Different HOA rules in different regions of Spain Homeowners associations (HOAs) are becoming increasingly popular in many parts of the world, especially in areas where people live in close proximity to each other. While these communities are intended to maintain a certain level of uniformity and aesthetic appeal, HOA rules can vary greatly depending on …
HOA Rules: From North to South Spain – A tale of two communities Read More »
From strangers to neighbors: How I organized an epic HOA event Living in an HOA community can sometimes feel like a lonely experience. Despite sharing the same neighborhood, neighbors often go about their day-to-day lives without much interaction or connection with one another. But one day, I decided to change that by organizing an event …
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Living in a homeowners association (HOA) community has its benefits, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. One such challenge that I faced was with my neighbours’ dog, which used to bark incessantly throughout the day and night, causing disturbance not only to me but to other residents in the community as …
Dealing with a Barking Dog in an HOA Community Read More »
Do you feel safe in your urbanization? Living in an urbanization or an HOA community provides several benefits, such as access to amenities and a sense of community. As someone who has lived in an HOA community for several years, I know how important it is to feel secure and safe in my home. Once, …
Security in Urbanizations: A Closer Look Read More »
Living in a neighborhood or in an urbanization means sharing certain responsibilities, and one of them is taking out the trash on designated days. It’s a routine task that we may take for granted, but it’s crucial for maintaining hygiene and cleanliness. Unfortunately, not everyone is diligent about following this rule, and it can create …
Dear Mary, please put the trash outside! Read More »
Spiders are creepy, crawly creatures that many of us are afraid of. In fact, I know several people who can’t stand to be in the same room as a spider! But did you know that spiders actually serve an important role in our ecosystem and communities? It’s true! One of the biggest benefits of having …
Why spiders could be useful for your community Read More »
15 years ago, I bought an apartment in a beautiful quiet complex on the Mijas road. The complex was only a few years old and most owners were retired or second holiday home owners. That was just what I wanted; somewhere nice and quiet. There were hardly any rules required. In fact the community rules …
This is my third lunch this week and after nearly one year of lockdown and hardly going out, this almost feels too much. In fact, I am not that hungry. Our meeting place is at Nuevo Reino in San Pedro right on the beachfront which is where I met Ruth, the ex-president of Las Terrazas …
Lunch with Ruth Katz – ex president of Las Terrazas Puerto del Almendro Read More »
I am loving this and I am so grateful for being able to be doing this. My guest for today’s lunch is Patrick Meehan. He is the ex-president of the community “Edificio Acapulco” in Los Boliches and as I learn later on during our conversation, he is willing to stand up for the job again. …
Lunch with Patrick Meehan, ex-president of Edificio Acapulco in Los Boliches Read More »
From transportation to traffic management, smart city technology has the capability to change how people live and interact by reducing resource consumption, making the city more efficient and much more. Although this technology is still in its infancy stages of development, the push for smart city realization seems inevitable and it won’t be long before …
The Emergence of Smart Cities and their Privacy Implications Read More »
