Thank you

After many years as President and much deliberation, I feel the time is right for me to step away from the role of President. I will therefore not be offering myself for re-election at the AGM on 8th December 2024.

I was elected Owners’ representative in December 2014, and later as President in December 2016. In those 10 years I have always done my best to support the Community and owners, ensuring our community finances are safeguarded.

I thank everyone who has supported me for the last 10 years, and wish you all the best for the future.

Roger Barrow

President’s retirement letter

Nominations

I have received two nominations for President and two nominations for Owners Representative

You can download details here.

Las Casitas Community of Owners - Welcome

News and Updates
13th September 2024

• September resale List

Septembers list of owners weeks for sale now published

• Free WiFi for all

From Thursday 12 September, owners and guests will be offered one free standard connection per person

• Short Term Rentals

For those owners who were questioning the situation with short term rentals, Wimpen has sent the following response . . . . .

“Rental availability at Las Casitas is currently open until July 31, 2025, giving owners ample opportunity to rent additional weeks. Given that Las Casitas is a small complex with only 49 units and a significant proportion of owner weeks, it's normal to see reduced rental availability, especially during popular periods.

Weekend rentals, these are typically last-minute bookings made by local residents who usually reserve no more than 15 days in advance. This doesn't impact UK bookings, which are generally made at least 90 days ahead. In fact, these weekend rentals help fill any remaining gaps.

Rentals contribute significantly to the resort's income, not only supporting investments but also helping to offset the deficit in owners' fees. The fees alone do not cover all expenses, and without the additional income from rentals, fees would need to increase, which would be unmanageable for owners. Therefore, restrictive policies at Las Casitas would be counterproductive as they directly affect the resorts revenue. It's crucial to carefully consider the impact of any policy changes which affect all owners but maybe benefit a few.”

Owners' department, Wimpen
owner@wimpen.com

• The Bar Canopy Renovation

There have been questions from owners. This is not going to happen this year as the focus will be on Villa Refurbishment

Plans will be presented to owners at a future AGM , probably 2025, for approval before any work is carried out

• What to do in the event of a bereavement

I am often contacted by owners who have sadly suffered the bereavement of a joint or family owner who held the Las casitas Villa ownership in their name.

I have ve published some advice which I hope will assist any owner who sadly finds themselves in this position

• Blocked Weeks

0wners have been asking me about blocked weeks. These are weeks abandoned by owners with no maintenance fees, which wimpen try to recover through rentals. Because they are Escritura weeks, they cannot be sold.

The totals are as follows:

The total number of Escritura owners is 1190
The number of blocked Escritura owners is 516
 The number of active Escritura owners is 674

Escritura owners are encouraged to transfer to the Holding compeny to avoid significant and expensive problems when they can no longer use their weeks

Holding company weeks can be:

• Relinquished without penalty
• Sold with modest admin fee .
• Transferred with modest admin fee

• Welcome Packs

Upon initial arrival, owners will receive a small soap and toiletries, a bottle of water, detergent, and a bottle of wine as a welcome gesture.. They are not intended to be used for the duration of your holiday, as a self catering villa, once used owners would be expected to provide their own. Additional welcome packs are available to be ordered through reception. Download details here.

• SPECIAL LETTING OFFER FROM WIMPEN
  Only for owners of weeks  41 to 48 2024.
  Read more>
• 5-year maintenance plan published here
• July Resale List now available. Download here
• This year’s AGM will be held on Sunday 8th December 2024, at The Edwardian Manchester Hotel, Free Trade Hall, Peter Street, Manchester, M2 5GP. Resolutions and nominations to roger@lascasitas.eu by 1st September please.
• Obtain NIE Number -  How to obtain

• Refurbishment:  Villas 16/17/20/21 are being completed over the next 3 weeks. There may be some construction noise at times. I am hopeful the next phase can start in the new financial year in September.  To be confirmed
• AGM 2023. Minutes now available for download
  
  
• Looking to mak e a private transfer of ownership to a family member or someone else?  The process is straightforward, see instructions here
  
  
• Resale list has been updated. If the week you are looking for is not on the list, contact Valentina
• Thinking of selling?  See recommended asking prices here
• Villa information leaflet updated. Download here
• Cleaning schedules have been reviewed and updated. Read more
• April 2024 News Bulletin published. Download
• March 2024  News Bulletin now published. Please let me know if you haven’t received it. You can download it here:
• The WimPen website has been upgraded with new menu options to help owners. You can now use the site to sell your weeks, relinquish your ownership or transfer your week to another owner. I have asked WimPen to default the site to English language and speed up the site.
• What’s on at the bar
• Such a shame we lost our favourite tree in the strong winds
• Need a Power of Attorney?  Here are  Wimpens recommended Notaries in the UK.
• Get the best price for owner rentals and an immediate quote from the private area at www.wimpen.net
• Rental Tax FAQ
• RENTAL TAX and Illegal private rentals  explained
• Paid-for bingo is illegal and  cannot be permitted at Las Casitas. Read why here
• How to use your iPhone to access wimpen.net
• Resales: latest resale list now available
• AGM 2024, Will be held on Sunday 8th December, 2024 (to be confirmed). Nominations and proposals to be sent to roger@lascasitas.eu by
  1st September. Venue will be advised.

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