Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum

Introduce Yourself => New Member Introductions => Topic started by: monty on June 01, 2007, 19:35:59 PM

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Post by: monty on June 01, 2007, 19:35:59 PM: Hi all... great website...made me much less scared of moving to calis, knowing there a loads of friendly people out there..

I am only 32 years old, not married.. I have visited calis many times on holiday and love the area and the people..

I live in Hertfordshire at the moment 30 miles above london..... conjested nightmare..

I HAVE MY HOUSE FOR SALE AT THE MOMENT AND AM SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING TAKING VERY EARLY RETIREMENT AND PURCHASING A VILLA IN CALIS..

CAN YOU RECOMMEND THIS I AM VERY SCARED BUT WANT TO TAKE TAKE THE RISK ..???:( :):( :):( :)????
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Post by: puma on June 01, 2007, 19:46:20 PM: hi monty and welcome why don't you rent first and see whether you will settle.there is info on here in the search engine that may be of help.our mind is made up we are moving when we retire
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Post by: Fenlander on June 01, 2007, 19:48:38 PM: Hi Monty welcome to the Forum that is a big decision you have to make,renting does seem a good idea
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Post by: monty on June 01, 2007, 20:34:32 PM: quote:
Originally posted by Fenlander

Hi Monty welcome to the Forum that is a big decision you have to make,renting does seem a good idea
GOOD IDEA.....DEEERRR WHY DID I NOT THINK OF THAT
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Post by: cef on June 01, 2007, 20:39:59 PM: Welcome to the forum Monty, only you know what lifestyle you want, at this stage in your life, renting is a great idea, for both your house in UK, as it will give you income & keep your foot on the ladder, in case...and give you the opportunity to 'sample' the other, best wishes, whatever you decide :) 8)
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Post by: colinanddenise on June 01, 2007, 20:54:05 PM: Hi Monty
We are new to the forum also, been to calis/fethiye six time in less than two years, cant get enough. Just waiting for the day the wife says she wants to give up work and we are there!
Great that you have the bug so young, and i would echo the sentiments of the previous posts, if you dont need the money from the house in blighty, rent it out and rent one in calis with the money. Quids in!!!!!!
Have good time while you make your mind up.

kind regards
Colin and Denise
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Post by: tribalelder on June 01, 2007, 21:25:27 PM: Hi and very warm welcome to the Forum. Think long and hard about what you want to do with the rest of your life......retiring at your age is Bl**dy early. If that is what you really want to do and can afford to ....Go for it! :)
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Post by: number2 on June 02, 2007, 06:51:31 AM: Hi Monty, welcome to the forum, only you can make the decision, i had to sell in England, i couldn't afford to keep it, after i had to finish work through ill health, and there was only one place i wanted to be, with my friends, beinga postman and working silly hours i never really made any in England, all i had was workmates, so i upped and left, and i'm loving every minute, wish i'd done it sooner. Alan
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Post by: 44ergun on June 02, 2007, 23:04:08 PM: Wellcome to CBF forum. I am jo&in&ing to PUMA'sop&in&ions.
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Post by: canalman on June 03, 2007, 06:21:35 AM: Hi Monty, welcome to the forum. With such a big decision as you are thinking needs a lot of thought but if you have visited Calis many times and know it well, that is certainly a help. Good luck with what your fial decision will be.
Pete
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Post by: stoop on June 03, 2007, 09:40:54 AM: Hi Monty - one other thing to consider is how you will get your income when you live there. Make sure you are in for the long haul before going for the Lira high interest accounts because if you change your mind later on you could find the exchange rate has tumbled and you could lose a fortune.

Lots to consider but I would rent first so that you can get a real feel for living there and once you get to know the locals you might find buying is much easier and less costly.

And my last piece of advice - don't buy off a barman who has a cousin with a house for sale - recepie for disaster!

Good luck. I hope it all works out according to plan!

Stoop
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Post by: Dorado on June 03, 2007, 22:49:25 PM: Hi Monty..
Welcome to the CBF
Regards
Dorado
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Post by: monty on June 04, 2007, 11:28:34 AM: THANKS ALL FOR YOUR ADVICE.. I WILL RENT AND SEE HOW IT IS LIVING IN cALIS..

SEE YOU ALL SOON 8)
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Post by: tayged on June 05, 2007, 14:57:11 PM: Hi Monty,

My husband and I would love to move to Turkey, but have too many family ties, kids not wanting to leave school, etc. Your young single and the world is your oyster. Feel the fear and do it anyway. Ask yourself what's the worst that can happen - you'll probably find the worst really isn't that
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Post by: pookie on June 05, 2007, 16:51:41 PM: Hi Monty ! What a great position to be in ! Only you will know the answer, once you have sampled a few months of what 'retired life' may be like. We would love to move out permanent, but have children to see through education first. You don't have that restriction - so go with your heart and have fun !! Good luck (oh ! and welcome to the forum by the way !!!). :)
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Post by: GarynDen on June 10, 2007, 20:06:59 PM: Hi Monty

We are new members of the forum but not new to Calis area. We have holidayed there for 12 years and have finally taken the plunge and bought this year. Our duplex should be ready in December.

We wish we had done this years ago - we have taken all our amily and friends there over the last few years and every single one of them has fallen in love with the place.

If this is what you want - take the bull by the horns and go for it!!
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Post by: Bridie on July 21, 2007, 18:27:38 PM: MERHABA MONTY
I have to advise you to go for it as i'm doing the same.
Only a little older than you but a step further, as i have a buyer for my house and am looking to be in Calis for October.
I'm terrified and excited at the same time, but have no doubts that this is the right move for me. I don't know your situation, but if you put it off now you may never do it. What do you really have to lose?
Hope to meet you in a bar on the seafront some time soon!
Best of luck, Bridie
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Post by: HappyMonday on July 21, 2007, 19:18:53 PM: Hi Richard. Take this advice: don't buy in advance of your retirement. Take your retirement and then come out here and rent. There are a real glut of properties at the moment (more builders than buyers) and plenty of places to rent. Do this for 3-6 months to see if it really is right for you and at the same time check out all the areas. If you are not sure - dont feel pressured to buy as prices are much the same (if not slightly lower!) than a year ago.
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Post by: laffa on July 21, 2007, 20:41:01 PM: :)Hiya Monty. If you could afford it, you could sell your home in England, then buy a smaller one from the money before you make the move, then if all else fails you still have your own bolthole in England which you could be renting out while you are in Turkey, that way all sides are covered.Hope it works out for you. ;)
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Post by: Twin Bee on July 21, 2007, 22:39:56 PM: Hi
Take the risk if you are seeking and searching for a new expereince.
Don't do it to make money. Nothing is forever. That said rent first for at least 6 months and include a winter month as well. You can buy a villa in Calis easliy for £100,000 grand and an apartment for half that amount. If you have the capital buy a flat/small house somewhere in the UK as a bolt hole and rent it out. Best of luck