Trying to find out if an extention is legal.

Look at Jim's guide just a few posts down.

Sorry Cheryl, I can only see my post on this page, any chance of a link please?

https://www.costablancaforum.com/area/almorad%C3%AD-spain-11/general-property-discussion-in-almorad%C3%AD-33/jims-guide-the-nota-simple--property-purchase-66914/
If you go to the home page and then click on the green latest posts in Costa Blanca button, it takes you to the main forum.

Peter. If you go to the top of your page. There you will find a symbol of a magnifying glass, the search facility 

In the 'what are you looking for 'column enter the words 'nota simple ' and in the location box enter ' everywhere' you will then be directed to the nota simple topic by Jim,  click on it and you are good to go 

LeckyLes.

, or alternatively ,as Cheryl has directed above.

LeckyLes 

Thanks so far people, I read in that link "At the point of completion, the notary will have to obtain one (nota Simple)so he can check that the details in the nota simple and the escritura are the same." But my Conveyancer said, "The owners are going to add the extension on the deeds ", so I presume neither the nota simple or the escritura at this satge will show any mention of the extension?

What and where would the documentation that shows the work has planning and building permission be?

I am thinking I should get a solicitor to check this, any recommendations for one in  La Marina please?

Better reconsider the purchase. Legalizing an already standing building or part of it, requires a lot of paperwork, time, and money assuring that everything is according to local rules and requirements. And there is no guarantee that conformity is given, or even has to be demolished.. Better get a so called "tasador judicial" whose appraisal (including market value) is probative. His fees are lower than making a lawyer do this for you.

This is exactly what I am afraid of and I do not feel the estate agent are doing what I paid them to do, but are more interested in making the sale.

I have now e-mailed the solicitors in La Marina and will see what they charge.

If the building work has not been authorised, I guess I will lose the 10% deposit I had to pay or could this be retrieved if the property is shown to be that it shouldnt have been on the market in the first place if i is not legal?

Peter, you wisely state you intend to employ the services of a solicitor ( Lawyer ) to look into this matter. Can I ask in what legal capacity is the person you say you are dealing with so far over the house purchase. I.e, are they not a registered Lawyer ? 

LeckyLes.