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However, upon finally viewing the completed property in 2022, Ms Park refused to move in, citing multiple discrepancies between what was advertised and what was delivered. She has now launched a legal claim exceeding £700,000, seeking a refund of her deposit along with compensation for rent and financial losses incurred.

Her grievances include:

A missing bathtub in one of the two bathrooms, despite expectations set by the sales brochure.
A second bedroom that is smaller than anticipated.
An intrusive utility cupboard reducing the open-plan living space.
A two-year delay in the apartment’s completion, which forced her to sell her previous home in 2019 in preparation for the move.

The dispute centers on whether the changes made by the developer, Nine Elms Property Ltd, constitute a breach of contract. Ms Park’s legal team argues that the apartment is "materially and manifestly different" from the original floor plan she agreed to when purchasing off-plan in 2015. They accuse the developer of misrepresentation, stating that the marketing materials described the development as "the ultimate in luxury" with "panoramic views of London."

The developer, however, is contesting the claim, arguing that all promotional materials were for "illustrative purposes only" and that Ms Park forfeited her deposit when she failed to complete the purchase. They are now counter-suing for breach of contract.

The case is currently being heard at Central London County Court, where the outcome could set a precedent for off-plan property disputes.

The case continues.