Russians buying property in North cyprus

Pipie


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Message Posted:
01/08/2009 11:09

Getting feedback that there are more and more Russians are buying properties in North Cyprus , wonder how they handle any negatives arising from any property purchase ?.

Brinsley


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Message Posted:
01/08/2009 11:20

The Russians are well trained, any nonsense from any bureaucrat they just shoot them, and quite right too!



Richard

millzer


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Message Posted:
01/08/2009 11:29

Plectrum there are lots of Russians that have bought on Sea Terra Reserve actually



Mrs Millzer

david9


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Message Posted:
01/08/2009 11:37

Yes definitely Russians buying here in Esentepe 4 families that I know off.

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
01/08/2009 12:00

Have Boney M bought property here?

mmmmmm



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Message Posted:
01/08/2009 12:04

Hi Plectrum



Folk from the FSU states need Visas to come to the "rump" Roc



The decision of the govt to give Russians FREE Tourist visas shows they miss 'em - as numbers fell when Visas got harder to obtain - as part of the EU.



However, not all "Russians" are Russian .. Ukrainians, and other FSU states are often lumped in as Russian - because of the language they speak .



There is even a "north" Cyprus Russian Lang forum, now.



BUT..





Just like folk from the UK, one can't fly direct from Russia - but I guess one can fly via Azerbaijan?!



Do I see the numbers approaching the "south"? .. Wealthy Russians have no problem getting temporary residency in the "rump" RoC.. There is an infrastructure of shops, Newspapers, radio and most importantly "biziness"



Many Russians - despite having Muslim regions have a "thing" about Muslims - they come to TR on all inclusive deals and many stay within the complex :(



They feel more comfortable in a perceived Orthodox envi

mint1955



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Message Posted:
01/08/2009 12:05

We have Russian buyers at SweetwaterBay

karakum5c



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Message Posted:
01/08/2009 12:10

What is the "rump" ROC susposed to mean ?

mmmmmm



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Message Posted:
01/08/2009 12:17

Dear Plectrum



>>Did the restuarants still have the menus in Russian in Limassol/Larnaca last time you were there?<<



Koneshno.. of COURSE !



re msg 13



>>What is the "rump" ROC susposed to mean ?<<



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rump_state





I could add Cyprus in their list I suppose ! But the RoC govt would protest ! ;)

Woodspeckie


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Message Posted:
01/08/2009 12:31

mmmmmm. You are a mine of information.

RedAlabama


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Message Posted:
01/08/2009 13:12

We popped into an estate agent recently and the lady who greeted us was a Russian/Turk. Spoke hardly any English and was there to only deal with Russian buyers. Coming in thick and fast apparantly!

Interesting to see how the GC lawyers will deal with trying to bulldoze their homes.....

Colliedog


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Posts: 132

Message Posted:
01/08/2009 13:24

Hi Plectrum,



Actually at the Reserve now and a lovely place it is, sitting around the pool and under the pergola with at least 8 Russian families, why not come and joint us and see for yourself. Oh by the way they are all owners.

mmmmmm



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Message Posted:
01/08/2009 13:30

Dear RedAlabama



Statistically, the Russian speakers in Cyprus are most likely NOT to be Russian.. They are most often from Azerbaijan - the language is very similar to Turkish.



My Wife was surprised during her first visit to the"dark side" [ bet you didn't know THAT is how the many GCs and ex-pats refer to the "north" ) ] to have the menu translated from English to Russian by a very Turkish looking gentleman who explained the link !



When I see the menus in Bars / Restaurants in Russian throughout "TRNC" - I start to believe "the Russians are coming" ;)



The average Russian is having it JUST as bad ( recession -wise) - if not worse, than the UK :(

Stewart


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Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
01/08/2009 14:02

Can confirm .....RUSSIANS....are buying in NC.....I know of at least 2 estate agents that have converted a copy of their website into russian, plus have russian speaking staff.



There is a Russian estate agency in NC ...just behind the Pia Bella

Pipie


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Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
01/08/2009 14:25

Also Russian speaking staff are required by estate agents .

ilovecyprus


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Message Posted:
01/08/2009 14:27

Last time in NC I saw no Russians. This time I saw a Russian family on Algadi beach, one Russian viewed vacant flats in my apartment block and another was working in the local flower shop.

fire starter


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Message Posted:
01/08/2009 14:27

one of my best friends is russian, she has property here.

Treesy


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Message Posted:
01/08/2009 14:32

My friend works for a NC property developer and she says they are selling to mostly Russian and Israeli people now.

mmmmmm



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Message Posted:
01/08/2009 14:33

Dear Stewart



Just about EVERY estate agent in "rump" RoC has a Russian lang version of their website - it still doesn't mean Russian speakers will *buy* in any volume !



Really, are things SO bad over there that you are hoping Russian speakers are going to inject life into the property market ?



Prices of real estate in UA / RU aren't exactly rocketing .

Pipie


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Message Posted:
01/08/2009 14:38

That is the feed back i am getting as well Treesey !!!

Stewart


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Message Posted:
01/08/2009 15:42

dear mmmmmmmm



"When I see the menus in Bars / Restaurants in Russian throughout "TRNC" - I start to believe "the Russians are coming" ;) "



well.....

When I see the menus in Bars / Restaurants in Greek throughout "TRNC" - I start to believe "the Greeks are coming" ;)



LOL

Isabella


Joined: 02/10/2008
Posts: 199

Message Posted:
02/08/2009 00:02

Its nice to hear that they are selling now mainly to Russions and people from Israel. We will have a good mix of nationalities rather than being invaded by the British.

No1Doyen


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Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
02/08/2009 00:18

How do you know they are Russki's? Who can speak the language? They could be Latvians or Croatians or Lithuanians!

craig2536


Joined: 09/06/2007
Posts: 277

Message Posted:
02/08/2009 01:00

With the Brits not buying property in the TRNC, the local estate agencies have all gone to look for new markets. Obviously Russia as a whole, the ex soviet union is a huge fresh market for TRNC estate agencies.

I do not think there will be a huge influx as there is in the south side. Mostly the russians went south to launder their money. I have heard there are morem than 60000 russians living on the south side.

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
02/08/2009 01:04

well I can tell you we had 5 of the most beautiful russian girls in tonight. I asked why they are here answer because of thier men. They were stunning. And all bought homes here xxxxxxx

Turtle


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Posts: 2669

Message Posted:
02/08/2009 01:31

Hi Lilli, the trouble with Russian girls is they are stunning to look at up to about 45 but when they reach 45/50 ..............they turn into their grand mother overnight.





They frighten the life out of me ?

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
02/08/2009 01:41

Oh my lovely turt i gess this lot know about botox a nd face lift bitches. They were really beautiful/ I thoght at first natashas but NO. Boyfrirnds MAFIA

balmynights


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Message Posted:
02/08/2009 08:14

Lilli

Are you sure they said they were here because of THEIR men !!!!!

mmmmmm



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Message Posted:
02/08/2009 09:57

re 26

Stewart



>>When I see the menus in Bars / Restaurants in Greek throughout "TRNC" - I start to believe "the Greeks are coming" ;) <<



There was a time in 2003 when that was EXACTLY what did happen..



Don't worry, it will happen again and hopefully we can have TR on the menu in Limas(s)ol , too !



The difference is - *I'M* serious..

mmmmmm



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Message Posted:
02/08/2009 10:05

Dear Turtle



re msg 31



>>Hi Lilli, the trouble with Russian girls is they are stunning to look at up to about 45 but when they reach 45/50 ..............they turn into their grand mother overnight. <<<<



Oh boy .. one of us has a LOT to learn about sweeping generalisations ... ;)

liz w



Joined: 09/10/2008
Posts: 270

Message Posted:
02/08/2009 11:40

There are about 3 "Russian" families ,maybe more, on Kavanlar phase 2. They all make a point of saying hello even if thats the only word that they know . When i'm out i always try to speak to whoever is there , hello and a smile does wonders!!



Liz

catalkoykid


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
02/08/2009 12:02

Alexandra Kononova – Russian Client Liaison Negotiator



Originally, I come from Belarus where I completed my higher education. During the years of my studies I had a great chance to visit many exciting places in the world and I was lucky to have working experience in some companies in Great Britain and the USA.



However I have discovered to my surprise that recently, I have been longing to live in a country with a mild warm climate somewhere close to the seaside. So when I had a chance to go to Northern Cyprus to continue my post-graduate education, I didn’t hesitate for a moment.



So I’m here now enjoying my stay in this Mediterranean area with its marvellous nature surroundings, warm sea waters, mild climate and delicious food.



Recently, I have been employed by Fraser Meridies to liaise and assist with our Russian clients and the Russian Market. I am here to help you find a great investment, or your ideal home in this beautiful island. Please feel free to contact me at alexa

catalkoykid


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Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
02/08/2009 12:05

alexandra@fraAlexandra Kononova – Russian Client Liaison Negotiator



Originally, I come from Belarus where I completed my higher education. During the years of my studies I had a great chance to visit many exciting places in the world and I was lucky to have working experience in some companies in Great Britain and the USA.



However I have discovered to my surprise that recently, I have been longing to live in a country with a mild warm climate somewhere close to the seaside. So when I had a chance to go to Northern Cyprus to continue my post-graduate education, I didn’t hesitate for a moment.



So I’m here now enjoying my stay in this Mediterranean area with its marvellous nature surroundings, warm sea waters, mild climate and delicious food.



Recently, I have been employed by Fraser Meridies to liaise and assist with our Russian clients and the Russian Market. I am here to help you find a great investment, or your ideal home in this beautiful island. Please feel free to contac

catalkoykid


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
02/08/2009 12:07

Although I havent copied this across correctly the crux of the fact is there and this lady is the Russian Negotiator for Fraser Meridies dealing solely with Russian clients...yes the Russians are coming

mmmmmm



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Message Posted:
02/08/2009 12:10

Well, she ISN'T Russian ;)

Turtle


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Message Posted:
02/08/2009 12:19

Dearest Mark Msg 35



Why are you always soooo..... Anal !

proger1



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Message Posted:
02/08/2009 12:21

This only means she can speak Russian, I can speak english, it doesn't make me an englishman

mmmmmm



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Message Posted:
02/08/2009 12:22

re msg 41



What's the matter Turtle, can't think of a valid / "witty" response to msg 35 ? ;)

Turtle


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Message Posted:
02/08/2009 12:24

No Mark I just think sometimes your an arse.

mmmmmm



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Message Posted:
02/08/2009 12:45

Dear Turtle,



re 44 Tut, Tut . I think your're great ...

girne 29


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Message Posted:
02/08/2009 15:00

If the Russians are coming, hope they buy my place,that way they can have the place to themselves.

QweQwew


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Message Posted:
02/08/2009 22:39

Message 45



mmmmmm



you are a member of the north cyprus russian forum?

mmmmmm



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Message Posted:
02/08/2009 23:07

Da, Koneshno !



( YES of course... )



But I visit infrequently, as my written Russian is EMBARRASSING ...



I must try to persuade Veta to look this week

eastendjoker


Joined: 24/04/2008
Posts: 166

Message Posted:
02/08/2009 23:46

just returned home from Chelsey village and they seem to be targeting Russian buyers as the British market has got a bit slow.

QweQwew


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Message Posted:
03/08/2009 01:16

Message 48



))da, ya videla ty ne byl na forume davno..



( yes i see you didnt go to the russian forum for a long time!)

mmmmmm



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Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
03/08/2009 02:47

скоро



soon !

Reproman


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Message Posted:
03/08/2009 03:26

Funny how Britain ended up Leasing/Annexing Cyprus from turkey the last time they all said the Russians are coming! Wonder what they are up to this time!?

catalkoykid


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
03/08/2009 09:07

Dear mmmmmm she may not be Russian herself but she is the Russian client liasion negotiator..specifically employed to deal with Russian clients...the Russians ARE coming and I say good!

proger1



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Posts: 2919

Message Posted:
03/08/2009 09:19

I totally agree with it being a good thing C K in fact I have even decided to bring my own russian or 2 just to help the cause,

Paul

TRNCVaughan


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Message Posted:
03/08/2009 09:30

Hi mmmmmmm,



Can you give me the link to the NC RU forum please?



rgds



TRNCV

mmmmmm



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Message Posted:
03/08/2009 09:50

re : msg 56 "TRNC"V





http://rusnorthcyprus.2x2forum.com/



There's even a Eng lang section - but I think "Boris" there wouldn't be interested in you ;)

Arthur


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Message Posted:
03/08/2009 11:02

6M -msg 18. Come over to the dark side........[asthmatic breath]......I am your father.........[another asthmatic breath].......together we can rule........the Emperor has forseen it................

zerochlor


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Message Posted:
03/08/2009 11:10

Message 56



mmmmmm



i think boris in the russian forum keeps getting banned for speaking english.



Thats why they opend a english section,just for him!

mmmmmm



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Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
03/08/2009 17:21

Dear Arthur



re msg 57



Like it.. the ironic thing is my sadly departed Dad was VERY anti Makarios and would have questioned "my bumps" for choosing to live in Cyprus... ;)



re 56



Zerochlor



That's "English" :o ?!