BELLA CALABRIA

06/18/2009 - 13:22

Apologies, I'm new to this forum but have a burning issue which I am seeking some other experiences. In January I completd on a two bed apt on the La Brezza complex near Lamezia Terme, I received corresondance from the developer asking me to choose my kitchen for installation. I chose the kitchen and presumed it was being fitted, I then booked a short break to the apt for last week (12 June) to furnish the apt and stay there. On arrival there was no kitchen or water heater meaning only cold water! This meant staying in a hotel for the thre nights and having a completely wasted journey!On arriving back in the UK I sent an email to Bella Calabria asking about the kitchen etc only to be told the following....'We've had trouble ordering the kitchens, Bella Calabria can no longer provide a kitchen for you. The person who was dealing with the kitchens has left the company that is why you have never been informed...I DO APOLOGISE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED'As you can imagine I am feeling pretty irate to say the least! Kitchen and water heater etc are included in the specification when these apartments are purchased and paid for, it is slightly more than an inconvenience when they withdraw it!Has anyone had any similar issues with Bella Calabria and is anyone currently in te process of having not yet completed with this company?

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Hi La Brezza Dave and welcome to the Community. Sorry to hear about your predicament. Are you sure that the kitchen furniture and water heater were included in the contract? I ask you to double check because it is quite usual for these not to be included in houses or apartments. I do not know these people as we are in Tuscany, so I cannot tell you about them. Perhaps other members could. Have you paid the full amount and who has inspected the property before completing the purchase?

Many Thanks for your reply, I can confirm that these were included in the specification and have now been told tat these things have been withdrawn due to lack of finances being available due to the Credit Problems around the world! I have a feeling that people waiting to complete are going to be in the same predicament as I have found myself! Unfortunately I trusted '�� Connection' to undertake the pre-purchase checks and also gave POA to my solicitors (no ames mentioned but I bet you can guess who!!).

Hi DaveYou may or may not be familiar with . The forum is worth joining as it was set up for people buying in Calabria and it has lots of advice and information for buyers and many members with personal experience. I would assume there are others in a similar position as you.

i think you will find this thread on here is pretty closely related to your problems... seems to be quite a gang of the same people always involved... there are various protest groups being set up everywhere and a site called eyeonworldwide ... seems to be pretty independant of all building/estate agents down there ...also there is a firm of solictors involved in some class action type work... not sure if this will fall in with their requirements... anyway thats the link

When you say your completed - do you mean you paid all your money or have you still to pay the final instalment? The company is undoutbedly in default - but yo uneed to check your small print very carefully - and join the forums!