Spain: Thousands of British expats duped into buying illegally built properties, now have hope

Thousands of Britons who were duped into buying illegally built properties in Spain have been offered fresh hope after four British families were awarded more than £140,000 compensation in a landmark ruling. A Spanish court in Almeria, a city in Andalusia, south east Spain, this week ruled the families bought the properties in good faith. It ordered the developers to pay “moral damages” of between €40,000 and €50,000 to three families

for suffering and anxiety they have faced over the last 10 years. Read Article