Is TRNC safe for a single widow?

AlexF065


Joined: 07/09/2009
Posts: 271

Message Posted:
28/09/2009 13:53

I ask this as an honest question I have read so much about squatters electricity theft ect ect

And now I am begining to wonder if I would be safe

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
28/09/2009 13:58

Alex. Safe from who?

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
28/09/2009 14:09

Not from you Bill,lol

dav88



Joined: 01/08/2008
Posts: 605

Message Posted:
28/09/2009 14:38

It`s one of the safest places you can live and I`m sure everyone would agree with me on this so have no worries.

bachelibelly


Joined: 04/09/2008
Posts: 275

Message Posted:
28/09/2009 14:40

Might be best to get double glazed , with break ins slightly on the increase !

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
28/09/2009 14:45

it's very safe here with break ins very low and violent crime almost non-existant.

everon


Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
28/09/2009 14:51

I am sure you would feel safer here than in the UK, also its easy to make friends and there are lots of single peeps about, good luck whatever you decide x

TinLondon


Joined: 20/07/2009
Posts: 171

Message Posted:
28/09/2009 14:56

I think you're more likely to get robbed by supermarkets, the electric company and builders in NC, Driving can be a lottery too - accidents with fatalities on roads are reported regularly in papers. Apart from that you still need to be alert like most places. Most of it is just common sense (i.e lock up when you live the house etc) but I wouldn't go as far as to say that there is no crime in NC.... Crime is going on but probably not reported and recorded as much as most other countries do. And don't forget your sun-block because thats a danger in it's self!

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
28/09/2009 15:29

Paul. message 3. ) )



How are your spots by the way.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
28/09/2009 15:30

I'd say you'd be very safe providing you don't run into Gary Mongers missus. )

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
28/09/2009 15:30

it is very safe - house break ins are so rare that when one occurs it usually gets reported in the news paper....

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
28/09/2009 15:41

I always feel safe in TRNC no problems on that scale . Just be careful of developers /estate agents /advocates /maintenance companies who are waiting to rip you off , (just some mind,not all , )keep your sensible head on and you will be fine and just love it there . We have several friends who are single out there and they have no probs what so ever . Hope this helps .

AlexF065


Joined: 07/09/2009
Posts: 271

Message Posted:
28/09/2009 16:04

The theives ect?

could one come home to find one appartments electricity "stolen" ect also if one came home for a couple of weeks could one then come back to squatters??

AlexF065


Joined: 07/09/2009
Posts: 271

Message Posted:
28/09/2009 16:06

Thank you

Its just so scary when one reads these things and it was the noise and level of crime put me off spain

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
28/09/2009 16:36

There's no noise here anymore, all the builders have stopped work.

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
28/09/2009 16:49

Alex I think yes it is probable for squatters to take up residence and i think it has happened but only in a few cases , if you buy on a gated complex include a good maintenance company/keyholder to check your property weekly maybe that reduces the risk of unwanted guests , coupled up with good security, that would be what i would suggest .

frontalman



Joined: 28/02/2008
Posts: 499

Message Posted:
28/09/2009 17:16

Alex, are you for real? You're not that John/Eric/Private Pike messing about are you?

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
28/09/2009 17:19

frontal. Come on...no one uses false names here!

No1Doyen


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Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
28/09/2009 17:21

Seriously, Alex, you are very safe in the trnc. Don't worry.

AlexF065


Joined: 07/09/2009
Posts: 271

Message Posted:
28/09/2009 17:22

no I am a real person looking to buy abroad, 43 yrs old badly arthritic knee and will more or less retire in around 7-8 yrs (if my knee holds up that long !!)

what makes you think I am not for real??



It is quite a worry buying away from what you know cos as much as you visit before hand they are 2-3 week holidays and at this time I could not afford any more time from work (self employed = no work no pay )

I hope that answers your question

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
28/09/2009 17:28

AlexF065

Best advice, visit when you can but rent or stay in a hotel. Buying in NC is fraught with danger. You have enough to worry about with being self employed and your arthritus without adding to it.

minertor



Joined: 14/02/2009
Posts: 1238

Message Posted:
28/09/2009 18:45

could never convince my first wife to settle here, full time. Feeling safe was never a problem for her though.

My only problem is



I'm still married to her