Sweetwater Bay Tatlisu

Trips


Joined: 10/04/2007
Posts: 3

Message Posted:
11/04/2007 00:09

Anyone bought at the sweetwater development?

Vienna girl


Joined: 15/04/2007
Posts: 3

Message Posted:
15/04/2007 11:29

Hi, am a newbe to this site. We have bought a villa on the Sweetwater View site at Tatlisu, not ready till at least next summer. Not sure if you mean this site though. Anyone else bought here??

Trips


Joined: 10/04/2007
Posts: 3

Message Posted:
15/04/2007 20:42

Hi Vienna girl

Yes its the same development -We have just reserved an apartment in phase 2

after a visit in March.

We checked out a few other sites - but this one appealed to us the most.

The villa and bungalow design is excellent - but our budget would not stretch that far.

norths4me


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
19/04/2007 17:28

Hello Trips



I have bought a 2 bed apartment at Sweetwater it has a very small roof terrace and no barbecue facilities.



They say however that the garden apartments are ideal for barbecues and I heard one is organised at someones apartment, I think the persons is called Davina!!!!!!! is this true??????????

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
21/04/2007 23:36

Hi boys,



At last Ive found you!! Had a suspision you were hiding out here aswell!!



Hello vienna girl- nice to meet you!!

Theres also a owners forum on : http://www.northcyprusforum.com



Oh dear -wheres the smillies- thats no fun!

Im lost without them!



Anyway just been told the solicitors have LOST MY CONTRACT in the post- so I may not be able to hold or come to any BBQs as I may not even own an apartment at SWB!

How P****D OFF am I !!!



See ya D *

heathot


Joined: 23/04/2007
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
23/04/2007 19:41

Hi D - we are waiting for a renewed contract also - its been about 3 weeks since they said it had been sent! God knows what will happen! We have paid our deposit when we were there in March - have you paid yours?

Heatherx

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
23/04/2007 20:58

Hi all,



Heathot- I know that when we sent the originals over from the UK to NC this went via Turkey and took 2/3 weeks to get there in the end.



But that was 3/4 months ago!!!

Ive chased it up with e-mails and phone calls and apparentley it was sent but they are going to send me another copy out in the post.

Whether I receive it or not- who knows???



Wheres the ROYAL MAIL when you need them ...???



See ya D

missymongrel


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 84

Message Posted:
08/05/2007 22:43

Hi

We have recently bought on Sweetwater Bay, are you all using the same lawyer? I am thinking about going with an independant one. What are your thoughts?

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
09/05/2007 02:19

Hi M+M,



People are struggling a abit to find independant lawyers as alot of developments are all using more or less the same (handfull) of law firms out in NC!

But still better to go with a big law firm that others are using rather than any old person I suppose!

So far the main names Ive heard for solicitors are Naomi like you said and Im using Gurkan & Gurkan- although Ive had one or two hic-cups along the way like everyone else I suppose- nothing ever runs smoothly! But its all sorted out now so I cant grumble too much!

Good luck with the search

Take care D



P.s There is a webb site called http://www.turkishcyprus.com

That has lists or recommendations for legals, insurance companies, banks etc that might be of use!

missymongrel


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 84

Message Posted:
10/05/2007 00:08

Thanks D. I will have a look and see if I can find one. However, I would rather use a lawyer that has been recommended by a purchaser (preferably one that's completed on their house). Thanks once again for your help.

delsdream


Joined: 15/09/2007
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
17/09/2007 17:31

Hi Everybody,

Just stumbled across the web site,so thought I would join

the fun.

As this is my first visit to the forum,I would like to say hello to my fellow residents at SWB and everyone else on NC.

Can you believe it I purchased Villa C58 last Nov,having never been to South and Northv to Cyprus.

However,being a Travel Agent I had sent many people on holiday and only

ever got glowing reports.

Looking forward to my visit early Oct-I can see from the SWB web that the

shell of the Villa is complete and the site is well under way.

Now getting excited about my Dream coming true.

Will update ,on my return ,on any interesting news.



Bye for now



Del

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
17/09/2007 18:28

Hi del



welcome to the forum! Nice to meet another SWB owner!!



I too bought nov last year aswell a 3 bed apartment!



There are already a few owners going out in beginning of october aswell!!



Ther is a more active site with about a dozen of us owners chatting daily aswell- will sen you the details!!



See ya D

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
17/09/2007 18:37

Hi del



Tried to e-mail you but didnt work the other site is called



http://www.northcyprusforum.com



It the property section



Speak soon

Take care



Dav

sweep


Joined: 11/10/2007
Posts: 241

Message Posted:
11/10/2007 21:46

will the sweetwaterbay complex be open for occuption next summer for every one to stay and start holidaying

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
11/10/2007 22:58

Hi sweep,



welcome to the forum!



Apparently by november/december next year-hopefully!



Have you bought at sweetwater? or are you looking to rent etc?



Take care-D

sweep


Joined: 11/10/2007
Posts: 241

Message Posted:
13/10/2007 13:40

have bourght on plot 118 will be looking to rent out as well as use for myself a friend has just visited the site he said it busy with builders a lot going on very active which is a good sign of progress.

dobbo



Joined: 13/06/2007
Posts: 72

Message Posted:
13/10/2007 15:56

Hello everyone I have also purchased at sweetwater bay plot 119. It was just a field when I was there last year. Has anyone been there recently and know what the quality of the building work is like.

Dusterbruce


Joined: 03/08/2007
Posts: 1125

Message Posted:
13/10/2007 16:14

I was on a neighbouring development on 4th October.

Building work on SWB seems to be in full swing, but I was too far away to comment on building standards.

gaynorish



Joined: 29/05/2007
Posts: 74

Message Posted:
13/10/2007 19:33

Hiya Dobbo,



There's a few just got back and they say it is a hive of activity. There's just been new pics put on the construction also showing a well and the water tanks going in. It's really developing at breakneck speed now. We habe bought 105PL and ours isn't starting till the begining of 08. Another forum linked to the owners of swb can be found at

http://groups.msn.com/NorthCyprusSweetwaterBayPropertyOwners/_whatsnew.msnw



Cheers Gaynor

gaynorish



Joined: 29/05/2007
Posts: 74

Message Posted:
13/10/2007 19:44

By the way does anyone know what a trafo room is??? Thats on our new construction pics.



Also does anyone know if you can get ikea in Nicosia to deliver to Tatlisu?



Thanks



Gaynor

the butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
13/10/2007 19:55

Hi Gaynor,



As Ikea is in the south they will not deliver to the north, I don't think any shops in the south will deliver to the north.



Have no idea what trafo room is.



Avril

gaynorish



Joined: 29/05/2007
Posts: 74

Message Posted:
14/10/2007 00:01

Thanks Avril. I will have to ask the developers.



Gaynor

ukturk



Joined: 01/09/2007
Posts: 1974

Message Posted:
14/10/2007 03:16

hi there

a trafo translated from turkish into english is a transformer station

and ikea in the south will not deliver in to the north because they are not allowed to not by the turkish government but by the greek government due to the embargos placed on the north by the south

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
14/10/2007 11:20

Hi all,



Welcome to all new owners!



DOBBO-Nice to meet you were neighbours as I have bought in 119 also!



I take it the trafo room is like a mains room for electrichousing etc??



Take care-D



P.S- THE NORTH CYPRUS FORUM SITE HAS BEEN SUSPENDED- Whats happened there then???

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
15/10/2007 12:52

Hi all,



Here a direct link to a forum I m on all the time- I started a thread ages ago and had no takers yet!!



It is exactly the same layout and design of the north cyprus forum- so you know how to use it already!



Also it is a very active forum and deals with loads of different countries and information etc! i.e -it has a cyprus section, bulgaria, brazil etc ..etc you name it ...it has it!!



http://www.totallyproperty.com/cyprus-property/2471-sweetwater-bay-property.html



join in and we can restart where we left off!!



Take care-D

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
15/10/2007 14:37

Hi All



It looks like we'll all be on this site - I will email all those SWB forum members (the one I have emails for) that we've transferred to this site.



Good to see some new members.



Regards

ukturk



Joined: 01/09/2007
Posts: 1974

Message Posted:
15/10/2007 15:20

hi milou

welcome to this form im sure this forum will be as usefull if not more than swb forum so invite or email the other members to this great forum and if you need any advice or help please dont hesitate in posting me or anyone on this forum (there a lot of people on this forum that know what they are talking about)

gaynorish



Joined: 29/05/2007
Posts: 74

Message Posted:
15/10/2007 18:30

Thanks ever so much for your translation of trafo. Great to see everyone chatting again.



Gaynor

ukturk



Joined: 01/09/2007
Posts: 1974

Message Posted:
15/10/2007 19:22

no probs gaynor

anytime!!!

jac k


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 77

Message Posted:
15/10/2007 22:19

Hi all! (& to my neighbour Delsdream) - we're at C57!! How cool is this, I was trying to access other forum but it's marked 'site suspended' so I thought I'd give this ago when I stumbled on your message. I can't wait to see the site finished - it all looks really lovely so far... j.k.

kell73


Joined: 16/10/2007
Posts: 20

Message Posted:
16/10/2007 20:28

Hello Everyone!



I too just went to the North Cyprus Forum and discovered it has been suspended.



Just to say I will now use this site, and will check out the postings as regularly as I can.



Hope you are all well. Anymore info/updates on the style choices etc?



Kell73

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
16/10/2007 20:36

Hi everyone,



Glad you all found us!



Im sure the rest will stumble across this site eventually- if they use google as much as I do??



No further news on style choices yet!



The site looks fantastic now- cant wait for my next visit!

Are some still going over around the 23rd April ??- as also its my mums birthday and I talked about going to NC and now she wants to come over with me for a few days or possibly a week aswell!!



See ya D

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
17/10/2007 11:15

Hi all H E L P

I am trying to get a small package out to Edith at Sweetwaterbay Development. Their office address is: Besparmaklar Cad 3. Catalkoy. It's east of Girne, on the way to Esentepe and Tatlisu on the left hand side. Very large sign outside office.

If anyone is going out in the near future, I should be so grateful. My email address is: keith.huntt@tiscali.co.uk . If you email me with your address, I will post the package to you.

Thanks

Moira Hunt

gaynorish



Joined: 29/05/2007
Posts: 74

Message Posted:
17/10/2007 12:05

Hiya everybody,



I think someone from the Crystal Bay development is going out there shortly if you want to try their thread on here. We are going over on the 23rd April if that's not too late.



Cheers

G

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
17/10/2007 13:06

I guess we are all gradually finding this thread the construction photos of the site now look good so things look to be moving on quickly. Milou your post looks like 2 t's on the end of Hunt is that delibertae or a typo? I am not sure what others have done but as my foundations have commenced and they have asked for the next payment I will forward through Naomis client account I guess that provides a clearer audit trail.

norths4me


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
17/10/2007 19:09

David



What have you done to the other site

sunnydays


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 11

Message Posted:
17/10/2007 20:38

Hi all,

What a shame we lost all that valuable information on the North Cyprus Forum!....all those wasted hours...and hours....and hours....

I'm still here, but my mother-in-law is very ill now with cancer so that obviously is taken priority, I'll dip in from time to time though to say 'Hi'.

The photos on the website are great, it's great to see it coming on so well now!

By the way, what was the name of the 'Avon' cream that you were all talking about on the North Cyprus Forum? I was in the US when you were all talking about it and got bitten to death, so I want to stock up for my next trip!!

Take care all,

Jane. (aka janeyb)!

suntanman



Joined: 18/04/2007
Posts: 721

Message Posted:
17/10/2007 21:55

sunnydays

Avon skin so soft dry oil body spray, it's the one in the green bottle 'soft and fresh' NOT the red/pink one.

I swear by it, and every time I am abroad I end up giving a bottle away to let people try, and everyone has comented how it really works.

norths4me


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
17/10/2007 23:17

Suntanman



Sorry gotta disagree with you, go for the one in the blue bottle I swear by it and thats fishing in the Scottish Highlands against the midge.

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
18/10/2007 10:23

Hi Rocky



Yes, the two tt's is deliberate - although the surname is hunt.



Nice to see some of the gang back from hols. and on the forum.



Milou

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
18/10/2007 11:19

Dear Sunnydays



I am so sorry to hear about your mother-in-law, a very big kiss to you and your wife - many good things for you all.



Much thought

norths4me


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
18/10/2007 11:55

Hi Moira & Keith



It was nice to have met you at Sweetwater if only briefly. We did go to the Acapulco Resort the next day in the hope of a longer chat but did not find you.



That is some resort though and would consider staying there although for a visitor as there were 4 of us it was very expensive 60 YTL just to get in!

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
18/10/2007 16:15

Hi Norths4me



Sorry you had to pay - we got half board at a good price, we stayed in one of the bungalows with enough beds for a large family - the buffet was high standard and whatever your heart desired - and that pool!!!! We also enjyed the music and dancing in the evening - alas too short!!!

Will see you when you next go out.

Regards

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
19/10/2007 21:14

Hi guys n gals,



Nice to see the gang all reappearing again!!



Hope you all had a great trip??



N4M- About time Moira told me you were in charge of residents and construction photography during the SWB trip- I have been trying to wait very patiebtly for you to re-appear !!!!



Please could you stimulate us with your photos as some point???

Thanx- I know Im a impatient little pain in the a**e sometimes!!!



Take cae- D

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
19/10/2007 21:17

I KNOW IT JUST DOESNT SEEM TO LIKE ME!!!!



WE ALMOST MADE IT TO 100 PAGES THIS TIME!!!!



AND I MISS THE SMILIES ASWELL!!!! Well have to imprivise (frown) oo

n



Take care-D

norths4me


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
20/10/2007 10:50

Hi All



David I agree I miss the other site as well. As for pics I have taken quite a few and will post them but in all honesty there is as much on the Sweetwater website. I have also taken some video clips so will post that on utube later.

I think Keith & Moira also took a lot of pictures and video so it will be interesting to see as well.

millzer


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 978

Message Posted:
20/10/2007 10:59

Hello all,



Shall I take it that you no longer wish to have your own SWB owners forum!?



http://groups.msn.com/NorthCyprusSweetwaterBayPropertyOwners/lettingproperty.msnw?all_topics=1

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
20/10/2007 12:13

Hi millzer,



No we do- we have lots of albums and contact details on there!!



Take care-D

gaynorish



Joined: 29/05/2007
Posts: 74

Message Posted:
20/10/2007 15:37

Hiya everybody,



I just wondered why people wern't communicating more on the msn forum. All the information there is safer and can be stored more efficiently. e.g the articles of association can go on there under documents and not just on a long thread. We can list all our information under different headings to easily trace for future.

This forum is great for chatting but seeing that activity over there has heigthened enormously maybe we need to organise our information better.



Just a thought??

norths4me


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
20/10/2007 15:46

Hi Guys n Gals



Ive set up a msn site if anyone wants to use it. It is a public board and is open to all.



http://groups.msn.com/SweetwaterBayNorthCyprus/messages.msnw



Best of all there are emotions we can use David.

norths4me


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
20/10/2007 17:32

New pictures (Nothing exciting) plus video links have been added to



http://groups.msn.com/SweetwaterBayNorthCyprus/messages.msnw

gaynorish



Joined: 29/05/2007
Posts: 74

Message Posted:
20/10/2007 18:04

Hiya N4M,

Great to have you back. I missed your humour!!



Great Pics too.



Cheers

G

norths4me


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
20/10/2007 18:40

Thanks Gaynor



Ive uploaded 4 video clips on u tube the links are on the msn site

millzer


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 978

Message Posted:
20/10/2007 19:34

Norths4me,



If you see message 48 there already is an msn SWB forum!!!

norths4me


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
20/10/2007 20:51

Millzer



I am aware of the site you set up on msn.



With the loss of http://www.northcyprusforum.com/ I wanted to set up a site that is completly open to all people with no restrictions or no manager deciding who can or cannot leave messages. Although I am the manager of the site it has been left completly open and I wanted a site that is run by a Sweetwater owner for other owners. This is in no way a knock at you.

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
21/10/2007 16:25

Why not keep both forums running in case one drops out

delsdream


Joined: 15/09/2007
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
21/10/2007 18:34

Hi Jack (C57) a big hello from me and my wife Linda.



Stood on the terrace of our villa 2 weeks ago - said then it would be nice to know who are neighbours are.



Everything is gathering pace now and it's good to hear everyones views from their visits.



Site is fantastic - how about the bye pass just finishing near to the development, hope work continues soon on the link road.



We have booked out next visit 29 April - hope it coincides with the key handover.



Anyone any ideas on furniture stores? Also how easy is it to cross the border at Nicosia, i.e. which junction off the motorway, etc. Bye for now.



Derek & Linda

gaynorish



Joined: 29/05/2007
Posts: 74

Message Posted:
22/10/2007 00:53

Hiya Derek and linda,



We have also booked next April but we fly back on the 30th but if we get the chance we could meet briefly if you like. I have been looking at the ikea catalogue for cyprus lefkosa. The prices are great but I hear they don't deliver to the North so not sure how you would get large items. The link for the catalogue in English and pounds is



http://www.ikea.com.cy/content/index.asp?language=0

I have also posted some websites for furniture stores in NC on the msn

website that Milzer talks of.

Take care

Gaynor

gaynorish



Joined: 29/05/2007
Posts: 74

Message Posted:
22/10/2007 00:54

http://www.ikea.com.cy/content/index.asp?language=0



Sorry somehow there appeared a space

millzer


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 978

Message Posted:
22/10/2007 01:01

Northsforme,



Message 56.



Thats no problem at all you are entitled to do what you like. I started my msn forum for SWB owners simply to help a few of people out. Nothing more to it than that!! I would be quite happy to amend the settings so that you could manage it if you wished, so you would have control as an owner over how it progressed anyway! It's up to you.



You will find that with the forum you have started you will STILL have to approve all people to join BEFORE they are able to post messages. The open settings are for viewing only, not for posting!!

McSteviet



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 1089

Message Posted:
22/10/2007 01:05

Gaynor,



it's still got a space.



This is the link without the space.



http://www.ikea.com.cy/content/index.asp?language=0



MC

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
22/10/2007 10:51

Hi Gang



Are we moving over to the msn site? - Strange, I tried registering but it wouldn't let me - is it because I am trying to use the same name?



A L S O - I A M still looking for someone who might be going out to NC as I have a small parcel for Edith, SweetweaterBay. Two kind people have contacted me but it was too late to send the parcel to them, to reach them, before they left.

Regards

norths4me


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
22/10/2007 13:07

millzer



No probs and thanks, the more places to swap info the better. One thing though you do not have to get approved to join in the conservation and post.

Try it out

norths4me


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
22/10/2007 13:39

conversation

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
22/10/2007 21:22

I see the development is also visible on Google Earth now

millzer


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 978

Message Posted:
23/10/2007 00:57

N4me. Message 64. Tried the other day but it says I need to become a member!!

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
23/10/2007 09:58

Hi Everyone - it's Jackie remember me from the other site - so glad I found you all!!! We are C34 - it's all going very well at SWB - I would like to recommend Naomi as a solicitor she is very good and very, very efficient.

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
23/10/2007 11:54

Hi Jakki the good news is they are doing the footings 32(me) 33 and 34(u) so they want some more money I guess we pay when the footings are completed so unless they update the pictures we dont really know I am using Naomi and have also found her very efficient via the E Mail

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
23/10/2007 19:28

Hi Rocky - Yes they are calling for more money - I am just so amazed at the speed work is progressing - the last time I saw our villa it was a pile of dirt!! I think I might pop over in March in order to see how things are going and also to pick kitchen, interior design etc. Any thoughts anyone??

jac k


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 77

Message Posted:
23/10/2007 21:12

Hi everyone! I'm not sure of exact date for the release of the keys - Edith & Andy indicated May 2008 for my stage (stage 2) & so I'm not sure when to go over to organise furniture delivery. I think I'll have to have a couple of visits to shop around & get some idea's. Edith said that most of the shops will store furniture until we have access to the site also Andy said that you can bring things over from the south side in your car (van's are not permitted) so I'm hoping to hire a car and do a couple of trips with some basics from ikea - it'll depend on what I can fit in the back of a car I expect! I've logged into the other site but not much action there - all seems to be going on here...!!

Take care x

sunnydays


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 11

Message Posted:
23/10/2007 21:16

As we are all aware, the developer seems to be building in order or everything sold and not in phases as such. Has anyone asked the question; "Will they still build the units even if they haven't sold them, or will we all be living/staying on a non-complete site come November 2008?"



Having read Frank & Joans website (which stated in the local paper that many builders are now getting into difficulty due to lack of sales), it's just something that is concerning me slightly!



Norths4me - Thank you so much for putting your video on the msn forum, it was great to see, thanks so much for all your efforts, they are appreciated. I can't believe how quickly it's all coming along now.

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
24/10/2007 02:08

Hi all,



I heard recently that to begin with they were just building the units that were sold only- as back then not many units were sold and they could only afford to build them as they sold them!



Now that 50% have been sold apparently they are more on track to complete the phases according to the originally plan and phases!



Last time I spoke to edith a month or so ago she said that nearly all villas and bungalows were sold stroight away and they are wanting to complete all front line along with communal areas and road etc aswell as phase 2 by early to mid next year!



Then phase 3 by nov 08 along with communal facilities by then also!



Even on 50% sold they have enough money to be able to complete on a development! The quicker they get footings in the more money is due also which helps!

They cannot expect to sell out before completion but also they will sell fast once completed as alot of buyers like to see feel and touch the final product before buying- so that shouldnt be a problem!!



It is also not in their best interest to only develope half the development and leave the rest til later on- so dont worry be happy!!!



SWB say that they average about 4 sales a month- if thats so then this time next year there should be about another 50+ sold!!

Plus the more you can see a development taking shape and developing the more likely people will buy!!



As in the very early stages when you only have a picture of a bare plot of land a map and a computer generated image of the resort the more imaginative you have to be- which most people cant see??



Take care- D

gaynorish



Joined: 29/05/2007
Posts: 74

Message Posted:
24/10/2007 10:53

Hi there,



I noticed that UKTurk was recommending to buy a built property rather than off plan. Someone we recommended to swb went over, really did love the development but ended up buying one further back that was already built.



The development on N4M's video footage looks really desirable. Those frontline bungalows look lovely.



G

Milou


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Posts: 425

Message Posted:
24/10/2007 11:16

Hi Jac k



A good development will always sell, even in a difficult market. When we were out there in Oct. we met a couple who had lived in the South for ten years - spent months looking at developments in the north and with their budget, had the pick of any development. Praise, indeed, for Sweetwaterbay as they bought into this development.



Also, the three director's bungalows has been converted into four - these went on the market last Friday - three were immediately reserved. I know that B22 went for £240.000 to a couple who have travelled the world and are financially very astute.



You also mentioned furniture - might be worth looking at http://www.homefront.com - their prices are very reasonable and they can replicate any picture as they make all their furniture in NC and have a good range of materials.



Regards

gaynorish



Joined: 29/05/2007
Posts: 74

Message Posted:
24/10/2007 11:33

Hiya M,



Was a bit confused by the link you put on. Is it supposed to be a furniture shop?



Thanks

G

jac k


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 77

Message Posted:
24/10/2007 14:23

Hi Milou



Thanks for the link - do they make furniture ? Have you used them/know anyone who has - what's their product line? (sorry thousand questions) From the site it looked like a kitchen company - (sorry to sound dumb - I really am).



Good news about the bungalow price - it'll please my husband! Cheers, take care, jac

Graham


Joined: 20/10/2007
Posts: 397

Message Posted:
24/10/2007 15:27

The furniture manufactors which we used last year and found reasonable priced and very good quality at Karaoglanoglu.



http://www.cyprushomefurniture.com/



Graham

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
25/10/2007 11:15

Hi Graham



Thanks for the furniture link - always good to have several companies.



Jac and Gaynor, sorry I sent the wrong link. This is the correct one:



http://www.homepack-interiors.com



This company was recommended to us by a Cypriot couple whom we met one night whilst having dinner. I haven't been to the shop but have been in contact with them by email to try to arrange to have a settee replicated. Also, they put all their prices on the web which is always a good sign.



Regards

gaynorish



Joined: 29/05/2007
Posts: 74

Message Posted:
25/10/2007 18:30

Thats great M thanks ever so much. Has anybody noticed that B16 has come back up for sale for 177,000 I think inc pool. Any takers???



Also new photos on website already for info.



Thanks G

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
25/10/2007 21:56

Hi Davidoff if they can complete the development with 50% sold does that indicate the profit margin?? if so will we see more special offers? To be honest with you I would rather see the whole development sold even with discounts because such a spectacular development will surely see a healthy premium on the properties. Buyers are more interested when a development is completed or near completion. I have heard that it is economical to wrought iron beds made anyone else heard of this if so I would like to know which firms do this. I think it makes sense to have longer legs on the beds so the suitcases can be stored underneath.

Graham


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Posts: 397

Message Posted:
25/10/2007 22:29

Wrought iron furniture



http://www.aykoc-furnituredesign.com/



Graham

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
25/10/2007 23:14

Thanks Graeme I will check that out

jakki



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Posts: 865

Message Posted:
25/10/2007 23:41

Thanks Graham - lovely furniture for the roof terrace!!!!!

davidoff


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Posts: 438

Message Posted:
26/10/2007 12:46

Hi all,



I ve only heard through the grape vine that in general developers work to a 50-70% sales margin!



And that also in general they will not start to build until at least 30% is sold anyway !



But dont know if this definately applies to SWB but in general these are the figures off plan developments work within!



Take care-D

jac k


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Posts: 77

Message Posted:
27/10/2007 00:02

thanks Milou x

davidoff


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Posts: 438

Message Posted:
27/10/2007 11:29

Hi all,



Just spotted last night a few more pickies on the SWB site of pool area and villas and a couple of the apartments!



Take care-d

Milou


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Posts: 425

Message Posted:
27/10/2007 13:13

Hi Gang



When we're at SWB how about, if we find a space somewhere to set up a library and contribute all our spare books, CD's, DVD' and vidio tapes? If this finds favour, then when you go out there, don't chuck out but contribute them to the library instead.



Regards

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
28/10/2007 13:04

DO the developes intend to clear away the termite mounds in the pool area or is it true they are a protected species?

gaynorish



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Posts: 74

Message Posted:
29/10/2007 12:14

Hiya M,



We are going to leave some of our books in our apartment for use of ourselves and anyone staying. Maybe we could have a book club for swapping.



Are they really termite mounds!!!!



G

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
29/10/2007 14:05

Hi Gaynorish re message 90 and termites I hope its just me being silly!!

davidoff


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Posts: 438

Message Posted:
29/10/2007 21:05

Hi all,



Seriously- I wondered what they were there for??



Are they really termites? And ARE PROTECTED?



That means problems - especially for our pool area as there looks to be tons of them popping out everywhere!!



Take care all-D

McSteviet



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 1089

Message Posted:
30/10/2007 09:47

They don't look like termite hills to me from the photo's on the website.



I'm sure Edith will tell you.



MC

Milou


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Posts: 425

Message Posted:
30/10/2007 10:08

Hi Gang



No, they're not termite anthills, the builders left it after the grading to show where the original ground level is. We don't know why they've done it, maybe for the surveyors but they are DEFINITELY NOT anthills. We also noticed them when they were digging out the space for the villas.



Regards



Regards

norths4me


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
30/10/2007 16:28

Hi Gang

Re Termites,



They are as far as I am aware electrical that are left like that until Kibtec come to alter them.

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
31/10/2007 11:27

I have never heard of electrical termites thats good news then we can switch them off

norths4me


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Message Posted:
31/10/2007 11:49

Apparantly or so the rumour goes each one is about 0.5 volts

davidoff


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Posts: 438

Message Posted:
31/10/2007 16:12

Hi N4M,



Hows the BBQ terrace looking???

Plenty of room for 50+???

Did you ask for weight restrictions whilst there??



Take care-D

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
31/10/2007 20:29

never heard of electrical termites

norths4me


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Posts: 269

Message Posted:
31/10/2007 21:12

David



How lovely to hear from you, Yes there is plenty of room for the bbq esp as we have Geordie girl to share the load.



Rocky before this gets out of hand, it is not Termite mounds or electrical termites or ants or an alien landing station.



They are as far as I am aware Electric points that will be removed by the electric company (KIBTEC)



Another point of interst was that apparantly they are no longer going to build a desalination plant. Obviously the idea must be to dig boreholes (wells)

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
01/11/2007 18:01

Hi Norths4m



What's wrong with a string sytem - from sea direct to unit - good for body and very, very cheap!



I want a pink one please - large cos I am very lazy!!!

norths4me


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Posts: 269

Message Posted:
01/11/2007 20:52

hi Moira



Please please please do not give sweetwater ideas

norths4me


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Message Posted:
05/11/2007 13:12

Very Quiet on the Sweetwater thread. I noticed that the website has updated pictures although they dont look much different to the previous ones. As we are now in November which is the entry date for Phase 1 does anyone no how close this is to been achieved. Has anyone been notified of a completion?

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
05/11/2007 14:50

Hi Gang - S O M E G O O D N E W S



Arthur who has bought into B18 has sent me the following:



"Hi both on SWB today, sun still shining. Met a new owner on SWB today who is a wızz on complex multi tv aireal istallation. The tecnology now exists to drive the whole of SWB from one 5.5 dısh but recommends the cabling is done now.



He is going to send details so I will forward as soon as I have them. He estimates the total cost will be around 20k. It will not be too costly between all of the units and its a one off cost and not linked into any monthly costs. Sky/ broadband would be available too. See you soon Arthur".



I suspect that once Arthur has the figure, that we ask SWB to consider this, as it's so important and also because there will be some cabling to be done which will have to be done quickly. I am also assuming that SWB will have to email everyone for the money.



Norths4Me - as far as I am aware, SWB are on target for November completion but this hasn't been confirmed.



Also, Davina might not be on the forum for a while because her Grand-father is very ill in hospital and they don't expect him to come out



Regards

norths4me


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Posts: 269

Message Posted:
05/11/2007 18:17

Hi Moira



Thanks for the info. Would this however be a cost that should be passed to the owners or as I would assume that sweetwater must have already budgeted for this or something along the same idea. Their specification for each unit is copied below.



"Electricity, phone, TV and high speed internet sockets in every room"



They therefore must have allowed for such a scheme I would have thought.



Give Davina my best

norths4me


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Posts: 269

Message Posted:
05/11/2007 18:19

Meant to include that Edith was discussing a similar idea with Davina Months ago, as they did not want to have individul dishes all over the place so therefore must be inclusive

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
05/11/2007 19:47

No individual dishes please!! - if there is a cost for one big dish, then simply on the question of taste - my boyfriend and I would be willing to pay. (I suppose it might be a couple of hundred quid). Any thoughts anyone?

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
05/11/2007 22:36

re sat tv and internet I agree that as far as I am concerned high speed internet is included as in the specifications. I do not think we should educate the developer otherwise. It is also difficult to assume that all (even unsold units) will require Sat tv and internet so to committ all to any additional expense is probably appropriate through a properly constituted RA.

gaynorish



Joined: 29/05/2007
Posts: 74

Message Posted:
06/11/2007 00:09

Hiya all,



I don't hink that price would be included. Not for sat tv. It would be for us to organise ourselves I presume. What about the key card system. That isn't in the contract so again something extra to pay for. Personally I am not that bothered about sky tv though I know my partner and sister would probably love to have it for the sports. Therefore w would be interested in having it installed. How do we get the go ahead for this at the minute apart from getting as many as possible to agree to the charge and would it cause such massive problems to install it a bit later on.

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
06/11/2007 10:31

Hi Gang



Up until now there has been no cabling laid down for sat. TV. Arthur is under the impression that we will have to pay for this. Can I propose the following:



Keith to Email Yoav and Edith this evening with all the questions,/requests etc. instead of all of us writing individually - if you would prefer to write separately, pse send me an email : keith.huntt@tiscali.co.uk .



If you equire something added to this email, again, send this through to me. Keith will also send a copy of this email to everyone that we have emails for.



Arthur, felt that we had to sort this out NOW before it's too late to put the cabling down. For those of you that don't know, Arthur is renting in NC and frequently visits SWB site so knows what is happening.



Regards

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
06/11/2007 10:32

Hi Gang



Up until now there has been no cabling laid down for sat. TV. Arthur is under the impression that we will have to pay for this. Can I propose the following:



Keith to Email Yoav and Edith this evening with all the questions,/requests etc. instead of all of us writing individually - if you would prefer to write separately, pse send me an email : keith.huntt@tiscali.co.uk .



If you equire something added to this email, again, send this through to me. Keith will also send a copy of this email to everyone that we have emails for.



Arthur, felt that we had to sort this out NOW before it's too late to put the cabling down. For those of you that don't know, Arthur is renting in NC and frequently visits SWB site so knows what is happening.



Regards

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
06/11/2007 10:32

Hi Gang



Up until now there has been no cabling laid down for sat. TV. Arthur is under the impression that we will have to pay for this. Can I propose the following:



Keith to Email Yoav and Edith this evening with all the questions,/requests etc. instead of all of us writing individually - if you would prefer to write separately, pse send me an email : keith.huntt@tiscali.co.uk .



If you equire something added to this email, again, send this through to me. Keith will also send a copy of this email to everyone that we have emails for.



Arthur, felt that we had to sort this out NOW before it's too late to put the cabling down. For those of you that don't know, Arthur is renting in NC and frequently visits SWB site so knows what is happening.



Regards

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
06/11/2007 10:37

Hi Again



Sorry - It wouldn't let me post reply this morning so I pressed it three times.



If we have to pay for it ourselves, I assume we will take the number of units and divide by approx. £20,000.



Moira

dobbo



Joined: 13/06/2007
Posts: 72

Message Posted:
06/11/2007 12:45

Hello Everybody



I think this is an excellant idea who ever has to pay for it I think it is well worth doing.



Count me in.



Regards

Milou


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Posts: 425

Message Posted:
06/11/2007 13:47

Hi Norths4Me



Forgot to reply to you!



Keith will put your question as to whether SWB will be paying for this, if they let us do this - I understand that Edith was trying at one stage for a single dish but because we're just on the borderline to receive any sensible, she wasn't sure. Importantly is that cables go down and SWB make this decision quickly before we're told it's too late.



Regards

Milou


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Posts: 425

Message Posted:
06/11/2007 14:04

Hi Norths4Me



Forgot to reply to you!



Keith will put your question as to whether SWB will be paying for this, if they let us do this - I understand that Edith was trying at one stage for a single dish but because we're just on the borderline to receive anything sensible, she wasn't sure. Importantly is that cables go down and SWB make this decision quickly before we're told it's too late.



Rocky - I am emailing you separately.

Regards

Milou


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Posts: 425

Message Posted:
06/11/2007 15:06

Hi Gaynor



When we were out there, Edith did mention the security keys and was at that time organising some trial keys.



It might be worth asking her when purchasers will need to confirm to her whether they want this - can you relay back to this forum? Thanks.



Regards

Milou


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Posts: 425

Message Posted:
08/11/2007 10:34

Hi Gang



Keith has now received a reply and will send this evening a copy to all those on our email list with suggestions of a way forward. A N Y O N E else who would like to receive the same, please email me at:

keith.huntt@tiscali.co.uk - the two t's are correct!



Regards

gaynorish



Joined: 29/05/2007
Posts: 74

Message Posted:
09/11/2007 01:17

Thanks Moira

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
09/11/2007 10:59

Hi all,



Long time no speak to!



Re: The one large satellite dish- Im definately in !!!!



Could you imagine having 4-6 seperate 4 metre dishes on each apartment block and all the villas and bungalows with them also!



I dread to think how messy and unsightly it will be!



It would definately RUIN THE LOOK OF SWB without a doubt!



Dont mind paying a small fee to have this installed as I feel this will be a priceless move to do this anyway so it doesnt spoil the feel and design of SWB !



Also I think that in the future potentially individual dishes all over the place will deter people from buying in the future and when it comes to us reselling will cause problems!



Thats my pennies worth for now!



But it would be ashame for SWB to spend so much time, money and effort to make it a carefully thought out, designed development and then last minute go and spoil it by going for lots of individual huge dishes!!



Take care-D

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
09/11/2007 11:52

Hi Gang



Keith recd an email from one of the gang saying the following:



"I have forwarded your round robin to a good friend of mine, Michael Genner, who has helped to put together many of the newest satellite and telecom packages for the North of Cyprus. I am hoping he will advise us."



Let's wait and see what Michael has to say.



Regards

jac k


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 77

Message Posted:
09/11/2007 13:26

Hi all,



Just read the latest on satelite dish - we do not want loads of individual dishes thankyou!! Actually, when we were out inspecting recently Andy strictly said that they were costing the installation of one main feeder dish which would be hidden by landscaping (bushes etc) and that there would definitely not be individual dishes. He then went on to tell us about hiding water tanks etc. We specifically asked the question about tv & sky installation and he said that 'in his view we wouldn't need sky as the local freeview offered a variety of channels including news, kids tv' - everything we want. We were also under the impression (from our contracts )that the facilities would be installed and ready to go when we got our keys - we assumed that from Andy's comments that the cables were being laid after our inspection trip and before the road surfaces were laid. I'm so confused now!!!

ukturk



Joined: 01/09/2007
Posts: 1974

Message Posted:
09/11/2007 16:19

hi guys

i just read all your comments about sky tv,

if you guys want sky tv what you have to do is all get together buy a 4.5 metre dish then get a quad lnb (4 output) and also a multiswitch this comes with either 8-12-16-24 output so for example if thers is 4 apartment blocks each output of the lnb serves the blocks then the multiswitch splits the signal into how many flats are in the apartment block then each apartment has to have a sky box

you dont have to get a subscription what you guys do is get a ftv card with this card you can watch all the bbc channels, itv channels, chan 4, chan 5- five life- five us, sky 3 - a couple of music channels and a few film channels (movies for men-true movies 1&2-hollywood movies & film 4)

and again if you all come together to pay for this it is more cost effective for example

a 4.5 dish aluminum (never buy fibire glass) cost between 1500-2000pound

quad lnb 50-60pound, multiswitch around 250pound, cables and install fee

hope this all helps you guys

take care

regards

ukturk

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
09/11/2007 16:26

Hi all,



Sorry jack if weve confused you that wasnt the intention!



Basically you are right the normal/standard tv provides nearly 50 channels and are a mixture of certain english, turk programmes/channels etc



But for the equivilant of sky and sky channels we need a proper dish for this!



SWB Are supposed to be running tv, electric cables underground to each property/unit anyway.

Then it would be up to us individuallt to seek out sky to come fit dishes etc ourselves and fork out the cost -as you would in the uk etc!



The sky cables for a BIG COMMUNAL main dish I think is different and is needed to connect the main dish to all the properties?? Which is still a bit confusing aswell I know Im still trying to work it all out aswell!



Dont know if any of this helped- confused myself when writing it too!!

Theres a few engineers on here who might be able to enlighten us more soon!!



Take care-D

ukturk



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Posts: 1974

Message Posted:
09/11/2007 16:55

hi again

just adding to my comment above

there are few other options you guys can go for firstly is digiturk with this all you need is a 90cm dish the cheapest package starts from 19.90ytl (around 8 pound) with this you get bbc prime (spinoff of bbc1) hallmark channel, mgm, disney channel,jetix, mtv, history channel, 2 national geographic programmes, zone reality, eurosport 1&2, and just now started fox sports which show at least 2 football matches on a sat&sun. the next package is 34.90ytl with this you get all the above and 2 extra movie channels then 43.90 4 extra movies plus a couple of extra channels this is done a years contract but you can cancel anytime and all you do is just give the box back



the other system you can go for is buying a dish and a reciver yourself then you point the dish at either hotbird or nilesat (names of satellites) with these you pick up about 20-30 english channels this is prob the cheapest solution but to tell you the truth not much variety

hope this helps

ukturk

gaynorish



Joined: 29/05/2007
Posts: 74

Message Posted:
09/11/2007 20:50

Ukturk, thank you for all your advice. It would definately be sky sport that we would want along with a few kids channels like jetix and the usual standard.

We are really looking at if a super dish would service everyone's needs and i wonder if that depends on which satellite it is pointing at. I too would prefer so much not to have loads of individual dishes.



Hiya D, I hope you and your family are ok.



Jac, although Andy talked about having a large dish to meet the needs of the development i hadn't taken from that that they were going to provide it within the cost. It sounds like you were informed differently to us.

ukturk



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Posts: 1974

Message Posted:
09/11/2007 22:18

hi gaynorish

no worries

i would also advise to bring a sky box and take out a subscripton in the u.k because in the u.k you get the box for free where in cyprus you will have to pay at £150-£200 just for the box and then £100-£150 admin fee for the card,

so you save at least £300 by doing this process in the u.k even if you are emigrating to cyprus what you do is set up a direct debit and leave some money in your account to pay for this, and also remember never tell sky that you are going to take the box and card abroad with you because sky is only meant for the u.k but dont worry unless you tell them their is no way sky can find out!!!

regards

ukturk

p.s the only problem with sitesis (development city) like yours everyone has to agree to this because you are restricting people only to that option and some people cant get hold of sky boxes or dont wont to share the set up costs or if some owners of the properties are from diffrent countries

jac k


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 77

Message Posted:
09/11/2007 22:29

Hi ukturk - thanks for everything - it really does not take much to confuse me - I'm more confused now than ever - maybe vodka will help? Also thanks Gaynor - maybe I misunderstood what Andy meant - I don't know - I just remember thinking that the cables would all be laid and we just needed to plug in the set (after sorting the agreement with the service provider as to what channels we would want - Andy recommended freeview) and we would be away... I'm totally baffled - it's no one else's fault (just my wee mind is on overload - too much jargon for me to handle). Hopefully Keith & Moira will get the information we need and we can move on from there / decide what it's going to cost etc. I am clear, however, that dishes on every building will look awful & I'm so relieved that most of you think the same too...



Thanks all for being so tolerant with me... love, Jac x

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
09/11/2007 22:33

well the sat tv etc has certainly prompted some debate I believe that different owners from different countries will have different needs so I would be interested to know if there is one solution. It seems that different people are told different things. Did Yoav answer the question re the desalination plant? I understand that Israel is way ahead of everyone else in that field so hopefully there will be good news there. Does anyone know what they are doing with the waste water etc sewage from the site? I doubt there are mains drains to connect to so do they operate sceptic tanks or are they installing a treatment plant. We has a quote for a treatment plant one recently for our own house and it was £8K, expensive but but it would release fresh water into the drainage ditches.

jac k


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 77

Message Posted:
09/11/2007 22:33

Oh, by the way, Ukturk, I found your translation stuff on the other link most helpful - thank you. I'm hoping to learn some basics before we next visit & I'm keen to get the kids speaking the language - thankyou - you made it sound so much easier xx cheers!

jac k


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Posts: 77

Message Posted:
09/11/2007 22:38

Sorry, forgot, thanks Davidoff - what you say does make sense. Cheers xx

ukturk



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Posts: 1974

Message Posted:
09/11/2007 22:52

hi

no worries guys, im glad i could give some info and thank you jac k for your kind comments once you have picked up the basics the rest will come easy remember its all about how the letters sound in a word and pronouncation



if any of you guys need any other help please dont hesitate in posting me dont know much about your development other than it looks really nice and also you guys have made a good move investment wise tatlisu is defo up and coming

regards to all

ukturk

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
10/11/2007 11:16

UKTurk



Thanks so much for filling my head with all this tecnology - just what a gal needs!

gaynorish



Joined: 29/05/2007
Posts: 74

Message Posted:
10/11/2007 11:45

Hi M,



Looking forward to hearing what the experts say on the topic. Hope that you are well.



Have a great weekend



G

ukturk



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Posts: 1974

Message Posted:
10/11/2007 12:17

hi milou

sorry to feed you with all this info i thought i was being helpfull L.O.L

if you need any more feeding please dont hesitate in posting me l.o.l

regards

ukturk

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
10/11/2007 15:08

Hi UKTurk



You're a S T A R T - feed anytime!!



Seriously, the info was very useful - I was going to email you separately but didn't want to worry you in case I put your brain into overload as I think it might already be happening!!!



Ths again.



Regards

ukturk



Joined: 01/09/2007
Posts: 1974

Message Posted:
10/11/2007 15:36

hi milou

feel free to email me anytime to ask me anything within reason!!!!!! L.O.L only joking and belive you me takes a lot more for my brain to go in to overload

take care

regards

erkan (ukturk)

my new motto is 'if anyone can erkan can'!!!!!!

only joking!!!!!!

gaynorish



Joined: 29/05/2007
Posts: 74

Message Posted:
11/11/2007 12:22

Hiya everybody,



So it looks like we would need a 4.5 metre dish to get the channels we would want. I know for my sister and partner that sky sports are the important ones. It would be impossible, I would think, for this size of dish to fit under the roof as suggested. Maybe we could have a facility for watching some sports in the bar??? or maybe if matches were on we could just go out to watch them!!!



I hardly ever watch tv at home and just can't wait to go exploring the hills there!!!



G

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
11/11/2007 13:16

Hi Gaynorish



Have you heard about "Little Red Riding Hood"!!!!!!!! Beware of the big bad wolf!!!!!!!!!



Moira

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
12/11/2007 10:41

Hi Gang



Keith has now recd some options re: satellite technology and he has asked for approx. price. Once this is recd, he will forward to Yoav and to all the people he has previously emailed.



Regards

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
12/11/2007 12:26

Hi Everyone - Just to confuse things further - the water tanks!! Where are they going?? You may be aware that my boyfriend and I had a whistle stop trip to NC when we purchased at SWB - other developments were blighted by the huge ugly water tanks on the roofs (if I remember rightly) - can anyone shed any light on the water tanks position - With all best wishes to you all - Jackie

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
12/11/2007 13:16

looks likes main underground storage site to me no news on the desalination plant.which is a little concerning as fresh water I understand could become sparse with global warming. I also would like to know what they are doing with the waste, does anyone know ?surely a proper treatment plant is the answer in some countries the outlet is the sea I am sure SWB/ NC is more sophisticated.

gaynorish



Joined: 29/05/2007
Posts: 74

Message Posted:
12/11/2007 15:18

Hey everybody...there's some updated photos on the swb website. Including water tank.

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
12/11/2007 16:27

Hi all,



From what Ive heard there isnt a desalination plant anymore and SWB are saying there never was???



However I recently spoke to SWB about some issues regarding sewage, water, electric etc!



SEWAGE- Apparently there will be a sewage treatment plant located on site which will work similar to a septic tank but a much more sophisticated version!

The waste will go to the main plant on site and be treated all soil waste will sink to the bottom and will eventually sink underground and excess water will rise to the top and be pumped out and used for the irrigation system to water communal areas.



Mains water is to be connected to the mains from tatlisu apparently the government will start laying the main pipe line from the begging of next year (crossed fingers!!!!)

And will be connected to the site! SWB will lay all the necessary pipe and connections in preparation to be connected to the mains at some point!



Electric will be connected to the mains- in one of the site pictures you can see the main pillons apparently theyve said they will move the pillons towards the back of the development and run them in the revine. Then they will lay the cables to the properties underground - so we dont have a webb formation of cables around the development!



Hope this helps!



Take care all-D

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
12/11/2007 16:30

Hi all,



Sorry forgot to mention they are seeking permission to move the pillons and put them where I said- so that is not for definate yet but thats what they want to try and do!



And the sewage will not be pumped into the sea etc!



Take care-D

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
12/11/2007 19:45

I thought there was a central storage tank photo on the construction part of the website, not sure whats happening about the desalination plant I would have thought this would be essential I also understand that Israel is the best country for such a project. Does anyone know where the waste is going?? is there a treatment plant??? Not into the ravines I hope unless its been through treatment.

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
12/11/2007 19:48

I dont know why when I open this forum that all the messages dont show then I do a duplicate (well nearly) they both show so forget 146 and thanx 4 the info in 144

gaynorish



Joined: 29/05/2007
Posts: 74

Message Posted:
12/11/2007 21:32

Thanks for the info Davina. I had heard we were having a water desalination plant also. That is a bit worrying.

andysue


Joined: 12/11/2007
Posts: 891

Message Posted:
12/11/2007 21:40

hi every one my name is andy and my wife susan just bought on SWB plot133 ground left.while out there we met arthur and his wife dorothy. we got talking about the problem of recieving suitable tv signals.i own a small company here in the uk that specializes in multi tv/sat distribution.i pionted out to arthur that the thecnology is available for a SMATV system with underground cableing.it will have to be done quickly otherwise they wont be able to sink the ducts because roads and walk ways will be in place.edith was makeing a call on mon 5th with regards to this.in my opinion TELEVES would be the company who would best to approach.but they are not cheap.www.televes.com or televes.uk@televes.com

norths4me


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
13/11/2007 01:06

Hi All



With regards the desalanation plant. Check your contracts or the website there is no mention of it at all. What is stated is that a central water supply will be provided which in fairness they are supplying. Dont no where we got the desalnation plant from?????



Nice to see you back on the board David

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
13/11/2007 10:51

Hi Andysue



Welcome to the forum.



Keith will be sending you all the correspondence re: satellite etc., to update you. We are presently waiting for a quote from a company. When we receive this and your thoughts, Keith wil pass this on to Yoav to see which way we can go forward. He will also send an updated email to everyone.



Our email: keith.huntt@tiscali.co.uk



Regards

andysue


Joined: 12/11/2007
Posts: 891

Message Posted:
13/11/2007 21:05

further to our discussions about recieving english satellite tv everyone be aware that the sky digital feed of astra 28.2 east into noth cyprus is at its absolute maximum range of the footprint. another concern should be that sky force the free channels like bbc and itv to use the weakest multiplex and trasponder on the astra bird[sky only lets these channels on because the uk goverment make them]so even if we get a super state of the art system installed dont be surprised if the likes of itv2 dissapears one day even though its fine blue skys in noth cyprus it may be dull and rain at the up link facility in betzdorf luxemburg

gaynorish



Joined: 29/05/2007
Posts: 74

Message Posted:
14/11/2007 10:26

Thanks for all the information. I'm a bit lost in the sky spiele but Thanks Moira and Keith for all the hard work on this issue

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
14/11/2007 20:30

Hi all,



Just wanted to find out again whos going out to NC and when???

As wernt there a few of us hpoing to meet up in NC around 23rd April 08- as Ive been looking at flights today!



Managed to find a good deal for those dates flying with KTHY from london to ercan return on special at the moment- £175 all in- incl taxes, meals etc return per person which is a really good price for them to go to ercan!!



Normally these flights start from £250 + each minimum!



Once I know whos going and when will possibly book the flights the next few days!



Not sure yet which hotel Ill stay at- but theres plenty of time to sort this out!



Take care-D

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
16/11/2007 14:31

Hi all,



WHATS HAPPENED???



WHERE HAS EVERYONE GONE???



Anyone still going out in april or not??



Take care-D

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
16/11/2007 15:04

Hi Davidoff



After satellite discussions, I've gone brain dead!! Although, I think, Keith's brain is still partially working and is still waiting for a quote!

Love

Me

jac k


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 77

Message Posted:
16/11/2007 15:57

Hi Davidoff,



Sorry not responded to april trip - we've all been sick (yuck!!) - well my three kids had flu (real flu - didn't think you could still get it) for a week and I've started with symptoms over past two days - fingers crossed, tho' Bruce (hubby) don't get it or I'll have to arrange crematorium.... joke!! Hope you are all well.



I'll talk to Bruce about April - we were hoping to go over sometime April/May anyway so it'd be good to all meet up prior to key exchange.



Speak soon.



Love to all!

Jac x

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
16/11/2007 17:45

Hi all,



jac k- That would be great!!!!



And by then moira and keith will be living out there, gaynor has said shes going over then and I cant rember who else said they were going out aswell???



Take care-D

andysue


Joined: 12/11/2007
Posts: 891

Message Posted:
17/11/2007 18:31

just had e-mail from a mr mustaf ozhakkki hes been down to the sweetwaterbay site with edith philby to look at the feasabillity of a SMATV system today 17th nov .apparently its a none starter for a shared dish system so its individual dishes for all.me and susan aint bothererd we have permission to insall our own 5.5meter ground mount in front of our appartment we have sea view with no one in front of us so it wont spoil anyones view only ours.

andysue


Joined: 12/11/2007
Posts: 891

Message Posted:
17/11/2007 18:31

just had e-mail from a mr mustaf ozhakkki hes been down to the sweetwaterbay site with edith philby to look at the feasabillity of a SMATV system today 17th nov .apparently its a none starter for a shared dish system so its individual dishes for all.me and susan aint bothererd we have permission to insall our own 5.5meter ground mount in front of our appartment we have sea view with no one in front of us so it wont spoil anyones view only ours.

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
17/11/2007 19:50

To be honest we have enough TV at home so I cant see why SAT TV is so important to everyone. There is plenty of wild coast line, plants life , birds and sea life to observe and no doubt plenty of restuarants with food and wine so enjoy life can be enjoyed without that box or flat screen. Anyone most programmes are pretty NAF with soaps and modern comedy. Has anyone heard of books and no doubt if we have internet theres plenty of radio. am I a killjoy?

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
17/11/2007 20:02

Hi all,





ukturk said that its possible a while back in the thread that you can get one dish and run upto 4 apartment blocks off one then you get a seperate box that can then run off the sat tv to all aparments also!!



So if we cant have one then thats an option?? To make it look less intrusive??



Hi andy and deb,



Who gave the dish outside your aparment on the grass permission edith???



I thought these were communal areas??



Also if this is the situation then Im afraid Im pulling out of SWB guys!!



I know it sounds abit immature- but I can already start to picture the 5-6 metre dishes scattered around communal areas and roofs and terraces if thats the case???



What A shame ??? I was so looking forward to it aswell??



Take care all-D

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
17/11/2007 20:41

Hi all,



Sorry just re-read my post and it sounded a bit agressive- that was not the intention- but once you post on here you cant go back and edit and start again!!



Have a great weekend-D

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
18/11/2007 11:08

I have to agree with Rocky and D I am not really bothered about having tv but am really concerned about individual dishes that's all. Would like to thank everyone for their hard work and great concern about how SWB will look when finished. I don't want to spend my leisure days and nights in front of the box just don't want the wonderful views of the mountains and sea blighted by **** (I nearly swore there!!) satelitte dishes. Sorry I know I am repeating myself but I really feel strongly about this issue.

millzer


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 978

Message Posted:
18/11/2007 11:16

Agree with Rocky. Unless you are actually living there, why would anyone want a 5 metre dish (that's 16 feet across!!) sitting in front of them. They cost about £3,500 too!!



We bought a nice plasma for our place, which I admit was a bit of an extravagence but helps to attract a few renters. We have communal Sat dishes for 'Digiturk' or 'Coldsat' (one on the roof of each apartment block of six) and were going to get Digiturk. We are not going to bother now, and will just stick with our DVD player to watch the odd film now & again. In all honesty we hardly watch it as there's so much else to do and see.

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
18/11/2007 12:37

Hi All, I'm Jackie's boyfriend Arthur. I didn't intend to have a property close to an equivalent of Jodrell Bank. Although it's not near our villa, I feel sorry for the other residents of block 133 and the other properties nearby. I'm afraid I think a satellite dish of this size is OTT, even if "others won't see it". We will certainly be speaking to Edith, as I don't want this sort of blight to spread over the whole development.

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
18/11/2007 13:37

Hi Gang



Keith has now received the answer as to feasibility of the communal dish and costs - he will circulate it this morning to everyone on our original list and will be writing to Yoav and Edith.



Until we get a definitive answer from SWB on this matter, perhaps it would be a good idea, for us not to wash our dirty linen in public!!!



Anyone who has bought into SWB and wants a copy of this correspondence, please get in touch with us at:



keith.huntt@tiscali.co.uk



Regards

Puddie


Joined: 18/11/2007
Posts: 9

Message Posted:
19/11/2007 00:22

Dear All,



I have just reserved plot 121GL on SWB and was looking for some kind of homeowners forum and came across this !



Its great to see so many care about keep the place looking consitently nice ! I havent been to visit the site yet - I brought on referral from a good friend ! We are due to go out in Jan, but I have no doubt I will love it.



Can anyone give any advise with regards to contracts ? Our lawyer is currently drawing our up and we are due to pay our 20% deposit very soon.



Regards

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
19/11/2007 02:16

Hi puddie,



Welcome to the owners forum!!! Glad you could join us!!!



We are all a lively, friendly bunch on here so dont hesitate to ask questions and give opinions as this is what the forums about!!



Take care - speak soon-D

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
19/11/2007 10:37

Hi Puddie



Keith, my husband will send you tonight the latest on satellites and I am sending you a draft copy of the Residents' Association Rules and also the Memorandum.



Re contracts: just make sure that any changes etc. agreed are added into the contract.



I'm a sure you'll fall in love with SBW - the most beautifu environment and the best thought out site.



Regards

Puddie


Joined: 18/11/2007
Posts: 9

Message Posted:
20/11/2007 09:18

Thanks for the warm welcome - I look forward to receiving the rules and memorandum !



Regards,

Puddie


Joined: 18/11/2007
Posts: 9

Message Posted:
20/11/2007 09:20

Sorry also ment to ask, does everyone have stated in their contract that the purchaser is required to pay the 5% VAT?



Thanks

Milou


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Posts: 425

Message Posted:
20/11/2007 10:30

Hi Puddie



I believe you have to - it's certainly in our contract.



Regards

Milou


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Posts: 425

Message Posted:
21/11/2007 18:18

Hi Davina



You can't hide - come out of the woodwork and admit to the world what you've just bought and stop playing with your new toy!!!



Regards

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
21/11/2007 21:58

What's this then a new Aston???????????????

andysue


Joined: 12/11/2007
Posts: 891

Message Posted:
21/11/2007 23:05

does it take tripple A batteries ??

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
22/11/2007 03:14

Hi all,



Oh well went to wembley to watch england again in the pouring rain- what a waste that was!!!



What the difference between lewis hamilton and england?????



Lewis will still have a Mclaren in the morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!

-----------------------------

The tripple AAA toy is for night time only Im afraid!!

Although mines been gathering dust for years- Its second hand...yet never been used...anyone want one for xmas???

-----------------------------



Thanx M ...for putting me on the spot!!!!



Just bought a BMW X5 hence why I havent been around much lately as Ive been playing with my new toy!!!!



It a few years old...second hand but has everything you could imagine on it its a 4.4i v8 sport.... boy does it have power and looks sexy!!

,,,also its got sat nav, tv +dvd player, playstation for the kids of course, tinted windows, black leather and silver finish, running bars and more you name it its on it....!!!!

Didnt me to sound as if Im bragging its just M decided to provoke me into sharing my recent addition to the family!!!



Take care all,

Speak soon-D

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
22/11/2007 13:19

Hi Rocky

I missed your post - Keith would agree with you - definately books rather than TV, he reads while I happily watch any rubbish as long as I can stare at TV particularly for winter months - need my wine - need my TV and don't even mind blank screen - it's called "breain-dead", I know!



Regards

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
23/11/2007 16:29

Hi all,



Ill be sitting on my terrace sipping a glass of wine watching the kids play in the kiddies playground!!



Watching tv will be very few and far between and only when absolutely necessary!!



Where has everyone gone agin???? Bermuda triangle??? Black hole???



Take care-D

Puddie


Joined: 18/11/2007
Posts: 9

Message Posted:
23/11/2007 20:56

Hi all,



As I'm new this forum and just found out our property will be ready in May and not November as originally advised - I just wanted to know what peoples plans were with regards to furnising their properties ??? I know SWB offer this service but I have heard it can be done much cheaper.



Any advise ????



Thanks

norths4me


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
24/11/2007 10:40

Hi All



Puddie I have requested prices for the furniture packs from Sweetwater but to date have not received them, do you have them if so could you email them to me.

There are loads of furniture outlet in and aroun Girne and some offer very competitive packs so it is definitly worth shopping around.



Quote from Davifoff



"The tripple AAA toy is for night time only Im afraid!!



Although mines been gathering dust for years- Its second hand...yet never been used...anyone want one for xmas???"



David we need to discuss this ;)

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
24/11/2007 11:15

Hi Gang



There's been a bit of a discussion on the MSN forum about electricity supply problems, it might be worthwhile bringing out voltage regulators. This is the link:



http://groups.msn.com/TRNCvillaowners/general.msnw?action=get_message&mview=0&ID_Message=36254&LastModified=4675641407920525301



Regards

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
24/11/2007 11:57

Hi M,



Funny you should bring that up I spent ages reading the same things yesterday- which is a concern????



As alot of peoples appliances are blowing up due to this and they are spending a small fortune on replacing them aswell!!!



Take care-D

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
24/11/2007 13:55

Hi adopted daughter



As a last resort we can revert to my "Pooitjie Pot", which I am bringing out!!!!



Seriuosly, Keith is sourcing voltage regulator/surge protectors for TV, computer etc. - when he turns anything up, I'll post it on the forum.



Regards

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
24/11/2007 15:22

Hi mother teresa,



Thankyou for adopting me !!! I am privilaged and proud to be your adopted daughter!!



lots of luv D xxx

Puddie


Joined: 18/11/2007
Posts: 9

Message Posted:
24/11/2007 15:46

Thanks for the info on funiture - I havent had any priclists from SWB so cant help there. We was advised that prices ranged from 3-5k. However I have received a list from Homefront which look reasonable. Let me know if you want to see a copy and I will e-mail it to you.



Thx.

norths4me


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
24/11/2007 15:54

Puddie



If you could email me the price list that would be great Thanks

loraine


Joined: 05/09/2007
Posts: 6

Message Posted:
25/11/2007 15:17

anyone interested in sharing a container for may from england jan

gaynorish



Joined: 29/05/2007
Posts: 74

Message Posted:
25/11/2007 17:47

Hiya everybody,



Loraine, Sounds like a great idea. Where does the container leave from initially? We only complete in Nov so thats too early for us.



N4M what is your email addy? Or email me on gaynorish70@hotmail.co.uk and I can send you the prices for furniture package. Its about £5000 for a three bed.

jac k


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 77

Message Posted:
25/11/2007 21:37

Hi everyone! Hope all's well.



Re: Loraine - where's container leaving from? We are in north east uk & have thought about shipping stuff (tv/playstation/sofa's/bedding) but not sure what's involved (not done any research yet) - are there vast taxes to pay? What capacity do container's have? - are you thinking about taking lots (our s.w.b. home is for holiday's & poss. rental so not moving out permanently). We also complete in May - we are hoping to go over Jan & April to look at furnishings over there....



Hi Gaynor, can you email me furnishings details too please....? (email is: jackie.kinnersley@ntlworld.com



Thanks - take care all. xx

Puddie


Joined: 18/11/2007
Posts: 9

Message Posted:
26/11/2007