Accountant Sues Developers Over Luxury London Flat Missing Promised Features

Mi Suk Park claims her £1.5 million 'Versace-designed' apartment was materially different from the agreed plans, while developers counter that the discrepancies fall within contractual terms.

Mi Suk Park is suing Nine Elms Property Ltd for over £700,000, alleging her luxury flat deviated from the promised layout and features, including a missing bathtub, smaller bedroom, and intrusive utility cupboard.
The apartment, part of the Aykon London One 'Versace Tower,' was delayed by two years, forcing Ms. Park to sell her previous home in 2019 and incur additional financial losses.
Nine Elms Property Ltd argues that marketing materials were illustrative and claims Ms. Park forfeited her £381,000 deposit by failing to complete the purchase.
Ms. Park asserts that the deviations constitute 'irredeemable breaches' of the purchase contract and has included five years of rent and other losses in her compensation claim.
The ongoing case, being heard in Central London County Court, underscores broader issues of developer accountability, buyer expectations, and the risks of off-plan property purchases.