Unscupilous Builders

Valiant


Joined: 07/08/2009
Posts: 9

Message Posted:
28/03/2011 16:21

Once again Builders are going bust in Northern cyprus, when properties have been bought and paid for by British people looking for a more peaceful way of life, only to find that local building companies

run up large debts with tradesmen, and landowners, so that all claims for compensation is acheived by

withholding titles, to be used as bargaining chips along with the properties, that have already been paid for. I have heard this year alone of a building company going bust, and all 13 expats who purchased on the site waiting for the notice to quit, so that the properties can be auctioned to pay the builders and the landowners debts. This includes property that is already occupied by the purchases, who have registered contracts, but do not have the deeds to their properties or plots.

This makes 52 families in the last 18 months that have suffered the same fate, with absolutely no

refund or compensation what so ever so the purchase price of £ 135000 is lost.

Valiant


Joined: 07/08/2009
Posts: 9

Message Posted:
28/03/2011 16:32

Anyone thinking of buying in the TRNC must have more money than sense. Think twice then buy in the uk, at least our solicitors can advise you on pitfalls etc. After falling into the TRNC trap over the past 5 years and nothing to show for it apart from an empty bank account, and a villa that I thought I owned.



What a mistake to make....

stusimpson


Joined: 06/08/2007
Posts: 178

Message Posted:
28/03/2011 16:32

And of course all the Thalassa Beach Resort owners who are about to get merrily ripped off by Tavor/KDG , some people shouldn't get involved in the building trade if they don't know how to treat customers.



Where's that bald headed Dom guy who goes after them on English TV when you need him!



Stu

malsancak


Joined: 23/08/2009
Posts: 2874

Message Posted:
28/03/2011 17:08

unfortunately Dom wouldn't stand a chance here as "fraud is not a criminal matter" and builders know this and lawyers are happy to take your civil case, and money, despite even successful cases rarely resulting in any compensation. Perhaps it is time for victims to wake up to the fact that the current TRNC system will not help them and it's maybe time for more direct action, whatever form that might take?

philbailey


Joined: 17/01/2011
Posts: 3534

Message Posted:
28/03/2011 17:14

Why not start a website ?

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
28/03/2011 17:16

just waiting for the "we love it here" gang.................





not called devils island for nothing........................

stusimpson


Joined: 06/08/2007
Posts: 178

Message Posted:
28/03/2011 17:23

Phil,



A website regarding Thalassa is already being worked on, Savills, Homes from hell, TRNC and a whole raft of other people will be getting the link. I just need to run it past a solicitor(why it works both ways) and make sure I stick to the facts and then it'll be up and running.



People can spout praise and support and it's your fault all they like but it doesn't alter the fact the TRNC is crap at protecting buyers interests, it doesn't take much from the Government to change it, obviously they don't care, but we'll see.



Stu

philbailey


Joined: 17/01/2011
Posts: 3534

Message Posted:
28/03/2011 17:30

Msg 7 the website title is important

for example if you title it Thalasa etc

no one will know you need a title with Cyprus in



In my opinion

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
28/03/2011 17:52

NN.. Myself and several others,keep trying to tell them not to do it,,but hey! they know Best!! Some bought for investment and "Lost" ..Others bought because it was "Cheap"...And in terms of build quality they certainly are cheap.....I just feel terribly sorry for those who, through no fault of their own, have come badly unstuck....

pollymarples


Joined: 08/08/2010
Posts: 1778

Message Posted:
28/03/2011 17:59

Pauline Read is saying it every day DO NOT BUY IN CYPRUS



North or South makes no difference, they just keep thinking up new ways of parting you from your money'



DO NOT BUY - DO NOT BUY - DO NOT BUY - DO NOT BUY





Neg nick - they love it here, but unforutnately it could be ther turn next, then see how much they love it.

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
28/03/2011 20:15

Silence from the "I Love it Club"????

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
28/03/2011 21:07

I love it here )

TRNCvictim


Joined: 17/08/2010
Posts: 1417

Message Posted:
28/03/2011 22:47

It's not just the builders/landowners/estate agents that are unscrupulous it's also the TRNC GOVERNMENT!



NO KOCAN NO MONEY!



stu (mess 7)



There are already many websites regarding buying proberty in the TRNC although as far as I know not about Thalassa Beach! join the evergrowing club!

walkerscott


Joined: 13/08/2009
Posts: 901

Message Posted:
28/03/2011 23:02

Any more stories and links to me please ...



http://www.no-deeds-no-money.moonfruit.com