moving to turtle bay beach

tony/maggie


Joined: 19/09/2007
Posts: 11

Message Posted:
20/10/2008 00:26

we have bought at Turtle Bay Beach, and we are moving over to TRNC in November to rent a villa until dev. is completed (also being on site will be able to monitor progress, if any) will send details to anyone who wishes it, also anyone out there got any information for us that may be useful regarding progress of Turtle Bay Beach.





Tony/Maggie

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
20/10/2008 00:46

Where is Turtle Bay Beach ?

sunnyday


Joined: 14/03/2008
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
20/10/2008 14:17

we live opposite Turtle Bay Beach & it still looks exactly the same as it did back in February/ March time, when the Santa Fe workers left the site. Nothing has happened since then. I think that you may be renting for several years!

dusterbruce


Joined: 03/08/2007
Posts: 1125

Message Posted:
20/10/2008 15:25

Yes i think the latest promise (yeah right!) is completion after the end of 2009

Richy


Joined: 17/11/2007
Posts: 47

Message Posted:
20/10/2008 15:48

Guy's, you must check with Santa Fe before going further as this development is not progressing to plan. I've been advised the the workmen will not be on site until next year - as per sunnyday nothing has progressed for 8 months !

suzieque0_0


Joined: 20/10/2008
Posts: 5

Message Posted:
20/10/2008 17:38

I went to stay in my apartment in Block 32 in March this year and thought it was great. Ok, the gardens were not seeded but it was looking pretty good. It was great to get out there whilst the builders were still on site as you can call them in if u have any teething problems. They are very helpful.



I dont know why u would need to rent if u are in one of the completed blocks. Me and my family stayed in ours and had a great time.



The only thing im not happy with is the way the fees keep going

up....... Thats what we need to sort out.....

Notsoboredhw


Joined: 15/03/2007
Posts: 1254

Message Posted:
20/10/2008 19:21

Hi Suzie - they are talking about another development called Turtle Bay Beach.

andysue


Joined: 12/11/2007
Posts: 891

Message Posted:
20/10/2008 23:21

turtle bay beach is the other side of the revine from sweetwaterbay on the bungalow side, there was a few workmen there in feb last ,when we returned in july there wasnt a sole to be seen and it hadnt progresed from when we were there in feb. a ressident of sweetwaterbay was moaning it was a eyesore ,there bungalow looks out to this site regards andrew

Richy


Joined: 17/11/2007
Posts: 47

Message Posted:
21/10/2008 10:38

Could be worse you could be buying at TBB !



However, I must say it's a fantastic site and Santa Fe are seeking to get progress rolling again.. let's give them a chance.

tinam


Joined: 08/12/2008
Posts: 6

Message Posted:
08/12/2008 22:42

Hi we are buying at turtle bay beach. Yesterday received a letter telling us it was being postponed for a further couple of years, this is only a few weeks after being told that santa fe were joining forces with another builder to ensure that the site would be completed earlier than Dec 2009. Would love to know of other people buying at turtle bay beach to exchange information and opinions. I live in the West Midlands and am buying through local estate agents.

PIPIE


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
09/12/2008 00:03

tinam , could i ask what esate agents please ?

tinam


Joined: 08/12/2008
Posts: 6

Message Posted:
09/12/2008 02:00

hi pipie, burchell edwards overseas

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
09/12/2008 04:54

Tony/Maggie,



A bit too near to the power station chimney for my liking - God knows what's going into the atmosphere......



Nick

Dusterbruce


Joined: 03/08/2007
Posts: 1125

Message Posted:
09/12/2008 11:10

Turtle Bay Beach is miles from the power station

Fingers


Joined: 26/01/2009
Posts: 29

Message Posted:
26/01/2009 23:03

We went over in October to view our developments in TBB, before the completion date was further revised from end 2009 to end 2012, so taking everything into consideration we opted to buy a Villa on Escape 1. We would like to hear from any one living on Escape 1.

andysue


Joined: 12/11/2007
Posts: 891

Message Posted:
26/01/2009 23:50

ive heard santa fe have run out of money and it will never be completed

baldie


Joined: 27/01/2009
Posts: 20

Message Posted:
27/01/2009 07:59

high i am part of the bracey builders team pahaps we could be of service to you we oversee developments also adivse payments also have some properties for rent at resonable rates in many areas if we could be of any asistants you can reach us vie our web site at http://www.braceybuilders.com hope your move goes well if you need to transport your goods try olaytrains they are the best for service and price their address is olaytans@olaytrans.com

fazo1


Joined: 23/08/2008
Posts: 406

Message Posted:
27/01/2009 10:45

hi tinam my friends have done the same and had the same letter they had brought two appartments and have only been given 1 in lapta for the same monie 109000 for a 80sm appartment so be carefall

Steve1953



Joined: 04/12/2008
Posts: 298

Message Posted:
27/01/2009 13:31

Can advise any buyers to watch out for mortgages on the land left by Santa Fe. We have a property at Olive Grove,and just discovered a £100k mortgage still on the land,although the apartments have just about been completed - 12 months late.



Watch for their fittings - not impressed with basic - ask for an upgrade - cos they never even advised of these. Keep pressing and asking questions and make a nuisance of yourself ... and best of luck,cheers for now,Steve

tonyhickey



Joined: 13/06/2007
Posts: 413

Message Posted:
27/01/2009 15:55

In these very hard times perhaps it could be better and safer to buy an apartment that’s ready build ?

ROBnJO


Joined: 30/06/2008
Posts: 1289

Message Posted:
27/01/2009 16:33

Out of interest, did any of you buy following an inspection trip, being put up in a decent hotel such as Bella View?, and being meeted&greeted & shown round developments by a nice English couple in their 4X4?

teebee


Joined: 28/01/2009
Posts: 3

Message Posted:
28/01/2009 12:34

I am currently buying on TBB and have heard nothing for ages. Cant get hold of TB, solicitors wont ring back, waiting for contact from Santa Fe, getting a bit worried!! Received no letters, just finding things out from this forum! ROBnJO I bought after going on an inspection trip and being shown around in a 4x4. Was put up in hotel but it wasnt Bella View it Was Pine Bay Village or something like that

Dusterbruce


Joined: 03/08/2007
Posts: 1125

Message Posted:
28/01/2009 13:19

teebee

You really need to get in touch with SantaFe, things are happening regarding TBB.

Contact them through their website

tinam


Joined: 08/12/2008
Posts: 6

Message Posted:
05/02/2009 00:58

Dusterbruce



What's happening? Are they good or bad things?



TeeBee



Who is your contact at Sante Fe?

sunnyday


Joined: 14/03/2008
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
05/02/2009 13:34

Was in Cyprus Today a couple of weeks ago. Santa Fe are facing a €23m compensation claim by the former Greek Cypriot owner of the land at Turtle Bay Beach, at Tatlisu.

Dusterbruce


Joined: 03/08/2007
Posts: 1125

Message Posted:
05/02/2009 14:16

Yes and the article also said that the development was complete, so it just shows how you should not believe everything that you read

teebee


Joined: 28/01/2009
Posts: 3

Message Posted:
05/02/2009 16:15

Oh god this doesnt sound good. I got an email from Santa Fe saying I have 3 options, either wait for Turtle Bay Beach to be completed which they say would be 3/4 years, but they are saying sales are not as good as they thought and the area would be quite isolated. Or I could take legal action, which they say will take a couple of years and could be costly. Or go for one of their other properties which are a bit more expensive and they say will be completed in June 09. I do not know what to do? Has anyone else been given these options?

tonyhickey



Joined: 13/06/2007
Posts: 413

Message Posted:
05/02/2009 17:14

A pie in the hand is worth more than pie in the sky

Fingers


Joined: 26/01/2009
Posts: 29

Message Posted:
08/02/2009 16:25

teebee, we were given those options last September, before completion date was extended to 2012, we bought a completed Villa in Escape1 Alsancak, and are just a bit concerned about the land registration, but we will be out there in March, so hope to have it sorted.

Olaytrans


Joined: 15/05/2008
Posts: 61

Message Posted:
09/02/2009 09:21

Dear Tony/ Maggie



If you are also thinking of Moving your Personal Effects from the Uk to your

residence I can Help.



Please do not hesitate to ask any question regards.

Senay

0090 392 365 3429

customerservices@olaytrans.com

Villa


Joined: 04/09/2009
Posts: 5

Message Posted:
05/09/2009 00:01

Hi TeeBee

We were also buying on Turtle Bay and were given the same options as you back in December. What position are you in now? Have you taken the option of another apartment elsewhere? How have you found Sante Fe?

Look forward to hearing from you.

tinam


Joined: 08/12/2008
Posts: 6

Message Posted:
11/10/2009 20:29

Hi Villa, My husband and I also other friends are taking action against SF. We all live in Birmingham. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss. Cheers tinam

Dusterbruce


Joined: 03/08/2007
Posts: 1125

Message Posted:
11/10/2009 21:49

Turtle Bay Beach will NOT happen, it has been mothballed indefinitely.

As for taking legal action against SantaFe, this IS North Cyprus, it will take years to get to court.



I read on another thread that the local belediye has ordered that the shells of blocks that were started have to be demolished and the site cleared.



Its such a shame, a beautiful locality, it was my dream to live there, but dreams do not always come true!

Villa


Joined: 04/09/2009
Posts: 5

Message Posted:
16/10/2009 20:07

Hi Tinam,



Would like to get in touch but cannot see your email address, would you be able to give us your email address so we can get in touch?



look forward to hearing from you

tinam


Joined: 08/12/2008
Posts: 6

Message Posted:
20/10/2009 23:35

Hi Villa,



Phone me on 7070369.



Cheers Tinam