"Pain in Spain" programme ..

Do they provide an explanation of what you actually get for your 100 Euros Barry?

Lewis

We have still had no communication from Marinsol.  Though perhaps we had better check our account to see if they have just whipped the money out!!    We were told that the community charge was likely to be in the region of £700 a year - and I have to say this di dn't seem bad to us, but of course we don't yet know what is included!!  I assume it is the maintainance of the common garden area and the pool, but other than that I don't know.

I think it is really important to consider the residents and let them take the lead in the running of the community, assuming that someone wants to do this.  But I think it is also important that we have as wide a representation as possible, and this should include people who are using the apartments as holiday homes.  

Linda (3b)

Where has the information & Cost of the annual charge come from? we have had a letter emailed
requesting 100 euro, for the setting up of the community, we thought that until a meeting was held
and agreements made over the amount of months the pool is used for and how often the gardens were to be maintained then an annual charge can not be calculated.

Noel & Debora 8A

Lewis, Hi, no they don't other than to say that they have/are arranging the Identification Number for the Community.

Open a Bank account in the name of the community.

Contracted ( contacted? ) the Water and Electricity Companies for the Community areas.

I intend to e-mail them today, and ask what we get for the money.

I suspect that they will contact all of us as time goes bye by e-mail and the letter is an attachment to that e-mail.

Linda, I agree , remember though that when everything is set up, as a democracy everyone gets a vote, I would suggest that we wait and see.

Regards and I will come back on this open Forum.

Barry 18A

Just some further thoughts - is the 100 euros an initial starting amount, or does it say it will be monthly?  If the latter, it does seem to be high compared to the other communities in HN - which I am told are around about 40 euros a month. 

Remember, that we can employ our own company, so we can ditch them if they are too expensive.  I can't understand why some people are getting info or requests at different times.  YOu would think they would e mail everyone together.

LInda

Hi All, as indicated yesterday I phoned Spain last night and got an up date on things Los Olivos.

I also had a reply from Marinasol see Notice under their name.

The Meeting was attended by around 10 people with Sylvia being elected to talk to Maria. The remainder acting as prompters etc.

Maria stonewalled the whole meeting.

However there was an upsurge of work by the builders the following day around the pool and Gardens.

This lasted around 6 hours.  One thing that came to light is that if you are offered a complaints form by the builders don't bother.

The complaints book is held at Garrucha Town Hall  and they are obliged to look into it if you enter a formal complaint here.

So we wait and see if progress will be made by BMS or a Complaint may have to be made official.

Other items that came to light.

As Marinasol are calling a Community meeting an informal gathering was called to try to try and get a provisional Commitee formed.

Every one on site was informed and invited to attend.  The result was a provisional President, Vice President and 3 Commitee members appointed subject to a democratic vote at a later date. But it was needed to be able to progress with Marinasol.

( My feeling is that this is fine, progress.  I know the names of those involved I don't intend to name anyone as they could get cold feet and withdraw, I'm happy with the ones I know).

Great progress is expected over the next few weeks with the Water area below us. Two Boules and a Soccer Pitch are to be layed in this area also.

There is a strong possibility that one of the areas below us could eventually become housing for people from Los Gallardos having prioriy. Good for learning Spanish.

There are 6 bottom and 1 top apartment available for sale, The top one for sale is the one facing towards Garrucha which we were told was owned by a Spanish couple.

Some people have used the pool before it was ready, hope they enjoyed the ear problems, what about the grass surround or is it mud now ah well.

Don't shoot the messanger.

Regards

Barry 18A

Hi All Los O's,

I have had a reply from Marinasol, saying the 100 euros is an initial set up fee to get things moving, they do not yet know what the monthly charge will be. I will be giving them my bank details today.

Regards

Don

I gather that 'Nick and Ju' have completed on 20A above us. Would like to make contact with them if they access this site or anyone knows a contact number or address. Ta!

Eddie 20B

Hi Sueddy,

I meet Nick an Ju, and gave them my info and the eyeonspain site. but so far no contact.

Regards\\

Don

Hi All

  I will be coming out on Monday 16th for the first time and it will good to meet fellow residents who are there.

 my appartment is 15a, so if anyone is passing, please call.

  Dave

We are flying out Sunday 15th so will also call in on anyone there!!!  It will be great to have some sunshine!

Best wishes,

Linda

We are going out thursday 19th for long weekend!   (but not long enough have to come back for work Tuesday

Ya All make me sick.

Ah go on then kiss the steps to Number 18A then, and if you must, have a good time and enjoy the weather.

That includes Dave and Maura who I know are counting the days and that makes me double sick now I've thought about it.!

Have a Safe Journey

Barry  18A

You'll be even sicker when we tell you we will be swimming in the pool!!!!!

Hope the rain stops.

Linda 

And forgot to say - there is a fiesta on in Los Gallardos!!!!!  Perfect!

Linda

Poor Barry, no fun in the sun, no swim in the pool and now no dancing at the Fiesta, it gets worse by the hour. Not to worry I will toast you with some "Tinto" and then I might kiss the steps to 18A.

Have a good weekend.

Maura.

But just remember you shower, when you have the sun we will have nice cool rain,

When you have the swimming pool, we will have nice cool rain,

When you have the Fiesta, I'll have my Audi A3 so there!

Na Na Na Na Naaaa

I could get depressed, on top of which I have to go to Head Office on Tuesday for 2 days, M1 and M25,  224 Miles there and 224 miles back can it get any better.

Enjoy.

Barry 18A    Don't forget the steps.

Hi All,

Just wondering how things are developing in LO.

Is the swimming pool in use yet?

Have perimiter walls been painted?

Has the builders materials and rubble been removed from surrounding areas?

Any news would be most welcome.

Maura 17A

Hi Maura

Yes the pool is in use & it is good to be able to go for a swim now. No the perimeter walls have not yet been painted, but yes some of the builders materials have been removed, but more work still to be done. The toilets by the pool still need to be cleaned. Gardeners have been & cut the grass, so looks much better.

When are you next out?

Linda & Rob

Hi Linda and Rob,

Good to hear from you. Brilliant news about pool.  Delighted to say I am coming out late Saturday 21st July for 1 week.

Really looking forward to seeing everyone again.

Maura