19 Dec 2012 7:05 PM:

I think it is absolutely beautiful in DV, the quality of the build is excellent, and I too like the peace and tranquility it offers... no beachside resort for me with all its associated noise and bustle. No fears about rising tide levels. However this report is potentially damaging to the reputation of DV, unchallenged, the last time I looked at it, and seems to come up every time one types in Duquesa Village whilst using the search facility. And those cranes??? they are far off in the distance, and this far from unique scene, is one you might notice all the way down the coast. I believe the photos were taken with a long lens which would make the cranes appear closer than they really are.

The more our community is built up and talked about in a postive way the better. The more owners care about how their apartment is presented the better. Weedy window boxes and dangly cables? - not good. I am not currently interested in letting, but I might want to in the future or to sell, who can predict? anyone seeing this report might be put off... So encouraging renters and friends who stay to contribute their favourable experiences would definitely be a positive move in the right direction.

Community thread: A Bad Report about DV in Trip Advisor

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19 Dec 2012 4:53 PM:

Don't worry I will set up a direct debit immediately!

Community thread: Financial Consequences of Increasing Community Debtors

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17 Dec 2012 2:10 PM:

I agree. Some of the debtors might be elderly UK based owners who have literally forgotten to pay, or maybe they have lost a spouse who used to handle those affairs. A friendly phone call together with advice and assistance in setting up payments would be just what was needed. At the very least it would help build a picture of the circumstances of each case, which will no doubt be mixed and varied. A spreadsheet recording results of these and follow up calls would assist in continuity with handling each case.

 

Having just bought an apartment at Duquesa Village, initially for family holiday use, I hope our contributions, paid regularly. will help swell the coffers, and there must be many new home owners who like us have decided to purhase, so as sales flourish so will the community account presumably. Positive media coverage would assist in making Duquesa Village a desirable community in which to invest.

 

Perhaps some sort of community welcome pack might be advantageous for new owners. And maybe an incentive for those who pay their community fees by diret debit? As we live in Great Britain, all arrangements for payments are having to be made through the bank/lawyer, so any advice would be well received regarding important deadlline dates for payments etc.

 

Also, new and existing owners could be offered the opportunity to make some additional voluntary financial payment, large or small towards the community expenses. Some might be in a position to do this very wilingly or prefer to build a donation into their Will, in their own,, or a family members memory. Some owners might even decide to bequeath or cede their Apartment to the community. Owners could also be invited to contribute their professional skills at no cost to the community.

 

 

Community thread: Financial Consequences of Increasing Community Debtors

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