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Diesels12,
I totally agree with the methods of checking out water issues, etc. I was never disagreeing with those suggestions, only with some of the reports about the development in question. I have no reason to doubt the reliability of the information I have concerning the actual state of progress there, as I have seen it first hand. As for your feelings about real estate promoters, I again agree with you that many are too defensive and overly sensitive to legitimate questions and those tend to be the ones who are not on top of things as they should be….the old “me thinks you protest too much” syndrome as it were. I merely wanted to point out that I have found that with this developer and promoters, I have detected no such issues. They only naturally get concerned about reports which are not true. Thanks for your good wishes. I would never try to convince you of any thing you don’t want to accept. We are all free to choose as we wish, of course.

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Perrogrande,
I am glad to hear that you have seen strong progress with the road project and that it is appreciated by the locals. I will pass the word along and let you know when I am able to get back down. In the mean time, I will keep you updated on any significant new developments as I become aware of them.

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Perrogrande,
Your point about the importance of doing adequate due dilligence before purchasing is well taken as it is obviously an invaluable tool, even when dealing with the “best of the best.” The only things at issue here are the developer’s claims to have excess water which is being made available as well as the road issue which you have only now raised. I traveled the stretch of road which you refer to here last week and I admit that it was “pretty jacked up”. However, I can assure you that the developer has a crew working hard, as we speak, to correct the damage done by the brutal late rainy season, replete with floods and devastating mudslides. If you know of any local property owners who would be so kind as to pitch in and share the burden of this worth while restoration project, please let the developer know. It seems that he has attempted to solicit help from the locals in the area but to no avail until now. In the mean time, he is proceding at his own expense. As far as the details of the water agreements with the municipality, I will see what I can find out for you about specifics…..Sorry that I missed you on my trip but I should be back in a couple of months and would be more than happy to buy you lunch and provide you with an update. I will keep you guys posted.

Pura Vida,
Steve Turner
sipp12@aol.com

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John,
We must remember here that there can be a thin line between what we refer to as due dilligence and shoddy or biased reportage. I have done my own due dilligence in this matter and have verified through both first hand observation and interview, as recently as this past week, that what perrogrande has reported on this thread is at best erroneous and completely unfounded; failing to conform to even the loosest definition of “due diligence.” So before we start congratulating him for his “good work”, maybe we should look a little closer to what has really gone on here and draw a more informed conclusion before commenting.
As far as the tendency for real estate promoters to get “offended so easily” when you ask to do due dilligence or when you question what they have said, I can assure you that in this case this does not apply. In fact, I have found exactly the opposite to be true. But when reckless claims or false allegations are made concerning one’s honest and reputable development, one has to refute and rebut these effectively in order to preserve one’s stellar reputation and to protect the investor’s interests. After all, what do we have without our reputation.
Scott, thanks for allowing me to respond my friend.

Steve Turner

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Hi,
I just wanted to let you folks know that the piazza and amphitheatre have been completed and give an awe inspiring view of the Pacific. Ground is now being broken on the first model home which is located next to a lot which I am purchasing. Construction is on schedule and financial backing is secured through HSBC. It is always wise to be sceptical with any knew development so if anyone has questions and would like to be provided with more detailed supporting information,

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Perrogrande,
Would you happen to be a Realtor or Developer who has lost or stands to lose business to Bella Collina?….I was just wondering.

Thanks,
Steve Turner

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Hi perrogrande…You make some good points about how to go about confirming a development’s water quantity and quality. I agree that with certain unscrupulous characters out there posing as legitimate developers that this is a good approach when discussing infrastucture issues before investing. But the Developer in this case has impeccable credentials and comes from a fine pedigree. I can assure you that all water issues were positively confirmed and resolved long before he ever placed his investment with this property and subsequent development. I do not have the details of the water agreement with Sante Cruz but will be glad to share with you any information that is publically available. Hopefully you can come inspect the property and confirm the quality for yourself so that any local scepticism can be allayed.

Respectfully,
Steve Turner

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In response to the previous response reporting “Neighborhood Rumors” about the beautiful Bella Collina Resort Development located on the unrivaled Gold Coast of Guanacaste, I can assure you that these “rumors” are completely and categorically false. I have just confirmed this in a phone consultation with both the Developer as well as the Head of Sales. In fact there is not only enough water to supply the project to completion but there is in reality such an excess of water that the Developer has agreed to supply the Local Municipality with this excess supply. As for the “Tuscan Theme”, I can assure you that it is alive and well and will continue to be throughout the construction of this unique resort.
I have no reservations about revealing my vested inerest in the Bella Collina Development as one of it’s earliest investors. Back in June, after viewing and amazing multi-media presentation in the Developer’s impressive San Jose Office suite, I was so awed that I bought a Single-Family Tuscan Villa. Then in August, after finally viewing the property first hand, the breathtaking Pacific views and the gorgeous “Tuscan” style construction, I was moved to purchase a Single-Story Rainforest Town Villa.

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Where did you hear these Bella Collina rumors? I speak with their staff personel regularly, who I have found to be of impeccable integrity, and have heard nothing of these situations. I plan to be there next week and will ask them what is up with these claims. I will be sure to either confirm them or set the record straight when I get back home.

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