How many people are in the property buying process?

MCSTEVIET



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 696


Message Posted:
12/07/2007 10:50

I'd like to guage how many people are actually in the process of buying a property in TRNC at the moment, just out of interest.



There is a current post regarding falling numbers of tourists, but would like to gauge how many are actually buying.



I would only want to know if you Haven't taken possession yet.



Regards



MC

suntanman



Joined: 18/04/2007
Posts: 355


Message Posted:
12/07/2007 10:57

No 1



I am a buyer, expecting handover this year

Marvo


Joined: 30/04/2007
Posts: 103


Message Posted:
12/07/2007 11:21

No 2



We are buying and should be moving over there early October, no problems so far.

Boredhousewife



Joined: 15/03/2007
Posts: 883


Message Posted:
12/07/2007 11:29

No 3

Completion date of 8th August!

Avril


Joined: 21/05/2007
Posts: 28


Message Posted:
12/07/2007 16:48

No 4

We are buying and hope to move out next year. Completion date June 08.

Lozzie


Joined: 17/05/2007
Posts: 46


Message Posted:
12/07/2007 17:30

No 5



We are buying and hope to complete September 07

davey


Joined: 28/06/2007
Posts: 22


Message Posted:
12/07/2007 18:40

Have a villa already, but have just signed up for penthouse on marina the development project, complition approx 3yrs!!!!!!!!.

Turtle



Joined: 28/05/2007
Posts: 214


Message Posted:
12/07/2007 19:03

No 6

We have purchased and hope to have completion late 07 early 08

malteser


Joined: 25/02/2007
Posts: 35


Message Posted:
12/07/2007 19:05

No 7 - expecting handover this summer - do be aware that a significant number of buyers are of retirement age and are not the most computer literate - I can think of two already - a friend who's just moved into his villa in Lapta and another here in UK who has also purchased off plan in Bahceli....this group may not necessarily use these sites

pilgrim



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 700


Message Posted:
12/07/2007 19:08

Hi Davey

have you any details of marina development, website?

many thanks

p

Leochad


Joined: 12/07/2007
Posts: 18


Message Posted:
12/07/2007 19:44

Read this forum for months but didn't like recent topics. Good to see something positive.



Must respond - we are also buying at Crystal Bay View (next block to Suntanman) and can only confirm all previous comments about this site on other threads. The build and finish are excellent, the location divine (twixt blue sea and green mountains) and near up and coming projects. Ready sooner than expected.



Been out there twice to inspect and were highly delighted. The whole area has a lot of potential. Can't wait for the handover.

Mountain Edge



Joined: 23/02/2007
Posts: 60


Message Posted:
12/07/2007 20:26

I bought last year, happy as a sandboy

tonyhickey



Joined: 13/06/2007
Posts: 140


Message Posted:
12/07/2007 21:13

Crystal Bay Marina 1

jimbo


Joined: 12/07/2007
Posts: 40


Message Posted:
12/07/2007 21:18

nearly completed just waiting for ac and heating bogaz

pilgrim



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 700


Message Posted:
12/07/2007 21:50

Hi Jimbo,

What site is your villa on, must be close to us we are Bahcelar area also

regards

p

davey


Joined: 28/06/2007
Posts: 22


Message Posted:
12/07/2007 21:57

Hi Pilgrim,

I have dealt with Diane from NCI, for the marina development Crystal bay phase 2, this will be constructed on the beach side of the road, close to eaglesnest. i am awaiting site and floor plans, i am led to believe there are 60 apartments in total, with pool, gym, restaurant, if you like i can email details to you once recieved i do have arieal shots of the plot, and artist impression of the finished construction.

Regards

Davey

davey


Joined: 28/06/2007
Posts: 22


Message Posted:
12/07/2007 22:01

Hi P,

Also forgot to mention the payment plan which i think is great,

holding deposit

payment after 8wks

further payment in 9-12mths

remainder on complition approx 30mths.



regards

davey

jimbo


Joined: 12/07/2007
Posts: 40


Message Posted:
12/07/2007 22:03

our house is on the forest park villas site it is one of the first to be built on the site it is nice to hear from someone not in the kyrenia area

davey


Joined: 28/06/2007
Posts: 22


Message Posted:
12/07/2007 22:10

Hi Jimbo,

I have a villa on palm homes esentepe, and this is an ideal location for me, and not to far away from kyrenia, and dont mind the car rental to get me around. perfect

Bradus


Joined: 25/02/2007
Posts: 749


Message Posted:
12/07/2007 22:14

In process. Three bed apartmentin Ozonkoy which is expected to be completed in November but pool and gardens won't be done until April 2008.Excited as wife of builder sent us photos yesterday and its looking good. Looks much better than artists impressions.

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 154


Message Posted:
13/07/2007 08:50

Yes , buying in caesar resort in Bogaz,

completion Oct 2008

pilgrim



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 700


Message Posted:
13/07/2007 09:26

Hi Davey,

Would be interested to see thanks,

my email paulatport@yahoo.co.uk,

Jimbo, next time your over let me know , perhaps meet if you like

regards

p

jimbo


Joined: 12/07/2007
Posts: 40


Message Posted:
13/07/2007 10:31

pilgrim thanks will do maybe in sept

breezyboy


Joined: 14/05/2007
Posts: 207


Message Posted:
13/07/2007 12:18

building at crystal bay breeze, hence the handle. Completion ?

dicko


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 8


Message Posted:
13/07/2007 16:37

Buying at Crystal Bay View. Very happy & expect hand-over by year end. Endorse all that everyboby else is saying on this thread-glad we purchased, love TRNC, our developers, Evergreen, 1st class, build quality excellent etc...It's great to see others are experiencing same with different builders/areas & a very positive thread.

MCSTEVIET



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 696


Message Posted:
13/07/2007 21:04

Glad to see there are plenty of people in the process of buying at the moment.

Keep them coming. If you have already bought and are happy with your purchase, then please use the other thread I posted about being happy.



Good to see some new and old names coming into post on this subject.



Keep em coming.



MC

RTgirl



Joined: 13/03/2007
Posts: 48


Message Posted:
14/07/2007 08:31

Buying just outside Dogankoy, coming over end of August to take possession and start to furnish the place. Am planning to move in end of February next year. All going very smoothly so far!

ilovecyprus



Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 1003


Message Posted:
14/07/2007 08:40

Buying in Lapta. Taking possession in August. Builder great and lawyer great

Terry


Joined: 31/12/2006
Posts: 6


Message Posted:
14/07/2007 09:15

buying apartment iby Sidney Construction n Ozankoy, should be completed by December getting staged photo's - can't wait!!

Boredhousewife



Joined: 15/03/2007
Posts: 883


Message Posted:
14/07/2007 10:40

Apartment at Turtle Bay Village - Due to take possession on 8th August. Builder Savyon Limited - everything about them and the development has been excellent. Used Naomi Mehmet (lawyer) too - everything but praise for her and her team. They have got back to me within the stated 48 hours.



Good luck everyone - hope you enjoy TRNC as much as we hope too.

smoggyjim


Joined: 21/07/2007
Posts: 36


Message Posted:
21/07/2007 11:36

I am a buyer expected completion Feb 2009

MCSTEVIET



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 696


Message Posted:
21/07/2007 18:01

Jim,



Where are you buying?



MC

big d


Joined: 25/06/2007
Posts: 32


Message Posted:
21/07/2007 18:32

hi ,aphrodite guzelyurt , ready next year , any info would be good

roversnan


Joined: 20/05/2007
Posts: 53


Message Posted:
21/07/2007 20:06

Hi,

Crystal Bay Marina, as well. Again any info would be good

sids1969


Joined: 06/07/2007
Posts: 32


Message Posted:
22/07/2007 22:45

hi



we are also in the process of buying a villa in tatlisu completion dec 07, also using niomi mehmet wish she would get back to me within 48 hours... more like 48 days.

smoggyjim


Joined: 21/07/2007
Posts: 36


Message Posted:
23/07/2007 11:37

I am buying a villa from Turtle Bay think the Builders are Boyut, it is at Esenteppe just past Turtle Bay Village, anyone know about these builders

Kitty1



Joined: 15/03/2007
Posts: 259


Message Posted:
25/07/2007 13:39

Hello,



Just paid a deposit this morning on a 4 bed villa in Catalkoy! Very excited! So like so many other forum members we are now in the process too.

stevie-d



Joined: 13/07/2007
Posts: 365


Message Posted:
25/07/2007 15:44

Moving in September 2007 I hope, Should have been September 2005, 2 years late waiting for electricity most bulders are good mine is a bit difficult to say the least.

stevie-d

mikedalton


Joined: 19/06/2007
Posts: 14


Message Posted:
28/07/2007 09:02

We've bought 3 places in North Cyprus.



A 4 bed villa in Bellapais/Ozankoy. The property was completed 6 months early by our builder, Mustafa Otcuoglu. He owns the Altinkaya Resort and Altinkaya Fish Resturant. Water and electric were all connected with no major issues. He has also done an excellent job on sorting out the minor snagging problems in the past few weeks during our first stay in the place.



Secondly, a 3 bed apartment built by Seaterra in Esentepe - completed on time and with no major issues. Thirdly, a 3 bed villa near the beach at Bahceli built by Evergreen with communal facilities. The Bahceli development is a little behind schedule but I believe it will be good when finished.



I think North Cyprus is totally charming. The people are friendly and hospitable. The landscape and scenery are fabulous. The quality of food, fresh fruit and vegetables is better than anywhere else I've been. The pace of life is something all of us want to enjoy and savour. The culture and history are undeniable.



Yes, there are infrastructure, economic and political problems. These are being sorted out and it will take some time. In the meantime, fit in with the differences and enjoy your visit to North Cyprus. If you haven't been come and make your own judgement.



Check out our web site at http://www.bellapaisvilla.com for more details.

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 364


Message Posted:
28/07/2007 09:47

Hi mike,



How did you manage to buy 3 properties in NC as I thought the law,rules and regs said that you can only purchase 1 property per person ???

or per family name (i.e surname/household)

Or are you a resident or TC??



Cheers D

mikedalton


Joined: 19/06/2007
Posts: 14


Message Posted:
28/07/2007 12:45

Davidoff that's not correct.



A husband and wife can only purchase one property. Your sons or daughters (over 18) may each also purchase their own properties. In our case we have one property in the name of me and my wife, one in the name of my son and one in the name of my business partner.



We are not yet resident but will be in about 4 years time.

CBay1Day


Joined: 28/07/2007
Posts: 5


Message Posted:
28/07/2007 12:50

We are buying a villa from Evergreen on Crystal Bay Phase1.



Delivery is now 14 months late and some way off completion.

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 364


Message Posted:
28/07/2007 20:59

Hi mikedalton,



Yeah Ive heard the same as I know others have bought properties in their sons and daughters names aswell etc!



Cheers-D

dodger



Joined: 29/07/2007
Posts: 1225


Message Posted:
29/07/2007 13:27

first time on the board,we are buying through a company called carrington,the complex will be called deniz sahir (sea magic) and is due to be completed in 2009,and is situated about a mile from the new golf course.

SteveMichelle


Joined: 01/08/2007
Posts: 1


Message Posted:
01/08/2007 13:41

hi, we have bought a villa in Lapta from Mustafa Ozaltin. Came over in May to snag villa. Few problems but hopefully will be sorted by September when we hope to move forever!!

dodger



Joined: 29/07/2007
Posts: 1225


Message Posted:
01/08/2007 20:03

good look with the move hope everything goes well

jackie


Joined: 02/08/2007
Posts: 3


Message Posted:
02/08/2007 10:47

just come back from N/C would have bought only the one we wanted had already gone. Will be going back again in October depending on the price of the flights as they seem to be more expencive in the north west of England

kewen


Joined: 03/08/2007
Posts: 41


Message Posted:
03/08/2007 18:16

we have just put a deposit down for a Kavankoy apartment, in Aljanack (excuse the spelling). After looking at some of the sites its good to come across this one where people are letting others know about positive experiences not just the negative.

gaynorish


Joined: 29/05/2007
Posts: 61


Message Posted:
03/08/2007 23:49

Hiya Steve



As you know, buying on sweetwater bay. No problems. Really good build with lots of space. Impressed so far with solicitors. Know of quite a few others who are also impressed with this development.



Gaynor

CLOUD9


Joined: 29/04/2007
Posts: 10


Message Posted:
06/08/2007 21:58

Apartment in Lapta, second visit this September, very pleased with how we have been looked after by Alaska Construction. Issues regarding Maintenance etc but all ironed out now.

Bradus


Joined: 25/02/2007
Posts: 749


Message Posted:
07/08/2007 11:03

Do not wish to be "Miss Doom and Gloom" but its quite worrying that we are recommending builders and solicitors when in truth many of us have not finalised our transactions or had the opportunity to truely assess the build quality. You can only do this when you have occupied the property for some time and got your PTP and Kocan. Just heard from someone who initially recommended a builder/solicitor who has now done a complete u turn now that they have completed the build. As with most problem builds in the TRNC its not until the finish that most problems are identifed. It is easy to get carried away with the excitement of owning a beautiful holiday home and all those lovely happy holidays to look forward to but we still need to tread cautiously and not recommend until we are 100% sure.

Kind Regards.

MCSTEVIET



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 696


Message Posted:
07/08/2007 11:19

My original post here was to try gauge the number of people, who were actually in the process of buying, not if they were happy or otherwise.



Just to get a feel for numbers. I posted another thread the same day to ask who was happy with their purchase's and that was intended for people who had actually finished the process and had moved in.



I think that many people can be premiture in thinking they have or are having a good smooth process, but until you actually get the keys, have the Kocan and have the Water & Electricaty connected.......you don't really know.



MC

Gooses


Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 57


Message Posted:
07/08/2007 15:06

We are buying at Thalassa Beach and are happy with all services so far although a long way off from completion date. I read with interest some of the comments re build issues etc - has no-one on this forum ever purchased a brand new home in the UK !!!! - I did and never again - Persimmon homes are named and shamed by me - please never let them build in NC or the problems will really escalate.

reado


Joined: 05/08/2007
Posts: 9


Message Posted:
07/08/2007 17:57

We are buying a villa in karsiyaka built by Armacon completion in 2 weeks.We have been over twice to check progress completion date overrun but looked at completed villas on same site and very pleased with the build quailty.

diggy


Joined: 07/08/2007
Posts: 7


Message Posted:
07/08/2007 21:34

we are buying one in Esentepe from Greatstone construction completion should be around April 08

smoggyjim


Joined: 21/07/2007
Posts: 36


Message Posted:
08/08/2007 11:31

I have just been told my villa is going to be built by Rockford construction does anyone know if they are good

irishvixen


Joined: 25/05/2007
Posts: 38


Message Posted:
08/08/2007 13:44

Apartment in Turtlebay village, hand over some time in August 2007.

weather is excellent, people are very friendly, food is great and the scenery is breath taking. Can't wait to go back !

dawnie


Joined: 14/08/2007
Posts: 10


Message Posted:
14/08/2007 13:27

buying lovely villa in ozonkoy, completion end sep 07 - very very happy !!

kyrenia007


Joined: 19/08/2007
Posts: 89


Message Posted:
19/08/2007 15:37

Hi, just paid our first installment for an apartment in the Turtle Bay Beach complex in Tatlisu. It seems to be selling fairly well so far (all off-plan). Going back in October to see how things are getting on.

kelebek


Joined: 14/05/2007
Posts: 6


Message Posted:
25/08/2007 20:07

Bought a lovely apartment in Girne 3 years ago, recently sold up and moved out to Esentepe (love it, love it, love it!) I work in tourism and although numbers are low, a large percentage of my guests are inspecting their propertys' progress. Very interesting mix of people that have bought for different reasons, some for investment, some as holiday homes, but quite alot of families this year looking to move here full time.

Lynn63


Joined: 02/10/2007
Posts: 5


Message Posted:
02/10/2007 11:42

Hi Jackie, we live in Blackpool, and we fly from Manchestedr to Ercan, going october £228 each.



We are buying in Karsiyaka, have a lot of contacts on other properties if you are interested

Lynn63


Joined: 02/10/2007
Posts: 5


Message Posted:
02/10/2007 11:43

Hi Jackie, we live in Blackpool, and we fly from Manchestedr to Ercan, going october £228 each.



We are buying in Karsiyaka, have a lot of contacts on other properties if you are interested

stevie-d



Joined: 13/07/2007
Posts: 365


Message Posted:
02/10/2007 12:04

Bought in June 2003 Karsiyaka, Should have been finished Sept 2005, still wating for water & electricity, hope to move in this month, ( maybe )

tony/maggie


Joined: 19/09/2007
Posts: 8


Message Posted:
02/10/2007 14:48

WE HAVE BOUGHT AN APARTMENT ON THE TURTLE BAY BEACH DEV. SO FAR ONLY PAID THE 1st INSTALLMENT.

ukturk



Joined: 01/09/2007
Posts: 1892


Message Posted:
02/10/2007 15:43

hi there all

bradus hit the nail on the head!!!!

once you get past all the dodgy builders and dodgy agents you are left with all the good builders and straight agents but cyprus's builders biggest problem is their snagging and second fixing but it shows you how good a builder is how quick they sort your problems out, my personal view is you get this problem a lot more with these big complexes when they just whack these properties up quick time and dont bother about nothing else.

i was quite luckey my two apartments ive got in central kyrenia and famagusta

and one villa im in process of buying in esentepe were built when i was there

also the land i have got in catalkoy which i hope to start building begin of year

im using my own builders that i have employed so no worries there

so all in all people are still buying but supply is outstriping demand so it is a buyers market at the moment thats where n cyprus has to be carefull because the same problem happened to the other place i live thru out the year marmaris turkey and now there is a whole load of empty places with no one living in them

ilovecyprus



Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 1003


Message Posted:
02/10/2007 16:31

You are right ukturk. They need to be careful about not over building. Didn't the government call a halt to any new buildings not so long ago. Did I hear this incorrectly? If not have they started to issue a limited number of new build permits again?

dawnie


Joined: 14/08/2007
Posts: 10


Message Posted:
02/10/2007 16:56

Going out on 24th October to stay in our villa for very first time !!!



Absolutely no probs with builder etc. - very happy.

kcboro


Joined: 10/10/2007
Posts: 47


Message Posted:
10/10/2007 16:15

hi bought 3 bed apartment in alsanak having bother with electricity red my post suppose to complete on 14th

pilgrim



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 700


Message Posted:
10/10/2007 18:58

Dawnie, first time in villa great fun! enjoy

regards

p

MCSTEVIET



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 696


Message Posted:
21/10/2007 10:31

There seems to be some new names on the forum lately.

If there are any new buyers out there, that havn't posted here yet, i'd love to hear from you.



I'm sure ther must be more people in the process of buying out there.



MC

Winter


Joined: 16/09/2007
Posts: 63


Message Posted:
21/10/2007 11:22

Have purchased an apartment in Lapta due to complete Jan 08

goldfish123


Joined: 03/09/2007
Posts: 8


Message Posted:
21/10/2007 11:36

we are buying in Turtle Bay - should be ready march/april 2008

dodger



Joined: 29/07/2007
Posts: 1225


Message Posted:
21/10/2007 14:03

which part of turtle bay goldfish.

jojobee


Joined: 17/09/2007
Posts: 2


Message Posted:
22/10/2007 08:35

I've bought on Seaterra Bay...ready in 2 months!!! Can't wait!!!

marshy


Joined: 22/10/2007
Posts: 9


Message Posted:
25/10/2007 21:53

Hi all, just bought in TBV got keys last week looks great any one else out there on TBV cheers lesley

truffles808


Joined: 16/10/2007
Posts: 41


Message Posted:
25/10/2007 22:10

Yeah, we got our keys July - How's it goin?

Anyone know of a reaonable place to buy the patio screens from?

Jo

truffles808


Joined: 16/10/2007
Posts: 41


Message Posted:
25/10/2007 22:20

ooops... reaSonable - the 'kirmizi Sarap' must be getting to my fingers.......

nicky


Joined: 08/11/2007
Posts: 7


Message Posted:
08/11/2007 22:48

hi sj you bought in caesar resort that is where im looking to buy how far have you got

nicky

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 154


Message Posted:
09/11/2007 19:32

Hi Nicky,

we have paid our 2nd instalment of 35%, nothing more until completion,

it will be ready Nov'08. Where are you from ?

nicky


Joined: 08/11/2007
Posts: 7


Message Posted:
15/11/2007 11:34

hi sj im from wales, it's all a bit daunting buying abroad especially when you read all the horror stories. I have only paid a deposit of 1,000 gbp so far and am still not 100% if to go ahead or look into it a bit more, but the more you look the worse it gets.

ukturk



Joined: 01/09/2007
Posts: 1892


Message Posted:
15/11/2007 12:07

hi nicky

and welcome to the forum, i know what you mean by being daunting but belive you me you have n