davebangor's Polaris News: November 2010

Things have become a little quiet with nothing new coming my way recently so I thought I would do a little summary of what has happened this year.

The main highlights are that more people have got their apartments, the change of ownership of the resort and at last the opening of the golf course.

In the picture above from a few years ago there was a sandy field with the outline of the lake visible, whereas below there is a massive change in early 2010 and of course things have moved on since.

The opening of the golf course is a big step forward and with the change of ownership it is to be hoped that OlaGolf will be good for the resort & will be more imaginative in pricing than Polaris World have been at their resorts.

Finally there will obviously be many who will currently or soon be completing on their own apartments and doing their fitting out. I well recall the time I spent searching here and there so once more I will recommend that you save time & effort and go to the supplier that I use and have been delighted with - Spanish Furniture Supplies where Matt & Nicky are a pleasure to deal with and I have still been going back for more items as time goes on.

Their website is www.sf-supplies.com and if you would like to see what they have done for me take a look at my "rental" site for my property at La Torre either by following the link on my home page on this blog or www.spanishholidayhome.org

For anyone completing soon, the very best of luck with your property.

Anyone going out there soon I would love to let others see any new pictures or information you would like to share.

Tim has sent me some pictures taken in late October. He is also President of his block and has sent a copy of his email to his "constituents" which has interesting information which Tim is happy to share with us:

I have just returned from a weeks holiday at our apartment and thought I would drop you a quick update

Attached are some photos from the roof of our block, taken with a mobile phone so apologies if the quality is not so good.

In summary

The golf course is great and very playable and interesting for all handicap levels
The pro shop is now open for all day, I believe to 7pm (initially it was closing at 130pm)
Be careful when booking, do not trust the Mar Menor II service as their is currently no link to the system on Las Terrazas, the number I was given by Dave (the Mgr) I believe is a mobile no. 638672797 or pop over to the pro shop and book direct.
Pro shop only currently sells golf balls, so come prepared, but you can hire buggies and trolleys.
Marshalls now policing the course, keeping good play speed, reminding no buggies to drive down middle of fairway and distributing water..
It still seems possible to get your first round as a Resident 'free' - take a utility bill with you or face a big argument with staff, a key with plot number does not seem to be enough!!
Work continues on the main islands, brick work now going in on the front apartments, the town centre is also very busy with work completed on the exterior floor tiling, and the actual 'supermarket' now with air conditioning plumbing in place.
Strong rumour is that 'supermarket' could be open in 2 months, the amount of work being done would support this, however believe it when it opens is my motto!
Work elsewhere seems to have slowed since the summer, it appears that some buildings will just be left as skeletons until more sales happen, understandable but ugly.
People are moving in to the revised Phase 2 apartments, they look really good.
The gardens / green areas all look very healthy and now a pleasure to stroll around or cycle!
Lots of positive in local newspapers that the 'Paramount' development WILL go ahead around Condado and not Fuento Alamo, time will tell but will be positive for us all if plans firm up.
During my travels, the Murcia to Mazzaron highway was closed for a section due to developments for Corvera airport, lots of official signs and lots of people working!