Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum
Introduce Yourself => New Member Introductions => Topic started by: Twin Bee on April 30, 2005, 21:15:41 PM
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I have joined this forum so I can explore the dream of buying a home in Turkey. I am 3 years off retirement and hope it might come sooner. Doing this feels a bit scary as I can think of lots of good reasons for not going ahead but on the other hand there are lots of reasons for making it happen. So I hope the forum will help keep me motivated and help me gain a better understanding of what to expect wartsd and all! So as the advert yes it is good to chat. Stuart
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Hi Stuart, welcome to the forum. Im a newbie on here too m8 but you will find that people are very helpfull and have a great sense of humour on this site.Please dont hesitate to look at my profile and see the link to our place in Turkey and our experiences if it helps.
We also found the thought of buying very daunting but omg its been well worth it and im sure Scunner (Kieth) Site owner will give you sound unbiased and knowledgable advice, should you decide to persue a purchase of turkish property.
Darren and Lynda
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DO NOT EXPLORE THE DREAM..... GO FOR IT!!!!The sooner you do it the longer you have to enjoy it :) and there is no doubt you will.
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I think most of us felt like that before we took the plunge
You've come to the right place, plenty of advice and experience
Just dive in
Steve
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Hi Stuart
We only live once so get yerself on a plane and spend yer money!
Good luck
Anne
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Oh my God! My husbands name is Stuart Barnes, he's 2 years off early retirement and we bought a house in Calis a year ago and are just about to take our first holiday in it. Go for it Stuart! My Stuart is a financial advisor and we have been cautious all our lives - till we fell in love with Turkey! Then we decided to go for it and blow caution to the wind! With the fantastic help from Heidi and Keith we bought our place in the sun and maybe hopefully our future home. All I know is that we live for our visits to Turkey and the bits in between are just life thats to be got through.:(
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Hi Stuart, welcome to the forum. I wish you well and can only agree with the other members by suggesting that you turn your dream into reality. We bought a house last year in Calis and have had no regrets.
Pete and Sue
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hi valentine,well said.
i can only agree with you .
i have a small buisness and had been struggling to find motivation ,since buying my apartment i have been injected with a new spark. i can't wait to get back i,m going over in 2 weeks then i,m going over with the family 2 weeks after that.
so stuart get bit by the bug and i'm sure you wont regret it!!!!!!!!
all the best brum...
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brummyboy nice to hear from you when are you coming over have you some dates, could meet up for a few scoops of efes,rob
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I will get the hang of this-I am finding the site very interesting. Fancy another Stuart Barnes. Your husband does not have an indeticcal Twin called Michaeal does he. I do! Thanks for your reply.
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:DNo Stuart, just an ordinary brother! Hope you follow your dream and find your home in Turkey, its made such a difference to our lives. You will find out most of what you need to know from this forum - warts and all! We found the actual buying process unbelievably easy, thats because our estate agents did all the hard work! Good Luck! 8)
Val
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Hi Stuart
Welcome to the forum. The thought of buying a place abroad is a bit daunting but once we made our decision we have never looked back and have no regrets apart from we should have done it sooner. You will find lots of info that I'm sure will motivate you on this site. Good Luck.
lindi and Colin :)
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Well Val thought we had gone for a family hat trick, what a coincidence. Be in touch tomorrow (Monday).
Hazel
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Hi Stuart welcome to the forum, there are many people here who have also been in the same position as yourself. Initaly the thought is terryfing, by the time you end up with your new home you wonder what all the worry was about. We sold up lock, stock and barrel and can honestly say that the only thing we regret is not doing it sooner.
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Hi Stuart and welcome - go for it and dont worry you will find lots if info and support on here. Stay motivated and focused and you will get there (or should I say here). Hope all goes well.
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Hi Stewart.
We bought a place in Calis March 2004. It is extremely scary buying your first property abroad. Things are done quite differently from UK. You can decide to buy, and do all the neccessary in one frantic day, and the property is legally yours. Find an agent that you can trust. There are plenty of reccomendations on this forum. We hope to move to Calis permanently in the next two years.
Best of luck,
Ty
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Stuart
Go for it NOW!
I have yet to see one person on here who once they have bought decided it was the wrong move for them.
You'll want to retire earlier than 3 years & with interest rates at 15% after tax you might decide to retire early & have the funds to do it.
Get yourself out to Calis & get your piece of Paradise.
You won't regret it.
Good luck, but stop dreaming & just do it.
Linda & Carl
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welcome Stuart - good luck with your house hunting when the time comes. We can only recommend Heidi, Keith and their lovely staff who looked after us very well and found us a lovely apartment, with no bulls... involved. good luck Mary