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Offline BernieTeyze

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« on: July 05, 2013, 10:05:53 AM »
We are considering a permanent move to ovacik next year.
Do many people stay there all year?
Is there much of an expat community and are there different
Groups to join?
Appreciate  any warts and all feedback.
Many Thanks

Bernie



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« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2013, 10:36:46 AM »
I'm no expert but I have to say we love Ovacik, we holidayed there for years and still stay there for a few days each holiday. So I was surprised when a few years ago when we thought of buying, we met a lady in the Green Valley who bought in Ovacik but they weren't prepared for the bitterly cold winters, they subsequently moved down to Fethiye because of it. The summers are lovely though, just that bit cooler than Fethiye with the added bonus of 10 mins either way in a dolmus and you are in either Fethiye or Olu Deniz. To be honest there will always be pros and cons it's what you want that counts.

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Re: ovacik
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2013, 10:45:06 AM »
Rent first - then decide whilst fully exploring surrounding areas from your rental base.

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« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2013, 12:21:31 PM »
Rent first - then decide whilst fully exploring surrounding areas from your rental base.

Well said Ian,  that's probably the best advice for everyone that's thinking of making a permanent move.

Lotty's observation is also very helpful   :)  Anyone that's thinking of living/staying through all the different seasons needs to ensure the 'Home' they choose can also provide the level of comfort they personally require. Insulation, Damp courses, adequate Heating & coolant facilities & all the associated problems & costs these (or lack of) can cost, are often not given enough consideration.

And it is freezing in them there hills in the Winter Brrrr - Just saying.........

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« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2013, 13:00:52 PM »
And looks lıke a ghost town ın the wınter as nearly everythıng closes down. Thınk about your future as well. What facılıtıes wıll you need to be near for your comfort, hospıtals ,doctors, dolmuş ,shops, restaurants ect ect.

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Re: ovacik
« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2013, 13:06:38 PM »
Yes thinking if renting for a year first. However we are gling to
Look at some properties in sept.
So what sort of temps are we talking winter and summer please.
Thanks foe feedback.

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Re: ovacik
« Reply #6 on: July 05, 2013, 13:10:17 PM »
Yes we are in the process of makibg yet another list of what
We need to know quackers. starting to get the picture.luckily
we are used to living in a smaller village.

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Re: ovacik
« Reply #7 on: July 05, 2013, 14:53:56 PM »
Remember that open-plan is great for air circulation in the summer but it makes it a bugger to heat a house in the winter. Whilst daytime temperatures in Ovacik can be very pleasant throughout the winter, the temperature can plummet to as low as -10 almost as soon as the sunsets. You WILL need some form of heating during the winter and you should seriously consider the costs that will be incurred in installation and maintenance.

When we had our house built in Kaya, we had full gas central heating installed. It only took us a week into autumn to realise that we couldn't actually afford to run it and had to look for alternative means.

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« Reply #8 on: July 05, 2013, 16:34:26 PM »
Ovacik is not a ghost town in winter. Sure it's quiet but you can find most things you might need.
Doctors, dolmus, restaurants, shops, post office...all available.
There is a large expat community that live all year round and enough activities to keep you entertained.

It does get cold in winter so I also advise ou to rent first.

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« Reply #9 on: July 05, 2013, 16:38:09 PM »
Oh yes, you'll find the expats at the Abrakebabra !




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