June 2026 update
Last Updated on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 04:14 Written by Steve Dent Tuesday, 7 July 2026 04:14
The Heights
June 2026 update
Presidents comments.
Due to ongoing problems with my hip and various hospital appointments, Dennis our Vice President has been covering me for the last month, he has the Emergency Day mobile phone and has been dealing with the daily complex issues, he has done a fantastic job, so I would like to say a big thank you to him, and also to his wife Linda, it really is a demanding thankless job.
I have just seen an email from Universal Properties, an incorrect amount has been deducted for this Julys community fees, it should have increased by 15 percent, but looks to be 30 percent, they are dealing with the issue.
From the letters we sent out to owners of apartments we thought were being used as illegal holiday rents, it turned out that a lot of them actually had a valid VV licence, but had failed to inform us, these owners will now be charged the extra 20 percent on community fees. We still have one apartment outstanding on C3, they have failed to respond, and we have identified the advert on Booking.com, as soon as Viktoria returns to work we will be looking to move forward with this.
Can you please make sure we have up to date contact details for you, we need current phone numbers and email addresses in case of any emergencies.
Complex news/ issues/updates.
Matilda our cleaner has gone on long term sick leave and not expected to return this year, we have a replacement from Nicanor’s company who will cover until Matilda returns.
DIGI, have now completed the fibre network on the entire complex, which was completed quickly and with virtually no issues, if you want to move over to DIGI, they are offering 500 Mbps for 8.84 per month, but they also have lots of packages which include mobile phone bundles at incredible prices, you just need to call Irina on 643 72 32 44, she will come to your house and sort everything out for you, the install is very quick, Dennis (VP) says it’s very fast.
Please keep a look out for Termites, we think there may be an issue with an apartment on C block, the owner is aware and looking in to it. They infest door surrounds and any wooden items.
We have had a request from an owner ( Tommy), who asked if some extra charging points for mobility scooters could be added to other blocks on the complex, we currently only have 2 available in garage area B block. This is something that the committee will be looking at in the coming months.
The Swimming pool.
The next couple of months will be the busiest of the year, we ask all people who use the pool to respect other users, and the rules which are clearly displayed.
Unfortunately we have had to replace the large tank in the pool pump room, we have been repairing it for over a year, the price was better than expected, initially we thought it would be around 900 euros, however Dennis and Nicanor sourced one for just over 400 euros, and it’s already been changed.
Library open every Wednesday from 10am to 11am, located by the post boxes . Not open on public holidays.
Emergency night / Disturbance.
Starts 11pm till 7am, you can call them on 671 14 66 16. If you have a problem, please call them.
Nothing to mention, just the usual, people out on terraces being noisy after 11pm, but in general the complex is quiet.
What’s happening in and around Los Cristianos.
Thank you for taking the time to read this update.
Steve.
May 2026 update
Last Updated on Wednesday, 10 June 2026 04:57 Written by Steve Dent Wednesday, 10 June 2026 04:57
The Heights
May 2026 update
Presidents comments.
The AGM went well, it lasted 75 minutes, Viktoria ( Etelinas replacement) will be sending out the minutes to all owners very soon, or you may already have them by the time this is published.
Javier left the committee after many years, due to personal reasons, he was a good asset on the team, and we wish him all the very best for the future, taking his place is Alex from D4, and we look forward to working with her in the coming year.
The increase in community fees was agreed, and the vote to continue charging for sunbeds ..etc. was voted 48 for, 33 against.
There were lots of discussions about the complex, one of them was access on to the complex via the garage entrance door, and the fire door into B block, which the committee will be taking a look at in the coming weeks to see if we can make some improvements.
You probably already know that this was Etelinas last AGM, she is now retired, and we would like to thank her for all the years she has looked after The Heights with complex issues, and her specialist knowledge, she has been a great help to me and our committee, and many previous Presidents.
Complex news/ issues/updates.
Once again, I have had lots of calls/Texts about dogs and cats causing problems on the complex, its getting ridiculous, I have been sent pictures of cat and dog poo, vomit, wee, calls early Sunday morning about owners leaving dogs to bark while they went out. If you own a property and rent it out , please include a NO PETS CLAUSE, this is a great complex, but its being let down by owners/renters who couldn’t give a damn about others on the complex, if you add the clause, we will do our best to fix these issues.
After discussions, and assurances, we have allowed DIGI to install fibre optic cables onto the complex, they are in the process of running fibre to every floor, with 500mbps available for just over 8 euros, currently on C block, they aim to have everything ready in the next few weeks, as soon as we have more info about the packages and how to sign up, we will pass them on.
I got a call from an owner about a man knocking at doors, I found him on C4, he said he was collecting for charity, if he didn’t get an answer he left a leaflet under the door, he may have been genuine, but who knows, I escorted him off the complex, and told him not to come back again.
The Swimming pool.
12 new umbrellas arrived for the pool, this gives us one for every base and a couple of spares, all purchased from sunbed money, and not from the community funds !!.
The large tank in the pool pump room seems to be holding, since the repair.
Last week there was an incident at the pool, someone came down to the pool in the afternoon, and found the sunbeds locked, he then overturned 2 stacks of locked sunbeds, an owner who was at the pool, tackled the offender and a heated argument took place. I was informed and went to speak to the person. He later apologised and agreed it was a stupid thing to do, a big thank you to the owner on A1 , for looking after our complexes interests.
Library open every Wednesday from 10am to 11am, located by the post boxes . Not open on public holidays. Big thank you to Linda Carey for her continued support for the library
Emergency night / Disturbance.
Starts 11pm till 7am, you can call them on 671 14 66 16. If you have a problem, please call them.
Had a complaint from an owner who was told to stop making noises after 11.30pm, by our night security man. That’s his job, quiet hours are 11pm to 8am as per our agreed complex rules !!.
What’s happening in and around Los Cristianos.
Nothing to report this month
Thank you for taking the time to read this update.
Steve.
April 2026 update
Last Updated on Sunday, 10 May 2026 12:02 Written by Steve Dent Sunday, 10 May 2026 12:02
The Heights
April 2026 update
Presidents comments.
Apologies for the delay in sending out this months update.
The AGM is only a few days away, Etelina from Universal Properties has already sent out the Agenda and proxy forms for those who will not be able to attend, as per an earlier update, if you are unable to attend in person, please pass your proxy vote to another owner, Thank you.
The complex has been very quiet since the last update, but I think this is also the case for the surrounding buildings, so this update is a bit shorter than normal.
Complex news/ issues/updates.
Cats are again causing issues on the complex, We are receiving complaints from our cleaners and from owners, mostly on C and D blocks. I have personally spoken to the owner of 5 cats on C block several times, and so has Universal Properties, this person denies its anything to do them. If you do own a cat, please make sure it stays within your apartment/ terrace, and is not free to roam the complex crapping on the gardens and in the corridors outside peoples front doors…etc.
B lift had a problem, the doors were grinding as they opened/closed, OTIS fixed the issue by changing the door rollers, the lift was out of action for around an hour.
The lighting on D block, floors 3/4/5 had issues, this was due to a cable problem, its now fixed.
On Saturday 18th April, the tenant of B402 had a decorative plant pot/plant stolen from outside his front door, I find this very sad, that we have people walking about this complex looking to steal from fellow residents, please keep all your belongings safe on your terrace, and not outside.
I had a video sent to me showing children playing football in the post box area, its against our complex rules, community areas are not play areas, I hope it was a one off, we shall be monitoring this via the CCTV cameras.
The Swimming pool.
New pool umbrellas have been ordered, due to several being damaged by the wind from not being put down when leaving the pool after use.
A large water tank related to the pool has started to leak again, it had a repair last year, we are hoping we can do another repair to fix the problem or it will mean a new tank costing 900 euros.
Library open every Wednesday from 10am to 11am, located by the post boxes . Not open on public holidays.
Emergency night / Disturbance.
Starts 11pm till 7am, you can call them on 671 14 66 16. If you have a problem, please call them.
From the night report sheets there has been only 4 instances where his attendance has been needed.
What’s happening in and around Los Cristianos.
Thank you for taking the time to read this update.
Steve.