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We own a ride on Lawnmower. For various reasons it’s not suitable to be used in Guadalupe Hills BUT someone would love it. The Husqvarna TC138: Stop chasing bags. Start mowing smarter. Why struggle with a mower that fills up every 2 minutes? This Husqvarna TC Series tractor is built for one thing: efficiency….

Until now, neither I, Javier, nor the technician we hired have ever had the tool we needed to find out what we need to do to repair the damp problems in the building, and so we have relied on a camera, dimensions, and a notepad. What the professionals use in cases like ours…

Update: The land to the north of Guadalupe Hills is cleared once a year by the council. I am talking to Christina at Navissa (the Macro equivalant of ACV) to find out when the next clearance is due and can it be bought forward… There’s a lot of dried grass growing up to…

If, in general terms, any legal system cannot be conceived or established ignoring the demands of the social reality to which it is addressed, this must be even more so when it concerns an institution which, like horizontal property, has acquired such powerful vitality, especially in recent years, despite having no further normative…

Introduction Understanding the distinct roles of the President and the Management Company (Administrador de Fincas / ACV) is essential for every one of us. Confusion between the two often leads to frustration, poor decisions, and even abuse of power. This article explains: What each role does legally How they should work together Who really gives the orders…

GH Community | Gardening & Maintenance Overview ⚠️ Disclaimer: Despite asking, I have had little input from ACV or Committee — no current requirements, contract terms, RFQs, etc. Many assumptions have been made. If I receive any input, these documents can be updated accordingly. We need to find a new gardening and maintenance…

GH Hours Needed: Current vs Low-Strim Design | Maintenance Efficiency 📋 These tables show the hours required to meet the full task list. Even with all tasks, there is a healthy surplus — which can be used to reduce gardening/maintenance budget and reallocate funds to repairs or lower community fees. Making large areas…

Cost Reduction & Improvement Program | GH Community Actionable savings + smarter maintenance for GH community — lower spend, better aesthetics, legal compliance. 🌿 Mowing & Strimming – Create LOW STRIM DESIGN We currently pay around €8,737 to mow lawns and strim edges. By modifying edges to be strim-free we can half this…

GH Tools Required | Maintenance Equipment Specs Mandatory equipment the maintenance company must supply 📌 The prices and times in our RFQ assume a reasonable level of automation. — Contractors must bring their own professional-grade tools; the community supplies only water & electricity. ✅ Required Equipment (non-negotiable) Pole hedge trimmer (extendable, for tall…

GH Legal Blueprint | Hiring a Maintenance Company Liability prevention · Contractor control · Full compliance (Spain) 📌 SECTION 1: YOUR NON-NEGOTIABLE RULES (The Iron Rules) RuleWhat You Actually Do 1. Only hire companiesNever hire a self-employed person (autónomo). Contract must be with a company that has a CIF and multiple employees. 2….

Here is my proposed task list for the new maintenance company Property Maintenance Schedule | Summer & Winter Tasks ☀️ SUMMER MAINTENANCE TASKS (April – Oct) 🌿 Lawn & Edge Maintenance · Comparison (Current vs Strim-Free) TaskDesignBlockHours/taskFrequencyPeriodSuggested Schedule Mow & Trim Lawn Edges (incl. under terraces)Current high-costB183× per monthApr–OctSplit into 2 days (4h+4h)…

This report analyzes the six builders quotes received by ACV for the restoration project on the 77 units of Guadalupe Hills. I used AI to evaluate each bid against the original project specifications, comparing costs, compliance, warranties, and risks. Key findings include one contractor being disqualified for non-compliance, another flagged as incomplete, and…

This report outlines the comprehensive renovation project for our community of 77 apartments it was based on last years technicians report that was sent out for builders to quote on. IMPORTANT NOTE. FOLLOWING MY PREPARATION OF THIS REPORT I HAVE MADE MY OWN INSPECTION OF THE BUILDINGS AND I THINK THE ESSENTIAL REPAIRS…

This document lays out a critical, time-sensitive plan to save our building from spiraling costs and physical decay. If we delay, prices will rise 13% this December and 21% by next December — making this project unaffordable. If we act now, we can cut costs by 40–80% through government grants, use AI to…