Advice needed

Walk away before it is too late, unless you enjoy long protracted problems, some of which will not show up until you try to sell it, even many years hence.

Ok thanks for the advice. Could you explain in a bit more detail why you say this. sorry it's all a bit confusing when I try to look into the problems 

Thanks 

There have been many instances where properties lacking the proper paperwork, some of which should never have been built where they were.

I would only proceed if and when the seller's solicitor has got all the papers in order, and at the seller's cost.

There are however many properties fully legal and with certificates of first occupation and so on. It can take years and a lot of money to try and end up with a dream instead of a nightmare. A friend who has lived in Spain for over 30 years advises that you should only buy a property in Spain if you can afford to lose the money. Rustic properties and developments where the promoter has gone broke carry the highest risks, but it is up to you.

Thank you for all your help. Much appreciated 

Hi, we have bought a rustic property near fortuna it has all the licences except the original planning permission for which a fine was paid. We were told by our solicitor that this was OK but this is the case in many rustic/ rural properties.

There is a clause that we could be forced to return the land to it's original condition but this was considered highly unlikely 

Don't pay a deposit before knowing all the details 

Thanks for this info sounds very similar.

When you say that the land might have to return to the original condition. Do you mean knocked down? 

Is this an on going worry?

Thanks 

Solicitor said it was highly unlikely but it remains a possibility, and there's always an appeal which could take years 

Sadly one must accept that if the authorities descend on illegal houses, if they are Spanish-owned no action is taken but non-Spanish owned the bulldozers are brought in.

Please be very careful,  as a Fortuna resident have seen this problem with properties many times.some have got resolved, however very many  haven't. There are a large number of properties around Fortuna with all sorts of legal issues. Lastly check and double check the legal advise your given.

Wish you every success,hope everything works out,good luck.