I share Interested Investor's view, and now that the dust has settled from this house of cards, some thoughts on the players:

The Investors – We understand buying off the plan is an uncertain proposition (the old risk/reward equation), BUT the investor has a right to the information the developer/agent may have that could affect the outcome of the investment.

SGC Securities (founding Directors Tony Sage, Marcus Gilmore and Niall Conlon) – I understand the diificulty in bringing a development project to completion in the NW, BUT a professional developer would have his ducks in a row before inviting investors to participate.

MLG Realty (Marcus Gilmore, founder) – I understand that a real estate agent works for the seller and not the buyer, BUT a professional agent would not screen buyers from the facts of the development.

Chalmers Legal Studio – (wrote and executed IMO a very one-way contract) – I understand a solicitor's first loyalty is to his client, BUT in this case they have done nothing to diminish the popular opinion of the legal profession.

So I add my "Thank You"  to the Tambrey Apartment Development Project, for showing me what to look out for next time I venture into buying off the plan.