Vilnius residents who have bought new apartments are looking for a developer: they teach space money and only have a headache

Accuses the developer of breaking their promises

Conflicts between the property developer and buyers are already becoming almost common. This time, disagreements arose over the Gilužio rivjera apartment block in Pilaitė, which is being developed by the real estate company Homa. Residents make their complaints Delphi in the letter sent. It is said that “Homa” – liars, promises a lot, does it minimally “.

The letter indicates that part of the project’s apartment blocks are already standing, the other part is still under construction. Neighbors complain that the company has done little gardening in the neighborhood.

“The landscaping is tragic, everything is tied up in clay, the plants were planted when it was 8 degrees outside, half of them died out after winter because they still had to be grown in greenhouses instead of planted. Everything had to be plowed and replanted for their own money, transported to the black earth, because no such was found. The grass is planted in a 1 cm layer of black soil, at the bottom, clay, nobody grows, mold grows ”, the neighbors complain.

People were sparing no criticism because of the company’s promises to install playgrounds and barbecue areas. It is said that such infrastructure does not exist. Buyers complain about false promises to install security cameras outside, ignoring the complaints.

“There are promised cameras that do not yet exist and the question is if there will be, because there are no cables. There will also be no “living” protection, as promised. Letters are not answered, communication ends when a contract is signed, it is ignored, it is not answered, it is not written, it is completely impossible to contact them and their intermediaries, the wishes of the neighbors are not taken into account, they lie ”. read the letter from the neighbors.

It is said that there are also problems from construction defects: “In the apartments, the walls are crooked, the underfloor heating pipes are rarely laid, the wooden profile windows are scratched, it is all the fault of the neighbors. Shaking the responsibility. The builders are very messy, all the garbage is carried by the wind throughout the area. <...> You show space money, you expect quality and your head just hurts. “

The plants did not survive

Delfi Būstas contacted the Homa company itself and inquired about complaints written by neighbors. According to the CEO of the company, Jurgita Kveselaitė, Homa is investing 1.8 million in the creation of the social welfare project of the Gilužio rivjera project. of which 250 thousand. 1 million euros for landscaping and playgrounds. According to her, the location of this project is exceptional, so the builder pays special attention to its surroundings and landscaping. Not only in design, but also in landscaping work, we are constantly working with landscape architects. It is true that it recognizes that the comments of the population about the plants that do not survive are correct.

“The builder is committed to replanting the plants that did not survive after the particularly difficult, snowy and long winter this year. We strive to listen to the wishes of residents as much as possible, maintain the overall concept of the project, and create an environment for residents that keeps monthly management costs reasonable. Together with the neighbors, a joint decision has already been made on the continuation of the afforestation works, which will be carried out in the near future ”, is the head of the executive director of the company.

He adds that the two stages of development of the Gilužis Riviera have now been fully completed. The environment of the first stage, as well as the lawn, has been maintained by the management company of the house for a year.

“In order to ensure the best possible plant care, Homa, together with landscape specialists, is currently preparing recommendations for home managers to help ensure proper plant care throughout the year,” said the interviewed.

According to J. Kveselaitė, the social assistance works are carried out in stages and, according to her, playgrounds and sports equipment are expected in June. Playgrounds and sports fields will be installed in the places designated in the project.

On the Gilužis Riviera, large investments are being made in playgrounds and sports for children. The project will install the world’s leading products in terms of technology solutions and product materials. Not only will there be traditional equipment, but also exclusive equipment in the playgrounds and fitness areas, something that has not yet been seen in Lithuania ”, assures the interlocutor.

The company’s CEO says the variety of exercises that can be done with sports simulators will be seen by scanning the code in the app on the phone. Playgrounds and sports fields will be covered with a special security cover.

Cameras are promised when all apartment buildings are finished

In response to residents’ complaints about security cameras, the interviewee assures that a security point with a security guard and video surveillance cameras will be installed after the completion of the six phases of the project.

“Neighbors will have the opportunity to decide, according to their needs, if they need” live “protection permanently or not,” explains the interlocutor.

According to residents, there are problems not only with the messy surroundings of various apartments, but also with the interior decoration and construction works. J. Kveselaitė explains that before buying an apartment, the buyer signs an acceptance-transfer deed with the builder, in which he can indicate the existing deficiencies, which the builder undertakes to correct.

“Before handing over the home to the finishing contractors, we recommend inspecting the windows and other parts of the home so that if they are damaged during the finishing work, residents know who is responsible for the defects and to whom to file damage claims. to the apartment. There are often cases in which the finishing of the building damages the housing structures and the equipment installed by the developer “, explains the executive director of the company and continues that the developer fulfills all obligations, eliminates deficiencies in accordance building regulations.

Commenting on the situation due to the poor communication of the company with the buyers, the interlocutor affirms that the builder uses a task management program in which the buyers can register comments and requests. Here the time and status of your receipt and response is recorded.

“Queries are also answered in this program, 95 percent. All queries are answered in a timely manner,” says the company representative.

Construction of the Gilužio rivjera project in Pilaitė started in the first half of 2019, the six-stage construction works are scheduled to be completed in the first quarter of 2022. Well-being and landscaping works, according to the company, – under favorable weather conditions – within 3-6 months after the incorporation of each stage. All project departments are sold with partial completion.

Parts of the infrastructure that the company undertakes to install: green areas and their irrigation systems, benches, pergolas, traffic barriers, playgrounds, their equipment and coatings, grills, chairs, sports fields, their equipment and coatings, fences, gates, bars, waste containers.

The company further adds that more than 12 different real estate projects are currently being developed in Pilaitė. Their choice of buyers in this district of the capital is wide and the competitive environment is constantly filled with new projects. Market competitiveness regulates apartment prices and prevents them from rising unreasonably. This year, the average price of middle-class apartments per square meter in the Pilaitė district is 2000 euros.