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Offline Scunner

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Re: Just curious
« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2013, 15:53:54 PM »
I'm not trying to put anyone off here. You must keep in mind that it was a personal view and in replying to the question asked does not include any positives - my personal view won't be everyone's - some people don't miss silly things from home like Double Deckers and Tizer  ;) Who knows, maybe some people enjoy waiting in the PTT for 2 hours and prefer to do that over there than spend 10 minutes in the Post Office over here.

I see many people for whom living in Fethiye appears most agreeable and I still advise people that if they feel the pull to do it then they must. Just don't go expecting Paradise. And for the record, I think renting would have tipped me over the edge :D



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Re: Just curious
« Reply #11 on: October 23, 2013, 15:56:42 PM »
I'm not trying to put anyone off here. You must keep in mind that it was a personal view and in replying to the question asked does not include any positives - my personal view won't be everyone's - some people don't miss silly things from home like Double Deckers and Tizer   ;) Who knows, maybe some people enjoy waiting in the PTT for 2 hours and prefer to do that over there than spend 10 minutes in the Post Office over here.

I see many people for whom living in Fethiye appears most agreeable and I still advise people that if they feel the pull to do it then they must. Just don't go expecting Paradise. And for the record, I think renting would have tipped me over the edge :D
OMG you cant get Tizer?????!!!!! Well I do lime it but .... seriously renting such an issue? is it?

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Re: Just curious
« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2013, 16:00:14 PM »
Again John, just not for me.

If you've never rented, I doubt Turkey is the place to start. Just my thoughts...


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Re: Just curious
« Reply #13 on: October 23, 2013, 16:00:58 PM »
And stop quoting whole posts so they reappear 2" later!!!!

Just Quick reply  ;)

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Re: Just curious
« Reply #14 on: October 23, 2013, 16:51:40 PM »
We had never rented, but rent in Fethiye.  Our first apartment on the top floor just opposite Marine Homes (Bogazici Restaurant) had views to die for but unfortunately, had damp problems from the roof and the agent didn't want to know, also smaller problems were met with "you live there, you fix it".

We were out for a stroll one day and saw a Kiralik sign outside our present apartment, took the number, viewed the next day, saw the lawyer and signed that afternoon and left his office with the keys.

The apartment was a new build in 2007, double brick, cavity insulated, double glazed and centrally heated.  The owner, an engineer, was the architect and has one of the apartments (although he is very rarely there as he works in Russia).  The apartment was rented unfurnished which enabled us to furnish from scratch and make it our home.

On the inside of the front door there is a list of names and telephone numbers for the plumber, electrician, solar energy etc. any problems are sorted quickly and the bill picked up by the landlord.  Any time he is in Fethiye, he calls to see if we have any problems.

Possibly we are "one of the lucky ones" - he seems to appreciate good tenants who pay on time and look after the property - in fact he got one of the neighbours to text us when an apartment became vacant to see if we had any friends who wanted to rent.

We would never sell our property in the UK and if things go pear shaped, we can just up and leave.  Although we had never rented before Fethiye we are very happy in our home there.

I find the political situation in Turkey quite worrying at the moment and even if we were younger, would not be thinking of buying in the current climate.

For anyone who is thinking of making the move that is our experience and our view, for what it is worth.   :)






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Re: Just curious
« Reply #15 on: October 25, 2013, 07:10:18 AM »
I've been a home owner since I was 21 and struggle a bit with renting in Calis with the feeling of it not being ours, but can't afford to buy.
It's a lovely house, 3 floors, 4 bedrooms, private garden, for the princely sum of £200 a month.
I worry from time to time that the landlord will decide he wants his house back and there isn't as many nice properties around, and I love the location and everything about it, so keep fingers crossed.
To me it's a no brainer, I rent my UK house for 4 times what I pay out in rent here, I have no council tax, I pay an average of £40 a month electricity, I buy a gas bottle about 3 times a year, I pay a fraction of what I was paying for UK water.
We don't eat a lot of meat, love all the cheap fresh produce, love the weather, apart from August!
I'm no longer working 50 hours a week in a stressful job and spend my life walking, painting, exercise classes, learning the language, socialising, and helping with the 3 c's.
Yesterday we took my mum to Tlos, chatted in Turkish to the ticket man, who retires next week after 22 years. Got an Invite to his retirement party and free tea and coffee at his restaurant after visiting the ruins while chatting to the man nearby who sells the guide books and finding out more about village life around there.
After that we went to find Gizlikent waterfall, just beautiful.
Chatted with the lady in the restaurant afterwards having cay, was asking her about the gourds growing there, she showed me how they dry them and explained how they made bowls from them in the old days.
As we left, after she refused to take the shoe hire money from the canyon walk, she gave me a gourd to take home.

So, yet another fantastic day in paradise, with wonderful friendly Turkish generosity and friendship.

I just love it, almost every day I feel blessed to be here. I can't imagine ever wanting to leave Turkey, but if the political situation worsened I wouldn't have to worry about selling a property and would probably head for Bulgaria.


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Re: Just curious
« Reply #16 on: October 25, 2013, 13:43:21 PM »
You've got it made Kayakebab, life is for living.
Good for you.         :)

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Re: Just curious
« Reply #17 on: October 25, 2013, 13:48:39 PM »
Yes Kevin but that wasn't what was being asked   ;)

That is exactly the type of life I referred to when I said it does seem to agree with many people. I'm too young to retire (no comments please!!) and while I did enjoy many of the things Linda mentions, it isn't enough for me really. Maybe one day. But I do love to see people I've known for a good number of years heading out to give it a try - whether it works out or not.

The funny thing is, I already have a good idea of which ones are going to settle right into it and which ones aren't. 

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Re: Just curious
« Reply #18 on: October 25, 2013, 16:38:25 PM »
Have to agree with Scunner. We could most probably retire in turkey as my hubby would still have his job regardless where we lives. I on the other hand would have to give my job up and I despite loving everything about Turkey, I know I would struggle if I wasn't able to work. Call me sad,
but work gives me a purpose in life. A reason to get out of bed, so to speak. 
I'm not a big drinker, so living in the bars doesn't really interest me. I hate shopping, which is most probably the main reason why my husband married me lol.  Yes I love DIY, but let's face it, you can only do so much before the work dries up.

Guess for the time being I'm better off staying in the UK, despite the cold / miserable weather and numerous other factors. It's all about timing and my time hasn't quite arrived yet.

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Re: Just curious
« Reply #19 on: October 25, 2013, 16:45:20 PM »
I see you hate shopping, I would say Calis/Fethiye would be a perfect place to live for someone who does not like to shop...  One reason I like living in the U.K. because IMO there is very little for me in the shops in the Fethiye area. :(
I would really miss the shops if I moved to Calis.   
However, if i was over in Calis permanently I would join one of the Charity organisations and help out with them.  I have spoken to the Expat Pats who do this good work and it seems to keep them occupied.  So, not working does not seem to be a problem for them.




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