Brits robing Brits - Page 9

Pauline, I absolutely agree with you 100%

We too were ripped off by a so called builder (that wasn’t!)

We came here 2 yrs ago and initially viewed his property with the view to purchase, he spoke proudly that he had fully revonvated the property, he’s been here 13yrs running and advertising his own firm.

We purchased another property, within the same vicinity and was befriended by him 

To cut a long story short we were seen as naive vulnerable walking wallets to a tune to date of nearly 60.000€!

He has ignored solicitors letters since realising the seriousness of his dealings in Spain have been nothing more than fraudulent...and at present he is  attempting to deal with his property (that he’s moved out of) and assets whilst preparing to scarper!

Personally, I will not let this lie, investigations are ongoing in Spain and the Uk.

My advice to anyone when new here.... take your time to settle in, not everyone that smiles at you is your friend. 

So sorry for you but this happens all the time ,I know who have lost a lot more than this and trying to get legal settlement is almost impossible. I love spain and there culture unfortunately it's spoilt by other nationals who see as easy pickings with the brits some or worst for this abuse. I would guess 80pc of immigrants in spain are illegals .

Maybe it will change on day but pigs might fly.

The only decent one I have found in the 2 years I have been living here is AMPS electrician in Torrevieja brilliant business ... Like you we got bumped at least 3 times shame on them ... stay away from ASSSA they ripped us off for nearly 4000 Euro and the jestor we got to try and get some of our monies back bumped us as well 🙈

Hi we have a holiday home in Polop near Benidorm. When we moved in we wanted to tile our front garden so found a builder who was British on recommendation from a friend in Spain. 

This builder was brilliant. He advised us that we should notify the works to the local authority. We did this bt completing form that had to give builders full name and business address, works to be done, size of works and cost. Their was a charge to local auth but it was obviously to double check builder and that he was not over charging for job. 

On the day of start of job the local auth appeared outside to check on job/builder. 

We had a good experience. 

I must also say we have had good experience will Spanish delivery services. 

Moira

COSTA BLANCA CONSTRUCTION GENERAL BUILDER & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE.

MJW BUILDERS.

MARK LAURENCE WARD

This subject has been mentioned before, Mr Ward's activities are being mentioned frequently on the "Named & Shamed" Facebook page. Some of the people who are unhappy with Mr Ward's behaviour are getting together to complain to the Guardia Civil as one. If anybody has employed Mr Ward, or has any information concerning his whereabouts please let me know. He was last known to live in El Campello, but seems to work along the Costa Blanca.

Working along the Costa Blanca, before that Almeria and the Costa  He did talk to us about Barcelona, could that be where he is heading? If a group is formed please can you include us? He ripped us off for over 2000 euros and cost us that again to put right his shoddy scam.

Should read Costa Calida.

I wasn’t either when I had my aircon fitted,, never worked properly as he never fitted it correctly ,, I have had to have it replaced at my cost ,,, Also electric job done that ended up with me having it done again as he made a absolute mess of it ,,, 

hi we recently purchased a property in la florida spain, I hope when we can eventualy come over, we can find a few good tradespeople,

as we need a few jobs doing, but after readind about british builders riping brits off I hope we can get names of trusted tradespersons from this forum, many thanks  alan

Hi, I know a really good reliable builder who lives in Villamartin. He is English, excellent and reliable. He has done a lot of work for me and is very well know in this area

I will be happy to forward his details if requested

Shane