Welcome John, please ignore the well meaning but misguided advice thus far
People who are moving out full time should perhaps consider renting first. People looking for a holiday home should go out and buy a holiday home. How can renting first help!!
Speak to Cenk at Interturk Estates
www.interturk.co.uk - well recommended on here and knows his stuff. There are numerous people that will sell you any old rubbish (and yes there are appalling construction examples locally) and Cenk won't take them on. Most will.
Good luck, I hope you find what you are looking for.