"My initial meeting with Garry White was in January 2002, purely in the role of a translator during the final stages of construction of our first villa. I had no project manager for that first build, a decision which I came to seriously regret, and which has cost me approximately an additional £50,000.

Without knowledge of the pitfalls that can occur during villa construction in Spain, a plethora of problems can occur, ranging from language barriers, unscrupulous builders, inadequate building materials and practices, and complicated bureaucratic procedures.

After that first somewhat disastrous experience, I decided to build villa number 2, employing Garry as project manager from the very beginning of the process. He recommended an excellent architect and technical architect, and a superb builder; he monitored the whole construction process in a thoroughly professional manner. He updated me regularly by e-mail with the latest situation report and photographs. Additionally, his in depth knowledge of building practices and procedures in Spain was invaluable throughout the 14 months of construction.

Gary's integrity and honesty are of the highest possible standards, a major factor when carrying out an expensive project in Spain. Having lived in the area for 17 years, Garry has numerous local contacts with whom he has built mutual trust; if problems occur, he can be relied upon to quickly arrange for reliable tradesmen to sort them out.

Project number two has been an unqualified success, all of which is due to Garry’s dedication and attention to detail. His fees are extremely competitive and he has saved me the cost of his fees several times over. If you do intend to build in the Sotogrande area, I seriously recommend that, even before you buy a plot, you contact Garry White at the earliest opportunity."

Paul Griffiths

"I bought a property in Sotogrande 4 years ago, and whilst the main structure was complete, I employed Garry’s services to intermediate with the builder in the completion of the project to my specification. Quite frankly it would be foolhardy to take on any building project in Spain without independent professional help, and as I embark on my first major build from scratch I would not consider doing so without Garry’s assistance. During our first project together circumstances often required Garry to be on call at unsocial hours, seven days a week. As we embark on this new project I will expect, and know I will get the same level of dedication.

Garry made our first taste of Spain relatively stress free, and for that we will be forever grateful."

Peter Williams

"Dear Garry

Many thanks for all of your considerable help during the final stages of our construction project on Sotogrande.

Not only have you proved yourself to us to be a consummate professional but also a tower of strength and (high praise this!) one of the small band of people who have done exactly what you have said you would do, when you said you would do it.

With the house now finished it has been very reassuring to know that you have been on hand to ensure that everything runs smoothly and that the myriad, inevitable minor problems are handled quickly and efficiently."

Name withheld at client's request