Lights and ceing fans/Banks

linus


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Message Posted:
23/09/2008 22:05

Hi Everybody



Anybody got any recommendations on who to use for light fittings and ceiling fans and approx cost. I have a 2 bedroom apt I need to equip



Also can anybody recommend a safe bank in Guzelyurt area



Regards





Linus

rocky


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Message Posted:
23/09/2008 23:54

the whole banking network across the world is at risk so would you like me to look after your money for you

linus


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Message Posted:
24/09/2008 19:47

Advice anybody

brian24001


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Message Posted:
24/09/2008 20:13

Don't know Guzelyurt area for fans etc but banks:

I would say use a Turkish bank - IsBank, Turk Bank, or an overseas bank, Credit West.

All accounts are allegedly underwritten by Government up to 30,000 Euros per account, so spread moneys over a few accounts.

In the past, a few local (Cyprus banks) have gone under, so although they offer higher YTL interest, use carefully, maybe put a few YTL there for a little extra interest, but remember, higher returns means higher risks.

Good luck with it.

linus


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Posts: 281

Message Posted:
25/09/2008 01:29

Hi Brian



Thanks for the feedback. There are a number of banks in Guzelyurt ie



Akdeniz Garranti Bank

Iktisat

limasol Turk Kooperatif Bankasi

Seker Bank Kibris

Universal Bank

Oyak Bankk As



Any thoughts.



Also for lighting/fans may have to go to Kyrenia. Do you know of any reputable companies



Regards



Linus

brian24001


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Message Posted:
25/09/2008 09:12

Hi Linus,

I have heard very good reports here in Kyrenia about Iktisat, they have an English person in there for us foreigners, but as to security etc, it's anyone's guess. I also believe the Limasol is a big bank, but don't know any more than that. However I can't believe there is no IsBank or TurkBank there.

Click on the banking link on the bottom of the main page, just under the page numbers, loads of threads there with other info.

Cheers

Brian

fire starter


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Message Posted:
25/09/2008 15:05

superhome in the south is where i have seen a good range of ceiling fans/lights. a lot more expensive than the uk.

linus


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Message Posted:
25/09/2008 20:15

Thanks for the feedback. HSBC I think is the best bet and transfer funds online.

Anybody know of any reputable companies around Kyrenia that do lights/ceiling fans. All you guys that have bouht of plan must have purchased from somewhere.

Help!

Linus


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Message Posted:
26/09/2008 18:02

Lights and ceiling fans in Kyrenia. Does anybody know where to purchase from for a new apt

ataturk


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Message Posted:
26/09/2008 19:20

I purchased some really good ceiling fans from superhome center from the south they cost about 100 euros and were remote controlled in satin stainless steel with a 75watt dimmer light as well. They have a good range but i would highly recommend the remote controlled ones as when you are in bed you can dim the lights and turn on teh fan

linus


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Message Posted:
26/09/2008 20:21

Thanks Ataturk. Only over for a short period at Xmas and dont think I would have time to trave South as I have much to. I was hoping somenody may know companies around Kyrenia/ Nicosia



Regards



Linus

ataturk


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Message Posted:
26/09/2008 20:34

home center is just over the border there is a new one 5 mins from the border bigger and better than the one near ikea

linus


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Message Posted:
26/09/2008 20:37

Would I be allowed to bring them back though. Dont want them confiscating

Krin52


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Message Posted:
26/09/2008 20:49

Ali Tektan from the Arcelik store in Karaoglanoglu sold and installed ours a couple of years back....

linus


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Message Posted:
26/09/2008 20:59

Hi Krin



Thanks



Do you know if they have a web site or have you got a tel no? Found an old thread on this subject and somebody recommended Electrakur, Anybody know where they are?



Regards



linus

ataturk


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Message Posted:
26/09/2008 23:47

Electrokur will give you a shock with their prices they are by the main roundabout in Girne the one which goes to lefkosia

linus


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Message Posted:
27/09/2008 13:24

Clearly they are expensive then

Perry


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Message Posted:
27/09/2008 20:01

Linus - No, electakur are fine. We bought 6 fans / light fittings from them and they have been very good - quality almost as good as 'Fantasia' as stocked in John Lewis. We paid £50 each and they fitted all of them for YTL 100 - the guy was there for a good 4 -5 hours and did a great job - ceiling fans are quite tricky to fit. Fantasia fans in the UK are around £250 each. Eletrakur are on the Lefkosia roundabout in Girne.



Hope that helps.

scampy



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Message Posted:
27/09/2008 21:18

Linus

I would stick to the banks that are from Turkey such as Turk bank as they are bigger and less risky

A few years ago a lot of people got in trouble with Kibris bank who went bust

Susie x

AlsancakJack



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Message Posted:
27/09/2008 21:31

ataturk

'Electrokur will give you a shock with their prices they are by the main roundabout in Girne the one which goes to lefkosia'

Its not what I have found, I regard there prices as being reasonable and once they get to know you they give a good discount. I use them all of the time.

AJ

linus


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Posts: 281

Message Posted:
29/09/2008 19:45

Thanks for the advice everybody. A few people now seems to be saying either stick to Turkish Bank or use HSBC for protection as they are in the EU. I need to make a decision soon.

linus


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Message Posted:
02/10/2008 00:59

Does anybody that currently transfers money from HSBC in the UK in Stirling to HSBC in Girne know what they exchange rate is to Turlisk Lira

brandy sour


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Message Posted:
02/10/2008 01:39

No but it cost £15.00 to send it.

ataturk


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Message Posted:
02/10/2008 10:45

The banks in this country turkish or cypriot guarantee your savings upto 20000 euros in the event they go under

linus


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Message Posted:
02/10/2008 23:45

Apparantly you can send any amount up to £30k for £10 with HSBC telephone banking or £15 thru the internet