While the world is recovering from the recent economic decline, Aruba’s real estate market continues to offer great investment opportunities to those prepared to take the plunge, and go ahead and live their dreams.
One of the newest, most exciting projects is Tuscany Residence Aruba, which recently captured headlines as it announced construction of a low-density gated community just across the island’s much-anticipated Ritz Carlton, now under construction.
The sizeable property destined to become Tuscany Residence Aruba was just recently razed and is presently being nicely fenced in preparation for a model-home construction, scheduled to start in November, to conclude in the summer of 2011.
Tuscany Residence Aruba is the initiative of a Dutch group of investors, Esprit Project Development, in collaboration with the local Toscana Development NV.
The partnership produced an impressive design for a master-planned community with free-standing homes, stylish condos and tasteful townhouses sharing upscale, fully landscaped community pools and tropical gardens, a fitness center, a chic club-house, a gourmet restaurant, bar and ample parking, in a secure, exclusive, family friendly enclave.
Director of Sales Erick Munnikhuis is especially proud of the new technology which will be introduced here for the first time at Tuscany Residence Aruba. All homes, he explains, will be equipped with superb, digitally controlled, energy efficient air-conditioning units. Tuscany Residence Aruba will keep its energy consumption down by virtue of the double glazing on its glass windows and doors, and further keep the temperatures low via misting systems, installed on all terraces. The complex will be keyless, Munnikhuis states, relying on a secure, smart, entry system. And all materials used in building construction and interior decor will adhere to strict European standards, and to consistent quality controls.
Munnikhuis is no stranger to Aruba. Over the past decade the dynamic hotelier has enjoyed two successful stints on the island, first as sales executive and later as sales manager for the Marriott Vacation Club overseeing the sales of the Surf Club in its start-up days and returning later to the project to finish it up.
Throughout his career, Munnikhuis who was trained as a fighter pilot in the Dutch air-force, contributed to the development of successful projects for the prestigious Marriott Vacation Club concept in Marbella, Spain, London, England, Paris, France and Phuket, Thailand. In his capacity as director for Sol Melia he orchestrated projects in the Canary Islands and the Dominican Republic. His life reads like a story book, but he confidently declares that Aruba with its clever blend of American, European and Latin cultures is among the best places on earth, providing an excellent quality of life to residents and visitors, and true to his philosophy Munnikhuis proudly points out the exact location of his dream-house, to be constructed within the boundaries of Tuscany Residence Aruba, in 2011.
Munnikhuis recruited a strong and vibrant sales-team to help spread the word around that Tuscany Residence Aruba is about to capture the market, in the $310k to $750k range with a quality product that is unique and affordable.
Sales Executive Oscar Janga’s background is surprisingly similar to that of Munnikhuis having worked for the Marriott Vacation Club for six year, as well as for Costa Linda Beach Resort in its successful heyday. Oscar, a Flight Instructor by profession was trained in the USA, and was a proud pilot for Air Aruba when the fondly-remembered airline serviced Aruba’s many destinations in the 90s. Flying for Air Aruba for more than 7 years prepared Oscar for his Tuscany Residence Aruba assignment, appreciating the boutique feel and the intimate Mediterranean atmosphere offered by the development’s 153 homes, away from mass overcrowding, favoring the small to medium growth over dense expansion.
Sales Executive Marisol Quijada brings her quadric-lingual sales experience to work everyday. With an extensive sales and marketing background Marisol is in possession of an in-depth understanding of the local and Latin markets. She was recruited to the project by Munnikhuis who immediately recognized her excellent people skills and her quiet and assured presence.
Sales Executive Raquel Eman, a local entrepreneur is also a member of the sales team. She recently joined Tuscany Residence Aruba focusing on customer service and long-term relationships with prospective clients. While the sales gallery will remain at the South Beach Centre, she explains, clients will be able to tour the project, with members of the sales team, to observe construction progress and to keep up with new developments.
The welcome committee of Tuscany Residence Aruba is made up of two charming individuals, Carina Zimmerman and Adriani Moebin, fluent in multiple languages, and blessed with enthusiasm and rich and varied sales experience, in retail and in timeshare.
No wonder that Tuscany Residence Aruba has enjoyed an unprecedented reception, and indications are that this trend will continue through the sell-out phase of the project.
Erick, Marisol, Raquel, Carina & Adriani promise visitors the best coffee north of the equator as well as tireless efforts to help visitors choose the right home, and assist them with financing and paperwork to successfully bring the deal to the Notary’s office for signature, as there are not restrictions on real estate purchases in Aruba, and visitors do not need to become residents to own property here.
