if selling property in nc is so bad, then why...

Stewart


Joined: 19/07/2008
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
26/02/2009 11:29

is no-one reponding to my request for a 3 bed top floor / penthouse, east of Kyrenia?

DONTY


Joined: 07/06/2007
Posts: 534

Message Posted:
26/02/2009 11:39

The vast majority are 2 bed.

PIPIE


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
26/02/2009 12:22

Stewart why dont you try an estate agent ?

Stewart


Joined: 19/07/2008
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
26/02/2009 12:32

Dear Pipie.....tried them first...they want £75k for a 2 bed...I thought folks on this forum were saying it was bad in NC, dismissing my suggestion that things were picking up....seems not!

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
26/02/2009 12:56

Maybe all the 3 bed penthouse East of Girne owners are happy with their purchase!! How far East are you prepared to go?

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
26/02/2009 13:04

he is obviously looking for a bargain like most predators.. hang in there people dont give your properties away the market will turn but not yet..if you release cash where do you put in anyway? You dont get much interest our mortgages are costing less..the brave will stock pick there are values in equities the problem is which ones? no one knows especially most of us who post on here

snakes



Joined: 28/10/2008
Posts: 1512

Message Posted:
26/02/2009 13:06

stewart try Kaz at North Coast estates Girne ! he has a number of apartments on his books at great prices and if he not got what you want he will get it !! tell him Barry Cyprus Hills reccomended and i'm sure he'll do his best ! (ps not on commission) just think he really helpfull nice bloke and was great for us !!

good luck ( 05338459140) i think if not they easy to find by traffic lights on way to port !

Kitty Kat Jac


Joined: 18/03/2008
Posts: 230

Message Posted:
26/02/2009 13:56

Catalkoy any good or are you looking for a certain area??

mustafaleak


Joined: 08/02/2009
Posts: 199

Message Posted:
26/02/2009 14:03

Santa Fe Pines complex has serval 3 bed penthouse flats availble via private purchase and there is one at Santa fe merit complex as well.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
26/02/2009 14:05

Stewart, try Ian Smiths, they have 3 and 4 bedroom penthouse apartments.





http://www.iansmithestate.com/Search.aspx?auto=true&minPrice=75000&maxPrice=&townID=18&minRooms=&maxRooms=4

sparta


Joined: 24/10/2008
Posts: 226

Message Posted:
26/02/2009 14:25

No1 Doyen, is business that bad at Mr Smiths, that they need you to drum some up?

Or do you still work there and have so much time on your hands, that you spend all day on this forum.....looking for buisness?



good luck selling your penthouses

TimothyCadman


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 1040

Message Posted:
26/02/2009 14:38

Please be aware that when the word PENTHOUSE is mentioned that rarely are they actual penthouses.....that is, one apartment on one floor of a building. Many Estate Agents mis sell these properties as in Estate Agent speak a PENTHOUSE is a top floor apartment of a 3 or 4 storey block, with the same size apartment underneath. But because it's top floor the builder/developer adds a premium to it of £3,000 to £5,000. In actuality they are rarely worth the extra and many suffer from leaking roofs where the roof has been incorrectly sealed. So a ground or first floor apartment is a much sounder investment....and not as many stairs to climb!



Just be careful!

Stewart


Joined: 19/07/2008
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
26/02/2009 21:09

Hi, Ian Smith wants between 90 - 100k for a 3 bed apartment!...I have just been offered a large 3 bed front line villa, ready to move in , close to esentepe for this !...direct access to the beach!



I will not touch santa fe



am suprised at Rocky's comments....last week most of you told me I was crazy for buying another 2 apartments, now I need another, only crazy prices are being offered....perhaps things are looking up?

Stewart


Joined: 19/07/2008
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
26/02/2009 21:15

Dear Tim

I understand what you are saying, but, buying at the top, views are generally better and no noise from above, including those passing on the stairs.



Lower floors can be handy if you have young kids ie the ground.



dear Kitekat...if it is east of Kyrenia, then yes...have you anything?

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
26/02/2009 21:26

Can i ask you Stewart why you are only looking east of Kyrenia ?

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
26/02/2009 21:29

Sparta. For your information, I do not and have never worked for ANY Estate Agents either here or anywhere else in the World. Understand?

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
26/02/2009 21:30

Stewart - absolutely right! We bought an apartment on the top floor of 3 for those reasons. However, as Tim has said, we did have problems with leaking through our ceiling. So - they ripped up the beautiful marble tiling on the roof terrace. The problem persisted and we pointed out that it could not possibly be due to rain, since they hadn't had any for months. Eventually, we suggested that it could possibly be something to do with the water pipes (the water tanks/solar panels are on the roof). Could they be leaking? Ah...yes. To be fair, they did try to sort the problem, quickly, but we now have a very different roof terrace covering from the beautiful marble-type stuff. However, we haven't been out there since October and, what with all the much needed rain, I'm still dreading going out in June!! Fingers crossed the current roof covering is waterproof. (Not holding my breath here).



Regards

J

PS I should add that the present astro-turf type covering is the 3rd attempt.

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
26/02/2009 21:33

Bill - must admit I was VERY surprised at Sparta's post!! Where the hell did that come from?



J

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
26/02/2009 21:40

Jean. Nothing surprises me on here sometimes. People are too quick to have a go at someone who is trying to give out information to someone else. I've used Ian Smith's before and I know other people who have used them - without any problems. Why wouldn't I recommend them? It's like recommending a restaurant because you've had good service, it doesn't mean you own the place!



You know me, Its water off a ducks back.

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
26/02/2009 21:42

Bill - I only wish that sometimes I had your resilience (is that spelt correctly?) and/or patience!



Well done!



Kind regards



J

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
26/02/2009 23:18

thats a shame No1 i wanted a flat.........

















spider.x

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
27/02/2009 00:02

Well i have a 2 bedroomed renovated village house in Karsiyaka for a lot less than a penthouse in town!! I know it's not what you're looking for but maybe as a wild card??



DD

Blackpoolfan


Joined: 03/12/2008
Posts: 1568

Message Posted:
27/02/2009 01:02

Penthouses are the best value for me worth the extra money, great views large terrace and no noise from above......

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
27/02/2009 08:38

i know of some turkish title flats being built to a good standard about 10-15 mins from girne. no sea view though. think they were about the 50k mark.

Stewart


Joined: 19/07/2008
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
27/02/2009 23:58

Dear DD & Firestarter....have you any details....I have someone who wants to buy



FS....are they EAST, 3 bed and top floor/ penthouse..if so would be very interested?



DD...I will pass on your details if you send a link for more info



Purchaser has stipulated east,



FYI.....I always pour water on the roof from the water tanks, overnight to ensure roof is OK on my topfloor apartments...before handing over last payment....this also checks out the drainage

Blackpoolfan


Joined: 03/12/2008
Posts: 1568

Message Posted:
28/02/2009 00:10

A shrewd move Stewart, i do the same also run the taps for a while to check for plumbing leaks coz i bet you will always find one................

laptajack


Joined: 04/10/2008
Posts: 95

Message Posted:
28/02/2009 00:43

Hmm, sounds like a good idea, how ever i have friends whose 'penthouse' roof leaked after 18 months, and they have rarely used the apartment!

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
28/02/2009 10:22

sorry stewart the are south of girne, as i said no sea view but they are turkish title, (which make those flats with a sea view on exchange land expensive. )

chezza


Joined: 12/05/2008
Posts: 12

Message Posted:
28/02/2009 11:15

I know of a 3-bed apt with views to die for from terrace/lounge + the two front beds. Look at "cyprus-seaterra bay" showflat (identical, furniture the same, tv etc. same view) GBP120,000 (includes furniture).It is ground.

Stewart


Joined: 19/07/2008
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
28/02/2009 14:27

dear Chezza......thanks had a great chuckle at your message....assume a 3 bed apartment for 120k was a joke.....or perhaps i did not make myself clear...I only want one apartment, not the entire block!



ps I just been offered a 3 bed villa, front line, direct access to the beach, very close to Esentepe, ready to move in, inc water and electric.....for £110k 9 inc pool and large garden...cash required

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
28/02/2009 15:27

Hi stewart



I see your email address isn't listed, so if you send me an email on this dazzeee2@hotmail.com i will forward some pictures of my house to you.



DD

Stewart


Joined: 19/07/2008
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
28/02/2009 15:31

Hi DD.....if you click on my name..it should give you my email address

FYI it is stua@fsmail.net ( subject: NC ....else it will be auto deleted )



thanks...looking forawrd to the details....please also email me your time info...how quick / long have you got before you need the sale?

Fred8


Joined: 15/01/2009
Posts: 253

Message Posted:
28/02/2009 18:16

Living in a penthouse (not far from Girne ZCentral, with excellent views o fthe sea and mountains but all the negative aspects mentioned in msg12 and 14