Lapta - Gilgamis Construction

Winter


Joined: 16/09/2007
Posts: 63


Message Posted:
04/03/2008 08:59

Has anyone purchased on the Gilgamis Development in Lapta ??



It would be great to hear from anyone who has !!

billbob


Joined: 14/03/2008
Posts: 20


Message Posted:
15/03/2008 08:40

Yes we have purchased an apartment on the Gilgamis Site, Lapta. What block are you in?

Winter


Joined: 16/09/2007
Posts: 63


Message Posted:
15/03/2008 11:08

Hi billbob



I've emailed you.

Regards

lotus


Joined: 11/04/2008
Posts: 6


Message Posted:
14/04/2008 08:44

Yes, awaiting completion hopefully June-September 2008.

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 1569


Message Posted:
14/04/2008 09:57

croeso , billbob ,shw mae, dw i'n dod o treforus , o ble ydych ch'in dod yn abertawe ?

hwyl am y fro , simbas

Winter


Joined: 16/09/2007
Posts: 63


Message Posted:
14/04/2008 19:41

Now Simbas you're showing off lol.



Lotus - what block are you in?



Winter

lotus


Joined: 11/04/2008
Posts: 6


Message Posted:
15/04/2008 21:49

Block H, purchased off plan through Unwins estate agents June 2007. How about you?

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 1569


Message Posted:
15/04/2008 22:40

winter , its welsh , my mother tongue

Winter


Joined: 16/09/2007
Posts: 63


Message Posted:
17/04/2008 19:56

Hi Simbas - excellent! Do you speak it fluently ??



Lotus - We're your neighbours in J. We went on site May last year and ended up buying. Don't think their ready now until end of August.



Cheers

Trishybabe100


Joined: 17/04/2008
Posts: 8


Message Posted:
17/04/2008 20:30

Hi were in block G. According to our contract our property should have been completed on 8th April, but no where near. Have flights booked for 3 weeks in August, keeping my fingers crossed it'll be ready for then.



Out of interest has anyone raised the issue with the developers about Phase 2? It appears the expectation is that the additional 5 blocks in phase 2 will share the 1 pool, but my contract quite clearly states that the pool is for 6 blocks only. I've tried to raise this with both the developer and the solicitor but getting no where.

Winter


Joined: 16/09/2007
Posts: 63


Message Posted:
18/04/2008 18:33

Hi Trish

I was not aware of the pool situation but thanks for the info. Looks like we've all been given different info.



It's probably a good idea if we all keep in touch as we're all in the same boat !!



Winter

lotus


Joined: 11/04/2008
Posts: 6


Message Posted:
18/04/2008 22:11

Hi Winter and Trish



Our contract of sale states that the developers are building 6 blocks, each with 6 appartments and with 1 communal swimming pool. We raised the question with Unwins at the time of purchasing the appartment about who would use the pool and we were told only residents of the 6 blocks facing the pool will.



Incidentally, have you had regular updates from the developers/estate agents? We last heard from them in Feb. Have had no reply to our emails of late.

Winter


Joined: 16/09/2007
Posts: 63


Message Posted:
19/04/2008 08:31

Hi Lotus and Trish



I purchased direct from the developers and the last email I had was at the beginning of March when they were requesting the latest stage payment. Before I sent money I requested photos to show what had been done and sure enough the kitchen etc had been fitted.



I've got some relatives who are going out in mid May and they have purchased from these guys before. Their going to keep an eye on progress for me.



Will keep you guys updated if you like.



Regards

Winter

billbob


Joined: 14/03/2008
Posts: 20


Message Posted:
19/04/2008 09:27

Hi Lotus, Trish and Winter,



We have purchased in block L (I am in touch with Winter via e-mail so he knows all about our situation). We were told by Ahmet that we could stay in our apartment at the end of March. When we got there it was obviously not finished so had to find a hotel to stay in! (not much fun with 2 young children!). Ahmet could not defend himself as to why he let us travel there as he had assured us that we could stay in our apartment - the bathroom was not even in! He has now told me that our phase 1 will be complete in a month which I very much doubt as the pool is not even dug out and the whole site is still a mess. I have spoken to my solicitor who now thinks we should serve notice on Ahmet to receive compensation as we also should have completed a few weeks ago. We too are going our for 3 weeks in August which Ahmet is aware of and again said it should not be a problem!



Would be great to hear what others are doing about the situation, and, as I have just informed Winter, I too am concerned about the size of the pool as 66 apartments will apparently now share it?



Sorry Simbas, even though from Swansea speak no welsh at all!!



Cheers Billbob

Trishybabe100


Joined: 17/04/2008
Posts: 8


Message Posted:
19/04/2008 18:43

Hiya



So glad I found this site - I really think we need to get together. Have tried to raise the issue of the pool with the developer for the last 12 months, but got no where. I even witheld my last payment, but ended up in a slanging match, where he accused me of not paying cos I couldn't afford it! Needless to say I told him not to contact me directly after that. I have asked my solicitor to sort it out and also to request compensation, but they are useless. They definitely seem to be on the side of the developer even though we're paying them. Perhaps if we appraoch them together it may help - which solicitors are you with. We're with Munir Akil.

Winter


Joined: 16/09/2007
Posts: 63


Message Posted:
20/04/2008 08:55

Trish and Billbob



Have sent you email.

lotus


Joined: 11/04/2008
Posts: 6


Message Posted:
20/04/2008 15:13

Hi Winter, Billbob and Trish



Unwins informed us on 6th Feb. that floor and windows would be fitted in 2-3 weeks there after! Has anybody had further progress on these instillations apart from Winter's kitchen, etc.?



Email to both Unwins and Ahmet a week ago has not received a reponse. With all our concerns, not surprising!!! Munir Akil is also our solicitor.





Winter, any update would be much appreciated as we're planning to fly out but, when?

billbob


Joined: 14/03/2008
Posts: 20


Message Posted:
20/04/2008 16:43

Hi Lotus,



When we were at the site at the end of March most of the 2 bedded apartments were fitted with kitchens, inner doors etc, but I have to say most of the 3 beds were not. We looked around a few with Ahmet just to see if there was much difference in size. I wish I could remember your block more, but what I would say is they were slightly behind the stage of the 2 beds. We made our payment for windows etc at the begining of March.

We were told that he is also working from the top down so our block being the one at the far end should be completed first.



I agree it is very hard to get hold of Ahmet or Unwins via e-mail, but after my husbands furious visit to both offices in March I am hoping they will stay in touch more!

lotus


Joined: 11/04/2008
Posts: 6


Message Posted:
20/04/2008 18:25

Thanks Billbob. Quite reassuring that we're not alone in experiencing this difficulties with the developers. Ours is the 3rd block and 1st 3 bedded apartment from yours.



We won't be surprised if your apartment will be completed before ours because there were a lot more of activities going on your end when we visited last June. Besides, we were told to expect completion from 12-15 months. So, given the maximum time, they have another 5 months to play with and hopefully will deliver as planned!!

ebbern5


Joined: 03/06/2008
Posts: 29


Message Posted:
03/06/2008 19:04

We have 3 appartments in the last two blocks (us and two friends) we also went in March and were told it would be ready. We have friends who have bought in Alsansac and they said you cant rely on completion dates, you have to go with the flow. They got no where with claims for compensation and were told if it went to court it may take 5 years and you would not be allowed in your appartment whilst this went on. We were impresed with the appartments in lapta and as stated the ground work had not been started. We have been told now that completion will be in september but you have to keep in mind that you may have to organise and pay for water and electric meters and this takes time. We are hoping that Gilgamis will sort it but this may not happen.

Ouir friend had to pay £400.00 for water meter and connection and another had to pay £2000.00 for electric on the Kafali site in Alsansac. so lets hope?

johnny p


Joined: 04/06/2008
Posts: 9


Message Posted:
04/06/2008 23:39

hi all just brought a place one of the two bed pent house apparment any idear of the prices of them at the moment hope things are ok with you all love some pic x

billbob


Joined: 14/03/2008
Posts: 20


Message Posted:
05/06/2008 12:34

Hi ebbern5,



Which block do you say you and your friends are in? We are block L. I don't know if you have been sent any recent photo's from Ahmet at Gilgamis, but some of the blocks have now been painted and progress is being made. He assures us that we can stay in the apartment in August. If you look at the "Gilgamis Construction" site on the internet and scroll down it has some new photo's of the whole development.

Cheers

Winter


Joined: 16/09/2007
Posts: 63


Message Posted:
05/06/2008 17:48

Hi all



The 'Gilgamis 4' now become the 'Gilgamis 8' !!

What a force to be reckoned with !



Johnny P - all the 2 bed penthouses have been sold.

ebbern5


Joined: 03/06/2008
Posts: 29


Message Posted:
05/06/2008 23:10

hi billbob



our friends (jonnie P) and ourselves have the two penthouses in the furthest block from entrance and another has one penthouse in the adjoining block.

they are all two bedroom.



It would be a good idea to make up a owners name and contact list for future use. any offers ?

billbob


Joined: 14/03/2008
Posts: 20


Message Posted:
06/06/2008 12:59

Hi ebber5 and Jonniep,



As Winter has stated above there are already 4 of us that are now in touch via e-mail, myself, winter, trishybabe100, and lotus, so its good to get another 3 on board! I'm sure it will help when it comes to agreeing maintenance charges etc?! You are in the same block as us if you are the end block. We are the apartment below you, on the right looking at the apartments.

Next time I e-mail the group with any developments I will include you both.

Cheers

ebbern5


Joined: 03/06/2008
Posts: 29


Message Posted:
08/06/2008 20:34

thanks billbob



email to l.fine@sky.com

ebbern5


Joined: 03/06/2008
Posts: 29


Message Posted:
24/06/2008 21:25

Has anyone got any updates or photos. I am going over next week and will take some photos.

billbob


Joined: 14/03/2008
Posts: 20


Message Posted:
26/06/2008 12:56

I am waiting from an update from Lyndon at Unwins Estate Agents, so I will let you all know when he replies. The latest photo's I have seen are on the Gilgamis site on the internet. Would be great if you could take some photo's next week as we are holidaying out there in 5 weeks! I am interested to see if the pool and park area has been started for the children!

Reproman


Joined: 05/06/2008
Posts: 53


Message Posted:
26/06/2008 23:45

hi all



i was looking to buy one of these 3 bed apartments. I might be out there again in sep/oct or nov. Am glad i found this post and would like to join the 'Gilgamis 8' .



i intially liked the views and layout of the 3 bed apartments...so if there is any left when i got out end of summer, and if they complete on time i may have one. Do you think the price will rise substanallity if i wait till completetion?



thanks

kibrissibel


Joined: 18/02/2008
Posts: 132


Message Posted:
27/06/2008 09:46

There are reputable lawyers and builders/developers here but the bad ones are pulling the good ones down with them. If the Specific Performance Law was changed and the KDV was payable direct to the tax office, then it is a win-win situation for everyone. The buyer gets their title deeds, the tax office and government get their money and the developers deliver what they contractually promised.





There are not enough signatures on the petition. If people are worried, they can sign the petition anonymously. People also have to consider what will happen if their vendor dies without transferring the title to the buyer. In this case the property will become part of the estate and will be dealt with by probate. This can cause even more problems and headaches for people, especially if the vendor has debts.





Without a change in this law, it means you cannot take action against your vendor to compel them to transfer the title deeds to you. Thus some unscrupulous developers are not adhering to their side of the contract and are not willing to transfer the deeds to the buyers, using this a leveridge to extract extra funds from purchasers.





Please see this weeks edition of Cyprus Today (June 21-27), who are covering this very important issue. http://www.hbpg-trnc.net/documents/Press/CT210608_SP_petition.html







The petition was started some time ago by Ismet Ustuner, a very helpful and knowledgeable member of this board where legal matters are concerned. The petition is backed by the HBPG.



This is the link to the petition:





http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/peti ... index.html





Sibel

Winter


Joined: 16/09/2007
Posts: 63


Message Posted:
28/06/2008 09:20

I'm out there in 4 weeks so if any of you want any photos of your place then email me your block and number.



Cheers

PtePike


Joined: 20/05/2008
Posts: 732


Message Posted:
28/06/2008 09:50

Check out the other BBs for warnings and feedback about avokat Munir Akil.

Trishybabe100


Joined: 17/04/2008
Posts: 8


Message Posted:
01/07/2008 21:01

Hi All



Great to hear we are now 8!! Looking forward to sharing a few beers with you all sometime soon, I hope!!



Have any of you decided where to purchase your furniture from?



Please keep me in the loop re: photo's etc.



Trish

billbob


Joined: 14/03/2008
Posts: 20


Message Posted:
02/07/2008 12:22

Hi Trish,



We purchased all our furniture back in March from Homefront in Alcansak, and with the apartment not being ready when they tried to deliver they have been excellent in storing it all for me. The quality and service is second to none and pretty much anything you require can be made up for you. If anyone does visit speak to Ebru and say Ruth recomended you. I would like her to know how grateful I am for all their help over the last few months.

ebbern5


Joined: 03/06/2008
Posts: 29


Message Posted:
08/07/2008 19:53

just got back from nc. the site looks like a building plot but we were promised that the site would be tarmacked in the next few weeks.the two beds are all but finished just need windows and a top coat of paint and bathroom fittings. (did I say almost finished?) most of the 3 beds are a long way off although a couple had floor tiles and they look very large.



I have some photos but dont know how to post them. any help please





lou

billbob


Joined: 14/03/2008
Posts: 20


Message Posted:
10/07/2008 12:23

Hi,

I don't know if you are able to e-mail me the photo's? if so would you please to ruthharris@ntlworld.com. I'm afraid I don't know either how to put them on this site? We are supposed to be staying in our apartment in 3 weeks time, but it's going to be hit or miss! - Ahmet still promises it will be finished in time, but as far as I am aware we still have no bathroom and the kitchen has not be tiled / sockets fitted. If you have any further information about the 2 beds I would be most grateful! (I believe we are the apartment under you). All our windows and doors were fitted a while ago? Many thanks.

johnny p


Joined: 04/06/2008
Posts: 9


Message Posted:
15/07/2008 22:42

hi bilbob



we came back last week with ebbern5, the place is like beirut, there is no way you can stay there . we met builder and were told that all would be well in 8 weeks , we said we are booking flight and he said that he would pay for hotel if they were not ready ( Thats in six weeks time so how confident is he? )



ebbern5 said he will email you photos.

billbob


Joined: 14/03/2008
Posts: 20


Message Posted:
16/07/2008 09:05

Many thanks Johnny. I am glad you have put us straight as again two days ago Ahmet said it would be ready for us (not sure what planet he is living on!!) He did also mention about paying for a hotel so I am going to get back in touch with him about that. I have had a few quotes, and as we are there for 3 weeks it is not going to be cheap!, I am wondering how much he is prepared to pay and how I actually get the money off him!?

Thanks again, Ruth.

Trishybabe100


Joined: 17/04/2008
Posts: 8


Message Posted:
19/07/2008 08:41

Hi All.



I will be really interested in how you get on with Ahmet with regards paying for your accommodation. As some of you know, we should have been out there for 3 weeks in August too, but postponed our flights as we weren't confident that the apartments would be ready. We are intending a visit in Sept/Oct and will also press Ahmet into paying for our accommodation, if the apartments aren't ready. If any of you has any recent photos, I would be greateful, if you could email them to me.



Thanks, Trishx

Elliecy


Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 17


Message Posted:
24/07/2008 12:52

Hi all, I know someone who purchased a house from Ahmet 4 years ago and it was not finished on time (surprise), despite him saying it would be. They stayed at the ship whilst they waited and had to pay for the room at the time, but he then deducted it from their final payment. He also paid for their goods to be stored. They've been in the house nearly 3 years now and are really pleased with everything. I think he's a bit slow but he does seem to get there in the end. Good luck!

Winter


Joined: 16/09/2007
Posts: 63


Message Posted:
24/07/2008 21:14

What other builder would do that I wonder ?

ebbern5


Joined: 03/06/2008
Posts: 29


Message Posted:
05/08/2008 09:52

just got back



not much going on, the sit has started to be tidied up and walls built around the large drain on border with rose garden, I think they are waiting for more money to come in off of new blocks and excisting customers so they can proceed.



we will get there in end but dont count on staying there in near future





lou

littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 1100


Message Posted:
05/08/2008 10:13

Pte pike can you prove the allegation below " avokat "



" Check out the other BBs for warnings and feedback about avokat Munir Akil. "

lotus


Joined: 11/04/2008
Posts: 6


Message Posted:
21/08/2008 12:44

Hi ebbern 5



We hoped to fly out end of September with view to assess progress on our 3 bedroom apartment. However, reading through your notes, it explains why Ahmet and Lyndon haven't replied to our emails of late. They couldn't possibly meet the deadline of 3 extra months from June!



Could you tell us please if you noticed windows or doors have been installed on the 4th block (H) from the far left. On Gilgamis site, the outside walls don't even appear to be painted, but the 2 bedrooms are.



Thanks

Lotus

Elliecy


Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 17


Message Posted:
21/08/2008 13:53

Further to my post 40, it transpires that as part of the build on those houses, enclosed balconies were meant to be built. Ahmet said that they had to be finished/done after the deeds were issued (something to do with the m2 size of the house on the land or something), but now this is the case, he is refusing to do the balconies and complete the properties. This is despite them being on all the plans, contracts etc. Apparently he does not have the funds to do these, so beware I think....

Trishybabe100


Joined: 17/04/2008
Posts: 8


Message Posted:
22/08/2008 19:18

Hi All



I have just had an email and pictures of our apt from Ahmet. Could be something to do with him now wanting our next payment!?!?! I will forward on the pictures, to you all. Ahmet has said that the apts will be finished in 4 months............anyone wanting to take a bet?!?!?!



We're in block G, apt no.2. From the pictures it appears that block H are still awaiting windows. I suspect that this may be to do with the no. of apts sold in each block.



I have also found another forum for TRNC, where I requested photos of our development from the members. See the link below.



http://www.phpbb88.com/northerncyprus/viewtopic.php?t=13222&mforum=northerncyprus



For those of you who cannot or don't want to register the guy has said that he couldn't get onto the site as it's a hive of activity - pretty impreessive in those temperatures I'd say!!!. He took one picture from the road and you can see they are starting on those phase 2 blocks nearer the road.



Anyone else out there got any news?



Trish

johnny p


Joined: 04/06/2008
Posts: 9


Message Posted:
22/08/2008 22:30

hi trish we have two pent house appartments on that phas and they seem very slow to complete the project.

we are out in october looking at another apartment we have and hopefully we get together and have a drinkse you in ocyober john phillips