Citrus Gardens, Karsiyaka (part three)

leethemille



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Message Posted:
14/07/2009 23:52

Hi MuttnDutt



If you email me your details to lcardwell@mortgagetalk.co.uk I am compiling a homeowners list which I can add you to. If you want an invite to Photobox.com to see all the photos of the site I can do that for you too.



Lee

scooby



Joined: 02/01/2009
Posts: 84

Message Posted:
15/07/2009 20:32

Hello MuttDutt



Good to hear from someone else on this site. Maybe bump into you soon around the pool.

MuttnDutt



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Posts: 6

Message Posted:
15/07/2009 21:07

Thanks for that Lee, I have emailed you our details, Sarah (Mutt n Dutt's Daughter)



Hi Scooby, I know can't wait to hit that pool ! Which block are you in on Citrus Gardens? - Sarah

leethemille



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Posts: 296

Message Posted:
15/07/2009 22:45

Can we all use this one rather than the other Citrus Gardens Part 3 post. I have left a message on that thread asking to use this one.

Lee

spider


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Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
15/07/2009 23:12

Can you all not email each other.?? or perhaps set up your own website..??? Seems at times 44 becomes a chat room...just thinking aloud and thinking of ways to help you guys keep in contact,so please dont jump down my throat.... X



Spider,X

keithcaley



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Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
16/07/2009 07:11

Hi spider,

I sometimes think the same thing - but then again, the problems on one site are pretty much the same as on another site, and I suppose others can learn from their experiences, or possibly even offer solutions...

I think one problem with dedicated sites is that they tend to be 'by invitation only' or limited to actual residents and purchasers, which means that someone who is merely interested in purchasing doesn't find out about all the 'crap' until it's too late

What do you reckon?

Keith.

leethemille



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Posts: 296

Message Posted:
16/07/2009 10:33

Sorry people. Some of the owners still haven't even been on here yet so how would they find out if we have a private site set up.

This is a Sante fe development and if people can see what is happening on here then it may help them with there own issues with developers. This site is nearing completion hence the amount of activity. When the site is completed and we have our keys we can then get in touch with people and set up a seperate one but in the mean time I hope you don't mind us using this.

To be honest if you look at some of the other threads I think this one is much more use than some some of the others. It is after all a forum for people to discuss things and not everyone will want to look at every thread or post.

It is still generating traffic through the site which I am sure is beneficial.

Bradus


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Posts: 2641

Message Posted:
16/07/2009 10:39

I am all for sharing experiences and giving as much information to future purchasers about developments in the TRNC as is possible.



Welcome to all the Citrus Garden buyers.

Portakal


Joined: 21/05/2009
Posts: 52

Message Posted:
16/07/2009 14:01

Spider/Keith, I agree that a private site would be of benefit, but without this site none of us would have found one another in the first place. MuttnDutt for example who has only joined us recently can now read through the previous threads and get right up to speed. We certainly do like to have a natter in here but the information we are sharing with one another (whether we are on the same site or not) is invaluable. We are discussing things ranging from white goods to insurance to furnishings and garden maintenance, is that not of more use that threads about Michael Jackson and other similar threads? Chaamon, unless of course MJ had Cypriot blood in him, in which case I take it all back!!



I look forward to coming in here every day to see how things are getting on and to speak to fellow residents, is that not the whole point of a "discussion" forum?

keithcaley



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Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
16/07/2009 17:39

Portakal,

I take your point, and you are also free of the control that might be excercised by the Vendor in a 'closed' forum...

Keith.

scooby



Joined: 02/01/2009
Posts: 84

Message Posted:
16/07/2009 20:05

Hi Sarah ( message 3 )



We are in H1 groundfloor. It's guna be great chillin round that pool drinkin all day. Can't bloomin wait!!

leethemille



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Posts: 296

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 14:22

Mel is hopefully going to get some photos for us.



Lee

Pogle


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Posts: 1536

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 18:00

yes guys got some photos today will email to Lee tonight. Men on site but weary due to heat! its boiling here!

Portakal


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Posts: 52

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 18:09

Thanks Lee and Pogle Pogle, it's overcast and dull here, would be happy to swap with you!!

leethemille



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Message Posted:
17/07/2009 18:32

Cheers Pogle



Can't wait for the photos.



For everyone else, Mel can furnish your apartments and also offers other services. Contact her off board about this. I think some of the photos she is sending me will be of some apartments she has furnished so that you can see what she does.



Lee

Pogle


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Posts: 1536

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 21:00

I have sent the photos to Lee, mostly exteriors as I was short of time and many doors were locked. The Interiors are A block. Also sent some pics of the Karpaz Penninsular beaches, for those of you who have not been you are in for a treat. Men were there at CG today but seeking cover behind I block!

scooby



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Posts: 84

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 23:31

Cheers Pogle for spending time taling photos.



Any views on when snagging will be done?

scooby



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Message Posted:
17/07/2009 23:33

Not taling photos.....taking photos I should say.

Concept2


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Posts: 58

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 23:51

Back from hols !! 2 glorious weeks in Lanzarote and come back to freezing cold and rain.

I couldn`t wait to log on and catch up.

Hi Sarah (Mutt and Dutts daughter). Are you in C2 ground floor. If so you will be my neighbour.

I am B1. Do you have any kids ??



John- Got message about maintanance contract. How do we pay this as at the moment i havn`t got a

Turkish Bank account i can access and will not have one until we visit next which may be October. I don`t really want to keep transfering money to Turkey as it costs an extra £20 every time.



Does any body know if it is possible to open a back account in N. Cyprus without actually being there ??

Preferably one with internet banking ?



Mel- Can you please send me info on apartment insurance please.

Concept2


Joined: 12/04/2009
Posts: 58

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 23:54

I would really appreciate some photos of B1 internal and external as i have not had any overalls yet only close ups of doors etc. Is mine one of the apartments that has been cleaned/ snagged yet ??

leethemille



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Posts: 296

Message Posted:
18/07/2009 00:33

Hi everyone. I am uploading the photos that have been taken.

Pogle I will set a different album up for your examples of apartments you have furnished and also for the photos of Karpaz. Just think these ought to be separate rather than part of the Citrus Gardens album. I will invite everyone to view it though. Hope this is ok

Lee

loslobos


Joined: 02/04/2009
Posts: 167

Message Posted:
18/07/2009 01:24

I sick of hearing about Syphilis Gardens, turn it in !!

leethemille



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Message Posted:
18/07/2009 10:58

Well don't look at the posts then!

Dusterbruce


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Posts: 1125

Message Posted:
18/07/2009 11:49

loslobos, dont click on the thread title then!

No one is forcing you to read it.

scooby



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Posts: 84

Message Posted:
18/07/2009 14:08

losobos, youv'e obviously got the Syphilis Gardens bug. Try and and shake it off and don't read this thread.

leethemille



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Posts: 296

Message Posted:
18/07/2009 16:02

losobos and you post about a first date?????? That's really interesting and useful to people on a forum isn't it!!!

leethemille



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Message Posted:
19/07/2009 22:37

Hi everyone. i have finally uploaded Mel's photos of some of the furnishing she has done. Please contact her if you want to discuss these. There are also some photos of the Karpaz Peninsula for you to look at.



I think quite a few of us are using Mel for the insurance and having obtained another quote the one she can get looks very competative. Can I suggest you think about this as the more of us take the same one the easier it will be if any claims are needed.



Also with regards the committee, I am happy to act as temporary chairperson if no one objects. Seran ( who speaks Turkish!!) has also offered to help. Anyone else interested let us know or if you would rather chair then please come forward as I would have no objections.



Lee

Portakal


Joined: 21/05/2009
Posts: 52

Message Posted:
20/07/2009 12:32

Agreed, we too are speaking to Mel about insurance and are happy with the quote. Similarly, we are also speaking to Mel about furnishing our apartment.



Thanks for creating the new album Lee (and to Mel for sending the photos!). The Karpaz peninsula is stunning and must not be missed. We go to the beach at Yeni Erenkoy as we love the bay there and the belediye runs a restaurant there (similar to the Tatlisu one) that serves local food (fish, kebab, meze, etc). Golden Beach further on is worth the drive, if you stay till sunset it is a sight to behold, it is well worth the drive.



I have offered to help Lee out as much as I can with regards to the committee and on an on-going basis.

Concept2


Joined: 12/04/2009
Posts: 58

Message Posted:
20/07/2009 14:34

Yes i am also looking at taking out the insurance with Mel. Mel also originally helped me with obtaining

the quotes for the furniture thro` Homefront and was really helpful as she was at the time the only contact

we had over there. We met her in new year 07/08.

Homefront have been great and can making anything you like to any size. I have been emailing photos of

furniture items from the uk for them to match. Prices seem ok aswell. Somethings look expensive such as

a corner sofa at £1100 as we have such good sales over here but overall really understanding and patient.

Wood recommend them so far.

Emailed Mel direct about the photographs she sent Lee. The place looks gorgeous.

Happy for Lee to be the chairman of the commitee and happy to help/ comment if required.

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
20/07/2009 16:46

Can somebody please tell me how to find the new album. Thanks.

Jo

leethemille



Joined: 16/01/2009
Posts: 296

Message Posted:
20/07/2009 17:31

Just sent you invite over Jo.



Hope you are well and see you in 4 weeks.



Lee

gumdrops


Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 35

Message Posted:
20/07/2009 19:45

hi guys,

thanks for lastest pics..

the place looks great!!



ness

joandjelly


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Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
20/07/2009 21:54

Thanks Lee the apartments look really good. Look forward to seeing you soon.

Jo

Vanilla


Joined: 02/02/2009
Posts: 122

Message Posted:
21/07/2009 13:20

Hi everyone,



I am also a home owner of a Santa Fe apartment in lapta ,i may know some of you, as i use to work for 1st homes some time ago...... please dont hold that against me! I know the apartments very well and popped on to see if anyone wanted an alternative furniture package.

If anyone is interested i have created a great furniture package, at just 2,900 sterling for a two bedroom, with choices of colours and materials. I will be on hand personally to make sure all orders, fittings and deliveries take place on the correct day and would be happy to help if someone needs advice & help. kitchen & linen packages are also an option. if anyone would like individual pictures & prices pop your email on and i can contact you personally.

gumdrops


Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 35

Message Posted:
21/07/2009 22:46

Hi Lee,



with ref insurance..

is £100 per appartment or per block?



thanks

leethemille



Joined: 16/01/2009
Posts: 296

Message Posted:
22/07/2009 10:39

It is per apartment. I had a quote from another company (one of the ads on here I think!!) and they quoted me £180!!!



That does cover the buildings and contents

leethemille



Joined: 16/01/2009
Posts: 296

Message Posted:
22/07/2009 10:47

Right people



I have contacted Celal in John's absence for an update. John had asked someone to update me but they then changed their mind!!( Not John's fault)

I have had an update from Celal today. I had asked if the roads were completed, overflow tiles back on the pool to which he has replied yes. I also asked if the pool would be up and running with water and the pump working by August (I go out then) and he has said yes provided Sante Fe get the electric on which he thinks is happening on friday. The sinks on the roof terraces are being fitted from next monday. The white goods and air con started to be fitted yesterday from A1 round (typical I am in G Block!!!) and the apartment cleaning started 3 days ago.

I have asked Jo if she is passing just to confirm the tiles on edge of pool and roads as a confirmation for us.

Portakal


Joined: 21/05/2009
Posts: 52

Message Posted:
22/07/2009 12:34

Hi Lee,

Brilliant, thanks for the update and I hope everything is ready for those of you going out there next month.



Don't worry Lee we are in block H so we will be very last on the list

Dusterbruce


Joined: 03/08/2007
Posts: 1125

Message Posted:
22/07/2009 12:40

Thanks Lee!



Seems to be getting there!

leethemille



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Posts: 296

Message Posted:
22/07/2009 14:32

I know Portakal but problem is going out in August (3 weeks and 4 days!!!) and need it to be fully working.

Lee

Portakal


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Posts: 52

Message Posted:
22/07/2009 14:47

Lee, hopefully the water and electric is sorted as that is the main thing.



The countdown has officially begun then!!

leethemille



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Message Posted:
22/07/2009 15:41

My countdown began about 4 weeks ago!

Portakal


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Message Posted:
22/07/2009 17:45

I can imagine! Fingers crossed the electricity is connected this Friday.

scooby



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Posts: 84

Message Posted:
22/07/2009 20:53

Thanks for the update Lee. Things are getting really close now.

Fingers crossed here as well!!

leethemille



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Message Posted:
23/07/2009 00:39

You sorted your flights Scooby?

scooby



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Message Posted:
23/07/2009 20:10

Not yet but time definately booked off of work. Really looking forward to it. It's been a long wait but I hope it's worth it.

Concept2


Joined: 12/04/2009
Posts: 58

Message Posted:
23/07/2009 22:21

Got some friends there at the moment. They have aproperty just finished on another site.

They have visited our site and said it is close to being finished and the ground works are better than theres.

The pool was finishes and the air con had been fittes in my apartment (block B) but no white goods.

There apartment is excellent quailty for only a few snagging items although they snagged it a few weeks

ago and have returned again with nothing done. Overall they are very happy.

I will check this with them but they seemed to think before they went that until you have been and registered

your accounts wih electrics not sure about water you will have no electric. Don`t know how long it takes when you have been to to the offfice ??. I will check this with them and see how easy things are to do.

leethemille



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Posts: 296

Message Posted:
24/07/2009 11:08

I think that's why we will be on builders electric initially. I have emailed Umit and he is coming back to me today with when the builders electric will be connected.

Dusterbruce


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Posts: 1125

Message Posted:
24/07/2009 11:13

Lee, you are lucky to get a reply, I mailed weeks ago about certain questions but still waiting.................

Portakal


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Posts: 52

Message Posted:
24/07/2009 13:13

Thanks for the update Lee and Concept2. John explained in a previous thread that the electricity supply would be supplied by the builder temporarily with a fixed amount charged per week (we need to confirm this with John when he returns).

Portakal


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Posts: 52

Message Posted:
24/07/2009 13:17

Ps Here is the link to the previous thread, if you read post 223 and beyond you will be able to follow the information John provided:



http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/16752.asp

MuttnDutt



Joined: 14/07/2009
Posts: 6

Message Posted:
24/07/2009 19:45

Hello everyone thanks for all the updates and info. We're investigating insurance and stuff with Mel off forum.

We are hoping to get out to site on the 14th september for 2 weeks, can anybody suggest some accommodation, we'd like to stay in some ones finished appartment to get a feel for the place.

Our daughter Sarah and her fiance Richard did that last year and it worked out well.

Fingers crossed for the electicity then, sounds like we can all expect S.F. to start asking for the final payment pretty soon.

leethemille



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Posts: 296

Message Posted:
24/07/2009 19:53

Hi MuttnDutt

If you want I will be renting my apartment out by then on the site!!!! Furntiture etc is all being fitted whilst we are there in August.

Let me know if interested.

Lee

Dusterbruce


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Posts: 1125

Message Posted:
24/07/2009 20:26

MuttnDutt



Have you bought or are you just thinking about it?

MuttnDutt



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Message Posted:
24/07/2009 22:03

Dusterbruce

We bought C1 and our daughter Sarah bought C2. Way back in October 2006.

So we've been trying to find out who's upstairs. Not had much luck yet.

It's been a long slog and we're glad it's finally aproaching the end of the tunnel.

MuttnDutt



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Posts: 6

Message Posted:
24/07/2009 22:23

leethemile



Looking at flights at the moment cheap and cheerful being the order of the day.

So we'll be keeping all options open on accommodation.

Any way we're of to The Elton Hotel for a pint now.

Catch you later...

leethemille



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Message Posted:
24/07/2009 23:28

No worries Mutt. If any of the Rotherham owners fancy a night out I have arranged a sportsmans dinner next friday (raising money for Weston Park and Brinsworth Whitehill JFC) with a great comedian and compere and Liverpool legend Ronnie Whelan. It is at the Consort in Thrybergh. I have seats available and will do them at acost price of £20 each. (3 course meal included, disco afterwards) Should be a great night if anyone up for it. Let me know if anyone fancies it. Could be a good time to get together.

Lee

leethemille



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Message Posted:
26/07/2009 15:49

John



When you are back at work can you email some more pictures and get Electric and water update please mate.



Lee

leethemille



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Message Posted:
26/07/2009 15:51

MuttnDutt

A strange question I know but are you the couple who know Jane Cardwell?

Lee

hds.trnc


Joined: 26/05/2009
Posts: 175

Message Posted:
26/07/2009 20:56

hello all...im still in singapore...have new laptop now...othre overheated battery!!!!!.....had very sore throat and ear problem so could not fly back today but should be back by thursday..will update you on friday..or saturday....looks t me like its actually going to happen...so keep your cool and dont panic....i believe the site has excellent potential......j

leethemille



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Message Posted:
26/07/2009 21:23

hope you feel better soon john and hurry back. We panic without your updates LOL

MuttnDutt



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Message Posted:
26/07/2009 22:02

Hello Lee,

Sorry don't know Jane Cardwell.

joandjelly


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Message Posted:
26/07/2009 22:15

I know a Ron Cardwell!

scooby



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Message Posted:
26/07/2009 22:35

Get well soon John. Hope you had a great trip. Look forward to your updates and meeting up for a beer at the end of August.

scooby



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Message Posted:
26/07/2009 22:38

Hi MuttnDutt. We live in Bramley also. Cedar Avenue. Be good to meet up over there in the sun sometime.

leethemille



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Posts: 296

Message Posted:
26/07/2009 23:03

Scooby is it you that knows Jane Cardwell?

I am related to Jane and she knows someone buying on our site and I cant remember who it is?????

Lee

scooby



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Posts: 84

Message Posted:
27/07/2009 19:25

Not me mucker. Not heard of the name.

It will all come together over a few Efes by the pool.

leethemille



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Message Posted:
28/07/2009 11:31

Ignore me I know who it is now LOL

John has emailed me and is back later this week.

Dusterbruce


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Posts: 1125

Message Posted:
29/07/2009 15:37

My aircon is in!

All we need now is the leccy to run it.



Will mail photos taken this morning to Lee

scooby



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Posts: 84

Message Posted:
29/07/2009 19:22

Nice one Dusterbruce. We are nearly there. Be good to see some more photos of progress.

Portakal


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Message Posted:
30/07/2009 13:41

Great news Dusterbruce! Looking forward to the photos. John is on the way back as we speak so we should hear from him in a few days. This "update withdrawal" has been as bad as giving up caffeine, well I only lasted 4 hours...

leethemille



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Message Posted:
30/07/2009 13:42

Dusters photos now uploaded people.

Lee

scooby



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Message Posted:
30/07/2009 19:56

Cheers Lee and Dusterbruce. Glad the road looks finished behind our blocks now.

gumdrops


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Posts: 35

Message Posted:
30/07/2009 21:49

Hi Folks,



thanks for the lastest pics...

ness

hds.trnc


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Posts: 175

Message Posted:
31/07/2009 06:35

hello all...went to site and was pleased with what i saw..the plants have taken and are growing...the roads are completed the entrance needs tidying...ive notice the blocks for the car park area are there ready for laying. All the iron work has been done and it looks like the air con units are all on site with a significant number fitted. no whiute goods yet...they will be installed last i suspect.....i could gain access to many when i went so suggests the insides are well on the way to completion. The cleaner was on siote and making a decent job of a builders clean....i have no doubt in my mind the ladies will want to clean them anyway regardless....the pool tiling is completed, the return chanel is not, simple job using waterproof materials..so no big deal there....i am seeing celala today and will ask about the roof top sinks, electric supply and permanenet supply, n water supplies.....some general pics and forward to lee...it may be worth considering your own site now..j

Dusterbruce


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Posts: 1125

Message Posted:
31/07/2009 10:50

Thanks John. Welcome back!

leethemille



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Message Posted:
31/07/2009 14:45

Dear all I have sent you an email. If you haven't recieved this then please email me asap at lcardwell@mortgagetalk.co.uk

Lee

scooby



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Message Posted:
31/07/2009 18:45

Thanks John for your info. Look forward to seeing more photos.



Hope you had a good break away from us lot.

gumdrops


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Message Posted:
31/07/2009 20:35

hi john...

pleased your back..

ness n steve

hds.trnc


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Message Posted:
01/08/2009 09:41

Hi all...went to site again, spoke to celal and umit about electricity supply...a single meter with a large enough cable is to be instalkled...the transformer room was supposed to begin two days ago...the sub contractor didnt turn up..but celal is on the case..he estimates 3 months...for completion...the pool channel work begins on monday, the pool pump hasnt arrived yet....so thats stalled at the moment....the site needs tidying up....celal has men on today doing that...the sinks for the upper floors arrived ..wrong design!!!!..he has received another set which are correct so should be fitted next week...my conservative estimate of site completion id say two weeks..the apartments are in my opinion ready for your snagging...the ones i have scanned appear quite good....all in all the partments are completed apart from WG and some aircon which are being installed as i speak...i will push for the electric supply this week...chase the pump and get back to you..ive taken some general pics .

hds.trnc


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Message Posted:
01/08/2009 15:21

hi, im going to site on mon or tuesday to take internals of all apts that have been sold and semnding them to you...and i hope to have some news on electrics...all water is pumped so it a must have even if its to snagg only...leaks etc...



john

Concept2


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Posts: 58

Message Posted:
01/08/2009 18:38

My friends who have just returned from Cyprus just popped round the photos. She is going to put them on a cd and i will email them to Lee. Its looks absolutely amazing. Loads better than there site which is Edmerit Heights. One major issue I think though is all the communal area which ours isn`t massive is going to be left just as soil no grass as The Pines and other sites. What are we supposed to do with soil. Nowhere for kids to play and nowhere to sunbath near pool. Muck/dust is going to be everywhere.

Quality of apartments and site is really good though with not alot of snagging but have had problems getting snagging done unless you are there to keep on at them.

They have had sky installed from Nilesat £200 one of figure and nothing else to pay. Loads of English channels. They bought all there electrical extras microwave,, iron, Tv etc from Beko. They got a good discount for everything. Bathrooms also have mirrors, shelfs, cup, toothbrush holders and toilet roll holders all

Concept2


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Posts: 58

Message Posted:
01/08/2009 18:42

installed. Homefront have done furniture and were brill and it looks great. Weather was 40 odd degrees but they are well impressed with it. They have bought a large bottle of water and you can buy a pump that fits on top for a couple of quid rather than the water coolers.

leethemille



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Posts: 296

Message Posted:
01/08/2009 18:59

Sounds good concept. With regards the communal areas that is why we need a committee. It is OUR communal area and so we the owners decide what to do there. A play has been suggested. Obviously anything we do put on will be at our cost. I am a great lover of grass but you have to bear in mind that grass needs water and there is a shortage at the moment so if the grass is just scorched it looks awful anyway.

My opinion is that when we have them we then sit down and sort out what we want. John has previously suggested we have a well dug and I think this is great idea to have on site.

leethemille



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Message Posted:
01/08/2009 19:01

John, 2 weeks is cutting it very fine for me. I fly out 2 weeks tomorrow!!!! One thing I forgot to ask about is, are there the small hand held showers on the roof terraces that I have seen on other sites???

Thanks as always

Lee

PS I will upload the general photos you sent

leethemille



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Posts: 296

Message Posted:
01/08/2009 19:10

John, 2 weeks is cutting it very fine for me. I fly out 2 weeks tomorrow!!!! One thing I forgot to ask about is, are there the small hand held showers on the roof terraces that I have seen on other sites???

Thanks as always

Lee

PS I will upload the general photos you sent

Portakal


Joined: 21/05/2009
Posts: 52

Message Posted:
01/08/2009 20:07

Thanks for the update John.



My suggestion regarding the grounds is to put forward ideas as a group, decide which ones to go with and then prioritise them. Personally I feel that a well is the top priority with water being so scarce. Grass is very hard to maintain, and needs a lot of attention and watering. One option could be to landscape the area with gravel, rocks, boulders, etc. and plant sun and drought tolerant plants/trees (oleander, tropical hibiscus, etc.) and create additional seating and/or sun bathing areas to break the site up into functional and useable spaces (perhaps erect some pergolas with climbing varieties to create natural shade).



Other ideas could include a very shallow paddling pool for younger children (as part of the play area), a decked area with seating and tables (and shade) and an ornamental pool/water feature..just some of our ideas.

Portakal


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Posts: 52

Message Posted:
01/08/2009 20:12

PS John, I assume metal steps will be fitted to the pool?

Concept2


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Posts: 58

Message Posted:
01/08/2009 22:47

one other thing you need mosquito nets putting on windows and doors as ther loads of them and sand flies. They paid £200 and theres is a 3 bedroom so ours would be cheaper. They go on the outside of the doors/ windows and slide. They enable you to have the doors open especially at night.

When we went last new year i don`t remember any insects at all though. I don`t know if it just time of year. Pogle (Mel) maybe you can confirm this ? Whats your thoughts ?

Concept2


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Message Posted:
01/08/2009 22:54

Sorry keep remembering other things. While you are not in the apartment you need to keep running the

taps and flushing the toilets etc as if the water dries up it starts to smell. Mel (Pogle~) can you confirm this again. I don`t know what others think but would it be a good idea to each have a spare key for other people apartments when we get to know each other so we could do this for each other when we are not there or we will have to pay somebody to do it

Concept2


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Message Posted:
01/08/2009 23:06

Can anybody else. I saw a photograph recently of a pergola on a roof terrace with a white corner sofa

under it that looked loevely buy I can`t find it now. Can anybody remember where it is.

Thanks

joandjelly


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Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
01/08/2009 23:26

It was one of Mel's photos that Lee posted in the new folder.

Bear in mind that if you have a children's paddling pool it will need maintaining in some way unless you are talking about an old fashioned paddling pool.

Concept2


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Message Posted:
01/08/2009 23:27

Portakal, Love your ideas. I agree about the grass but surely Sante Fe should at least be finishing the

ground works off with something and not just leaving us with soil. Thats not a finished site at all.

everything seems to be about cutting back costs. They have made our gardens massive (not that I am complaining) so it was less space for them to complete. We ave got twigs where our garden walls should be and now we have soil instead of a completely finished site with what ever they chose it to be.

If we want to alter the site after then we can do so but surely it won`t be for a while because everybody

will have spent enough money and won`t want to spend loads more straight away. I also think there is a good few apartments still not sold so we would be paying for the full amount of any works and future buyers would have all the works done with no cost. We will all also have to agree although I love all your ideas having 2 small kids.

Concept2


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Posts: 58

Message Posted:
01/08/2009 23:36

John,



Can you email me a site plan please. If its a drawing compatible with my drawing package i can

look at the site area when i have time and work on some ideas that people come up with.

gumdrops


Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 35

Message Posted:
02/08/2009 09:08

Hi Guys



just been reading all of your suggestions regarding communal area etc...

i dont see how we can do anything until all of the appartments are sold as it as to be a communal decison,

some might want kids play area and other not, not everyone will have children so we cant expect them to contribute to a play area.



ness and steve

leethemille



Joined: 16/01/2009
Posts: 296

Message Posted:
02/08/2009 10:55

All excellent ideas which will definatley have to wait. In my opinion the priority is getting in the apartments with everything working ie electric and water. Everything will happen but we need to prioritise.

Dusterbruce


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Posts: 1125

Message Posted:
02/08/2009 11:22

I think Lee is right, we need to get the apartments liveable first, electricity first then water, as someone pointed out, no electricity, no water!



I may be in the minority and apologise if some of you dont agree with this, but can any planned play area be at the opposite end of the development to my apartment, I would be hoping to come out to my apartment for peace and quiet.



Thanks!

scooby



Joined: 02/01/2009
Posts: 84

Message Posted:
02/08/2009 12:43

All sound great ideas, but I will saving up for my garden to be done first of all. That might sound selfish but getting all the gardens done first will make the whole site look alot more appealing to new buyers.



I also agree that electric and water has got to be a priority.



Matt & Sherida

Concept2


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Posts: 58

Message Posted:
02/08/2009 23:04

I agree completely. The 1st think I need to do is a fence to keep the kids in. I also think that we will have problems all agreeing on what we want. Not everybody will want the same things.

I also think because of this the communal area cannot just be left as soil . It could be like this for a year or more ? Could this not be something we need to discuss as part of the committee. Everything we thought we was getting has become extras, extras and more extras.

Lee you will not want to hear this but I have been told although not confirmed that we will be invited to snag by 10th August 10 days later than they 1st thought. Have you got a plan B if your apartments not quite ready ?

leethemille



Joined: 16/01/2009
Posts: 296

Message Posted:
03/08/2009 19:28

I have now set up a google group for us to discuss things privately. You should get an invite email from me but the link is incorrect as I originally spelt it Citurs Gardens!!! Any problems email me lcardwell@mortgagetalk.co.uk or if you don't receive email then contact me

Lee

Dusterbruce


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Posts: 1125

Message Posted:
03/08/2009 19:49

if you change citurs to citrus on the address bar then create a shortcut it works ok

leethemille



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Message Posted:
03/08/2009 20:20

Cheers Duster. I really should check things before I send them!!!!

hds.trnc


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Posts: 175

Message Posted:
04/08/2009 11:49

Hello, ive read the posts and can see some concerns about the site being left as soil. ..this is the final condition, but i would suggest when your out here look at similiar sites where plants have been used ...ground cover.......trees and bushes to good effect......it does take time but the results are very good...the site has plants and im sure there are more to come......please dont get hung up on that issue...your apartments are quite good of course there will be snaggs..but they will be attended to..dont forget Celal is the contractor and i work for him so really its shouldn't be a problem..and i can answer most of your questions...dont compare other sites with this one...my interest at the moment is power to the site..without that we have nothing..so bare with me whilst i chase that up...ill get back to you asap...it will be a single meter and buliders electric...the work has been commisioned for Transformer not sure of progress ...il check for you...john

hds.trnc


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Posts: 175

Message Posted:
04/08/2009 14:04

hi the pool......, i would have thought theyd put steps in ...maybe consider that later at least there wil be metal steps into pool....



if i can reiterrate the aparts are quite good from what ive seen......but electricity is paramount for everything...ill do my best to shake them up.....j

Portakal


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Posts: 52

Message Posted:
04/08/2009 20:12

Thanks for the update John. Quick question, will there be an intercom/buzzer facility - the details we have said there was?

hds.trnc


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Message Posted:
05/08/2009 11:16

hi. intercom..the other sites have it so i expect it to be on site too....ill ask...j

hds.trnc


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Message Posted:
05/08/2009 11:28

just cecked with celal the transformer room has been started....j

leethemille



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Posts: 296

Message Posted:
05/08/2009 13:00

Excellent John. Did you check on the other items I emailed you on re air con, w/goods, shower on roof terrace etc?

hds.trnc


Joined: 26/05/2009
Posts: 175

Message Posted:
05/08/2009 13:51

I can hazard a guess at this point..wg will be the last to go in i would imagine, roof terrace work i know celal has the bits now....ill ask him ..he out of office most of the day today..im van less too..as soon as i get transport il be onsite and have a look for myself... ...j

Portakal


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Posts: 52

Message Posted:
05/08/2009 13:56

That's great news John, many thanks as always.

Concept2


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Posts: 58

Message Posted:
05/08/2009 22:41

Can you check on my bath aswell please B1 ta

hds.trnc


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Posts: 175

Message Posted:
06/08/2009 11:36

Hi, bath not fitted yet....he has it here in shop...rooftop sinks fitted but no taps yet.....gulley in pool completed..all gardens almost done.......Celal is going to plant more.....ive taken some pics of site wil send to lee later today....I have asked about electricity....the transformer room has been started..ivetaken snaps...ive been quite forthright re the electric..umit wants to see me re the site on friday but ive just been told it may be today...overall the iste continues to be cleaned up im told most have been pre snagged...im going to check myself first....to see if anything outrageous is apparent...good luck with your new site....il still update on here too....I stol inteend to take internals of all apartments and mail to thsoe i have addresses for..if you know of anyone who doesnt receive please let me know....j

scooby



Joined: 02/01/2009
Posts: 84

Message Posted:
06/08/2009 19:29

Thanks John for the info.



I have just recieved my final balance from SF and would like your oppinion on whether to pay in full or not. The total comes to £14688.



8990 final payment

2248 VAT at 5%

2000 transformer contribution

250 Electric meter

1000 Water Clock

200 Road Maintenance Tax





I would be reluctant to pay the transformer contribution until it has been built and connected, but would this hold up the whole, getting the keys and being able to use the apartment process?

leethemille



Joined: 16/01/2009
Posts: 296

Message Posted:
06/08/2009 21:13

We are awaiting Umit to come back to us regarding electric first Scooby so please don't pay yet.

Lee

scooby



Joined: 02/01/2009
Posts: 84

Message Posted:
06/08/2009 21:43

It's guna be a tight shedule for you Lee isn't it. From paying and getting keys and furniture e.t.c. Hope it all goes smooth for us all in the end.

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
06/08/2009 23:22

What on earth is road maintenance tax????

scooby



Joined: 02/01/2009
Posts: 84

Message Posted:
07/08/2009 20:27

It's full name was Municipality Road Maintenance Tax, and I still don't have a clue what it really is. Something to do with the new road to the site maybe???.

joandjelly


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Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
07/08/2009 23:24

Oh well it's a new one on me.

Dusterbruce


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Posts: 1125

Message Posted:
08/08/2009 17:34

I'm interested to know how John's meeting with Umit went yesterday. Anyone heard anything?

leethemille



Joined: 16/01/2009
Posts: 296

Message Posted:
08/08/2009 21:07

The meeting was postponed until today Duster. I have phoned John to find out the outcome and will contact you all regarding this from the google group off this board. I will reveal all but in short it was a very honest and open meeting and I think we have made great inroads. I think John is doing a great job for us and the news is good.

Will contact you all later when I get chance.

Anyone not on the google group yet that wants to be email me at lcardwell@mortgagetalk.co.uk

Dusterbruce


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Posts: 1125

Message Posted:
08/08/2009 21:14

Thanks Lee, look forward to reading your report.



How much is the refund? lol fat chance!



Tony

leethemille



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Posts: 296

Message Posted:
08/08/2009 22:55

Big fat zero Tony but definately a bright light now!!!

leethemille



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Message Posted:
11/08/2009 12:46

More photos updated people!

Also sent emails out to the google group.

gumdrops


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Posts: 35

Message Posted:
20/08/2009 22:11

hi guys,

just come back from cyprus...

the site looks fantastic!!

ness

Dusterbruce


Joined: 03/08/2007
Posts: 1125

Message Posted:
20/08/2009 22:49

Had a mail from Lee today who was at the site, he said the same as ness.

Fnatastic!

mattg


Joined: 18/07/2009
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
08/09/2009 00:52

hi, wev bought a2 could you please contact us on +447795597741 kev

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
08/09/2009 10:49

I think the electric may be up and running now as there was a guy fiddling about in the box yesterday. If the electricity is up and running is anyone thinking of renting their apartment out long term and if so, what rent would you be looking for as I know someone who may be interested. It would need to be furnished by the way.

scooby



Joined: 02/01/2009
Posts: 84

Message Posted:
08/09/2009 19:14

Hi everyone



We have just come back and the site is great!!.



You can't help but fall in love with your own apartment. It's a shame we could'nt stay in it this time but everyone at the Cyprus point site we stayed at were brilliant and really helpful. It was a great experience staying on a site that has been up and running for a while.



Hi Jo,

A shame we did'nt meet you while we were over there. We went into Tolgas a couple of nights and had a great meal and a lovely evening.

We are hoping to rent ours out a.s.a.p, but would maybe be better once the garden is completed. I am looking into prices at the moment and will get back to you when I have spoken to Melanie regarding rental.



Melanie Partington did a great a great job furnishing our placwe and I would highly recommend her services to any of you guys.

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
08/09/2009 21:19

Hi Matt glad you enjoyed your holiday. You never know, we may have been at Tolga's at the same time and didn't realise it. Please do let me know about your apartment when you know. My friend is looking to get fixed up by the end of the month. Have you decided what you are going to do with the garden?

scooby



Joined: 02/01/2009
Posts: 84

Message Posted:
08/09/2009 22:14

I am open to ideas for the garden to be honest, but we are keen to get it done really soon. We thought about a patio area near to the apartment and then a sunbathing area in the middle. Maybe a shaded area at the bottom with pergolas eventually because it gets the sun all day.

We checked it was fully furnished and added extra things like water-cooler, microwave and electric fans e.t.c. Even bought sun-loungers and umberalla.

Let me know if you want some photos sending because we have loads and even a video of it.



I will e-mail you off of board when I know some figures but we are really very keen.

gilld


Joined: 12/08/2007
Posts: 10

Message Posted:
28/11/2009 12:47

Hi Dusterbruce.



I've spoken to you before on TBB forum site, could you email me please at gilld@talktalk.net as I would like to chat with you about options we have received.

Many thanks, hope to hear from you.



Gill

Dusterbruce


Joined: 03/08/2007
Posts: 1125

Message Posted:
30/11/2009 14:40

gilld



I have mailed you with my email address. Feel free to contact at any time.



Tony