impose a fine to the developer, if he is wrong. The developer believes he is right. Hence the deadlock. Regards, Steve

If it is common for a buyer to retain a percentage, why has Mt Sendra refused to do this himself?

A retention of 10%-15% is said to be normal pending obtaining the C of H, yet it has been reported that Mr Sendra has refused this arrangement himself.

Yes, you are right, Colin. Normally the builders/developers do not allow you to retain any monies. However the re-sellers and purchasers can make these private arrangements.

Steve, I've checked with my solicitor, and his fee is fixed at the original rate. He points out that he does not get his fee until completion so it's not in his interest to seek to delay things. His main concern is that without the C of H, the suppliers companies could cut off their services. He is Spanish, and a lawyer who knows the system well. We feel we must follow his advice.

Regards

Colin

Hi Colin, I understand your situation regarding taking your solicitors advice. However, it would not be in the developers interest to have the services cut off. The pool would soon turn a spinach shade of green and the tenants living there would have no water or electric. Again, it is my belief that this is scare mongering. Ask your solicitor if he knows of a complex, building or any other project, that has had services terminated?

Regards, Steve in Javea. Sunny, 25c