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Offline Scunner

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Re: Looking to buy but first, a few questions
« Reply #30 on: August 07, 2014, 18:45:39 PM »
No  :)



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Re: Looking to buy but first, a few questions
« Reply #31 on: August 07, 2014, 19:10:36 PM »
we bought 2004 on a complex in catalarik not far from calis the complex is surrounded by a small village on the complex is a mix of dutch, Australian and turkish people
one time the hubbie had to chase a nosy sheep that was coming up our patio stairs good luck looking for your place in the sun

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Re: Looking to buy but first, a few questions
« Reply #32 on: August 07, 2014, 19:42:45 PM »
Never heard of them in Fethiye, although they are all franchises of the American Realtor and are in several countries.

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Re: Looking to buy but first, a few questions
« Reply #33 on: August 07, 2014, 19:45:19 PM »
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Also I don't fully agree that people looking to move permanently should rent first - I found renting pretty miserable but loved life in our own place.

Probably not the way it should be done as I told many people in the UK whilst working as an Estate Agent, but...

After going to an overseas property show in London with a holiday home in mind, we found ourselves on a 4 day viewing trip at which time we agreed we would sign nothing!

Day 1) as we had never been to Turkey, we were given a day long 'introduction tour' of the region by the builder.
Day 2) in the morning we were shown apartments that we rejected, in the afternoon we were shown villas & building plots.
Day 3) rented a car and went on our own 'tour' especially looking again at the plots we had been shown
Day 4) flew back to the UK clutching a purchase agreement!

18 months later, after several long holidays in Turkey, moved out 'permanently' & not regretted it    :)
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Re: Looking to buy but first, a few questions
« Reply #34 on: August 08, 2014, 18:58:11 PM »
After 2 years of searching we have just purchased an apt in Calis. We loved Ovacik, the scenery is stunning but as we want to visit our holiday home during the Winter months we thought Calis had more to offer. Even though the beach doesn't have the wow factor of Olu Deniz we didn't want to have to get on a Dolmus to get there. Calis has such a friendly atmosphere, we love the walk along the prom, the area is flat so you can cycle, its great for the grandchildren. Its close to Fethiye, the harbour and marina are somewhere different to go and the new Erasta shopping centre is great.  We had some viewings with European estates, they were great, very helpfull, we finally bought a lovely duplex apt from Ronnie Higgins at Coast 2 Coast, what a lovely guy. Cant recommend him highly enough, he has gone above and beyond to help us. We used Ozlen as our soicitor, again great  service, had no problems at all. Just waiting to pick up our keys at the end of the month and make our apt our home. A wish come true.

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Re: Looking to buy but first, a few questions
« Reply #35 on: August 08, 2014, 19:13:36 PM »
We also moved to Turkey in January this year. Our original  area of choice was Calis, we went with cenk and Olga on viewings, excellent agents, most helpful. However, we ended up in Ovacik with beautiful views over the valley and of the mountains. We bought with ilhan and Justine, select property in Hisaronu. They also sell in other areas. They have been and still are holding our hands through our first year here.
I can not begin to explain the differences in the weather here. If you chose to live in Ovacik then yes, you will experience  a lovely mountain breeze in the summer, which is a welcome relief from the stifling heat and humidity of Fethiye and Calis. However, nothing will prepare you for the bitter cold of January to March when there is snow on the mountain and the wind chill factor goes through you. These houses are not built for year round living despite what the details may say. So if it is your intention to move here perrmanently at some point be prepared to purchase rugs, heavy curtains, heaters, electric blankets annd bed sox!!..Good luck in your search.

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Re: Looking to buy but first, a few questions
« Reply #36 on: August 09, 2014, 00:08:36 AM »
We're on our way!!

Flights are booked, Cenk and Olga will be our agents for the visit and we'll be out in Calis on the 9th September for 5 days.

So, as mentioned before, it would be great to have an opportunity to meet some of you while we're there.

See you soon!!

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Re: Looking to buy but first, a few questions
« Reply #37 on: August 09, 2014, 08:35:13 AM »
Where out 28th of August till the 14th of September  :D

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Re: Looking to buy but first, a few questions
« Reply #38 on: August 09, 2014, 09:52:28 AM »
31st August for two weeks for us  ;D

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Re: Looking to buy but first, a few questions
« Reply #39 on: August 09, 2014, 10:23:27 AM »
We're on our way!!

Flights are booked, Cenk and Olga will be our agents for the visit and we'll be out in Calis on the 9th September for 5 days.

So, as mentioned before, it would be great to have an opportunity to meet some of you while we're there.

See you soon!!
Fabulous - can feel your excitement!  Have a great time and good luck  8) :D




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