Case between Bob & Patricia v Masa

This was reported in "Murcia Today" recently and is an appalling situation and an example of Spanish law at it's absolute worst.  The complacency within the Spanish legal system is breathtaking.

The full article : https://murciatoday.com/camposol-couple-face-loss-of-their-home-as-justo-y-manoli-bankruptcy-reaches-auction-stage_172380-a.html

The facts are that an elderly British couple, Bob & Patricia bought a property on Camposol for €104,000 then subsequently discovered it had "turistico" status and theoretically could not be occupied all year round as a normal residential dwelling.  This was never made known to them at the time of the purchase.

So they took the developer to court under a claim for breach of contract and won after a lengthy court battle over several years.  The purchase contract was annulled and they were awarded damages equating to the full amount they paid, plus interest etc. 

However, shortly afterwards, the developer, Masa/Justo y Manoli, went into liquidation without paying a penny to them. Therefore Bob & Patricia's property became an asset of the Liquidator of Masa and is now to be sold at auction, even though Bob & Patricia are still living there are they've not received any of the compensation awarded!

Sadly Bob & Patricia are only one couple of five who through no fault of their own are to be made homeless.  The Liquidator is declining to discuss the situation or even say when the auction is to take place.  As a creditor of the liquidated company Bob & Patricia are unlikely to receive any money as they are a long way down the pecking order.

This seems truly outrageous and for me deserves a far higher profile than has yet occurred.

My heart bleeds for the couple 😭. 

Relying on the experts to help you looking through the paperwork and legalities of buying a house, and then end up losing all your money.

Is there no redress against the solicitors for negligence and unprofessionalism? I am very saddened about this.