A homebuyer, after spending $30,000 refurbishing an apartment, discovered that he had actually purchased the empty shell located across the hall.
In a new development in Chongqing, China, Gui Lizhong was sold flat 4-2, even before the numbers were affixed to the doors.
He became aware of his mistake in decorating 4-1 when Long Nengyun arrived and presented documentation proving he was the rightful owner.
‘Why are you staying here? I purchased this house in 2011,’ Mr. Long allegedly remarked upon his arrival.
The error may have occurred after a saleswoman took Mr. Lizhong to view the apartment on two separate occasions.
‘I viewed the house twice before signing the contract,’ Gui stated.
‘The property agent showed me this specific unit.’
The saleswoman countered this narrative, claiming she had shown him the correct property.
Any chance that the unfortunate buyer could retain his new apartment vanished when Mr. Long declined to swap the residences.
