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Lemtich



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Hi



Heres the photos of Phase 2 sent in by High Priest.



http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa219/Lemtich/DSCF0172-1600-1.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa219/Lemtich/DSCF0126-1600.jpg

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http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa219/Lemtich/DSCF0111-1600.jpg



One a little later



http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa219/Lemtich/DSCF0172-1600.jpg



The site ground plan showing all the different Phases.



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cooper



iam out june 13th to 18th if can help let me know ,lol.



kav



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Cheers Kav i will mail you offline.



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Lemtich



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Hi to all in Phase 2



Would you believe that back in 2006, your current dreams in the sun were our nightmare come true. Practically all of Phase 1 lost their spectacular mountain views as the foundations went in for Phase 2. No one knew Kavanlar were going to build behind us when we bought in Phase 1.



Hey Ho, there you go. Have a look at these pics from the roof of block E in Phase 1 taken in the early part of 2006.



Where's our view gone?



http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa219/Lemtich/rear_view.jpg



http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa219/Lemtich/rear_view_2.jpg



http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa219/Lemtich/rear_view_3.jpg



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Thanks Lem for just reminding me what we have lost - will have to go and take another dip in the pool to cheer myself up.



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Lol - at least you have a pool to dip in to cheer up.. the weather in London is so crap at the moment all we can do is be depressed!!!!!!



Lemtich



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Here on the Isle of Wight, it is cloudy, mild and distinctly very un pool like weather!



Lem



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hot and sunny again in manchester ,great bank hol ....burnt my napper yesterday



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Lemtich



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Wots yer napper; then nipper?



Sorry, us soft southerners don't understand the lingo from "oop north!" Kav lol



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your head lem ,your head son .



my napper .



kav ,lol



Lemtich



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You learn something every day, Kav!



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By gum dun't thee southerners no ow ta tork reete



Lemtich



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Eat your heart out, Phase 2!



Our pergola is up, our pool is full and she's brimming!



http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa219/Lemtich/DSC01726-800.jpg



http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa219/Lemtich/DSC01727-800.jpg



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hi just got back on sat 31/5 (THIS YEAR !)fter finally managing to stay in our phase 1 apartment. We only got water in the pool properly on 25/5 and have to say it ws fab for the final week of our 2 weeks stay. phase 2 crowd, reaaly sorry to disapoint but we have walked round to have a huge nosey in most of the blocks and there is no chance of u staying in them this year!!! ilker is a big fat liar, we waited 4 days , pestering each day for womeone to finish off some our snags and they still not done !!! have had to leave for one of our neighbours to assist with . as for your pool it is being tiled arond the outside but internally is still concrete ( it took about 10 months from concrete to tile on phase 1) unfortunatley we were witness to a phase 3 couple who had been promised by the infamous ilker that they would be able to stay in it when they arrived thurs 29/5 for 2 months with there 3 kids !! the very sensible guy has refused to budge until ilker sorted out accomadation for them.

pn phse 2 there is certainly work being carried out however not to the degree most of you may think , someof the wardrobes are in, very few bathrooms but most kitchens.the green colour isnt so bad (however sorry but our cream is better !!) we will try and post a few pics on so you can see.

hope some of this helps



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p.s sorry about my typing still on cyprus time and been up for hours

not loking forward to work today !!!!!!!!!!!

the kids playing in the pool last week were mine i think (bit noisy sorry but they are only 8 and 3!) plus the 3 kids who live there , oh and a few strays that ilker said could play in there ...............................



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Thanks for the update Norahs. I think the message is do not book flights on the word of the developer unless you have arranged alternative accommodation.



From personal experience I can recommend the Riverside apartment, The Almonds and the Sempati Hotel.



Lem



Lemtich



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Sorry, I should have clarified that a bit. If you stay at the Riverside, the Kavanlar development (all stages) is within walking distance.



For the Almonds and Sempati, you would need a hire car.



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Hi Lem where is the Almonds ?



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kavenkoy



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you dont need a hire car if you stay at the almond .

its alovely walk and one i have done twice a day every trip ,in th eearly am and late evening its great 1/2 mile into the village and watch it come alive ,then early evening in the sun shine ...



almond on the alsanck /lapta road on the border .

try http://www.almond-holidays.com/



from site main road turn left through village .after all shops turn right to main road,see fresco sup[ermarket .turn left 5oo yds .



kav



Lemtich



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Sorry, I'm just being a lazy southerner. The Almonds is very nice, little villas around a pool and fantastic trees and shrubs, food is good too.



Lem



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you will need a car if you are like lem .



he had more kit with him than the commandoes on tour of afghanistan and let his poor old lady carry it up 3 flights of stairs ,whilst he stayed in uk ,lol lol



actually think you still owe me a beer for lifting all that up lem .



sempati you will need a car



kav



Lemtich



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Too true mate. My missus said you struggled up 3 fklights of stairs with 3 X 20kilo bags in temperatures of 40+.



My mate Gary reckons I've taken more stuff through Larnaca and Metehan than he brought out in his container!



I'll make sure you get your pint of Efes this summer!



I'll give you a buzz soon re the Tectan biz.



Lem



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Cheers Kav



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hello all jp here i brought a place with a friend of mine in block 5 and 6 pent house any idear when finishing date will be i cant wait to get out there to get away from this wet country it would be lovely to see some more pics of the apparments i would be most gratefull hope to talk to you all soon thanks john phillips



Lemtich



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Hi Johney



Are you in Phase 1 or 2 and is that apartment 6 in block 5 or E?



Regards



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Hi Everyone



Just curious has anyone received their permission to buy on any of the Kavanlar phases



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hi robbie



yep i got my p.to p



applied june 05 and received it octo 07



kav



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Kavenkoy



Have you also got your Kocan



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now theres a story robbie ,lol



was told though by advocate it wouldnt be far away just awaiting transfer from you know who .however he doesnt have is in order cos the owner wont release it till he completed some jobs as promised .



according to my advocate last month this could take 4months for them to sort there bits out then only few weeks to sort into our names .

allother bits at district land office etc is done



kav



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Hi



we are in block E phase 1 .all up and running but had to sort most snags ourselves.

we have permission to perchase but no kochan yet, am very pleased with project . stayed there last month and we are told that electric meter is now fixed (we had direct connection) the pool was not full , cant wait to go back and try it.



lou



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Kavenkoy



Maybe when its all completed the Kocans will be released also when every one has paid all money.





Lemtich



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Hi ebbern5



I guess we are neighbours, I'm in Apartment 5, Block E. Which one are you in?



Lem



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hi lemtek



Im in no.3 opposite the famous keith whos not talking to me at present.



when are you over next?



I beleive that no 2 is now sold to a couple who are going to live there.



no 1 is a very friendly couple tek and sev ,they speak turkish and have been very helpful sorting our appartment out.



lou and rene fine



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Hi ebbern5



So you're directly underneath me. I have met Tek and Sev when I was over in Feb. I'm next out with the family on 27th July for 4 weeks. I've not met Keith but my wife has when she went over in 2007 with her sister.



My mate Kav is in the adjoining block, we are going to sort out some barbis when we ae out there, you'll have to come upstairs and meet us.



Lem



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Hi ebbern5,



We are the couple who will be moving into no 2 apartment, we also have 2 children who will be joining us, ages 14 & 12. We will be out there at the end of July but will have to wait till our furniture arrives before we can move in. We will be staying at the Riverside for a month. My husband was out there in April and met our neighbours tek & sev, says they are really nice people. Well no doubt I will bump into you all at some time, so I look forward to meeting you.

can anyone enlighten me on the famous Keith? or are you going to let me find out for myself.lol Debs



Lemtich



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A little bird told me he may have already posted on this foum before as a well known Disney character.



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Lem are you taking the MICKY !



Lemtich



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Not like that, not like that. Just like that!



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I will be there at end of july so it will be nice to meet you all



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Hi JP,

Have you bought on phase 2?

HP



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hello yes i have bought on phase 2 appartment 5/5 hope i can see some sun soon john phillips



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Hi Johnny P I hope yours isnt 5/5 because we are having our furniture delivered + curtains hung in there next week . I think you will find yours is 5/6 .



HP .



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High Priest, Is your apartment ready. Have been promised that ours should be ready by about the same time but is it confirmed? Any clue if the bathrooms and external apartment doors have been fitted? If so hope all goes well for you.



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Hi Stickle , Ilker told me on the phone 2 weeks ago that all is complete with our apartment apart from landscaping + pool . The Government dept are to examine the sites electricity 16 June + this could take up to 2 weeks for approval . We received pictures from Unwins 2 weeks ago also with kitchen , sink in etc + front door on , no picture of bathrooms though but these apparently go in right at the end . We have told Ilker that we are arriving in Cyprus 2 July to stay in a hotel for 1 week so everything is ok . He says this should be ok but I will ring him on 16 June to make sure . If things dont work out as planned ,the hotels are pretty cheap so we,ll just have a good hol but hound Ilker + Kavanlar every day . What apartment have you bought by the way .

HP



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Block five apartment number one. So I believe you are above us on the top floor. Not certain when we will get out there but certainly will enjoy when we eventually get there.



Thanks for the information and best of luck (hope you do not have to hound and everything is ok)



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Hi All,



We are buying an Apartment in phase 2 block 1 /4. My sister is currently in N/C and has said that progress on the development seems to have slowed down in the past 2 weeks. does not seem to be too much going on. Sanitary ware has been delivered but not installed, some kitchens not finished,doors not on etc. We will be out on the 2nd August for 4 weeks and were hoping to move in but at this work rate it does not seem likely. Has any one been given a firm date for completion.



cheers



Lemtich



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Hi Stuspark



I would strongly advise you to look at alternative accommodation if you are coming out fot 4 weeks at the hottest part of the year. Roughing it with no electric or air con is ok for a couple of days but not 4 weeks on a building site!



Lem



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Speaking of which, sorry I mean, the lack of anything being done.



Doesn't the whole construction industry shut down over July and August as its SCORCHIO!



Lem



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Hi Lem,



Thanks for the reply. Contingency plan sorted. I will stay at my sisters place just the other side of the village. Don`t know about work stopping July and August I think it has stopped now.



stusparks



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Hi All

We have bought on phase 2 Block 2 Apartment 3.

We have booked to come out there on 6th/19th Aug 08 and like everyone else don't think the apartments will be ready.

So if possible is there anyone on phase 1 who could rent out their apartment for those two weeks.

Thank you

Hammers



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Hi Stusparks



We have bought on phase 2, block 5. We spoke to Ilker recently and he told us that our apartment will be ready mid june but electrics are being officially checked 15th June, so to leave it a couple of weeks before flying out. We have booked to go on 2nd July and as a precaution have booked into a hotel for the first week. If the apartment is not ready we will extend our stay in the hotel and just make a holiday of our time. We return on 20th July and I am sure we will post our update as soon as possible.



We are going to give Ilker a call tomorrow. Will let you know if there is anything new to report.



HP



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hi hammers , we have apartment on phase 1 that would be available for those 2 weeks, can you contact us seperatley via this email adress??

mrfowler@tiscali.co.uk

thanks !!!



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Hello HP

just a little warning. make sure you definitely have back up accommodation we found, last year that we were promised our apartment (phase 1) would be ready in April - even the week before. however, the day before we checked again - still not ready and we had to book in to Riverside at the last minute. Then again in August we were told the same thing (there were electric probs mind and in fairness the apartment was finished and looked amazing). However, the week before we ended up booking into hotels again for our two week holiday in August.

Even if you do end up in a muddle I promise when you see the finished thing you will be over the moon so try to stay positive.

We are in our apartment until 10 August but might be able to let it out after then if anyone is in real probs about accommodation.



Good luck - I really hope it is finished for you.

Smudge



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My husband comes back from Northern Cyprus tomorrow and everything in my apartment is finished. Water and Elec have all be arranged and should be connected in 7 days.



We are in phase two block D.



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Hi Gailforce



That is good news. We have spoken to Ilker today and again he has reassured us that all is completed and electrics to the whole of phase 2 will be completed in one week time. Has your husband managed to gets meters sorted? When has Ilker asked for final payment and will you be withholding a sum until snagging is completed.?

We are in block E(5).

If you have any photos of further progress, is there a chance that you can post them? We fly out in 2 weeks. Regards, HP



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Hi Gailforce and HP



That is very good news



My Sister is in N/C at the moment. I will ask her to check if apartments completed. I thought that Ilker would email us to tell us of completion and ready for snagging.

Also according to contract and information from solicitor £2000 should be retained by the purchaser`s solicitor from final payment until such time that proof of title deed division application document is issued.



Regards



stusparks



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Hi Stusparks ,

Ilker has asked us now to pay 3,000 asap + hold onto 2,000 until he gives us the title deeds in 3 months time . We are going to hold onto the 2,000 ourselves I think because the Solicitor charges a fortune for every transaction .

We thought title deeds were ages off but it seems not so .



HP



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Thanks HP,



Seems a good idea to me. Have you received your permission to purchase yet?





stusparks



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I think the total cost of taxes, Vat (KDV) etc comes to around £4000 on completion when you get your Kocan.



I'm a bit stuffed, I earmarked £4000 for this but spent £2000 on Strongbow in the last few months.



Hey Ho, here comes another bank loan.



Lem



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Incidentally, Phase Two residents, please feel free to jump over the retaining wall into the Phase One zone on my invitation after 28th July, bang on the bell of No. 5 Block E and demand hospitality.



And I'll tell you to clear off as we don't want your sort here!



No. sorry, only joking, come and have a coffee or beer by the pool and a chat.



Lem



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Greetings to all purchasers on the Kavanlar development from a new member. Frankly, as a newcomer to the TRNC, I am shocked at the state of the construction industry here. I have been having a look round Phase 2 and, if anything here is finished this year, I will be amazed.



I arrived, expecting my apartment to be finished – obviously my first mistake. There is no electricity and, needless to say, no water. My bathrooms are unfinished along with numerous other items. A large quantity of sanitary ware seems to be languishing outside in boxes The Ilker person, whom I have now had the misfortune to meet, is a complete moron. My view is that he says anything that you would like to hear – am I wrong in this summing up? He has offered to pay my hotel bills but I doubt his integrity. I think the final answer will be ‘yok’ as they apparently say here.



My lawyer (or so he says) tells me that the contract is not worth the paper that it’s written on. Has anybody out there had the benefit of the penalty clause for late completion? Mine clearly states that there is a penalty of £500 per month but my lawyer advises that this is ‘unlikely to be paid’.



Has anybody deducted this from their final payment and, if so, what is Kavanlar’s reaction?



I’ve had a look round Phase 1 and have to say that the gardens are a disgrace. A charming gentleman resident in that phase told me that the original gardener stopped work because he hadn’t been paid and that the standard of maintenance since has gone downhill rapidly. He also told me that the streetlights are not working and that there is no security system in place, in spite of this forming part of the management contract. I also note that ‘Nostradamus’ actually accuses the dreadful Ilker of being on the take. In my view, there is no smoke without fire.



I have to say that I will not be happy about forking out £45-50 per month for the standards that are prevailing there. Is everybody paying this sum?



Several other people whom I have spoken to tell me that this development is better than others. I was lead to believe that Kavanlar are one of the top construction companies here but, I have to say, my snagging list is long and getting longer by the day. ‘Better than others’ is not a guideline for quality – only the best is good enough. After all, everybody is paying their hard earned money for these apparently hit and miss standards.



I have to say that, having lived outside the UK for a number of years, I thought that I was reasonably au fait with variable overseas standards but the TRNC takes the biscuit.



Not only are the builders’ crooks but the lawyers too. Having been here for several weeks now, I note that the staff in government offices is either too lazy or inefficient to deal with anything more stressful than making coffee.



I will, however, be doing battle – my name is Nemesis after all!



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18/06/2008 17:17

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Cracking debut post, Nem.



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18/06/2008 19:49

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Hi , I,m getting very confused with all this . Iv,e just put the phone down on friends who have viewed our appt today on phase 2 . They have reported that the apt looks fantastic + will be ready for our furniture delivery on 7 July . The main bathroom ware still needs fitting but is actually in the apt in boxes . They said the pool has been tiled , but needs grouting .

We are arriving in Cyprus 2 July and as I have said before staying in a hotel the first week . Ilker has confirmed that we can clean the apt prior to furniture delivery so long as the final payment is received less 2,000 pounds which we keep until deeds are exchanged . Ilker has been true to his word with us in every part of this purchase + we have no reason to doubt him now .

Nemesis which apt have you bought , our friends [next door neighbours] were really pleased with ours + I am sceptical on these forums when member info is withheld or disguised .



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18/06/2008 19:50

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it is about time people realised what a total liar this guy ilker is,do not listen to a word he says.

I have had nothing but trouble for two years,still nothing to show.

Also unwins next to useless,keep well away from both.



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18/06/2008 19:51

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Yep. That just about sums it up, the point being?



Lem



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Hi ,

I dont want to tempt fate really by singing praises too highly , but we have found Unwins very helpfull . They have sent us pictures every other month showing us the development of our apt , been an intermediary between us + Kavanlar both spoken + in writing whilst we are in England + offered to help with anything we may need .

Maybe some blocks on phase 2 are much further on than others?



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18/06/2008 21:07

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Just to clarify matters, my message 65 was actually posted when message 62 was the latest posting. It now looks as though I am including Unwins in the comment made.



I bought through Unwins and I have no criticism of their service, in fact I have found Lynden in Aftersales one of the most professional gentlemen I've had dealings with.



So back to Ilker and Kavanlar, I too had a long contract over run at £250 per month for18 months. In the end Ilker fitted me an extra aircon unit, I'm happy with that, what is the alternative, huge legal fees, endless trips out from the UK to attend court hearings where the defendant doesn't turn up and maybe compensation but no costs a few years down the line?



As for the maintenance on Phase 1, MEPS currently have the contract for 1 year from November 2007, I know they are not happy with Kavanlar either and believe they were sold a pup.



Its basically down to the owners to organise maintenance, hopefully this is something we can do when we go out and meet around the pool this summer.



In the end, we are the owners, we should call the shots.



Lem



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18/06/2008 21:13

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Hi all!



My hubby got back from Northern Cyprus this afternoon and I can truly say my apartment (which is in phase two block d) if finished. I have pics to prove. The progress has been slow, but have picked up a lot in the last month or so. The pool is indeed tiled and just needs grouting at the bottom. The elec meters are up (which have been inspected) and water is due next week. There are two couples who currently live in phase two. Maybe so other apartments are not completely finished but progress is good.. I am going on holiday in July also (22nd) and not for sure will be staying in my apartment. With regard to the construction, I have to disagree, I have viewed a lot of properties in northern cyprus and kavanlars workmanship is excellent. So much attention to detail. I am one happy customer!!!!!!! Roll on July and bring on the bbq's and beers I say!!!!!!



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18/06/2008 21:15

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HP i will try and email you the pics..



Lemtich



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18/06/2008 21:33

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Hi Gailforce



Any chance of seeing those as well, perfectly understand if you want to keep them private.



Kav is due back tomorrow from his satellite system fitting trip on Phase 1, he should hopefully be able to give an update on Nemesis's comments on the Phase 1 gardens and exterior lighting.



Lem



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18/06/2008 22:32

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Hi All ,



Thanks Gailforce , I thought I was going crackers for a while . Seeing 2 lots of pictures with our apt complete + looking good , hearing the same story on the phone + then reading Nemesis' comments . Nemesis are you sure you have not looked at phase 3 , then I would understand .



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19/06/2008 05:36

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now hear this ,now hear this .lol



yep i got back last night and phase 2 ers here we go ....



lots of activity with pianters (outside and in) ,tiler measuring and screeding the pool .bathrooms have been delivered and installed in quite a few ,in fact same plumber as phase1 and his team ok ...some people are in allready and have power and water ,som