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The News from Spain
Welcome to Golf Gardens Miraflores II
2009 Community Notes
Written by Ian Cook   
Friday, 30 October 2009 10:21

Well doesn’t time just fly by…..

Firstly we would like to apologise to all those residents of nationalities other than from the UK that may have difficulty reading English. We have always tried to have the newsletter translated for you, but higher costs for this service now mean that this newsletter is not now an official community notice, rather a newsletter put together by an owner for fun!

It has been a fairly quiet summer on the community and fortunately not too many problems for the committee to sort out.

Finances are extreamly tight this year so the committee are trying hard to save costs wherever possible while still maintaining the high standards of GGM II.

We already have legal action well down the line with a couple of our larger debtors. We also have a number of habitual late payers back on the notice board with debts creeping up. However with recent EU legislation it is now possible to start legal action against some debtors in their main country of residence. This can be a far quicker process than going through the Spanish courts and assets are seized in their home country to pay off the debt. This is an option we will be looking at closely with the community hot shot lawyer.

Electric and Water usage up: We have seen a significant increase in the water and electric usage. Electric usage in the garages appears to be to overly high, owners are requested not to leave the light switches jammed on, Any owners running appliances such as tumble dryers or freezers in their store rooms should have an electric supply run from there own meter and not abuse the community supply.

Lifts: Schindler  have carried out some major repairs to some of the lifts over the last year. The lift phones are now all operational. Should you experience a breakdown press the phone button and the operator will know the location of the lift and confirm it to you, then just wait for the engineer, please do not force the doors.

Community Charge Error for last Quarter: In case you had not already been made aware, due to a clerical error with the direct debits for the last quarter, some owners were charged without the discount being deducted, this will be allowed for in the next quarters charge. Intercala apologise for this clerical error.

Building Insurance: Owners may be interested to know the insurance policy we have with Mapfre, is also suitable for the cover that many mortgage companies require so saving owners the cost of the extra policy. A copy of the insurance cover document may be obtained from Intercala.

 
The Grande Community
Written by Jeremy Watkinson   
Friday, 30 October 2009 12:27

Plans for a New Roundabout:  After many requests from GGM over the years, the Grande Community has finally managed to get plans approved by the town hall to install a roundabout at the junction at the end of the road. This will make a big improvement to the safety of this junction.  Hopefully funds will be made available from all phases of the Grande Communities involved so the project can go ahead.

The Approach Road:  The Grande Community has been busy with our requests surfacing the missing path at the end of the road along with removing the signs and painting the substation.

Finally, my thanks to Johanna and Dave who have supported me and managed the community for us all.  They do a wonderful job  so please say “thank you” to them when you get the chance.

PS. Thanks to Ian for all his work on the news letter and the new look web site coming soon!

 
Owners IBI Tax Now Due
Written by Ian Cook   
Friday, 30 October 2009 11:17

As we warned you of in the previous newsletter the IBI tax (Property Rates) is finally through from the town hall. All owners need to visit or contact the Town Hall at La Cala to find out the IBI due on their property.

The first payment is due by the 20th of November 2009.

A discount of 5% is available for future payments by direct debit. Full details will be given to you when you contact the town hall open 9am – 2pm

Contact details:

Town Hall Branch La Cala
Edifico Cala del Sol,
Bulevar La Cala

Telephone: 952 49 32 08

Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
Pride in our Home
Written by Ian Cook   
Friday, 30 October 2009 12:25

Updated Community Rules: At the AGM this June the updated community rules were approved copies of these are on display in the lifts and extra copies available from the committee. 

Our president has requested that everyone should personally take an active role in trying to ensure standards on GGM II are maintained and not just left to somebody else to clean up. More importantly if you see people leaving rubbish about, that you point out to them that “we all take our own rubbish to the bins by the main gate” or if you catch someone abusing the facilities or buildings please ask them to stop. We obviously don't want to run the place like a prison but it is important that everyone living or on holiday at GGM II understands the community rules, they are there to try and ensure harmonious living for all.

So, if you see something that’s not right, please speak up to stop it happening again and report it to the committee or President, it’s your home they are abusing!     

Rental Properties:  We would request that all owners of properties that are rented out make sure you or the rental agent explains clearly to tenants and holidaymakers, how the entrance gate code operates and make them aware we have strict community rules. A copy of the rules should be clearly displayed inside the apartment. Be aware that the costs of repairs from damage caused to the complex will be passed on to owners.

Replacement Awnings: Should you wish or need to replace the fabric on your balcony awning, you must use the same colour & design as the original fabric specification, so as not to change the outward appearance of the building

Alterations to the building: Please be aware that home improvements that change the external visible appearance of the building are a breach the community statutes and will have to be returned to the original building specifications.

Security: As always we would advise owners to be extra vigilant with regard to security. Owners and guests are reminded to lock doors and windows when leaving their apartments, even to just go by the pool. We would advise owners of ground floor apartments that shutters should be fitted with locks for extra security.

Damage to Parasols and Sun beds: Unfortunately this summer damage has occurred due to the misuse of some of the sun beds and parasols, this additional cost we can do without.  Please make sure they are only used for what they are intended. 

Car Parking: We would remind all owners and their guests to only park in their own parking spaces or those of neighbours where they have permission. Parking elsewhere could result in the vehicle being towed out onto the road.

 
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