Thalassa pictures

stusimpson


Joined: 06/08/2007
Posts: 178

Message Posted:
14/04/2008 17:44

Anyone who hasn't emailed me their email address please do.Anyone who has I have sent a detailed email to you all but if you don't want to be on the list,heres the link to the progress as of last week at Thalassa.(pics only)



http://gallery.mac.com/stuandmarsha#100008



Cheers stu

Prionsias


Joined: 14/03/2008
Posts: 21

Message Posted:
14/04/2008 20:35

Hi Stu ,

welcome back . The beach looks a right mess . can you see this development meeting our expectations? are you still happy with your purchase at thalassa?

stusimpson


Joined: 06/08/2007
Posts: 178

Message Posted:
14/04/2008 22:06

At the moment I have concerns,I've emailed Kensington to say that in its current state I am not happy with my contract changes as there seems to have been many bits tweaked and adjusted which may have had a bearing on whether I bought or not.



I'm waiting on actual sizes of each room and a definate terrace size, as what I signed for and the colour picture in my contract are different ,but at least on the original I had room sizes,on my new one I don't.



Its maybe a tad pedantic but they must by this stage have some pretty definate sizes to build to.



The beach will need scraping big time,and a huge amount of sand dumping,because in the plans ,its a large expanse.I just hope it gets a swifter build time than Turtle bay at Essentepe,which IMHO needs lots of work done.



I'll let everyone know what Kensington says.



Cheers stu

brandysour


Joined: 14/04/2008
Posts: 29

Message Posted:
14/04/2008 23:14

Building work not started yet when do they start?

albie


Joined: 21/02/2008
Posts: 40

Message Posted:
15/04/2008 01:36

Hi Stu,



It may also be useful to keep Savills informed as they ahve a reputation to protect and might be able to put pressure on Kensington.

albie


Joined: 21/02/2008
Posts: 40

Message Posted:
15/04/2008 01:37

Hi Stu,



Thanks for the information and the photos. Bit of a mixed bag although the rate of building is obviously disappointing and I am really worried about the photographs of the beach. I suppose all building sites look a bit of a mess and this will probably get worse before it gets better. I did think that it was a little optimistic to appoint the building contractors on one day and for them to be operational virtually the next day. How far away is the sewerage works and will that be a problem? Did you go into Bafra and if so what is that like? The CGI appears to be much more congested than the original artists impressions and again that is a bit of a worry.



All in all a bit disappointing I thought but we have to recognise that it is very early in the process. By the way I received room dimensions for our apartment but we are 1st floor and so obviously of no use to you.



Thanks again,



Albie

paulj


Joined: 15/04/2008
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
15/04/2008 23:03

im looking for any info on thalassa beach resort

is it worth it

what diference between sales person and the actual costings

is there any hidden costings

advise on how to get a solicter involved

albie


Joined: 21/02/2008
Posts: 40

Message Posted:
16/04/2008 10:07

Hi Pauli,



I found Savills very good in terms of identifying all the costs - unless things come up later that had not been anticipated and planned for. In terms of the investment the complex looks fantastic - assuming that it all materialises. Savills will give names of solicitors - they don't recommend but give names of those who have operated in this market previously.

beachboy


Joined: 12/04/2008
Posts: 11

Message Posted:
16/04/2008 12:12

I am concerned that the development of the lagoon, restaurant and management offices may be further delayed. The beach certainly looks a mess. I hope the sea views are as good as promised in the brochure

stusimpson


Joined: 06/08/2007
Posts: 178

Message Posted:
16/04/2008 18:28

Its a big development and I'm sure it'll all look good in the long term,so at this stage I wouldnt worry,they ll have to sort the beach out thats a definate so they'll be aware of the work involved.



But like all things it'll slip on timescales for sure,even if they work extra hard!!



I'm still excited about it although I'll definately be keeping an eye on it more than I would have liked too!



Stu

Gooses


Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 60

Message Posted:
16/04/2008 22:54

Spoke with Fiona today, and she said the beach will be cleared - they will move some of the (few) obvious rocks on the beach out of the way.



The complex shared services (sports, restaurants etc) are still very much as originally planned and nothing is shelved. Savills emailed us the latest marketing stuff and it still reflects the sales splurge from a year ago, and we spoke with them to confirm.



Our minds are more at ease now, although we'll keep on asking questions.



Nearly 50% of appartments sold, so Savills say....



Andrew & Sue

stusimpson


Joined: 06/08/2007
Posts: 178

Message Posted:
17/04/2008 01:23

Well if anything by us all being in contact, she's getting the same queries so I have no doubt she is aware of areas of concern,not sure who Fiona is working with now if Andrew has left but she is very approachable and we just have to keep an eye on how things go.



Stu



P.s There must be more than the people on the mailing list on the forum,is there a reason you don't want to add your email,you will only get emails from Thalassa buyers ,no one else.

Gooses


Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 60

Message Posted:
17/04/2008 10:56

Andrew has left Kensington completely, and Fiona's boss and main man in charge is now an Israeli gent called Yael Eilenberg.



Savills very much pushing use of the blog, so should be useful when it is up and running



A&S

beachboy


Joined: 12/04/2008
Posts: 11

Message Posted:
17/04/2008 20:33

I spent quite sometime to come up with any complaints on the internet regarding Savills overseas . I failed to find any which is probably one of the reasons we bought thru Savills. It might also mean that all the negative blogs have been removed

Mahaji


Joined: 07/04/2008
Posts: 3

Message Posted:
30/04/2008 16:21

I have just last week returned from the area.

Can anyone give me exact directions to that site as I found a savill's development just up from Bogaz- but it looks totally different.

Thanks- the simpler the directions the better.

sarahblu


Joined: 12/06/2008
Posts: 12

Message Posted:
13/06/2008 13:43

great pics, i will post some after i visit on the 22nd July x