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INVU - We got the letter we needed from AyA.  It said in three lines what had already been committed by them but INVU wanted their commitment in one letter with the new plano catastrado, the Uso de Suelo, and the number of lots being serviced. 

On Friday we received AyA's review of the documents we had submitted to INVU.  AyA wanted a couple changes (no surprise):  (1) the discharge into the stream of the cleansed water from the black water treatment plant is not suppose to be greater than 45 degrees -- solution--we change the angle of the discharge pipe relative to the stream; (2) they did  not like that we proposed to split the water service at the internal curbs to each of the multiple residences.  What was designed was a manifold for each multi unit building which would equalize the pressure to each of the units.  Why AyA objected, we don't know for sure but it could be because the design presented could have water meters attached and the user could then be charged.....this is not acceptable since AyA will not allow the resale of water nor is it our intention to do so.  (3) They also seem to have lost one of the previously submitted papers;  we'll have to resubmit our copy.

Epilogue:  Last week I wrote about how ICE would not turn over the bandwidth necessary to allow cell phone competition.  The government sat on them and they said they could do it immediately and would do so last Wednesday. Well, surprise, surprise, ICE reneged....

Rancho Roofs: I actually got a second quote which was substantially cheaper than the first.  We've agreed to begin work with the 2nd. person around April. 

Gardeners and Watering: One week into the watering and mtnc. schedule I developed for the gardeners, it seems to be working.  Why they could not develop a simple approach to managing the garden I don't know, but that seems typical here and I believe a cultural characteristic.  I'm not thinking about the gardeners now, but when I think about how work is approached here, I oftentimes have difficulty identifying any systematic or logical approach--when they dive in they don't really think about priorities, sequences, breaking jobs into smaller, manageable chunks, etc.....  I still watch over them on a regular basis but at least I'm not beating them up and life is much better for all.

Luxury Property Tax:  We have determined that Los Jardines will be considered as 29 independent houses.  Based on that, none of our houses meet the C100,000,000 / $180,000 threshold. Why a government would attempt to implement a very complex, additional tax system when they can't even manage simple processes is beyond the understanding of anyone I've spoken with.  It seems like the beauracrats turned loose a bunch of engineer / technocrats started smoking something funny smelling and lost sight of reality. I haven't heard anyone object to the tax; only the the complexity of the law and payment scheme.  Who in their right mind would give the CR government access to and permission to debit their bank account

Tenants:  We get some real irresponsible tenants in CR....Experience has shown that provisions in our lease are well advised.  We kick out  or "encourage" the worst to leave rapidly.--what we do is all foretold in the lease.  While we make every effort to avoid termination and eviction, sometimes it is necessary.... I wish I could find a way to weed out the undesirables before renting to them but with no background information available, it's difficult.  But when they declare themselves, I don't fret about tenant's rights in CR too much...it's a short conversation followed up by progressively shutting down their contracted services..... so far, in all cases, it has achieved one of two desired outcomes....

"Amazon" Christmas Party:  One of our residents works for Amazon.com.  He is hosting a company party on Saturday afternoon......it is being catered--he knows how to do it right--;  he expects around 60+ people...  the area can handle that easily.

Rentals / Resales: 108 - LEASED, 115 - Available immediately $1,600 pr month, 109 - Available January 1, 2010 at $1,600 pr month.

 

Unit #109 --For Sale $214,900; For Rent $1,600 pr month -  FURNISHED

Total Area (Sq Ft):1506
Total area (Sq M):140
Bedrooms:2
Bathrooms:2
Floor(s):1 Story
Type:Detached
Furnished:Yes

Unit #111 --For Sale $200,000 SEMIFURNISHED* / Leased until Aug 2010 - $1,200 pr month

* INCLUDED ARE:  refrigerator, 6 burner gas range, built-in microwave/exhaust; stacked washer / dryer, curtains throughout, a king and queen bed if desired.

 

This corner home located in set of four homes, is very private. The entrance belies the 1,738 sf to be found on the other side of the entrance door. The short entrance hallway opens into a huge "great room" consisting of the kitchen, LR and DR. This room is truly of huge proportions including the 16' high vaulted ceiling. This vaulted ceiling has clear story windows for light and ventilation. Valance lighting surrounds the room and provides ambiance with its upward sighing lights as well as accent lighting with the recessed halogen lights. From the living room, a large sliding glass door leads onto a private covered terrace.





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Unit #115 - For Rent at $1,600 - FURNISHED

December 20, 2009
Chinchilla is Favourite in Costa Rica
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Laura Chinchilla could become the next president of Costa Rica, according to the latest poll by CID-Gallup, with 45 per cent of respondents would vote for the former vice-president and member of the governing Partido Liberación Nacional (PLN) in the 2010 election.
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December 18, 2009
In Costa Rica, Intel Keeps Crown as King of Exports
At a time when Costa Rica's trade deficit has grown to its largest size in more than a decade, the country's smallest export continues to be its biggest moneymaker. That product is the Intel Pentium processor, or the microchip, which continues to be the flagship export for Costa Rica, even in a year of overall economic decline.
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December 17, 2009
Why is Costa Rica Smiling?
(Yes! Magazine) A child growing up in the Costa Rican countryside is surrounded by some of the most beautiful and biodiverse landscapes in the world. The government of this tiny Central American country aims to keep it that way. But preserving this land of tropical rainforests isn’t Costa Rica’s only accomplishment. The government ensures all citizens have access to health care and education, and the country actively promotes peace around the world. So when the New Economics Foundation released its second Happy Planet Index, a ranking of countries based on their environmental impact and the health and happiness of their citizens, the No. 1 spot went to Costa Rica, population 4 million.
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December 16, 2009
New consumer rules appear to cover developers
Real estate developers who offer proposed projects or projects in development must now comply with strict rules for the protection of consumers.
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Brian, Lita, Hugo, irreverent Vicka, the pigeon toed parrot, and the newbies — Chico and Chica.

Brian C. Timmons, Newsletter Author
Residencias Los Jardines/Hacienda El Dorado - Developer
E-mail: brian@eldoradocostarica.com


For inquiries about availability of residences at Hacienda El Dorado or Residencias Los Jardines, contact:

Jan Kozak, Marketing Manager
Hacienda El Dorado
Rio Oro, Santa Ana
Costa Rica

Web: www.eldoradocostarica.com
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Tel (US) (+1) 647-477-5825
Cell: (+506) 8345-8018