Kavanlar Apartments Alsancak Part 4

Lemtich



Joined: 15/02/2007
Posts: 1487

Message Posted:
23/06/2008 23:23

There have now been over 300 postings regarding the Kavanlar Development on this Board. Part 3 has now reached 103 so I'd like to start again on Part 4 as scrolling down over a hundred messages is a real pain.



I realise that a lot of the posters have bought in Phase 2 and are quite bored by the Phase 1 owners chatting about how nice it all is now they can move in and the pool is finished etc.



To try and ease the pain I'm posting the latest Phase 2 photo fron Gailforce.



http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa219/Lemtich/DSC00304.jpg



Don't forget, guys, Kav and I are about during the summer on site and we can try and help if there is something you need urgently sorting. You can always email me on: -



insula.vecta@btopenworld.com



Lem

kewen


Joined: 03/08/2007
Posts: 59

Message Posted:
24/06/2008 01:42

Thanks Kavenkoy for your reply to my question about the apts in other phases being some 15sm smaller than those in phase 1. (on the previous Kavenkoy thread) Got to say not happy about this, as I think it's quite a difference. Not really sure what we can do about this! Snagging would be too late.

Don't know why I keep saying we are buying on phase 5 when it's phase 4. Maybe you or Lem could tell us if there has been anything going on on this phase. Last time we were over last October we saw that the start of the footings were in, but since then havn't heard anything.

Kewen

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
24/06/2008 10:15

kewen



was over last week and more than footings now .blocks are up .



the talk is of phase 6 yes phase6 .

dont ask ,its somewhere next to 5 i believe of what neighbour told me .

they also demolished the house at entrance to phase2/3 .footings and shuttering work was directly going on at the back of phase2 so would suggest that could be 6?.



on 2 in the corner there is one block that faces the sea ,in between that and next block up is where the newest build is taking place .



we will all get hoodies to wear in the winter lol



kav



ps i didnt notice when looking around phase2 they were smaller ,a neighbout told me to go again and count the tiles .when i did i realised it was smaller buy think when you are in and furniture in place it be ok .

Robbie


Joined: 20/02/2008
Posts: 46

Message Posted:
24/06/2008 12:30

Hi



Phase 2 is smaller than phase 1 apartments , when i purchased mine in may 2006 , i went in to phase one apartments and actually measured the room sizes and then to the concrete pad in phase 2 where my apartment was and yes some of the rooms are a few tiles smaller. the rooms are still big though.

I still went ahead and bought because the apartments was what i was looking for and the quality finish etc.



Lemtich cheers for the update on phase 2 with Gailforces photo



Robbie

brandy sour


Joined: 09/04/2008
Posts: 310

Message Posted:
24/06/2008 17:49

Hi Lemtich

Nice picture of the pools just for interest how many apartments have the pleasure of using these pools. what phase is this again?

Lemtich



Joined: 15/02/2007
Posts: 1487

Message Posted:
24/06/2008 18:40

Hi Brandysour



The photo in this thread is of the Phase 2 pools, there are 9 blocks of 6 apartments in this phase (54). On my posting of Kavanlar Apartments Alsancak Part 3, I posted photos taken by Kav last week showing the full pools on Phase 1. There are 6 blocks on this phase of 6 apartments (36).



Lem

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
24/06/2008 20:58

Hi Maceral Liam is no longer at unwins Lyndon is now looking after aftersales his email address is mailto:lyndon@unwinestates.com



Cooper

Lemtich



Joined: 15/02/2007
Posts: 1487

Message Posted:
24/06/2008 22:55

Cooper asked me to post these photos up, apparently taken last Friday.



http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa219/Lemtich/Apartment033.jpg



http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa219/Lemtich/Apartment034.jpg



http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa219/Lemtich/Apartment060.jpg



Lem

ebbern5


Joined: 03/06/2008
Posts: 79

Message Posted:
24/06/2008 22:56

just a word of warning.



Until you get your electric and water connected you cant finish your snaging list. I am in Phase 1 and we had cement bag paper blocking our water inlet pipe and all our water including 3X 10 tons we purchased went into the other flats tanks through the fire hose connection.



Our toilet flushes were faulty and we paid privately to have them upgraded and our water immertion had blown and we had to pay for a new one and have the fuses changed.

One last thing, the water inlet valve was stuck up with calcium build up and also had to be changed.

Thankfully Ilker paid for this after some bargaining.



beware.

ebbern5


Joined: 03/06/2008
Posts: 79

Message Posted:
24/06/2008 23:08

thanks for photos lemtick they are great, I look forward to having a beer with you in july.



Does anyone have any pictures of roof terraces in phase 2 or do they know if barbaque and pergodas have been fitted.



lou

Lemtich



Joined: 15/02/2007
Posts: 1487

Message Posted:
24/06/2008 23:50

Hi



Just a word about the toilet flushes, they are pants. They don't use the syphoning action like UK loos but some sort of release mechanism that lets the water out and then springs shut. Except that it doesn't, so you get a persistant trickle which wastes water or it locks tight and you can't flush. There is also a bidet function on these loos which you can turn on but the jet invariably shoots across the loo splattering water over the rim, I just turned them off in the end.



If there is going to be heavy usage, I'd recommend up grading them. Also, check your sink wastes for water leaks, they are fitted long before a water supply is available and may need adjusting.



Lem

stickle


Joined: 20/02/2008
Posts: 172

Message Posted:
25/06/2008 00:51

Ebbern5, if you look at the photos there does not appear to be any pergolas on the roofs.



Thanks to Cooper and Lemtich for the photos.



Must cut and paste your tips Lemtich as I will never remeber all of them. Good way to learn through others experiences

Bill

mackerel


Joined: 22/06/2008
Posts: 117

Message Posted:
25/06/2008 02:06

Thank you cooper I will get in touch. and a thank you to all board members who have been ever so helpful.

mackerel


Joined: 22/06/2008
Posts: 117

Message Posted:
25/06/2008 02:13

Hi Lou,

Thanks for your advice about the board.On the pergodas do you think that they have not been fitted yet or that they do not intend to fit them on this phase.

Best Regards,

Brian Mackie

mackerel


Joined: 22/06/2008
Posts: 117

Message Posted:
25/06/2008 02:24

Thank you cooper I will get in touch. and a thank you to all board members who have been ever so helpful.

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
25/06/2008 19:09

re 10



hi ebbern5



i was out last week and was told my tec the story of the water going back to tanks in E



i had the opposite with somebody taking mine over 2 days .think it stopped when realised i was in ,lol.



again hope to meet july you say ?how long you out for ?



kav

ebbern5


Joined: 03/06/2008
Posts: 79

Message Posted:
25/06/2008 20:14

Hi Kev

I am out from 29 june for 1 week and 19 july for 2



see you then.



what a grand couple sev and tek are, they have been very helpful.



lou

kewen


Joined: 03/08/2007
Posts: 59

Message Posted:
25/06/2008 21:39

Thanks Kavenkoy for your reply, we'll have to wait and see how things develop. A big big thanks to Lem as well, all the pictures that are posted are really helpful for us to see how everythings coming on.

Kewen

High Priest


Joined: 12/04/2008
Posts: 148

Message Posted:
27/06/2008 01:16

Hi All ,



Are the amounts we have to pay for water and electricity connection ie 1,000 ytl each one off payments or does a proportion go to future useage bills .



Thanks ,



HP .

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
27/06/2008 07:21

hi HP



water was a one off payment of 1000ytl paid direct to alsancak beledyier,upstairs and you require copy passport ,copy contract .



the meter has changed now from last year ,it was 176ytl and same procedure with copy passport and copy contract .go down to girne and down high street ,turn right on 2nd turning and walk to bottom .kibtek offices there .up steps and enter ,machine on right hand side ,grab ticket .you new registrations and then que left hand side (right will be paying bills) .pay your money and get receipt ,just say kavanlar phase2 alsancak etc ....then join ques for installation and timescale for fitting is determined if meters are on island.



i do here that amount has changed now and if "none" cypriot it will be around 570ytl ,if cypriot will sponsor you around 176ytl .This is supposed to be so none cyps dont run off without paying bills ,ermmm dont know about that one .



when chasing meter up after you have paid ,drive towards girne to roundabout where fountain is ,near the market .see grid station with pylons etc ?yard behind there where meter installation people hang out .



hope it helps



kav

kibrissibel


Joined: 18/02/2008
Posts: 562

Message Posted:
27/06/2008 11:43

There are reputable lawyers and builders/developers here but the bad ones are pulling the good ones down with them. If the Specific Performance Law was changed and the KDV was payable direct to the tax office, then it is a win-win situation for everyone. The buyer gets their title deeds, the tax office and government get their money and the developers deliver what they contractually promised.











Without a change in this law, it means you cannot take action against your vendor to compel them to transfer the title deeds to you. Thus some unscrupulous developers are not adhering to their side of the contract and are not willing to transfer the deeds to the buyers, using this a leveridge to extract extra funds from purchasers.











Please see this weeks edition of Cyprus Today (June 21-27), who are covering this very important issue. http://www.hbpg-trnc.net/documents/Press/CT210608_SP_petition.html







The petition was started some time ago by Ismet Ustuner, a very helpful and knowledgeable member of this board where legal matters are concerned. The petition is backed by the HBPG.











This is the link to the petition:







http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/peti ... index.html











Sibel

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
27/06/2008 16:08

Thanks to Smudge for recomending the cleaningqueens to do our builders clean.did a great job would recomend them to anyone.



Cooper

debdebs


Joined: 22/05/2008
Posts: 285

Message Posted:
27/06/2008 17:04

We will be looking for our apatment to be cleaned at some point. What did it cost you?

Was thinking of doing it myself when we go over in July, but I think it would be to much like hard work in the heat. lol

stusparks


Joined: 17/05/2008
Posts: 39

Message Posted:
27/06/2008 17:06

Hi HP,



I think you said that you would be going out to cyprus in early July. Would it be possible for you to have a look at my apartment to see what stage it is at and what works are required to complete it.

My apartment is phase 2 block A apartment 4.

I would appreciate very much.



Thanks



stusparks

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
27/06/2008 18:41

Hi debdebs it cost us £160 for complete builders clean, windows included worth every penny.



Cooper

High Priest


Joined: 12/04/2008
Posts: 148

Message Posted:
27/06/2008 21:04

Hi Stusparks



Will check that out for you and update you when we are back. We can get some photos if you like and email when we get back on the 20/7.



HP

stusparks


Joined: 17/05/2008
Posts: 39

Message Posted:
27/06/2008 23:27

Thanks HP that would be really good.

Have a nice time and I hope you get your apartment sorted out.





stusparks

High Priest


Joined: 12/04/2008
Posts: 148

Message Posted:
28/06/2008 21:46

Hi Cooper ,



Please can you give us the contact no. and email address for Cleaning Queens , sounds a good idea to us , more time on the beach .



Thanks ,



HP

nostradamus


Joined: 15/04/2008
Posts: 557

Message Posted:
28/06/2008 22:08

Some very lively postings whilst I have been away. Nemesis seems to be new and has raised some very valid criticisms - many of which are legitimate - but do not seem to be finding favour from some quarters.

Keith is coming in for a bit of stick too. Who is Keith? He sounds like someone I would get on with famously. Not good manners from Jim and Isabella to publicly lambast him for not paying the less than wonderful MEPS. Even if it's true, surely nobody's business but his and MEPS. Perhaps this famous Keith is not a Brit and doesn't give a flying .... about bringing the Brits into disrepute. Come to think of it, he sounds more interesting by the minute.

Pleased to see that PhilD has the unlovely Ilker and Unwins sussed. Lemtich castigates Nemesis for calling Unwins 'mafia'. Perhaps Lemtich knows less than the soothsayer about their past history and dirty deeds. Just like the freemasons? Hm, then again, perhaps not.

Lemtich is also unhappy with the querying of price differentials for electricity and water connections. Like Nemesis, I see absolutely no justification for ripping off foreigners who bring money to this country. In other places this is called discrimination and in the EU would be illegal.

The car parking problem is answered by telling people not to have a car?? You what? This is called bolting the stable door etc - they all have at at least one already don't they? This bizarre view doesn't alter the fact that Phase 2 has crap parking arrangements.

Congratulations to Kavenkoy on his in depth knowledge of Greek mythology. I'd love to be so clever and not just the poor soothsayer that I am.

Lemtich



Joined: 15/02/2007
Posts: 1487

Message Posted:
28/06/2008 22:26

Hi Nostradamus



Interesting posting, Just like to take issue with a couple of points, I am not happy nor unhappy with price differentials, I do understand it although I don't agree with it, yes it is discrimination but the TRNC is not in the EU yet and again its who you know.



As for Unwins, I am fully aware of the allegations and stories made about this Estate Agency including that made by an ex member of staff, and I stand by my opinion that rather than being a "Mafia", they use local connections in the same way other small town business groups do, its who you know not what you know writ large.



Back to the parking, it is tight, I shall probably be moaning about it myself when I stay out there. All I can say is that hopefully not everybody will be there at the same time and have a car. But what's your answer? Build a multi storey car park as well on site?



As for Keith, I have never met him, he is in my block so I hope we can be good neighbours, I can get on with just about anyone because I try to see where they're coming from and like to listen.



Best regards



Lem

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
28/06/2008 23:56

Hi HP, Their email address is, thecleaningqueens@hotmail.com



Cooper

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
30/06/2008 10:08

hi nostradamus



or is it "big ears" "M.M " or" nemesis" ?



what predictions do you have today for the kavanlar fan club?



i would get bored to easy if it wasnt for the games ,lol.



kav

stickle


Joined: 20/02/2008
Posts: 172

Message Posted:
30/06/2008 11:50

Has anyone got their apartment in Phase Two.

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
30/06/2008 15:27

hi stickle



i know 2 weeks ago their was somebody (a family) living on site fully completed .i also know that cooper had all his bits done and post clean done ,so i guess its really close



do you have adte in mind ,ie for hols etc ?



kav

stickle


Joined: 20/02/2008
Posts: 172

Message Posted:
30/06/2008 17:13

Cannot plan anything till I have clearance but would take some time out to come over if I could get things done

stusparks


Joined: 17/05/2008
Posts: 39

Message Posted:
30/06/2008 19:44

Hi stickle,



I believe that there is not a lot left to do in the majority of apartments but this seems to be the slowest part. When my sister visited a couple of weeks ago she said that there was very little work activity going on in the apartments.

I think that being there tends to push things along a bit.

Incidentaly still waiting for my apartment to be completed.



stusparks

High Priest


Joined: 12/04/2008
Posts: 148

Message Posted:
01/07/2008 02:11

Hi Stickle ,

We're there from Wed 2 July - 20 July + furniture is due to be delivered 7 July . In Sempati Hotel for first week + then hopefully apt. If you want us to report on any individual apt's let us know .

Hi Kav ,

I realise you like the fun , but maybe we should ignore Nostradamus' / Big Ears' / Mickey Mouse' / Nemesis' / Old Uncle Tom Cobblers an all's comments and she might go away .



HP

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
01/07/2008 06:57

you are right HP



but my problem is i been doing some looking and listening as well as some posting ,lol



hope its all well next week ,dnt be to upset if doesnt quite go to your plan ,enjoy your hol and the sun



take it easy



kav

stickle


Joined: 20/02/2008
Posts: 172

Message Posted:
01/07/2008 14:53

Can you look at Phase two block five apartment Number one. Thanks in anticipation of a response .

scampy



Joined: 15/01/2008
Posts: 982

Message Posted:
01/07/2008 17:08

Hi Debdebs

My builders clean is cheaper at £150

Susie x

scampy



Joined: 15/01/2008
Posts: 982

Message Posted:
01/07/2008 17:20

Hi Stickle

I have no 2 is there anything I can answer for you

we met a few weeks ago I think

Susie x

stickle


Joined: 20/02/2008
Posts: 172

Message Posted:
01/07/2008 18:34

Scampy. Yes we did. Has Ilker kept his promise and are you in the apartment? Just really wanted to know if the place was finished before making arrangements to travel over. Have you got water and electric meters?

Best wishes



Bill and Linda

scampy



Joined: 15/01/2008
Posts: 982

Message Posted:
01/07/2008 18:49

Hi Both



No I am in the middle of sorting them out, I have had a few other things going on but hopefully I will be in there pretty soon

All extra's are in and ready for you

If you need me to do the clean just let me know

Susie x



As for all the bad postings about Ilker and Kavanlar I have found them to be nothing but good to me and my daughtewrs and all the things I have asked them to do has been done

Peolpe need to realise they are not in the uk and things work differently here, things may not get done on time but they get done in the end



So stop windging everyone and things might get done without bad blood between everyone, this island is too small for things like that

I have lived here a long time and you will all realise that one day

debdebs


Joined: 22/05/2008
Posts: 285

Message Posted:
01/07/2008 19:58

I will be moving into apartment 2, block 5, phase 1. If anyone can find out if the electricity and water meters have been fitted. The last we heard was they had misplaced the keys to the apartment so they couldnt get in.

Any info appreciated

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
01/07/2008 20:09

deb



i know the block.the water is around the back so after somebody i know will be on site so could ask .



electric in hall cupboard downstairs ,so again will ask



kav

debdebs


Joined: 22/05/2008
Posts: 285

Message Posted:
01/07/2008 20:50

Thanks Kav be great if you can get some info for us, will be out at the end of July, will be good if its all been sorted out.

scampy



Joined: 15/01/2008
Posts: 982

Message Posted:
01/07/2008 23:10

Anyone else wanting builders cleans just get in touch with me

I have been doing builders cleans for 5 years as well as property management

And I will be living there too



Susie x

stickle


Joined: 20/02/2008
Posts: 172

Message Posted:
02/07/2008 00:26

thanks for the information Susie. We ahve always found Ilker agreable and pleasant. Dates in the TRNC are negotiable. Can cause some irritation but compared to others we have no real complaints.

High Priest


Joined: 12/04/2008
Posts: 148

Message Posted:
02/07/2008 00:50

Hi Stickle + Stusparks ,



Will report back 21 July .



HP

stusparks


Joined: 17/05/2008
Posts: 39

Message Posted:
02/07/2008 11:43

Hi Scampy,



I will be out on the 2nd August. I f all goes well and my apartment is completed I will also need to have a builders clean carried out. I am phase 2 block A apart 4.



Regards



stusparks

scampy



Joined: 15/01/2008
Posts: 982

Message Posted:
02/07/2008 18:35

Hi Stusparks

Yes that ok with me Just give me a few days notice beforehand



By the way to everyone wanting builders cleans

I do need electric and water to do them



Susie x

Lemtich



Joined: 15/02/2007
Posts: 1487

Message Posted:
03/07/2008 01:13

I know you guys want cleans and snagging but when I get out there in 4 weeks, I'll try and do a photo fest of Phase 2, interiors and exteriors and all over the place.



I'll post them up but could be a couple of weeks after.



Lem

authentichoccie


Joined: 09/01/2008
Posts: 481

Message Posted:
05/07/2008 11:16

What is the monthly maintenance charge for Phase 1???

Lemtich



Joined: 15/02/2007
Posts: 1487

Message Posted:
05/07/2008 15:16

I think its £40 plus KDV at 16% because no electric was available.



Lem

mackerel


Joined: 22/06/2008
Posts: 117

Message Posted:
06/07/2008 05:48

When you say no electric was available was that in the apartments or in the outside areas and do you have any idea if it has been sorted out in phase 1.

Regards

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
06/07/2008 07:55

hi mackarel



over the winter months (nov/may) no meters were on island .so no meters were available for powering all the outside and communal areas.

These typical areas are pool lighting ,street lamps ,power to the pump in pool,lights in communal building areas like stairwells ,entrances etc .



kav

Lemtich



Joined: 15/02/2007
Posts: 1487

Message Posted:
07/07/2008 01:04

Back to the top!



This thread is too important to be lost in page 2.



Stand by your beds....



Lem

smudge



Joined: 07/04/2008
Posts: 160

Message Posted:
07/07/2008 16:38

Hi Cooper. Pleased the clean went well. Told you they were good! They did some snagging while they were there and organised the guys to fix things for us. (Going the extra mile I think). They both know their way around language and process over there.



Hello Lem. Do you know if there are electric meters for the apartments in block A yet?



Really looking forward to being there at the end of the month. Our kids are looking forward to meeting some people of their own age to get away from "the rents".

Personally, I'd love two weeks with my mum and dad playing old music and shopping for lovely furnishings.....

Smudge

Lemtich



Joined: 15/02/2007
Posts: 1487

Message Posted:
07/07/2008 17:03

As far as I know, meters are available and electricity has been sorted out for Phase 1 communal areas. I'll be out there in 3 weeks, can't wait!



Lem

ebbern5


Joined: 03/06/2008
Posts: 79

Message Posted:
08/07/2008 00:14

Hi all

got back from cyprus today,

Phase one has all electrics running including hallways and outside lighting.



Phase two has not had any paper work put into place yet, we were told to go into town to get leci put on and after some 30 minutes waiting we were told the kavanlar had not submitted the neccessary documents, the same with water.

Ilker told us it will be next week (I think this is a turkish week)



The flats have all been locked and keys taken until owners have paid their final payments , this was confirmed by Ilker.



The cost of the electric includes the cost of bringing it to the site so as there are more flats in phase 2 than in phase 1 the cost pro rata will be less. aprox £350.00 instead of £400.00 in phase1.

Also all the roads were being tarmacked while we were there.

I have some photos but how do I post them?

lou

stickle


Joined: 20/02/2008
Posts: 172

Message Posted:
08/07/2008 00:37

Thanks for the update. Ebburn5

Lemtich



Joined: 15/02/2007
Posts: 1487

Message Posted:
08/07/2008 01:17

Hi Ebbern5



Just send the photos to me and I will post them up, i will also send an email to you explaining how to do it.



Here's my email address



insula.vecta@btopenworld.com



Regards



Lem

stusparks


Joined: 17/05/2008
Posts: 39

Message Posted:
08/07/2008 16:57

Hi ebbern5,



Yes Thanks for the update. Do you know if all the apartments are complete on phase 2? [all locked up]





Regards



Stuart

ebbern5


Joined: 03/06/2008
Posts: 79

Message Posted:
08/07/2008 20:50

hi stutspark



the appartments we managed to see needed a second coat of paint and they were fitting the baths. otherwise except for snagging they looked fine.



lou

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
08/07/2008 20:56

Thanks for the update ebbern5 are you buying on phase 2 & have you sent pic's to Lem ?



Cooper

ebbern5


Joined: 03/06/2008
Posts: 79

Message Posted:
09/07/2008 11:27

yes cooper we have an apartment in phase 2, I will try to get photos today they are on my friends camera.





lou

Janann


Joined: 07/03/2008
Posts: 47

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 14:00

Debdebs



Your electric meter is fitted but not the water meter.

scampy



Joined: 15/01/2008
Posts: 982

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 14:39

Hi Stickle , this is HP using Susies computer , we are here now yours needs sink in vanity unit in main bathroom .



Hi Stusparks , you need a threshhold stone at entrance only .



We have furniture , whitegoods + curtains in , waiting for water + leccy only ,

Come over when you can + you can complete everything else . Bring plenty cash , 1300 ytl for water , 700 ytl for leccy , current wait week to 10 days .

Will report when we get back on details .

40 deg today .

Susie cleaned apt + did a good job , £150 which is cheaper than the rest + very worthwhile as it would have taken us 3 days in this heat .



HP .

stickle


Joined: 20/02/2008
Posts: 172

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 14:51

Thanks, Ilker said the place was ready this am. However, manged to get a flight this saturday night from Newcaastle to Larnaca so should see for myself on Sunday.

Are you in possesion now?

Will ask more later but must do some work now.



Bill

scampy



Joined: 15/01/2008
Posts: 982

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 14:55

Hi Stickle

Susie here

Yes they are in possesion now

If you want it cleaned early next week just let me know

Susie x

debdebs


Joined: 22/05/2008
Posts: 285

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 15:04

Janann



Thanks for letting me know about the electric meter. Do you know if the workmen have been in the apartment, last we heard was they had misplaced the keys and couldnt get in.

Do you know when the water meter will be fitted?



We are coming over July 25th.

stusparks


Joined: 17/05/2008
Posts: 39

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 16:27

Thanks HP/Susie,



We will be coming out on the 2nd August. Have the air con units been installed yet?

Lemtich



Joined: 15/02/2007
Posts: 1487

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 18:56

Some new photos of Phase 2 from Lou.



Lem



http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa219/Lemtich/phase2008.jpg



http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa219/Lemtich/phase2007.jpg



http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa219/Lemtich/phase2005.jpg



http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa219/Lemtich/phase2004.jpg



http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa219/Lemtich/phase2003.jpg



http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa219/Lemtich/phase2002.jpg



http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa219/Lemtich/phase2001.jpg

stickle


Joined: 20/02/2008
Posts: 172

Message Posted:
10/07/2008 19:42

Thanks HP and Susie for the information. At least we can look forward to getting things done. Hopefully, we will all get together at some stage and have a few beers etc.



Bill

Janann


Joined: 07/03/2008
Posts: 47

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 11:07

Debdebs



Not sure if workmen have been in as we have been in the UK for a couple of weeks. Will ask Tec if he has seen any workmen - what are they supposed to be doing? When did you apply for water meter?

debdebs


Joined: 22/05/2008
Posts: 285

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 11:29

Janann



Hubby was over in the TRNC in April. I know he arranged with the workmen to cut the worktop to fit the hob and sink, but when he arrived back to the UK he was contacted and told they couldnt find the keys to the apartment. If you can get in touch with Tec, he will probably be able to update us.

Thanks

scampy



Joined: 15/01/2008
Posts: 982

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 13:34

Hi All on phase 2

The air-cons will go in when the electric has been connected

Susie x

stickle


Joined: 20/02/2008
Posts: 172

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 14:34

Do you mean when individuals are connected or the complex? Sorry to be pedantic.

scampy



Joined: 15/01/2008
Posts: 982

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 19:20

Hi Stickle



When individuals are connected

Susie x

Hammers


Joined: 02/05/2008
Posts: 24

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 20:07

Hi susie We have also been told that our white goods won't be fitted until the electric has been installed. Is this true and if so do you know why? We are out on the 5th august and were hoping to just sort out the water and electricity! Thanks Donna

Lemtich



Joined: 15/02/2007
Posts: 1487

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 23:12

It is true, the electric is necessary to test the goods and suppliers like to know they are working after delivery. Strangely enough, the curtain supplier wouldn't put the tie backs on the wall until the electric was on, this was to make sure if he hit a hidden cable, he got the shock, not us.



Lem

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 23:15

hi hammers

normally they want to check all white goods are ok and can be tested for guarantee.



then when they leave them they know they are working etc .



i had mine dropped off whilst i had no electricity and just accepted they should be ok .when electric was tested by kavanlar in quite a lot of appartments there were obvious small faults ,ie lights wired wrong way ,small shorts on board ,air con units trip box all the time ....then when set up everything ok .



i am also out 5th (manchester flight)



how long you there for ?

kav

scampy



Joined: 15/01/2008
Posts: 982

Message Posted:
12/07/2008 11:52

Hi All

Yes this is true

You don't want things delivered and then find out weeks later when you have electric that some or all are not working so its best to wait



I can still clean though because kavanlar will give me electric for the day



Susie x

scampy



Joined: 15/01/2008
Posts: 982

Message Posted:
12/07/2008 11:53

Thise who are coming out be aware it is over 40 in the shade

Very hot and sticky

Susie x

scampy



Joined: 15/01/2008
Posts: 982

Message Posted:
12/07/2008 11:54

so hot I cant spell right

oldenziel


Joined: 31/03/2008
Posts: 11

Message Posted:
12/07/2008 22:26

One more question. Anyone knows what happened to the "pergola" on the roof terrasses ? Noticed they have not (yet) been installed ? Anyone know if the BBQ is there ?



Our appartment was delivered 13 mth after expiry of the contract, which allaows us 13*250 GBP reduction in purchase price. Any one of you have the same? How to handle it, I was planning to deduct it from the last installment, but if Ilker holds the keys .......... Advise pls.

oldenziel


Joined: 31/03/2008
Posts: 11

Message Posted:
12/07/2008 22:26

Hi guys,



Just wanted to let you know that we received a message that Phase 2 is finally completed. Anyone in Cyprus to post some latest pictures?



thanks,



Cor

Hammers


Joined: 02/05/2008
Posts: 24

Message Posted:
12/07/2008 23:00

Hi Kav

Thanks for the information regarding electricity and white goods, we thought Ilker was pulling a fast one!!

We fly out on the 5th from stansted and arrive early on the 6th for two weeks, we are staying in an apartment in phase one, so will probably see you around.

Donna

norahs


Joined: 06/03/2008
Posts: 9

Message Posted:
12/07/2008 23:05

oldenziel, dont hold your breath re deducion for late completion, we went armed with picture evidence with our solicitor and got nowhere, contracts are useless. even to wipe your bum with !!

sorry !!

dont know anyone else who has had any luck with this. unless you dont want keys for next few years and a court battle with ilker ???

marian


Joined: 12/07/2008
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
12/07/2008 23:10

Hi guys,



I m in possession, on decision phase I really got lots of worries; no problem left as Kavanlar is the best one here regarding y friends' ; hot under the collar. Many are gaunt!!!



Marian

Lemtich



Joined: 15/02/2007
Posts: 1487

Message Posted:
12/07/2008 23:17

Hi Marian



Are you in Block E on Phase 1? I'm out in 2 weeks. Can you pm me as I don't quite understand your posting. Hope I can be of help.



Lem

smudge



Joined: 07/04/2008
Posts: 160

Message Posted:
13/07/2008 00:28

norahs right. Late completion deductions could cause you endless hassle, worry and not get you anywhere. We looked into it at the time as we'd lost rental income, but were referred to other departments via our solicitor and we were going to have to fight the battle via courts £££££. When we saw the apt we decided that even with the wait we had good value for money and were extremely happy with our build, despite a few teething probs. We had already negotiated some white goods at start of contract which eased the pain a bit.

good luck and hope to see you over there in Aug.

smudge

mackerel


Joined: 22/06/2008
Posts: 117

Message Posted:
13/07/2008 06:08

When I was over there last year I was very impressed with the quality of phase 1. I also met quite a few people who advised me that,in their opinion, the development was the besy on the island.I also looked at some villas that were built built by Kavanlar and they were fabulous and the owners were delighted.

OK they were late but it appears to me that all developments in TRNC run late so I really am delighted that my units in Phase 2 are ready and I am looking forward to seeing them later this year.

Ilker has been very helpful with me.

I think we should all be talking up the development.

mackerel


Joined: 22/06/2008
Posts: 117

Message Posted:
13/07/2008 06:09

typo.Should read "best" in line 2

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
13/07/2008 07:03

mess88



donna



we also arrive early hours aug6th for 2 weeks (oo.25hrs ) you got any kids with you ?

we should be around 2am with bags and car etc ,lem be waiting with a cold beer for me ,what about you ,have you ordered your drink with him ?



you rent you say ,you been before ?

or you buying somewhere



ps remember all you phase 2 ers out in august to find some where else to cool off if your pool got no water ,lol



kav

wysiwyg


Joined: 12/07/2008
Posts: 33

Message Posted:
13/07/2008 09:47

Hi Lemtich, and all Kavankoy owners. Congratulations to all users on keeping a good level of interest in the site. It makes good reading and we can learn a lot from it (and make a positive contribution too we hope).



We are Bev and Tony and Wysiwyg stands for what you see is what you get - what we post will also be straight too. We made 4 trips to TRNC before buying and in our opinion Kavernlar have previously delivered some of the best build quality on the island mainly in the mid price Villa bracket from nearly 60 properties we viewed.



If they dont give in to the added quality pressures of building multi apartment complexes they will continue that good reputation. They are smart businessmen so understand this too. They have done everything they said they would in our contract so far and we look forward to completing on that basis.



We heard about Cyprus 44 for the first time last week when we were out viewing our apartment (No 6) in Block 4 (D) on phase 2. We bumped into High Priest and his even Higher Priestess who are neigbours in block 5 (D) - and just moving in!



We also met Susie who is also moving in to block 5 - both new neighbours were very helpful and seem delighted with their purchases so far (as we are). If all neighbours are as good we will have made a great investment in Kavankoy.



The only bits we can add that may help others today is that the electricity connection payment was 913 Turkish and we got beaten by time on the water connection but understand that if we had reached the front of the queue on our last day it now costs 1300 Turkish?. Not cheap on these costs huh! We will have to pay for a half tank of water to test plumbing etc before completion and then connect to mains ASAP. (Thanks High Priest for this tip).





If anyone sees any sign of the pergolas going up on roof terraces on phase II please let us know as it looks as if it will be a final touch.



We would also be keen to hear from all neighbours on email at Tonro@live.co.uk too. We expect to be out again in Sept/Oct and look forward very much to meeting more neighbours each trip and keeping in touch.

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
13/07/2008 11:17

hi wysiwyg



and welcome.



glad to here all is going well with your build ,they are good quality finish as you see from phase1 .Worth the wait is my view .



those meter charges have gone up quite a bit from last year .I knew kibtek put it up as standard for none cyps or you had to find a TC gurantour .



water is up 300ytl since last qtr of 07 ,most of expense is bringing water from mains to site i believe .



hope to meet up some time



kav

Janann


Joined: 07/03/2008
Posts: 47

Message Posted:
13/07/2008 15:22

Debdebs



Tec thinks some workmen was in yours after your husband left but does not no what they have done. Maybe you should contact Kavanlar to double check.



Marian



What are all our problems on phase one? We live here and couldn't be happier. A gaunt face I have yet to see - all burnt to a crisp with this heat.



Lem and Kav



Hope you keep the noise down when your having all these wild partys or at least invite us! lol



There are no pergolas on roofs in phase 2 yet - but who know that could all change tomorrow

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
13/07/2008 16:13

janann



wild partys lol.



you know me in bed by 11 and dont drink.



well lem thats a different story he drinks cider and throws his cans at the neighbours balcony ,i wouldnt like to be adjacent to him,lol



take care



kav

Lemtich



Joined: 15/02/2007
Posts: 1487

Message Posted:
13/07/2008 18:45

Yeah.....



I've told the girls to tone it down, we have got the baby as well so we will try to be quiet.



What do mean Kav doesn't drink? I thought his middle name was Efes!



Lem

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
13/07/2008 21:18

Hi all, i have started kavanlar Part 5





Cooper

GailForce



Joined: 15/03/2008
Posts: 54

Message Posted:
13/07/2008 22:00

Seems like you are our new neighbours Wysiwyg.. we are in Block D too!!!!

marian


Joined: 12/07/2008
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
14/07/2008 02:02

Hi Lem,



Thanx. Act, I wanted to cited my pleasure on my flat as there are many sayings about deceit works and many compunctions of my friends who bought a house here. Briefly, regarding these Kavanlar is the best for me since whenever something requires to be done, they accurately did. In addition, the quality of the flat is more fine than I have ever seen.



What about yours?



C u...

Robbie


Joined: 20/02/2008
Posts: 46

Message Posted:
14/07/2008 13:39

Hi everbody



All sounds good the progress of phase 2 , i have also bought an apartment there in block 2 , im wondering if any body has a contact number for Ilker preferable a landline number as i need to contact him .



Many thanx Robbie

Hammers


Joined: 02/05/2008
Posts: 24

Message Posted:
14/07/2008 19:43

Hi Robbie



We also have an apartment in block 2.

Here are two contact numbers for Ilker, but i think you are wasting your time trying to contact him , we have tried both numbers on numerous occasions and he never answers!!



Mobile 00905338451945

office 00903928161136



Hammers

oldenziel


Joined: 31/03/2008
Posts: 11

Message Posted:
15/07/2008 22:25

We're in block 4, top floor. Anyone online who owns an apartment in this block and has recently visited? Pictures are welcome.



tks, Cor

wysiwyg


Joined: 12/07/2008
Posts: 33

Message Posted:
19/07/2008 16:57

Hi Oldenziel, just saw another posting from you which answered my question and you are our neighbour on top floor which is great. We were out ten days ago and block 4 is moving nicely. All is done to what has been refereed to as "first" finish stage. Please email me. Have some specific comments about top floor. We had so much to do this trip that we forgot to take pictures!!!!! Did take 1 of phase 1 pool with water in and it looks just great.

Sorry to all phase oners for using you as the reference point but not sure Ive seen another shot of this yet? Lemtitch offered to put up pictures for the less able web posters?? I will try to send it today. Phase 2 pool is now all tiled and deck layed all around. No railings, pump or Gazebo yet. Now that our pool is clearly defined and path ways, lighting completed it looks a lot bigger and seems to push the apartment blocks apart somehow making the communal area look much bigger too!

Tony and Bev

wysiwyg


Joined: 12/07/2008
Posts: 33

Message Posted:
19/07/2008 16:57

Hi Oldenziel, I think we met when you were visiting site in Oct 07? We have apt 6 Block D (4). If I am right you gave us email address but it didnt work when we tried it for some reason. We talked about childproofing roof terraces etc and if you still want to do talk about this this please email us to address shown under our site entry. Have you done a snagging list yet. May be good to talk about this also?

wysiwyg


Joined: 12/07/2008
Posts: 33

Message Posted:
19/07/2008 16:58

Hi Gailforce, we are pleased to hear from you and to hear you are a neighbour in Block D. Been away for a few days with work so not online. It seems as if you are quite advanced with power etc. How long did it take for kibtek to connect up to the apartment. We are being told that the units wont be fitted till the power is on. Seems odd when there is power on site to fully test any units in each apartment?

Have you found a tiler yet? We have some good local contacts out there and will ask if you want?

stickle


Joined: 20/02/2008
Posts: 172

Message Posted:
20/07/2008 14:56

Just back from a wek living in Block Five (E) on phase two.People are starting to move in and the place is improving all the time. Snagging was done almost immeidately. Ilker was very, very helpful. Workmen sent roound in a very short space of time. They need to be supervised when snagging as they will only do the fault you report unless you get them to check the consequences of their actions. Particularly anthing to do with Solar Panels and water. Apartments are fairly clean and it is possible to clean yourself if you want to. I did over 3/4 days. Water total costs were approxiamately 1400 YTL as you have to have a Council tax receipt before the water can be paid. Took about two hours as they process the council tax (about 80 YTL for everyone on the contract. They then ring you when that is ready and you go pay. Kibtec is 750YTL and then £60. Don't know why one bill was YTL and one was Sterling.



No developments on the roof terraces. A pleasant and non confrontational approach has meant that thouse who were there last week got most things attended to.



To High Priest and Preistess thanks for the Hosiptality and the friendship during the week. No doubt you will read this and post what you thought.



Bill

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
20/07/2008 17:34

hi stickle



the ytl for kibtek is connection and payments etc ,the sterling is deposit for the meter .incidentally that was 176ytl and £40 last august .



the water 1000ytl



what will happen when the cash cow falls over ?



glad its all taking shape for you guys



kav

SuziS


Joined: 16/09/2008
Posts: 5

Message Posted:
30/06/2010 01:08

Hi Guys, is there anybody out there that can tell me how Phase 4 is going? Is it any nearer to completion? Anybody got recent photos. My apartment is No.3, Block 4, Phase 4....would appreciate any info!!



regards Suzi