Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2022 8:25am
Properties on parts of D sector were built on the Rambla de Los Aznares. This is designated as land that cannot be built on. There is a secondary area each side of this area that has restrictions. Houses are bought and sold in these areas all the time. There have been discussions going on for more than a decade about rerouting the Rambla, so that the properties can be legalised and owners obtain the appropriate documentation. There are currently no agreed plans for the rerouting.
One of the main current issues is that banks are known to have refused mortgages on properties built on the Rambla. This may not affect you if you are a cash buyer, but if you come to sell, your buyer will likely also need to be a cash buyer.
A couple of things you can do in preparation.
Firstly, email [email protected] (the local residents association) and ask them for copies of the maps they have, showing the affected areas and properties.
Next, if you find a property that you like, ask the agent to provide a response “in writing” to the question of whether the property in built in the area affected by the Rambla.
Next, if you find a property you are going to proceed on, ask your independent lawyer the same specific question. It seems that unlike the UK, where lawyers have a general obligation to notify you of any issues involving your property, the same is not the case here. You need to ask the specific question for them to answer.
Finally, if you want to test the water, ask a Spanish bank for a mortgage on the property and see what they say.
One of the biggest complaints that you read on Camposol forums is that lawyers and agents didn’t tell them that their property was built on the Rambla and secondly that all properties on Camposol are in communities of owners (COO’s), even though few have been activated.
Having said all that, there are several thousands of residents who live here quite happily.
One recommendation is to rent before you buy. Take some time to rent a property here and spend some time looking round the area and the facilities. If you are looking to move to traditional Spain, this is not it, however, if you are looking to move to an urbanisation, predominantly occupied by immigrants, where English is the predominant language and the facilities geared to that demographic, you may be at home here.
Good luck with your search and I hope this helps. There are people who have lived here much longer than me and who will be able to add valuable information.
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