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2015 MF's

alwysonvac said:
Perhaps you're in OVS I (instead of OVS II) :ponder:

MF for "OVS I" is the same regardless of unit size however their Real Estate taxes differs by season for each unit size.
MF for "OVS II" is based on unit size and their Real Estate taxes also differs by season for each unit size.

In the 2013 MF thread there was a TUG member that had a Seaworld MF listed online as OVS II when it was actually OVS I.
Here's what they wrote "All the info on the web site said phase II but I called customer service & they said if the contract no. starts with 40 then it is phase I. They are going to change it to I."
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Well my bill always says OVS II but my contract does indeed start with a 40. So it appears they are sending it on the wrong letterhead every year since I purchased. Go figure. Never noticed that comment about the incorrect paperwork earlier.
 
South Seas Club

South Seas Club- Captiva, FL
2BR Week 51

2015 Operating Fee $692.99
2015 Reserve Fee $219.69
Real Estate Taxes $146.01
Captiva Beach Assessment $50.54

Total Current Balance: $1,109.23
 
Forgot to mention for South Beach that last years fees were $1555.56 or about a 3.0% increase. We are paying a very hefty premium for owning at South Beach. Works for us because we only go to this resort when using our points but the difference is glaring. Note the annual fees for those complaining that SoBe does not have free parking.

A little troubled by the catchall on the income statement called "Other Administration Expenses" $119,382.00. This is probably where the Board's IPADS are hidden. It only represents 5.5% of total expenses but there should be a note identifying what is included.
 
South Beach - 1 BD - Platinum (4800)

Maintenance Fee and Tax Breakdown
Description Due Date Balance
2015 Operating Fee 01/01/15 $736.61 (2.4% increase)
2015 Reserve Fee 01/01/15 $167.20 (4.3% increase)
Real Estate Taxes 01/01/15 $89.43 (3.1% increase)
2015 Club Dues 01/01/15 $140.00 (2.9% increase)
Total Current Balance: $1,133.24
Voluntary Arda Roc $5.00
Total Current Balance: $1,138.24 (2.8% increase)
 
Lagoon Tower just posted

Hilton Hawaiian Village (HHV) Lagoon Tower two bedroom premier during Gold Season (7,000 HGVC points).
I own an EOY odd (MF due every other year).

2015 Operating Fee $1,063.86
2015 Reserve Fee $272.32
Real Estate Taxes $118.21
2015 Hawaii Ge Tax $62.96
Total Current Balance: $1,517.35
Voluntary Arda Roc $5.00

NOTE: This doesn't include 2015 Club Dues of $140.00 which is billed with my Flamingo week

PREVIOUS ODD YEARS
2013 Operating Fee $1,006.82
2013 Reserve Fee $233.88
Real Estate Taxes $94.04
2013 Hawaii Ge Tax $80.49
Total Current Balance: $1,415.23
Voluntary Arda Roc $3.00

2011 Operating Fee $921.63
2011 Reserve Fee $216.85
Real Estate Taxes $98.89
2011 Hawaii Ge Tax $53.65
Total Current Balance: $1,291.02
Voluntary Arda Roc $3.00
 
Does anyone know why Real Estate Taxes in Orlando went up so much? An increase of 20% seems out of line compared to previous years!

Tuscany (International Drive) 1br Platinum

$519.06 2015 Operating Fee (Up 0.67%)
$121.07 2015 Reserve Fee (Up 7.95%)
$175.20 Real Estate Taxes (Up 20.00%)
$140.00 2015 Club Dues (Up 2.94%)
$955.33 Total Current Balance (Up 5.01%)

$ 5.00 Voluntary Arda Roc
$960.33 Total Current Balance


Tuscany (International Drive) 2br Platinum

$739.27 2015 Operating Fee (Up 0.68%)
$172.61 2015 Reserve Fee (Up 7.96%)
$249.84 Real Estate Taxes (Up 20.00%)
$140.00 2015 Club Dues (Up 2.94%)
$1,301.72 Total Current Balance (Up 5.12%)

$ 5.00 Voluntary Arda Roc
$1,306.72 Total Current Balance
 
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Nothing for King's Land yet.
 
Lagoon Tower, 2BD Plus

Same as the 2BD Premier (7000 points) but for our 2BD Plus (8400):

2015 Operating Fee $1,063.86
2015 Reserve Fee $272.32
Real Estate Taxes $118.21
2015 Hawaii Ge Tax $62.96
Total Current Balance: $1,517.35
Voluntary Arda Roc $5.00 (which I don't intend to pay)

NOTE: This doesn't include 2015 Club Dues of $140.00
 
Seaworld 7000 point 2015 fees

Seaworld 2 bed platium 7000 point
Orlandon vacation suites II



2015 Operating Fee $639.23

2015 Reserve Fee $181.98

Real Estate Taxes $174.48

Total Current Balance: $995.69

Voluntary Arda Roc $5.00

Club dues. $140


Total Current Balance: $1140.69
 
GPP Palisades 2 Bedroom EOY (8400 HGVC Points)

Assessments $388.53
Capital Reserves $ 78.40
Property Tax $130.89
HGVC Membership $140.00
Total $737.82


Info included with bill shows annual assessments for every year weeks as follows:

1 bedroom $ 888.85
2 bedroom $ 933.84
3 bedroom $1062.66
Penthouse $1253.30.

Still waiting on my Mar Brisa bill and will post once received.
 
jsparents said:
GPP Palisades 2 Bedroom EOY (8400 HGVC Points)

Assessments $388.53
Capital Reserves $ 78.40
Property Tax $130.89
HGVC Membership $140.00
Total $737.82
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Wow! That's $597 for a 2BR for 8,400 points? That's great. But do you have to pay that each year or only EOY? If it's annual ($1,200 per usage) then it's OK, if you only pay that EOY then you've got a great unit.
 
dja1980 said:
Does anyone know why Real Estate Taxes in Orlando went up so much? An increase of 20% seems out of line compared to previous years!
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Because it is Florida and they will soak tourists for whatever they can get away with? (Which is quite a lot, it seems.)

Obviously I don't really know, just guessing. Those taxes are crazy high compared to Las Vegas though, and even a similar unit in Hawaii pays roughly half that rate, based on listings in this thread so far.
 
JSparling said:
Wow! That's $597 for a 2BR for 8,400 points? That's great. But do you have to pay that each year or only EOY? If it's annual ($1,200 per usage) then it's OK, if you only pay that EOY then you've got a great unit.
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You pay it every year. I also have an annual and eoy at gpp.
 
MelanieB said:
Because it is Florida and they will soak tourists for whatever they can get away with? (Which is quite a lot, it seems.)

Obviously I don't really know, just guessing. Those taxes are crazy high compared to Las Vegas though, and even a similar unit in Hawaii pays roughly half that rate, based on listings in this thread so far.
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It's just strange... we purchased in 2012, and the Orlando property taxes are like a roller coaster (at least from what we've seen over our short time with HGVC)...

1 & 2 Bedrooms...
2011 - $151.74 & $211.01
2012 - $109.02 & $151.61 (down 28.15%)
2013 - $136.79 & $195.07 (up 25.47%)
2014 - $146.00 & $208.20 (up 6.73%
2015 - $175.20 & $249.84 (up 20.00%)

I guess they are just making up for 2012... fingers crossed for another big drop in 2016! ;)
 
Still not seeing any fees for KL1/2. Anyone else or just me?
 
Grand waikikian maintains fees

For 2 br platinum. 14'000 points

Operating fees 1055.38
Reserve fees 235.2
Real estate tax 167.15
Hawaii ge tax 60.81
Total 1518.54. Increase 2.9% vs 2014

Club dues 184 usd
Voluntary ARDA fees 5usd., never paid and will not
 
Tuscany - Orlando Fees

Looks like 5000 2 br gold at Tuscany is $100 more than Seaworld based on an earlier post.

1/1/2015 Operating Fee 739.27
1/1/2015 Reserve Fee 172.61
1/1/2015 Real Estate Taxes 162.21
1/1/2015 Club Dues 140.00
1/1/2015 Voluntary ARDA Fee 5.00

Total due 1,219.09

What is the Voluntary ARDA Fee?

I could have saved some $$ just based on location.
 
KL

rfc0001 said:
Still not seeing any fees for KL1/2. Anyone else or just me?
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I talked to the Elite services yesterday and they said Kingsland is always the last to post their MF's and the HOA hasn't even met yet to determine what they will be. She said this is standard for KL and wasn't sure when they would post.
 
JSparling said:
I talked to the Elite services yesterday and they said Kingsland is always the last to post their MF's and the HOA hasn't even met yet to determine what they will be. She said this is standard for KL and wasn't sure when they would post.
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OK, thanks! Someone posted KL MFs to the 2014 MF thread recently, which I assumed were actually 2015, but sounds like they were just late to the party ;) Wanted to make sure wasn't just me...trying to pay them this month to get my annual spend for AAdvantage Exec card bonus miles ...wife needs her First Class ticket to Hawaii to visit KL :D
 
Kl Board met yesterday. Should be coming soon. Can't you reserve before paying the maintenance?
 
Emi said:
Kl Board met yesterday.
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Nice of them to post a notice :annoyed:
Should be coming soon.
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Just posted --

KL1 2bdrm:
2015 Operating Fee $1,312.36
2015 Reserve Fee $193.75
Real Estate Taxes $91.17
2015 Hawaii Ge Tax $62.74
Subtotal: $1,660.02
2015 Club Dues $140.00
Voluntary Arda Roc $5.00
Total: $1,805.02

KL2 2bdrm:
2015 Operating Fee $1,191.03
2015 Reserve Fee $160.68
Real Estate Taxes $75.60
2015 Hawaii Ge Tax $56.31
Subtotal: $1,483.62
2015 Club Dues $140.00
Voluntary Arda Roc $5.00
Total: 1,628.62

Can't you reserve before paying the maintenance?
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Yes
 
Anderson 3BR+, 4.5% increase from 2014 (excluding $140 membership fee):
Maintenance Fee and Tax Breakdown
2015 Operating Fee $876.06
2015 Reserve Fee $196.19
Real Estate Taxes $100.46
Total Current Balance: $1,172.71
 
Can any of these fees be a tax write off, such as the real estate tax?
 
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