relocating to Karaman/Karmi

mystery


Joined: 15/08/2010
Posts: 15

Message Posted:
15/08/2010 16:44

I'm considering leasing a property in Karmi and would love to hear from other expats who currently live there.

I'm presently weighing up the pro's and con's of relocating to Northern Cyprus and as it is such a big step would love to chat with others who have made that move.

I'm widowed and unless one of my adult sons decides to move with me, would be relocating alone.



I would be interested to know of costs related to living in Karmi. For example, electricity, phone, broadband, tv etc



What are the bars/restaurants like in the village? Are they all trading?



I'm a little concerned about receiving mail, as I've been told that there isn't a mail delivery service in Northern Cyprus. How do people get their mail? Does it get delivered to the local Karmi shop/post office, or do I need to go further afield?



Would love to hear from any Karmi residents who can offer advice on anything which might make my relocation easier, especially from any other singles.



Mystery

Straybearx



Joined: 08/03/2007
Posts: 121

Message Posted:
15/08/2010 17:03

Hi Lesley, My wife and I are just completing our first year in Karmi, we live on the new St Hilarion site. Would be happy to shre with you our moving costs / living costs etc plus any other info you wish to know. Please

emails us : straybearx@aol.com

mystery


Joined: 15/08/2010
Posts: 15

Message Posted:
15/08/2010 17:42

Thank you. Is thiat on the outskirts of the main Karmi Village?

You can contact me at lesleyoxley@o2.co.uk



Lesley

andrew4232



Joined: 04/07/2009
Posts: 1543

Message Posted:
15/08/2010 19:27

Mystery have you ever been to karmi, it does not sound like you have ?

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
15/08/2010 19:29

I quite like Karmi.

andrew4232



Joined: 04/07/2009
Posts: 1543

Message Posted:
15/08/2010 19:37

i love it been here full time for a year now

No1Doyen


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Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
15/08/2010 20:09

You run the pub don't you Andrew?

mystery


Joined: 15/08/2010
Posts: 15

Message Posted:
15/08/2010 20:25

yes I have, only last week to look at property.

mystery


Joined: 15/08/2010
Posts: 15

Message Posted:
15/08/2010 20:27

yes Andrew I have been to Karmi, only last week, to look at property.

Clarissa2


Joined: 12/06/2009
Posts: 1476

Message Posted:
15/08/2010 21:30

Pretty as it is, Karmi is rather gloomy in winter : permanent shadow from the mountains.

andrew4232



Joined: 04/07/2009
Posts: 1543

Message Posted:
15/08/2010 21:42

no i dont run the pub thats steve and suzzane its my local, and there making a great job of it or so my wallet tells me after a few in there



as for the person who is thinking of buying here, i really dont one visit is enough to make me spend x thousands of pounds you need to know the place as you would in the uk, from my point of view am glad that i moved here but i was here loads of times first and i was only moving from turkey not doing the BIG move from the UK, yes winters are cloudy but its also a lot cooler in the summer then down below

but its each to there own as to what they do in life

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
15/08/2010 22:04

Thanks Andrew. I saw you in there a couple of months ago and thought you were the 'guvnor'

andrew4232



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Posts: 1543

Message Posted:
15/08/2010 22:09

maybe it was when don an linda were doing it and i was helping them out

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
15/08/2010 22:12

RE msg 5, No1Doyen: (...) I quite like Karmi. (...)

=> Karmi by the way is officially called Karaman by the government of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. The Sunday visitors from the South however may tell you differently.

P.S. Karmi - in the Middle Ages - used to be the property of the Carmelite order. Just for the record.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
15/08/2010 22:17

Thanks Hans.

andrew4232



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Posts: 1543

Message Posted:
15/08/2010 22:22

well done hans its nice to know a bit of history about the place am living

thank you

Bradus


Joined: 25/02/2007
Posts: 2641

Message Posted:
15/08/2010 22:45

I wondered why the TRNC Government decided to lease most of the properties rather than sell in this particular area?

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
15/08/2010 22:47

I was about to ask that question also Bradus.

mystery


Joined: 15/08/2010
Posts: 15

Message Posted:
15/08/2010 23:45

It really bugs me when people make assumptions about others.....................



Andrew, I don't remember saying anywhere that I've only been there once. This looks a little to me like male chauvanism.......... Some men seem to have a problem understanding that women aren't stupid, and quite capable of making informed decisions about major changes in their lives.



But then, there will always be those men afraid of intelligent women and openly show it through the stupid comments they make.

begonia


Joined: 19/05/2009
Posts: 229

Message Posted:
16/08/2010 13:48

The houses in Karmi were to leased to foreigners in the 70s. The deal was that they renovated the houses which were then ruins.

begonia


Joined: 19/05/2009
Posts: 229

Message Posted:
16/08/2010 13:54

I meant to say Mystery that Karmi is lovely. It doesn't suffer from all the overbuilding going on elsewhere.

Cool in summer, cosy in winter. And quiet. But you do need a car.

DeaconB


Joined: 13/07/2010
Posts: 120

Message Posted:
16/08/2010 14:58

Less of the cosy please, in winter it is very cold at night.

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
16/08/2010 16:29

very quaint up there, prob one of the best bits of the Girne area.....



Downsides - bit of a treck to get up there (then again, its so nice up there, you wouldn't want to leave that often) and a bit damp and gloomy in winter (then again, it adds to the ambiance and you can always light a fire and snug up in front of the tellie).



All in all - an excellent choice.....



Lets hope the Mongers don't hear about it and spoil it for everyone...

andrew4232



Joined: 04/07/2009
Posts: 1543

Message Posted:
16/08/2010 16:43

Mystery, you asked for information i gave some, i did not refer to what sex you are it was just general info which i thought maybe of use, i no have wish to be taking part in slagging match its not worth the effort

scruff


Joined: 15/07/2008
Posts: 1070

Message Posted:
16/08/2010 17:16

msg 22

I'd agree with that.

Many who have lived in Karmi, say it is very cold in the winter. Because of the location of the village, high up & under the edge of the mountains, it receives very little sun in the middle of winter. Cooler it may be in the summer, but it is very cold in the winter. If you are thinking about a move to the village involving a long lease & you have any issues with feeling cold, then I would seriously suggest you check out this aspect first.

If you lucky enough to have CH there, then it will cost you megabucks to run it.

ClaireCat44



Joined: 17/09/2008
Posts: 739

Message Posted:
17/08/2010 13:19

I wouldn't live anywhere else. It's cold, damp and miserable everywhere here in the winter, not just Karmi. I've never had 'central heating' in this part of the world (only istanbul because we had natural gas). I have a katalitik and if it's very cold I might light the fire if I have time. And in this heat at the moment it's lovely because the temperature is cooler by a couple of degrees. Karmi is not for everyone, thank God!

mystery


Joined: 15/08/2010
Posts: 15

Message Posted:
17/08/2010 15:35

Thanks everyone. I can't imagine Karmi being as cold as the UK in winter. The house I'm looking at has an open fire and a wood burning stove, so should be quite cosy. I'm more worried about becoming a recluse, with moving over alone. So it would be great to make a few friends before I get there.



I'm hoping the Karmi community is as welcoming to newcomers as I've heard....

ClaireCat44



Joined: 17/09/2008
Posts: 739

Message Posted:
18/08/2010 11:22

The people who live in Karmi are some of the nicest English people I have met on the island. You need never feel that you are alone as there are always people who care about you and will help you. Karmi is the place where you live but presumably you won't be spending 24 hours a day in the village. You will have your own life and friends ELSEWHERE but Karmi is an excellent place to have your home. Well that's how I feel!