21 Apr 2009 10:12 AM:

We were there from 2nd -9th April and the resort was starting to get busier as the Spanish Easter holidays approached. I would like to give more positive news but the resort itself in my opinion had not moved on in any way from when I was last there in October 2008. The Beach Club pool was open and the bar around the pool but there was no sign that the restaurant was to be opened upstairs and the gym was not up and running. As of the 16th April Janine and Isobel in the Sales office and Eva in the snagging department were all being made redundant along with the golf professional.

I had a long chat with Janine and it seems that earlier in the year a number of investors were in talks with the Med Group with regards to buying the place but this seems to have fallen through. Her opinion was that progress will be slow and that they had been selling one unit a week over the last 3 months. She informed me that the landscaping was due to commence and on the day we left a number of trees and plants had been delivered in front of the beach club so there seems to be some movement.

I had a number of small snagging issues which can I say were dealt with quickly and overall we still love the development and feel that if we can get through the next 2-3 years the resort will be fantastic. The location is wonderful and Mojacar still has the charm which first attracted us to it. The coastal area south of Carboneras is fantastic and the restaurants on the Playa are trying to accomodate the English with prices and deals for Menus of the day making it more affordable for your guests. I have guests staying in our apartment at the moment and their feedback has been very good. There only concern was that the electrics kept tripping so it looks as though I will need to increase the ampage in the apartment through Endesa. Any other feedback would be welcome.  

Community thread: How was easter at the resort?

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11 Apr 2009 12:49 PM:

Just returned from Mojacar and when I was there I had a meeting with Banco Andalucia. Our rate is fixed at 4.9% for the first 12 months and then we thought that after 12 months it changed to euribor plus 1%. This is the case BUT there is a collar on the mortgage of 4% which means that it cannot go below 4% unless a modification is made to the mortgage which involves costs such as notary, bank fees etc.

I am currently seeking advice from my solicitor who I feel should have pointed this out to us when he completed on our behalf. 

 

Community thread: Developer's Mortgage Beware

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27 Mar 2009 4:55 PM:

I have had an e-mail from Ursula informing me that the Beach Club and swimming pool will be open as of 1st April. I arrive in Mojacar on the2nd and intend to meet with Ursula to discuss the membership fee which for a 2 bed Los Patios is 750 euros per year. I have spoken to the Med Group's head office in Barcelona and asked them the situation regarding the landscaping of the front of the development. As this is the first thing potential buyers and paying guests see when they drive up to Playa Macenas I feel this should be priority. The gentleman I spoke to from the Med Group informed me that the problem at the moment is cash.

Although I understand this to a certain extent I respectfully suggested that why should we as owners have to pay full membership fees when all of the facilities are not open and the outlook from the swimming pool is certainly not 5 star. I just think we all need to apply pressure so that the little things such as the landscaping are completed.

I will report back when I return from Mojacar.

 

Community thread: Beach Club not open

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24 Mar 2009 12:00 AM:

Dear All

I am due to visit Playa Macenas next week  and I have been informed that the Beach Club is still not open. As owners I am sure we are all expected guests to arrive who would like to use the facilities. I am certainly not going to pay a membership fee if the facilities are not in place. Can I ask that we all apply some pressure either by e-mail or telephone so that these facilities are up and running as soon as possible. I will start by sending an e-mail to Ursula and the Med Group.

Neil

 

Community thread: Beach Club not open

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11 Mar 2009 9:55 AM:

We have also received the letter regarding the AGM and feel that a presence is necessary. We cannot attend as we do not go to Mojacar until 2nd April. We also use Dean Swann as do a further 3 owners who I know personally and they feel that it may be useful to ask Dean to attend. If you want to send me a PM I can give you my contact details and we can discuss this further.

Neil & Debbie

 

Community thread: Maintenance company proxy

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