Kavanlar Apartments Part 12

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
13/03/2009 22:20

Part 12 as requested by fellow Kav's



Happy days



Cooper

steveg1947


Joined: 24/03/2008
Posts: 54

Message Posted:
15/03/2009 11:41

Hello everyone,

How are things on the sites? What's the weather like now? We are over 5th April and looking forward to some decent weather.

Steve and Jean, Apt 6 Block E, Phase 2

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
15/03/2009 13:14

steve



just back yesterday ,had 6 days and warm enough in day time .



bit blustery and windy at times ,odd shower and cooler in evenings.



sat out for 2 days and was quite pleasant . bit of a mixed bag .



better than uk though



kav

Jimmyboy63


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 400

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 10:51

Hi everyone



I am new to this board.

I have bought an apartment on Phase 5,they tell me it will be complete May/June 2009,however was over in February(never again far too cold) and it from what i could see it looks more like the end of the year!.Is there anyone else who have been told the same completion date for phase 5 ???

woodies


Joined: 08/03/2009
Posts: 37

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 11:26

We are also new to this board and are buying in phase 3, we are hoping that our apartment will be ready in April/May which is the last date we were given,the people at kavanlar are very nice and polite but are also very laid back so a degree of patience is required.So good luck with phase 5,the sooner the whole complex is completed the better for everybody.

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 11:54

from experience it will 1 year after the dates they give you ,lol.



kav

stickle


Joined: 20/02/2008
Posts: 172

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 12:20

Problem is that they will always give you the answer that you want. Consequently bide your time and don't buy flights etc on the basis of their responses. very frustrating but you could then eb left with the choice of wasting monies spent on flights or spending more on renting accomodation. Been there and got the tee shirt. However, the finish and the build are good

Lemtich



Joined: 15/02/2007
Posts: 1487

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 23:14

I think the Riverside and the Almonds benefitted from the Kavanlar promise of "Don't worry, it'll be ready, pack your bags, book your flights!"



Nice places though, can recommend both, still go back to have a drink and a chat.



Lem

Jimmyboy63


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 400

Message Posted:
18/03/2009 12:33

I am ok for somewhere to stay when i come over that is not a problem.

I have a clause in my contract which states that if the apartment is not completed by April 2009 the vendor will have to pay me £250 every calander month until the apartment is finished and ready to move in.Has anyone else got a similar contract and been paid anything for late completion?

niftyduo


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 230

Message Posted:
18/03/2009 16:17

Every contract has the same compensation clause, every apartment has been has suffered delayed completion, usually by many months, but getting your hands on any money... well, you could e the first. You might be able to push them to a freee A/c unit if you moan enough.

I have just been in a phase 3 apartment today, the kitchens have been fitted and the kitchen tiling is underway. All the internal doors are fixed so only the bathrooms need fittings and, of course, they need decorating. The outside is a different story and it will be some months yet before the site is ready. I would say forget it until September.

steveg1947


Joined: 24/03/2008
Posts: 54

Message Posted:
18/03/2009 19:05

Same story here!

According to my contract, Phase 2 was scheduled to be completed December 2007 and was actually almost there by October 2008!

As stated before, many times the progress can be slow but the finish is generally first class. Snagging can take time though.

We are over in April so hope to see all the snagging has been done by then.

As far as £250 per month compen, forget it and be glad it gets finished and finished well.

As someone said in an earleir response, "Kavanlar has £50000 - £60000 of ours and they owe us £1500, who is the loser???" Be Patient!!

gemma


Joined: 10/08/2008
Posts: 107

Message Posted:
19/03/2009 17:01

See Post 112 on Kav 12 for pics of phase 3.



Almost April-- See you soon Block E folks. Will be glad of your company.



Geoff and Marion

liz w



Joined: 09/10/2008
Posts: 270

Message Posted:
21/03/2009 22:32

we are over on the 25th march and are really looking forward to it. Hope the weather is nice and warm. see you all soon



Liz

Lemtich



Joined: 15/02/2007
Posts: 1487

Message Posted:
21/03/2009 23:10

Just a bit of info, I rang MEPS about maintenance fees and how to pay them without having to transfer money out to North Cyprus Banks from the UK with the associated bank charges (£20 a time from Lloyds).



You can pay the monthly fees to Meps Trading Ltd, Turkish Bank (UK) Ltd, 84-86 Borough High Street, London SE1 1LN.



Their sort code is 40-51-98 and their account number is 18-7585738. Swift code, if needed is TUBA GB 2L.



By the way, the monthly £40 maintenance fees now attract 16% KDV (VAT) as someone bubbled them to the Tax people, so add a further £6.40 to your payment. I think this is due on all unpaid monthly fees, so if you paid in advance, you're ahead. If not, you will be billed for it.



MEPS also operate a float for emergencies, technically this will be returned to you if it hasn't been spent but they did ask for a £100 per apartment owner for the year 2007/2008. It may have gone up but don't be surprised to see it added to your maintenance bill.



Happy Days

gemma


Joined: 10/08/2008
Posts: 107

Message Posted:
24/03/2009 20:00

They have started pumping out the Winters rain from the pool today folks.

Looks like things are starting to happen at last.

gemma


Joined: 10/08/2008
Posts: 107

Message Posted:
24/03/2009 21:05

They have started pumping out the Winters rain from the pool today folks.

Looks like things are starting to happen at last.

High Priest


Joined: 12/04/2008
Posts: 148

Message Posted:
25/03/2009 01:49

Maybe they will get our pool ready for April 1 as requested . It looks as if I'll have to go in now . Glad the forecast is mid 20,s for next week .

See you soon .



HP .

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
25/03/2009 08:04

Thanks for the update Gemma.



Cooper

stickle


Joined: 20/02/2008
Posts: 172

Message Posted:
25/03/2009 11:31

Thanks for the update Gemma. Which April 1st. What day is that? April fools day?



Bill

woodies


Joined: 08/03/2009
Posts: 37

Message Posted:
25/03/2009 13:24

Maybe they will pump your unwanted rainwater in to phase three pool. Its probably the only way that we will get a swim this year. Still we keep hoping and will be out in May to get an update on progress. It is however good news that your pool is almost ready , and when it is will you send any spare builders up to phase 3.

niftyduo


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 230

Message Posted:
25/03/2009 15:35

Spare buiders seem to be in short supply woodies. They ghost about between sites, one day you see them next they have faded into the shadows. At the moment there is a small 'ghost squad' trying to lay out the flower beds and footpaths on phase 3 in between the heavy showers, It will all work out well in the end, I'm sure, but when will the end be?

woodies


Joined: 08/03/2009
Posts: 37

Message Posted:
26/03/2009 10:51

If they are laying out the flower beds and footpaths that sounds posotive to us,any good news at the moment is welcome.

claretjug


Joined: 25/03/2009
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
26/03/2009 13:30

hi woodies

for an accountant your spelling not too hot,good luck with your apartment.

woodies


Joined: 08/03/2009
Posts: 37

Message Posted:
27/03/2009 12:41

my excuse is my wife is the accountant . Thanks for the spell check.

niftyduo


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 230

Message Posted:
06/04/2009 15:42

phase II pool news; speaking to Bahar today (MEPS) she explained that Kibtec inspected and passed the pool electrics last week and she is pressing ahead with an application for the 3 phase meter. She is pushing to get the meter installed this week and MEPS can start to clean the pool and fill it. This, she hopes, will all be done before she needs to return to Turkey in two weeks time.



Ilker has promised to start his work at the end of April.



One lives in hope

CasaCoco


Joined: 06/04/2009
Posts: 95

Message Posted:
06/04/2009 16:04

Hi everyone, I have just joined. I only came across this forum a couple of days back and found that you have all been discussing a development that I was considering to purchase on in phase 6. From reading everyone's comments, it appears that the builders may be a little slow and it can be frustrating but the end results seem to be good, all things considered. Am I right in my views or is there anything I should be aware of that hasn't been covered? A friend of mine purchased a property off-plan near Karakum and the builder is behind in completion (although it's nearly ready now) and she's had no end of headaches and hassles, but it hasn't put me off. I actually work for a property developer in Bahrain at this moment and have also worked for one in the Algarve, so I am familiar with delays, it doesn't bother me really, as long as the end result is good.

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
06/04/2009 17:04

Thanks for the update niftyduo.



Cooper.

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
06/04/2009 21:42

Hi CasaCoco, welcome to the forum.You are pretty much correct regarding the delays but the finished apartments are in our view and also the view of fellow residents well worth waiting for as the quality of the finish is excellent.



Cooper

woodies


Joined: 08/03/2009
Posts: 37

Message Posted:
06/04/2009 22:11

Hi Casacoco. As other members say you do have to wait for the finished apartment,but it is finished to a high standard by a reputable builder.

We are purchasing in phase 3 and although late is now almost complete, my brother was over last week and he tells me that all that wants doing now is the bathroom fixtures fitting and the pergola installing. The outside still hasn't been painted but this has been delayed because of the rain and Kavanlar tell me that this will be done next week. I realise that we will have to wait for the pool tio be tiled but we can live without that for a while.

liz w



Joined: 09/10/2008
Posts: 270

Message Posted:
06/04/2009 22:29

Hi CasaCoco, welcome.



Cooper is correct the apartments ,apart from silly snagging things (especially plumbing things ,small leaks etc.) are excellent.



One thing though a few people who have bought on phase 4, were shown our phase 2 apartments and in some cases phase 1 ,they were told that theirs would be the same size and they are not . they are in fact a lot smaller, especially the toilets and the bedroom with the en suite. so beware if they say that they are the same and bring a tape measure.



Liz

Diogenes


Joined: 12/11/2008
Posts: 139

Message Posted:
07/04/2009 11:45

Hi Abigail,



If you are interested, due to health reasons need to sell my apartment, fully furnished in Phase one which as you know from reading this forum, are already established, larger and enjoy a superior environment.



Post your E-Mail address and will provide full details.

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
12/04/2009 19:18

Have been asked to post this message on behalf of one neighbour to another neighbour - ( YOU KNOW WHO,WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU KNOW WHO -, FOR THE WONDERFUL WINDOW CLEANING SERVICE - what great neighbours we have and the price was really good ).

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
12/04/2009 19:24

They would also like to say - Thanks a million.

niftyduo


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 230

Message Posted:
12/04/2009 20:28

Phase II pool news: back to the drawing board; even though it was passed electrically, Kibtec has raised some new concerns and are delaying the installation of the meters. Bahar (MEPS) is on the point of tearing hair out and is back in discussions with Kibtec to attempt to resolve the problems before she returns to Turkey to be with her husband. I must confess, I am impressed with Bahar and MEPS, they do try hard on our behalf and often urge Kavanlar over resident's snagging problems

liz w



Joined: 09/10/2008
Posts: 270

Message Posted:
13/04/2009 15:54

I feel for Bahar, she is certainly trying on our behalf. Lets just hope that it gets sorted out soon.



Hi cooper. you can tell the neighbour that they are welcome and he will do tham again ,but they will have to wait until september !!!



Liz

steveg1947


Joined: 24/03/2008
Posts: 54

Message Posted:
24/04/2009 20:18

Hello all,

We had a couple of weeks in our apartment, 5th - 19th April, the first time we have stayed in it. Weather was mixed but generally warm and sunny most days, cooler at night but bearable.

Marion and Geoff, Apt 4 Block E have been really great, cleaning the apartment, getting some food in etc.

We went looking for white goods, seemed like EVERY electrical shop in the area! Finally on the way back into town we passed a Blomberg shopjust through the Nicosia roundabout. There was a Cypriot there ( Sal) who grew up in Australia and he was so helpful in translationg for us. His mate has a new marine shop next door. Fridge/freezer, washer, oven and hob £1300 fitted. 1 year guarantee for the hob 3 years for the others.

Still waiting the A/C units despite Ilker's promises, and the ballcock on the roof tank doesnt work, though he sent plumbers on 2 occasions to fix it!!Al in all we had a good time and got a lot done. Looking forward to coming out again in October

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
25/04/2009 08:13

re 36 .



ahhhhhh the infamous kavanlar ballcock ,lol.



wait till you get the poor emmersion elament that you never used before ,then it doesnt work so you get the bill for replacement .

we had several of these including mine on1



glad to here you had good time and lots sorted it will be well worth it in the end



kav

steveg1947


Joined: 24/03/2008
Posts: 54

Message Posted:
25/04/2009 11:19

We have already done the immersion element! 40 YTL.

Ilker told me that he replaces his element every 3 - 4 months!!

It must be something in the water LOL

Steve

niftyduo


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 230

Message Posted:
25/04/2009 16:43

phase II pool news update: basically there is none. The next kibtec meeting is planned for Tuesday but that is propably to arrange the following meeting ........ watch this space for further non-events

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
26/04/2009 09:36

when completion of phase1 (december time 07) they never pit water in pool untill approx 4th may 08 ,thats with all the little sight meetings from kibtek also .



it just happens gang

kav

Struben


Joined: 17/02/2009
Posts: 68

Message Posted:
26/04/2009 11:48

Hi don't get around to writing too much on the forum - but isn't it about time all us Kavanlar Residents did something constructive about the Pool and Lighting - we keep getting fobbed off with all these stories - there is strength in numbers - how about kidnapping Ilker and tying him up and see if we can get a ransom for him, until we get a satifactory answer - I am up for it.

stusparks


Joined: 17/05/2008
Posts: 39

Message Posted:
26/04/2009 12:14

Likewise I do not write very much on this forum but the Pool saga seems to be going on and on. I agree that there is strength in numbers and that the Kavanlar residents should all get together to put pressure on for the pool to be sorted out. Otherwise we might not get pool filled up this year.

niftyduo


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 230

Message Posted:
26/04/2009 15:55

you little rebel Struben and you are always so sweet and look as if you wouldn't lasoo a fly!

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
26/04/2009 16:24

OK i agree Struben, youve "roped me in too" but we all need to sing from the same hymn sheet or they will tie us in Knot's !

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
26/04/2009 19:01

cooper



you are the owners ,get what you paid for



kav

niftyduo


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 230

Message Posted:
28/04/2009 17:12

A cause for concern for phase 3 people: our friends are buying in phase 3 block 2 and were measuring up their main bathroom for washing machine and a vanity unit only to encounter a serious problem. The bathroom door, which opens inward as they all do, is set centrally in the wall. This leaves only 54cm space ( in their case) where the washing machine is sited and the depth of the washing machine is 63cm. This means that if the washine machine is fitted with the door open then it cannot be closed or, if the washing machine man fits it with the door closed, he is locked in the bathroom forever. Isn't this just clever!



By comparison, in our Phase 2 apartment, their is a depth of 74cm from wall to the door architrave.



All the phase 3 block 2 bathrooms are similar, the best of them apartments 1 & 6 measure 61cm. Block 4 has similar problems and we have not checked the other two blocks. Ilker has been informed of this problem and is investigating. The only solution, move the door!!!!

liz w



Joined: 09/10/2008
Posts: 270

Message Posted:
28/04/2009 19:11

it does not help that they are all smaller than the phase 2 bathrooms !!!



I agree about the pool situation , so we are up for it



Liz

Struben


Joined: 17/02/2009
Posts: 68

Message Posted:
29/04/2009 16:38

Liz, its now Wednesday, have not been outside, but there was whispers that there was something going to happen on Tuesday!!! We need somebody tall so you can help this midget here, grab Ilker by the legs, tie his arms back and dunk him in the water in the pool!!!! Come on Ilker, we know you read this sight - CONFESSION time, please please.....



We all have visitors coming over soon.

boroboy


Joined: 14/09/2008
Posts: 17

Message Posted:
02/05/2009 19:34

hi niftyduo re the washing machine problem we have bought on phase 3 block 1 apart.5 and would appreciate the measurements for our bathroom if at all possible and no trouble.....I realised that the aparts were a little smaller but I thought it was mainly in the living area.

niftyduo


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 230

Message Posted:
03/05/2009 10:17

You are fine boroboy, your measurement is 99cm to edge of door so you have loads of room since the washing machine requires only 63cm. Actually blocks 1 & 3 are fine, it is just the bricky who did blocks 2 & 4 who was drunk on the job and the bathroom doors are too central and, importantly, not to plan.



Phase 3 apartments are not really smaller just a different shape being longer and slightly narrower but the balconies are bigger.



They are starting to tile the outer pool area so progress continues but as to when it will all be finished, well.... August maybe

niftyduo


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 230

Message Posted:
04/05/2009 09:40

Pool news phase II: none at present but there is an interesting development. It seems there is an active well on phase II which will be used to fill the pool and keep it topped up. I feel sure that phase II residents will be happy to sell water to III & IV for their pools at competitive rates.

boroboy


Joined: 14/09/2008
Posts: 17

Message Posted:
04/05/2009 12:15

many thanks niftyduo for a swift reassurance. Gemma keeps me posted on the overall progress and like you thinks august is realistic for completion - mind you Kavanlar recently sent me an email saying they were still on track for end of April, which of course has been and gone! Anyhow coming out in mid june to start the process of measuring up and kitting out.

woodies


Joined: 08/03/2009
Posts: 37

Message Posted:
04/05/2009 20:02

niftyduo - thank you for your information on the phase 3, block 2 bathrooms, we will certainly contact Ilker re ours as we wanted a vanity unit fitted around the washing machine, we are in apartment 6 and by the look of things a washing machine never mind a vanity unit won't fit in. Do you know of a contact re a vanity unit as we are still in England and would like ideas on who would provide and fit them. We will be out in Cyprus later this week so look forward to seeing you all.

niftyduo


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 230

Message Posted:
05/05/2009 09:20

Hi Woodies, your bathroom door frame measures 61cm from the left wall so you will just about get away with it. Our vanity unit takes up 63 cm so yours, which will probably be about the same size, will overlap the door frame by just 2cm. It will not interfere with the door opening.



We got ours from Mepas, the bathroom shop where you probably went to order your floor and wall tiles. The do not always have models on display but you can choose from their catalogue. You are welcome to look at ours.



Enjoy your visit.

niftyduo


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 230

Message Posted:
06/05/2009 16:54

Phase II pool news: again, no real news. Kibtec say there are no technical problems but have found an omission in the paper work which will cause yet further delay. MEPS now planning to run the pool pump from their on-site apartment electricity supply to get the pool up and running until the matter is resolved.

liz w



Joined: 09/10/2008
Posts: 270

Message Posted:
06/05/2009 19:20

well that is a step in the right direction.!!!!!!



Any news on the railings and so forth around the pool?



Liz

niftyduo


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 230

Message Posted:
06/05/2009 19:28

Hi Liz; according to Ilker the railings are in the workshop being made

liz w



Joined: 09/10/2008
Posts: 270

Message Posted:
06/05/2009 19:30

Well lets see if he is telling the truth this time!!! or once again telling us what he thinks we want to hear.



Liz

stickle


Joined: 20/02/2008
Posts: 172

Message Posted:
07/05/2009 14:56

Pool issue is not resolved. the Issue of the pool being rin from the Meps office is a non starter. The pool needs a separtae supply.The real issue is with Kibtec and Kavanlar as they did not parcelise any land for the Kibtec installation in phase one. The land is not registered to them and they are stalling on any installation of meters on any of the Phases. This might mean that those in Phases 3 and 4 may not get meters. Might be useful for all to e mail Kavanlar and ask if this is true. |Bahar is attempting to resolve the issue but is facing non compliance from the one who is proposed to be kidnapped. Perhap we should just send him to Australia. (Sic)

stickle


Joined: 20/02/2008
Posts: 172

Message Posted:
07/05/2009 17:26

Re:railings



The walls need to be fixed first. no pont in railings if the walls are not underpinned or rebuilt.



Bill

niftyduo


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 230

Message Posted:
08/05/2009 17:56

Phase II pool news: an electrical feed has been set up from Block i to the meter box at the pool side. MEPS have promised to start cleaning tomorrow and filling on Monday. Progress at last? As always wait and see!!

Struben


Joined: 17/02/2009
Posts: 68

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 20:12

Not only do we have an electrical feed from our block, but we have had the pool cleaned today, so exciting!! Poor Baha has had enough to cope with, and unfortunately, the problems they have encountered have been inherited from Kavanlar, so lets hope that we will get the railings around the pool etc. It is going to be far too dangerous for children, bad enough for us oldies getting up those steps leading to the Pool, so hope that will get done as well. Weather is great though - so that makes us happy, at least.

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 22:31

Great news, thank you both for the update.



Cooper

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
10/05/2009 06:50

ref message 40 to you all .....ok a week later but i think weather not been as good this year,lol.



it seems appartments follow same lateness,same build timescale each month which then leaves to al these other jobs similar problems .



do you have rules around your pool yet ?



kav

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
10/05/2009 10:09

Just the same rule as you Kav, not to allow phase 1'ers use our pool should anything happen to yours ! lol



Cooper

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
10/05/2009 11:23

cooper



i got a new catapult for this season ,reckon i could even pick a few phase 2ers off from my rooftop....thats if you get water in it lol



kav

woodies


Joined: 08/03/2009
Posts: 37

Message Posted:
10/05/2009 12:17

Hi Niftyduo We would like to take you up on the offer of looking at your batrhroom sink unit, our e m ail is

philipripley@aol.com . We are only here on a short visit this time but if we could see you early next week wuld appreciate it. Thanks.

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
10/05/2009 22:37

Kav i must remember to pack me tin hat then - http://www.flickr.com/photos/38786122@N00/310388226/



Cooper

High Priest


Joined: 12/04/2008
Posts: 148

Message Posted:
11/05/2009 01:19

The pool is great news , but I'll be surprised if all the lights in block I don't blow or at least dim .

Now this has been sort of sorted when will Kavanlar sort out the remaining jobs + finish the site properly .



1. Fit the remaining outside lights that are missing .

2. Mend the retaining wall seperating phase 3 from our entrance road which is about to collapse .

3. Mend the rear retaining wall which is about to collapse .

4. Replace tarmac + drainage covers ripped up by their heavy vehicles .

5. Repair building corners that have been damaged by their vehicles .

6. Provide a secure entrance to our site as on phase 1 .

7. Provide Pergola for the pool area .

8. Provide railings for the pool area .



If we all email Kavanlar we might have the standard of finish that was promised , no wonder they are using Site 1 in their ads + on their website + not Site 2 .

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
11/05/2009 06:45

HP

patience my friend ...ilker completed ours (some jobs quickers than others lol) ...entrance will only be done when all large vehicles have been done ,thats presuming you are getting same as 1 ?.



if your waiting for tarmac then you be waiting a long time ,we been waiting 1 year or more for a patch 15ft(2) to be redone after a subsidance ,got to stage now if it aint done we will be getting it done and billing kavanlar direct i think .



all jobs get done and if same schedule of works ,pool on 1 completed may ,lights when signed ff kibteck then arch was done around july

kav

vinner551


Joined: 05/05/2009
Posts: 17

Message Posted:
11/05/2009 12:14

Hi, we have also bought on phase 5 block 3 apt 3, we were told when we bought in July 2008 that it would be complete july 2009. I got email last week from estate agent saying the latest date for completion was october this year. All the windows are now installed and the stairs have had marble laid, swimming pool has had the concrete poured, but apart from that dont know much else. When we spoke to developer in Feb this year they said it would be ready July but not in its entirity. Hope this helps a bit

niftyduo


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 230

Message Posted:
11/05/2009 12:43

Dear High Priest: strike from the list



2. Mend the retaining wall seperating phase 3 from our entrance road which is about to collapse



it was done this weekend. The wall was partially demolished and rebuilt.



The pool is being filled but not yet reached the level of the winter rain.

stickle


Joined: 20/02/2008
Posts: 172

Message Posted:
11/05/2009 13:56

Well done MEPS it weas only pointed out to Bahar on Wednesday morning by me and she has acted and got the work done. MEps are really pulling their finger out and deserve some credit.



Bill

niftyduo


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 230

Message Posted:
11/05/2009 14:11

hate to rain on your parade vinner, but judging by Kavanlar's rate of progress with all previous phases, I would go back to sleep until 2010

stickle


Joined: 20/02/2008
Posts: 172

Message Posted:
11/05/2009 15:15

Rule number one when you ask a question they give you the answer you want.

Jimmyboy63


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 400

Message Posted:
11/05/2009 19:27

Hi Vinner



we have also bought on phase 5,can't remember which block but it's the ground floor apartment nearest the private bungalow.They emailed me last week asking for the final payment with pics of the tiled kitchen/bathroom....so i reminded them i had a clause in my contract stating i only make final payment when the apartment is "key ready".



We will be out 12th june and i will check on the progress but realistically i think it will be 2010

gemma


Joined: 10/08/2008
Posts: 107

Message Posted:
11/05/2009 20:15

watch this space for photos I have taken and sent to Cooper. Will update you later.

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
11/05/2009 22:07

Hi all, these Pic's taken by Gemma show our pool on phase 2 being cleaned on Saturday and today starting to be filled.



http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo235/cooper_06/BigdayatKav2Poolside001.jpg



http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo235/cooper_06/BigdayatKav2Poolside002.jpg



http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo235/cooper_06/BigdayatKav2Poolside003.jpg



http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo235/cooper_06/BigdayatKav2Poolside004.jpg



Thanks Gemma



Cooper

liz w



Joined: 09/10/2008
Posts: 270

Message Posted:
11/05/2009 22:21

oh my god water in the pool !!!! maybe be able to swim in june after all.

Thanks for that gemma and cooper



Liz

gemma


Joined: 10/08/2008
Posts: 107

Message Posted:
12/05/2009 19:50

Quiet day only 2 water deliveries, still ---- every little helps. Marion

gemma


Joined: 10/08/2008
Posts: 107

Message Posted:
12/05/2009 20:10

WOOPS Told a Porky a tanker just turned up !!!!

liz w



Joined: 09/10/2008
Posts: 270

Message Posted:
12/05/2009 21:24

how many tankers will it take to fill it?

Liz

stickle


Joined: 20/02/2008
Posts: 172

Message Posted:
13/05/2009 11:27

The same thank you. Now the pergola is being done by the carpenter as we have already ordered it. And the other things for surrounding of the pool will be done asap.



Kindest regards,



Fatma Toköz





2009/5/10 WILLIAM HUNT



Thank you for the swift reponse but you have not answered the second question about the rest of the pool. The surrouinds and the pergola area. Which is unsafe at present for children.

Struben


Joined: 17/02/2009
Posts: 68

Message Posted:
15/05/2009 00:22

Haven't been here for a good part of the day, but Phase 2's Pool looks pretty well full, went out with the torch and lo and behold there it is - Hope it stays that way. So for all the visitors coming out, get your bikinis and men - your shorts on and I am sure we will, at long last, be able to cool down during the really hot months.



Cooper are you able to give swimming lessons? Afraid hubby might just drown me with all the moaning we have done.



Feel positive Baha has our interests at heart and the railings will be done soon. BUT, it is very unsafe still for children, hope we don't have any little ones running around unaccompanied.

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
15/05/2009 08:18

Struben swimming lessons will not be a problem. Please remember fellow Kav's there is one strict rule that needs to be adhered to at all times, arsing about around the pool will not be tolerated - http://www.flickitup.com/view/402/funny-prank-protect-my-swimming-trunks-swimming-beach/



Cooper

gemma


Joined: 10/08/2008
Posts: 107

Message Posted:
15/05/2009 19:48

Pool filled----- chemicals in----- if ok when tested tomorrow night for corect PH---- then SUNDAY AM its---



SWIMING TIME ---- at last. MANY THANKS to BAHAR for her stubborn persistence.





PS Liz it took 16 Tankerloads. ( 18 Ton per Tanker )

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
15/05/2009 21:34

Here it is folks Phase 2's pool full and almost ready to go -



http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo235/cooper_06/fullandworking002.jpg



Pic taken once again by Gemma.



Thanks

Cooper

liz w



Joined: 09/10/2008
Posts: 270

Message Posted:
16/05/2009 12:39

looking good, now I can't wait until june.



Liz

niftyduo


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 230

Message Posted:
16/05/2009 14:08

The race is on to be first in the pool Sunday. G3 is already in the starting blocks but H1 is a few yards nearer or could it be Gemma straight for her balcony? The African Queen might not be tempted but at least she will offer her imperious wave. All bets are on!

vinner551


Joined: 05/05/2009
Posts: 17

Message Posted:
18/05/2009 10:25

hi jimmyboy.

Thanks for the info, we will also be out there in June, around the 22nd i think, where do u normaly stay when u r out there? we stayed in the riverside (not so good) and the green hotel, it was fantastic, nice and quiet, pool 2 ourselves everyday. Hope they get there fingers out on the build for phase 5 and have it ready this year, but like u said 2010 is more like it.

Jimmyboy63


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 400

Message Posted:
18/05/2009 10:59

Hi Ray



we have a place in Karsiyaka and will be over between 10th and 13th june but only for 1 week due to work commitment's.

You are welcome to email me off board....i see you are from teeside!!!

vinner551


Joined: 05/05/2009
Posts: 17

Message Posted:
19/05/2009 21:01

Hi Jim,

I see by your profile u r from redcar and also work in gabon, do u no a guy called trevor cockburn? he has worked there for a few years now.

Did u say u have bought on phase 5 and also own in karsiyaka? is that the village west of lapta?

can u forward your email address 2 me and we can keep in touch. mine is rayvincent2001@hotmail.com & my work one is raymond.vincent@akersolutions.com

going back to work tomorrow for 4 weeks i work in kazakhstan.

Catch u later.



Ray.

Jimmyboy63


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 400

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 11:40

Hi Ray



this is a small world, I was in KZ for nearly 3yrs in the Tengiz field,finished October and been in Gabon since then,hope to be back in KZ soon.



We've had a bungalow in Karsiyaka for 2 yrs now,theres 6 of us who worked together in KZ bought there.



Anyway i will email you off board.



Jim

niftyduo


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 230

Message Posted:
25/05/2009 13:00

What is the state of play regarding the phase 2 pool? Are the rails now erected and the pergola?

woodies


Joined: 08/03/2009
Posts: 37

Message Posted:
25/05/2009 18:10

Hi niftyduo . Sorry we missed you, we will no doubt meet up another time. The situation at phase 2 has not changed , no pergola and no fence. The pool is looking fantastic otherwise , I did the toe test and it seemd to be very warm,however it is dangerous without the fence.

For any phase three members the news at the moment is quite good ,they have been working hard on the pool and it is ready for tiling and a quantity of blue tiles have just arrived on site, and the top soil has been laid ready for planting.

The hot weather has arrived in bucketfulls, so working getting the apartment ready for occupaation is a bit slow,I have some sympathy for the builders. Still things are looking good.

Struben


Joined: 17/02/2009
Posts: 68

Message Posted:
26/05/2009 11:07

Hi Nifty duo, still no progress on the railings. All waiting anxiously still.



Change of subject: I know most people in our phase has had a problem with the plumbing, leaks etc. We went a bit further and had our indoor swimming pool on Saturday. Not going to complain too much, because it does not seem to help, however, would just like to thank Mary and Alistair for their help with all the mopping and sweeping out of the water. Only took 3 hours, and then the Plumber arrived - not that the Plumber could have cleared it.



Anyway, thanks again Guys. We are so lucky to have such a nice bunch of good neighbours.

gemma


Joined: 10/08/2008
Posts: 107

Message Posted:
26/05/2009 21:27

The Templates for the pool and pergola railings were done last week so it should be anytime now.

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
26/05/2009 22:46

Struben thats sods law, if it had happened a week or two earlier you could have made a killing on admission fee's.lol



Cooper

Lemtich



Joined: 15/02/2007
Posts: 1487

Message Posted:
27/05/2009 00:31

Its interesting that this thread has chugged along for weeks to reach 98 postings yet there have been 2788 viewings.



The other contenders are Sweet water Bay 227 postings 2492 viewings and Citrus Gardens at 137 postings 2468 viewings.



Why this high rate of viewings to postings, is it a buyer thing or something else, perhaps more sinister?



Lem

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
27/05/2009 08:45

Fellow Kav's i am starting Part 13 to save scrolling down.