Comments on North Cyprus

chiangbill



Joined: 21/07/2010
Posts: 137

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 10:26

We have been looking into NC quite a lot. Came across these comments. What do you think.



Because of the war in 1974 the North has trade sanctions and no direct flights - there was a "boom" in the north a few years ago when it was rumoured the island would get into the EU, so thousands scrambled to buy off plan before "the prices went through the roof"



The cypriots are experts at cheating you - a bit unfair i know, but the most ponient thing i heard is "the Cypriots are lovely people, until you involve money"



The pleace is a real shit tip litter dumped everywhere, dirty litter strewn beaches, unless you want to fork out 15 quid to use a private beach - the government have spent no money on improving the infrascructure, so there are no real incentives for tourists to come (plus add the having to land in Turkey when you come from the UK) you'll see locals chucking bags of litter out of their cars as they drive by this will really piss you off very quickly.



And there is more.

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 10:31

Save it.

I don't think you'll like it here.

Try somewhere else.

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 10:50

Yep you have looked into it..best stay out of it..Read it again and again,and dont bother.





We love all that is here.







Spider,X

essexdan


Joined: 29/07/2009
Posts: 70

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 10:50

Cant speak for the money side of things, but you do read of plenty of horror stories. But bad news always travels quicker than good.



Whilst I have been visiting (5/6 years) there has been huge increase in building works, everyone selling land to developers ( hence the goat farmers son running around in Range Rover Sport) who in turn sell the properties to foreigners....... the demand hasn't kept up and increasing number of part built properties, presumably waiting for buyers to finance the completion. Doesn't look very nice though.



The locals could certainly learn a thing or two about keeping the counntry tidy, experience litter where ever you go. The public beach's i visited were littered with broken glass, plastic bottles, bbq remains, cig butts, really not very nice ......all evidence that someone had a good time but then they just leave all litter behind to the detriment of other beach users ....frustrating as so unneccesary.



I spent 3 weeks in thailand in dec 09, stay th

cronos


Joined: 26/10/2008
Posts: 2093

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 10:50

Bill,



There was a building boom in NC from 2004 but the govt have effectively killed the goose that laid the golden egg with their corrupt and discriminatory property Regarding market and the lack of effective laws to protect people.



Regarding Cypriots and cheating....does your comment apply to ALL Cypriots or just Turkish Cypriots?

I would exercise caution on both sides of the island , as I would anywhere in the world.

Take people as you find them.



North Cyprus does have a real problem regarding litter and tipping,and there doesn't seem to be much political will to sort it.

Many places are a real mess.and I genuinely believe that the "locals" have a mindset that allows them not to see the litter and rubbish !

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 10:55

OOOPS..your last Thread said your on your way.Please post once you get here how you find things you will have a better view all together..



Spider,X

chiangbill



Joined: 21/07/2010
Posts: 137

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 11:10

Oh Well. Back to the map. ???????

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 11:44

chiangbill have you read the thread How Wonderful is North Cyprus..I am thinking it may help you. Your Choice !!



next you will be asking can you work here..





Spider,X

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 11:48

chaingbill.



Hope we don't have any more of your language !!! I find it offensive .

Tenakoutou



Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 13:12

Pipie/Msg 9:



Many would find chaingbill's 'language' + the entire contents his posting aptly descriptive!



It's long past time the government pulled a few work gangs [read 'chain-gangs'] out of Lefkosa prison and set them on to clean 'Polythene Island' from top to bottom - east to west!

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 15:51

Unfortunately the comments are not surprising are they? I'd be interested to know where they were posted. Shows just what the reputation of the TRNC is. Anyone know what the government thinks about it?

cyprusman3



Joined: 09/06/2009
Posts: 297

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 08:31

What a lot of people fail to realise is that Cyprus as a whole is a very simple place, This is why a lot of people come here , then they seem to pick up on every little imperfection they can find and dwell on it which, is very sad, yes the builders are unorganised and over spend etc and in turn shag you for your dough, as they cant find any other solution as the banks shag everyone with their high interest rates which again they cant help because they are also unorganised. So the moral of the story is: don't get shaged and get a life !! Rent a place keep your dough in the bank and pay the rent from the interest or if your unhapopy with the rubbish organise a cleaning group of good samaritons etc.. Think positive and even negative situations can be enjoyed, but being a couch potato and minging about every man and his dog is not going to get anyone anywhere ever !! It will just kill your soul and all the souls around you. Now thats sad eekkkk

stockiefan


Joined: 04/05/2009
Posts: 574

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 08:41

Message one, spot on i,m afraid!!!!

Bradus


Joined: 25/02/2007
Posts: 2641

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 12:41

Cyprusman3



The best and most accurate advice I have seen on this forum for a long time. I would agree with your summary. Most people are miserable because of their experiences of buying in the TRNC and being "shagged" as you put it, of their life savings.



The island is a lovely place to live so minimise the risk of being "shagged" by renting. You then have the best of both worlds. Your money will still be in the bank if ever the laws change to give protection to buyers (doubtful to many golden eggs still being laid) or you have the money to move on to pastures new when you wish.

marcosthechef



Joined: 30/11/2009
Posts: 646

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 18:46

Cyprusman we lurve your attıtude. well saıd



Chaınbıll

you wont fınd any he-shes here mate but there are some lovely lıttle russıan bırds about and the odd turkısh rent boy. Best you stay ın Thaıland then !!!

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 18:54

mess 1 - the neg nick post of the year.....



"sad but true" as my mate Lars would say........

chiangbill



Joined: 21/07/2010
Posts: 137

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 19:14

"but there are some lovely lıttle russıan bırds about and the odd turkısh rent boy"



What?

andre 514


Joined: 31/03/2008
Posts: 1163

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 20:17

chiangbill,



it is not clear if you only seek confirmation of the stories you heard,

and there is some truth in all those reports,

but north cyprus also has unique pluses if you can appreciate them



for unspoilt free beaches strike east, especially from tatlisu onwards

and much of the karpaz coast too,

though the east is often painfully undeveloped even by local standards

and country drivers get frustrated by having to wait for sheep and goats to cross



two observations that equally apply to southern and eastern europe in general:



we in the uk had our brains battered for years by "new life in the sun" teleprogs

but it's not always so simple especially for people of basic means, there are problems



the locals naturally see foreigners as having enough wealth to be mobile,

indeed, throughout south and east europe many expect a slice of the action,

...are you really so surprised?



thanks to the '74 landings north cyprus is peaceful: trade may be freed in december

cyprusman3



Joined: 09/06/2009
Posts: 297

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 20:48

msg 14 thanks for being understanding and I genuinely feel for the poor sods who lose their life savings to a bunch of gypsies. But theres no room for mistakes any more, not like the old days so I would suggest people think 10 times b4 tissing their life savings up the wall.



msg 15 cheers bro

neilduffy


Joined: 24/07/2010
Posts: 29

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 21:57

Been a couple of times on holiday and we all loved it...

Blackbird



Joined: 11/08/2009
Posts: 1432

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 22:35

You have to 'take places as they are'....

TRNC is a special, magic place, full of lovely people. Don't criticise the place...enjoy it. Sure things may not be perfect - they aren't anywhere - just enjoy the time there.

We have for well over ten years!

Oh, and if you stay at The Almond, there is no littler of any kind - 'cos it's spotless!

chiangbill



Joined: 21/07/2010
Posts: 137

Message Posted:
25/07/2010 06:57

OK. Some very interesting posts here.



"Hope we don't have any more of your language !!! I find it offensive"



Well i find this offensive. "you wont fınd any he-shes here mate but there are some lovely lıttle russıan bırds about and the odd turkısh rent boy"



We would NEVER NEVER buy property in a foreign country, we have too many horror stories.



After all, we are only trying to find out what's like there. The Good. The Bad & The Ugly. We can't just come for a quick vist, to have a look around. If we come we stay.



Bill.

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
25/07/2010 08:02

If it is so bad there are an awful lot of ex-pats living here full time!! Maybe that should tell you something.



Chris

chiangbill



Joined: 21/07/2010
Posts: 137

Message Posted:
31/07/2010 14:41

Hello North Cyprus.



Well we have done it. Flights booked and we arrive on 0800 on 13th Agust. Booked a studio Apartment at Bare Hill, then we can start looking around.



Maybe see some of you around.



Bill & Sue.

Jenny76



Joined: 01/06/2010
Posts: 33

Message Posted:
31/07/2010 15:04

well, that just about sums it up, but there's lots, lots more. I wouldn't want to be in any other place.

chiangbill



Joined: 21/07/2010
Posts: 137

Message Posted:
01/08/2010 06:29

Yes.



We are looking forward to exploring the area.



Bill & Sue.

GoldenCyprus


Joined: 28/07/2010
Posts: 7

Message Posted:
01/08/2010 12:34

Dear chiangbill / Bill & Sue,



Maybe we can help you. Check us out at http://www.goldencyprus.co.uk - if you leave your details, we'll get back to you to talk things through...



Best



Golden Cyprus

sissy


Joined: 29/03/2008
Posts: 197

Message Posted:
01/08/2010 16:46

Litter is one of the downfalls of northern cyprus.

It could be so simple to keep the place litter free.

one man could be employed to patrol the beach areas

a few hundred lira each time litter was dropped would soon put an end to the mess.



I still love northern cyprus cant wait until october when I will be over again.

Bradus


Joined: 25/02/2007
Posts: 2641

Message Posted:
01/08/2010 17:00

sissy



I agree but we are not really just talking about litter, its more about the mountains of rubbish left by builders that are real blots on the land.

Best description i have heard to describe the TRNC is:



"pockets of beauty amongst lots of shite"

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
01/08/2010 17:55

Hi Bradus

"Pockets of beauty amongst lots of shite" - I can just see that slogan plastered all over London Underground in the TRNC's next tourism campaign.

Thanks for giving me a much needed laugh

Jo

Bradus


Joined: 25/02/2007
Posts: 2641

Message Posted:
01/08/2010 18:46

Thanks Jo,



I will of course allow the TRNC to use this slogan if they so wish.

chiangbill



Joined: 21/07/2010
Posts: 137

Message Posted:
02/08/2010 13:50

Hi.



Thanks for the replys. Rubbish. I really can't see TRNC being any worse than Goa. It is very Bad there. But then again we aint been to TRNC yet. But we will be soon.



Bill.

chiangbill



Joined: 21/07/2010
Posts: 137

Message Posted:
02/08/2010 16:57

I think i should rephrase this comment. I did not mean the replys were rubbish. What i ment to say was. Re the rubbish. I really can't see TRNC being any worse than Goa.







'Thanks for the replys. Rubbish. I really can't see TRNC being any worse than Goa. It is very Bad there. But then again we aint been to TRNC yet. But we will be soon.'

CyprusChill


Joined: 08/05/2009
Posts: 666

Message Posted:
03/08/2010 06:11

just returned home to pefect blighty this morning and the feeling of sadness to the place i left behind is almost crippling. The thought of travel up north to Aberdeen and offshore Thursday even worse.

Soon be in North Cyprus again .... and that's the dream and all that matters.

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
03/08/2010 06:28

Bill,



You will find Bare Hill very noisy.



If not from the road or the builder's yard next door then from the owner's dog tied to a tree behind the studio apartments barking incessantly at night.



That's if it's still alive!

chiangbill



Joined: 21/07/2010
Posts: 137

Message Posted:
06/08/2010 06:53

Hi Groucho.



Our internets been down. OK I will by a Catapult. Will get one from local market. But we are used to barking dogs. there were hundreds in Goa. And they all barked.

girne 29


Joined: 06/12/2007
Posts: 1488

Message Posted:
07/08/2010 19:41

message 23.

'If it is so bad there are an awful lot of ex-pats living here full time!! Maybe that should tell you something.'



Yes it does tell you something,

and that is that property was cheaper than just about everywhere else except Turkey and now Spain ,the only other choice is Bulgaria if you dont mind 6 foot snow drifts after November.

ronnie7


Joined: 29/12/2009
Posts: 8

Message Posted:
10/08/2010 22:16

Have been visiting TRNC for 5years now and loved it so much we purchased a 3 bed apartment with no problems. yes there is a lot of rubbish but it has improved from 5 years ago. Perhaps if we paid exhorbitant council taxes like we do in UK all the beaches would be in prestine condition. So please stop moaning and realise that TRNC are behind the times and if you own a property join in a litter pick as we have.

cyprusman3



Joined: 09/06/2009
Posts: 297

Message Posted:
10/08/2010 23:13

ronnie 7 , u tell em

littlejohn


Joined: 09/03/2009
Posts: 316

Message Posted:
11/08/2010 01:18

Message23 - Brit expats( with a few exceptions) are the real problem in TRNC ( as in many other countries) not litter or any other aspect of the place you all keep whinging about.

I used to claim you would all spoil it as you did the south and Spain etc.

Unfortunately this has now happened but it's interesting reading your views on this forum.

I would be grateful if someone would publish a list of restaurants, bars,beaches etc not frequented by ex pats so that when we come out on holiday we don't have to listen to your drivel.

Crumpy



Joined: 05/06/2010
Posts: 419

Message Posted:
11/08/2010 01:39

Re : msg 40



I presume you like acting the troll.



If you really want to get away from the Brits, then head for Lefkosa, but I get the impression that in truth you would probably prefer the bars, etc frequented by the Brits.

chiangbill



Joined: 21/07/2010
Posts: 137

Message Posted:
24/08/2010 00:22

Hi. Well we made it. Now living in a very nice 1st floor apartment in Esenteepe. It has every thing, Pots, Pans, Knifes, Forks, Glasses, Cups, Plates, Toaster, Microwave, Washing Machine. and internet connection. Fully fitted kitchen. Air-Con, Very nice furniture, 3 pools, & peaceful.



Very nice land lords. Long way to the shops though. But think we we settle here for a while. Up to know all OK.

Blackbird



Joined: 11/08/2009
Posts: 1432

Message Posted:
24/08/2010 00:31

Nice to here chiangbill...enjoy... we have for over ten years!