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Reassurance for Spanish buyers - 21 January 2009

Following a shocking story about the trials and tribulations of a British couple living in Spain, Taylor Woodrow de Espana has urged purchasers to make sure they are buying from a reputable company.

The company, the only major UK house builder operating in Spain, is reassuring buyers after the revelation that Leonard and Helen Prior are living in their garage without running water or electricity a year after watching their beloved £575,000 villa on the Costa Almeria destroyed.

The villa was bulldozed after it was declared illegal by the regional government of Andalucia. Taylor Woodrow is reassuring buyers that Spain is still a safe place to buy as long as they do their homework.

Victor Sague, sales and marketing director for Taylor Woodrow de Espana, said, “The shocking case of Leonard and Helen Prior strongly highlights the importance of letting your head rule your heart when it come to buying a home in Spain. There is nothing wrong with being cautious and taking your time before making a decision.”

Taylor Woodrow de Espana has spent the past 50 years building a strong reputation as a house builder to trust, and operates in partnership with Safe Buying Experience, a scheme which has been launched to provide a safe and secure process for buying property in Spain. Among the recommendations it makes to buyer are making sure you do your research; choosing a well-known company with a good track record; checking all guarantees and licences; getting expert advice and trusting other customers who remain loyal to a company.

Victor concludes, “Despite receiving a battering from the press this beautiful country has retained its number one spot as the most popular place for Brits to buy abroad. Smart people know that buying bricks and mortar is a sound investment and we have a fantastic selection of developments in various regions across Spain, with up to a quarter off prices.”

 


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