How many are happy with their property purchase??

MCSTEVIET



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 701


Message Posted:
12/07/2007 10:53

With all the negative stuff on this and other boards recently, I'd like to promote how many people are happy with their Purchase as I know there are many.



So who's happy?



MC

suntanman



Joined: 18/04/2007
Posts: 355


Message Posted:
12/07/2007 10:56

Hi

Count me as your first 'happy buyer'



suntanman

pilgrim



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 717


Message Posted:
12/07/2007 13:13

Fantastic Villa, excellent builder, great value. love place and people. well pleased!

regards

p

Susie


Joined: 06/06/2007
Posts: 85


Message Posted:
12/07/2007 13:22

Happy owner here! Did some research, made a 'risk assessment', went ahead, no regrets so far

whynot


Joined: 05/07/2007
Posts: 10


Message Posted:
12/07/2007 13:30

Very very happy. Best thing we ever did was to buy in Northern Cyprus.

Niknocks


Joined: 12/07/2007
Posts: 1


Message Posted:
12/07/2007 14:06

Maybe also include the agent/developer

Perry



Joined: 27/01/2007
Posts: 158


Message Posted:
12/07/2007 17:33

Love the villa, love the place - everything. Packed Spanish beaches are a diastant memory !!!!

davey


Joined: 28/06/2007
Posts: 22


Message Posted:
12/07/2007 18:36

Very happy with my villa, wish i could spend more time there

malteser


Joined: 25/02/2007
Posts: 35


Message Posted:
12/07/2007 19:01

love it all - people, place, villa and location, location, location

Mountain Edge



Joined: 23/02/2007
Posts: 64


Message Posted:
12/07/2007 20:27

as stated on other thread, happy as a sandboy

doublevodka


Joined: 09/07/2007
Posts: 7


Message Posted:
13/07/2007 14:29

another happy buyer - karpasia in esentepe, builder korman construction, developer savyon village. few very small snagging issues and would recommend them. It is still the best thing that we ever did, wish could afford to retire now. Love places, people, restaurants, everything really.

B&BLondon


Joined: 31/01/2007
Posts: 64


Message Posted:
14/07/2007 20:38

We purchased through Regency Court builders (by pass the estate agent) Mehmet the builder has english wife Narcin who was really helpful (and stll is, 3 years after we moved in!) We are very pleased, build quality very good.

wearytravellers



Joined: 27/04/2007
Posts: 94


Message Posted:
15/07/2007 06:47

We bought apartment in Lapta from Sergey of Squirrel construction, extremely happy with the place, very cheap as well. Looking forward to going back after Xmas and New Year, can't wait to catch up with our TRNC friends.

Geoff1131


Joined: 12/07/2007
Posts: 42


Message Posted:
15/07/2007 09:46

Put me in the happy camp please,

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 366


Message Posted:
15/07/2007 11:32

Hi all,



Me too a happy camper- so far so goooodddd!!



BEAUTIFUL PLACE !!!!



See ya D

Ingrid


Joined: 13/07/2007
Posts: 2


Message Posted:
15/07/2007 19:28

Very happy bought in Turtle Bay Village, through Continental Estates, Savyon were the Developers, on the Turtle Bay Forum no unhappy clients whatsoever. As someone said on this page "location, location, location."

Beautiful place and people, wish didn't have to work!

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 1629


Message Posted:
16/07/2007 14:21

have had villa there for 3yrs no problems very happy

regards S

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 68


Message Posted:
16/07/2007 15:59

We bought in 2005 and are very happy, except when I moaning about the silly little things, skirting boards that are not fixed properly , seriously could not be happier and guess what we bought through UNWINS .

P & J

halfpint 43


Joined: 17/07/2007
Posts: 1


Message Posted:
17/07/2007 18:45

plaese help trying buy villa love the place looking for best way to go about it if your like us we work all month dont have 90,000 hanging around looking for cheap monthley payments and lowest deposit

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 1629


Message Posted:
18/07/2007 07:41

Hi

We bought villa in iskele mountain and sea views .we bought off troy lake very happy with whole procedure we had no problems. try troylake.com they have an office in london they also have sites elsewhere.

good luck S

Boredhousewife



Joined: 15/03/2007
Posts: 892


Message Posted:
18/07/2007 08:06

We bought in Turtle Bay Village - Developer Savyon Limited. Everything been excellent. Great service, great build and even great lawyer - Naomi Mehmet.

MCSTEVIET



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 701


Message Posted:
21/07/2007 18:04

I started this thread with the hope of instilling some good vibes into a very negative period in this forum.



I am please that we have got plenty of happy buyers, but I'm sure there must be more.



Come on tell us.



MC

herindoors


Joined: 13/01/2007
Posts: 35


Message Posted:
21/07/2007 19:38

Me too! as happy as a sandgirl. Just lovelovelovelove the place and the people.

Oknala



Joined: 29/05/2007
Posts: 60


Message Posted:
21/07/2007 22:15

V happy, just wish I could get out there more often

Bradus


Joined: 25/02/2007
Posts: 756


Message Posted:
22/07/2007 11:11

And they just keep on coming..... Would be nice if, when people have completed and got PTP and their Deeds, they also recommended their builders, estate agents and lawyers. Victoria Loss I note has also recommended this thread for people considering buying property in the TRNC so this information would be very useful to newcomers. Well done to MCSTEVIET this thread gives lots of useful contacts and we should all continue to record our positive experiences after completion.

MIKLES


Joined: 22/07/2007
Posts: 8


Message Posted:
22/07/2007 11:55

i, we bought our apartment through Stringer Estates, the builder was Ersoy & Son and our Solicitor was Mine Konat and all went very well. we picked uup

our deeds in June. Would recommend all three.

Bradus


Joined: 25/02/2007
Posts: 756


Message Posted:
22/07/2007 12:10

Mickles,

glad all went well for you. Did you pick up your deeds immediately after completion and how long did it take to get your PTP? Where is your apartment?

MIKLES


Joined: 22/07/2007
Posts: 8


Message Posted:
22/07/2007 13:52

Bradus,

we completed in March/April 2005 and only picked up our Deeds this June. Our apartment is just off the roundabout by the ferry terminal, there are two blocks , four apartments plus penthouse, each with communal pool. The Kingfisher Boat Shop is on the corner. Sorry to sound stupid but what is PTP short for, its probably something obvious but I cannot think. The other half (Mick) is playing golf so I can"t ask him, although he probabl y wouldn"t know either!

Mountain Edge



Joined: 23/02/2007
Posts: 64


Message Posted:
22/07/2007 17:52

Permission To Purchase

Bradus


Joined: 25/02/2007
Posts: 756


Message Posted:
22/07/2007 17:57

Thanks Mountain Edge.

MIKLES


Joined: 22/07/2007
Posts: 8


Message Posted:
23/07/2007 13:28

thanks for explaining what ptp is. from our 1st visit in dec.2003 everything was

finished within a year to 18 months. the keys were handed to us feb.2004,moved firniture in soon afterwards. picked up deeds this june, more

than happy with everything, looking forward to another visit this august, and then moving out in october.

mikles.

Toon Army


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 50


Message Posted:
23/07/2007 19:16

Another happy buyer.

We are on the Turtle Bay Village site in Esentepe.

So far so good.

Hope to have many happy holidays there.

mikedalton


Joined: 19/06/2007
Posts: 14


Message Posted:
28/07/2007 09:27

As you may have seen from my other recent posts, we're very happy with our decision to buy in North Cyprus. We've just come back from a 3 week holiday in our villa and am looking froward to a time about 4 years from now (or less, if I can manage it) that we'll be living permanently there.



By the way, for those who may not be aware of it a British couple who have retired to Lapta have an excellent website about life in North Cyprus. Take a look at http://www.frankandjoan.com







atotthe

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 970


Message Posted:
31/07/2007 12:40

Very happy with builder and solicitor. Bought land from a local, waited for PTB to come through before instructing a local builder to do the house. Plans changed a bit during the build but the overall build we couldn't fault. Slight breakdown in communication over the extras but that's only to be expected. Builder was Sabhattin Veysel and solicitor is Dervis Akter. Would recommend both to anyone. Kocan was completed earlier this year.



Another site is http://ontheisland.co.uk Maggie and Mal live in Ilgaz near to Alsancak. Its Maggie's site and she does whinge a bit but tells it as it is.

gaynorish


Joined: 29/05/2007
Posts: 62


Message Posted:
04/08/2007 00:23

Totally happy with purchase.



When Turkey gets in the EU, we'll all see what happens.

Just talking to a welsh person today who is still angry about land taken by the English. That is centuries ago and always people will be angry. Do we just stop moving. And in Russia and Poland, everywhere we can find disaffection.



Gaynor

henri


Joined: 05/08/2007
Posts: 1


Message Posted:
05/08/2007 14:02

I'm belgian. I'm for the moment purchasing a property in TRNC for the moment. The real estate agent recommended me the office Naomi Mehmet..

Are they really so good? Tx

gaynorish


Joined: 29/05/2007
Posts: 62


Message Posted:
05/08/2007 20:11

Hello there,

we are using Naomi Mehmet and have had no problems so far. Debra who is working for us always responds within 2 days, but usually the same day



Gaynor

xxturkishdeligh


Joined: 13/08/2007
Posts: 2


Message Posted:
13/08/2007 15:57

Im very happy

xxturkishdeligh


Joined: 13/08/2007
Posts: 2


Message Posted:
13/08/2007 16:03

My family and myself have all purchased property in Famagusta - we are probably talking about 6-7 properties so far from one builder - NOYANLAR CONSTRUCTION have been building for the last 30 odd years. I have yet to meet a company that is professional, honest, reasonable, helpful and polite, on the island. Also they gave us a 10 year guarantee on the properties and whatever goes wrong or whatever we are not happy with, they are at the door within hours to rectify. The customers happiness is their priority.

I sound as though I am some kind of Advert for them - I'm not, just a very very happy customer.

EssexOB


Joined: 29/06/2007
Posts: 36


Message Posted:
13/08/2007 21:30

Very happy with our purchase. Just a 2 bedroom apt on west edge of Kyrenia that we get to in Autumn / Spring when its cold and wet in UK. Too hot in summer. In a block of 12, our neighbours are mixture of Brits (part time llike us) and TCs permanent ( taxi driver / retired farmer / plumber ). Great people and good to be among the locals. Also walk to town.

Timing :- Contract Nov 04 / Keys June 05 / PTP Oct 06 / Deeds Sept 07 (we hope). Everything takes time, but happens in the end.

Jarra



Joined: 07/08/2007
Posts: 45


Message Posted:
14/08/2007 08:34

Nice to see such a positive response to the question, we are very happy. I have seen many horror stories and really hope those people suffering get a positive result. Then we can enjoy our happiness with our friends who are less fortunate. It does make me wonder were we lucky or is this an Island of its who you?

kelebek


Joined: 14/05/2007
Posts: 6


Message Posted:
25/08/2007 20:23

Lived here nearly three years. Yes it was a gamble but for me it has paid off NEVER BEEN HAPPIER!!!

sids1969


Joined: 06/07/2007
Posts: 39


Message Posted:
28/08/2007 21:16

hi all



nice to hear you have had no probs with your purchases, we have purchased a villa with north cyprus international and also using memhet solisitors, would not reccomend them as they are not very good we send them emails and try to phone them they never get back in touch with us, we havnt got a clue what is going on.

Oknala1


Joined: 11/08/2007
Posts: 14


Message Posted:
03/09/2007 21:56

This made me chuckle!! From Gaynor:



"When Turkey gets in the EU, we'll all see what happens.



Just talking to a welsh person today who is still angry about land taken by the English. That is centuries ago and always people will be angry. Do we just stop moving. And in Russia and Poland, everywhere we can find disaffection."



When they were building the Elan Valley dams for the Birmingham water, my uncle's farm was flooded, but the Birmingham Council (or whatever it was then) gave him the tenancy to a huge farm, and the condition was that he kept 6 sheep that 'belonged to Birmingham Council' and he could do what he liked with the rest of it. It became a very successful venture, he bred sheep, horses and some successful racehorses. Some 30 years later, when he was in his 70s, he was interviewed by a TV programme who were up in arms sort of about England flooding the Welsh valleys, and all he would say was, even though they tried their best to feed him lines, "Well, Birmingham have been very good to me.." He was supposed to be the main victim, but his contribution was cut to 20 seconds in the end.

ilovecyprus



Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 1014


Message Posted:
02/10/2007 16:28

I notice that this posting has now been linked to the TRNC warning website.



As I haven't previously added to this post I will do so now



I am extremely pleased with my builder. The build quality has been great and he very quickly dealt with the minor snagging issues (and these really have been minor). He is a local TC and his name is Hakan Dogahan and can be contacted at dogahan@analiz.net, http://www.cypriothomes.com

My agent was also very good. He is Peter Lawson and can be contacted at http://www.northerncyprusproperties.co.uk

I can also recommend my solicitor hasan@nmplegal.com



Hope this helps new buyers who are looking to eneter in to the exciting TRNC market

spud1



Joined: 22/05/2007
Posts: 274


Message Posted:
02/10/2007 17:16

i am also very happy with my builder he asked me for the snagging list and it was dealt with straight away they were very minor. the apartment is first class all completed on time if any one is interested my builder is hampshire developments esentepe

MCSTEVIET



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 701


Message Posted:
21/10/2007 10:59

When I started this thread, I never commented on my own situation.



I am still at the very early stages. I believe, we might have just started construction, or at least the builder (Greatstone) are very close to it.



We have at least another year before I can really comment on the build quality for my place, but certainly the Greatstone properties we saw, and there were quite a few, were to a very high standard. I have no reason to doubt ours will be any different.



I have had many queries over the months getting to this stage and I must say that I have always had swift satisfactory answers from Tash, via his sister Reyhan.



I would certainly recommend the builder, so far anyway. I just can't wait to get into the place and start enjoying.



MC

Bradus


Joined: 25/02/2007
Posts: 756


Message Posted:
21/10/2007 12:11

Welcome back MCSTEVIT, wondered where you had gone. I am sure that you will be happy with your purchase. You have selected as far as I can make out, one of the builders on the island who is highly recommended and has a reputation of being honest and keeping his purchasers in the loop. A year will fly and in no time you and your family will be in your villa and enjoying all that Cyprus has to offer. As many of us are getting near to completion it would be a good idea to share information about furniture suppliers and gardeners etc.

MCSTEVIET



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 701


Message Posted:
21/10/2007 12:17

Sue,



Yes I totally agree, we will need all that info in the coming months, so I'll keep in touch.



I havn't been anywhere really, just been busy going on Holiday.



Talk soon,, when do you complete? You are with Greatstone too arn't you?

lovelife


Joined: 07/07/2007
Posts: 182


Message Posted:
21/10/2007 12:21

We have bought through Greatstone and yes Tash and his sister have been very accommodating. Tash listens to what you have to say and will give advice if needed, he will also tell you straight good or bad.



The site we have bought from is just starting and we now have foundations, and yes it would be helpful for people to share their info on where to get stuff as there appears to be qiute a number of shops about.

Bradus


Joined: 25/02/2007
Posts: 756


Message Posted:
21/10/2007 12:23

No not with Greatstones purchased an apartment in Ozankoy. Over there for 10 nights from October 28th and staying in rented apartment in Lapta. Our apartment is nearly completed they are fitting the kitchen and wardrobes now. So we should have alot to see. An exciting stage. So far everything is running smoothly. Going to look at furniture whilst we are over there and the next stay should be in our own place.

EssexOB


Joined: 29/06/2007
Posts: 36


Message Posted:
04/11/2007 22:08

Finally got our Kocani ( Title Deeds ) for our apartment. Taken 3 yrs, almost to the day, from intial contract to purchase. 2 years for Permission to Purchase, another year for Deeds.

MCSTEVIET



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 701


Message Posted:
05/11/2007 08:32

Well don EssexOB - Enjoy



MC

TUNALI I CON


Joined: 16/11/2007
Posts: 29


Message Posted:
16/11/2007 08:16

Hello; yes there always be unhappy customer but do not think all the constrcution company are bad.This is world rule'if pay too less money for something you are not going to have good products or something' and if you do not go to right place you will have problem.I'm saying that please try to find right company.

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 348


Message Posted:
16/11/2007 11:38

Hi all



My husband and I are retiring Jan. 2008. Bought into development from Sweetwater Bay in Tatlisu. We are so, so pleased with our developer, the progress and the quality and can't wait to move in and can't believe that we found this paradise on a nbudget we could afford - long live Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus - just think no more G.M. foods - no more European Parliament, what bliss!!!



Regards

Lynn63


Joined: 02/10/2007
Posts: 5


Message Posted:
21/11/2007 12:46

get in touch with info@letz-go.co.uk 70% mortgages fixed fee 5% over 20 years.

Lynn63


Joined: 02/10/2007
Posts: 5


Message Posted:
21/11/2007 12:49

get in touch with info@letz-go.co.uk 70% mortgages fixed fee 5% over 20 years.

jacko


Joined: 20/11/2007
Posts: 112


Message Posted:
21/11/2007 15:51

extremely pleased with kofali construction who built my house and snagging well they were out on the 2nd day to put right.



Its great to hear so many people are happy with their purchases

Richy


Joined: 17/11/2007
Posts: 35


Message Posted:
21/11/2007 16:28

add me to the list 1 bed apart at TBBeach...

Boredhousewife



Joined: 15/03/2007
Posts: 892


Message Posted:
23/11/2007 08:06

Went and stayed in our apartment for the first time in October. Bought from Savyon through Donaghy & Beyler. Very very pleased with our apartment at Turtle Bay Village.

Richy


Joined: 17/11/2007
Posts: 35


Message Posted:
24/11/2007 18:09

Borehousewife... am I correct in thinking you guy's in TBV have a heated pool ?

Boredhousewife



Joined: 15/03/2007
Posts: 892


Message Posted:
27/11/2007 07:56

Hi Richy yes there will be a heated pool in Phase 2 which is due to be completed in April/May 2008. At the moment there are 5 pools already working but I think its just the heated pool they are working on.

HazyB


Joined: 27/11/2007
Posts: 1


Message Posted:
27/11/2007 13:24

Turtle Bay sounds interesting, I have been reviewing on the web. We are thinking of going over next month to check out a few developments.



Thalasso in Bafra is one we are seriously considering.



Has anyone heard anything?

martin73


Joined: 06/10/2007
Posts: 24


Message Posted:
27/11/2007 15:14

Hi Hazyb



I have bought in Thalassa. See some of the thalassa threads on this forum. I went over 4 weeks ago, bought a 3 bed ground floor with private pool

MCSTEVIET



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 701


Message Posted:
20/01/2008 21:54

I started this thread last year but seems to have falen from grace, so I thought I'd bring it back to the top again to see if we have any new people that are happy with their purchase.



I hope so.



Steve

kaz13


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 74


Message Posted:
22/01/2008 10:06

i am very happy with every think my villa and most of all my new life in the sun no worries any more when the next bill is coming in , the best thing i ever done , its so nice to here so many people happy . good call stevieboy

Terry


Joined: 31/12/2006
Posts: 6


Message Posted:
03/02/2008 17:11

We have just been out for a week to take over our apartment in Ozankoy and are extremely pleased with the workmanship and finish of the build - Sidney Construction - have been great only 3 very minor snaggings but all sorted before the end of the week so more than happy to recommend them to anyone.



was aprehensive about having so sort out electricity and water (after reading some postings) only to find Zaffer had already sorted it!! we just paid him direct

paul90


Joined: 07/11/2007
Posts: 226


Message Posted:
03/02/2008 17:37

Terry - that sounds good.

Zaf and Sydney Construction are building for us in Karsiyaka, estimated competion April.

Will ask him to sort electicity and water for us too.

dash 70


Joined: 17/01/2008
Posts: 31


Message Posted:
03/02/2008 20:07

bought an apartment in edremit 2 yrs ago excellent value and marvellous quality.its so exciting for your 1st visit of the apartment when its been completed.like wise great to hear so many people are happy.

markcbm


Joined: 20/11/2007
Posts: 60


Message Posted:
04/02/2008 00:23

bought a villa in yesiltepe 4 years ago had a few probs along the way but it's been finished for 2 years now and all the probs a forgotten we can not tell you how much we love our villa the people and NC we hope to move out next year and we have now bought a second place at crystal bay marina for friends and family. we love trnc and this forum keeps us going while back in the UK.



Mark & Joy

Kathy


Joined: 17/03/2008
Posts: 1


Message Posted:
18/03/2008 05:41

Our developer was FIKRI TERKAN, our agent STRINGER ESTATES and solicitor MINE KONAT.

Our place is just completed (albeit 6 months late) and Stringer is giving us glowing predictions of full occupancy by tenants and a good rental market.

However, I have been reading the horror stories on the AGA Buyer's Action Group website and I am panicking.

Are we really going to get steady tenants? Will we ever get out deed?

Should we sell now while we still can?

Any thoughts or information on our agent/developer/lawyer would be much appreciated.

MCSTEVIET



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 701


Message Posted:
18/03/2008 07:03

Kathy,



I think it depends on how you market your property. Are you getting Stringers to market it for you or are you advertising it through the Internet.



The housing situation in TRNC is not new, so these "So called" horrer stories have been out there for some time, so I'm suprised if this is the first time you have heard of them.



We have bought in the full knowledge of these "hurdles" and we did almost 2 years of research before we were happy to buy.



I think you have to accept that things work there a little differently to the UK and you have to go with the flow to a certain extent, otherwise it would drive you batty.



I found Stringer OK, when we used them to find us a property, we didn't buy through them in the end, but that was not a reflection on them, they just didn't have the house I wanted.



MC

p4aul


Joined: 12/10/2007
Posts: 27


Message Posted:
18/03/2008 07:40

Very Happy,



Sydney Construction, "probaly the best builder on the island" imho



http://s260.photobucket.com/albums/ii20/villazafer/?albumview=slideshow

saucyboy69


Joined: 09/02/2008
Posts: 33


Message Posted:
18/03/2008 08:51

Happy so far !!! we are buying from Imperial Construction Ivory Apartments pre 74 turkish title, two bed apartment.



Mine Konat is out Advocate and Stringers our estate Agent,,, Stringers are a little slow at getting back to emails but Rob and Gavin are nice guys and would deal with them again.



The apartment is now 12 month's late but i have been very patient up till now going out tomorrow for a week so will be hot on the heels of the builders.. if it's ready in the next month or two which it should be then i am happy..

rtddci


Joined: 29/12/2007
Posts: 540


Message Posted:
18/03/2008 17:22

Kathy

Renting out can be a nightmare (like a lot of things in NC unfortunately). 2 friends have rented out their apartments. 1 to a TC who promptly stopped paying the rent (and you try and evict a TC) and the other friends tenant has just left owing £1500 for electricity. Be very wary of builders/estate agents claims re rentals in the current climate especially with the number of properties available for rent.

Martin

MCSTEVIET



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 701


Message Posted:
24/03/2008 18:26

Here you go, lots of people happy!!



MC

brandy sour


Joined: 09/04/2008
Posts: 90


Message Posted:
17/04/2008 18:21

not happy Monarch construction

stevie-d



Joined: 13/07/2007
Posts: 383


Message Posted:
18/04/2008 08:48

Not