Getting an extension built in North Cyprus

Kim97


Joined: 09/06/2011
Posts: 4

Message Posted:
10/06/2011 23:51

Hello. We've had our place in Lapta for some time now, but not being there all the time we're unsure about local tradesmen. We'd like to get an extension built; does anyone have any advice about this?



Thanks a lot.

mags111



Joined: 17/08/2008
Posts: 251

Message Posted:
11/06/2011 00:30

Try Sydney Construction. They are extremely reliable and build to an excellent standard. They are very trustworthy too. Quite rare over here!!

poochops


Joined: 09/03/2008
Posts: 64

Message Posted:
11/06/2011 04:31

Try Hasan and Ozbey at the yapi mar up in the village, Ozsan I think it's called. They'll give youa good quote and first class service in my opinion .

Ralph96



Joined: 01/07/2008
Posts: 531

Message Posted:
11/06/2011 05:12

A&B builders, exelent they are in Lapta.

nostradamus


Joined: 15/04/2008
Posts: 557

Message Posted:
11/06/2011 07:25

Speak to Celal down at Ersem Trading's shop - diagonally opposite the nearest Starling to Lapta. Very nice people to deal with and they do all kinds of building work.

Minter


Joined: 19/03/2009
Posts: 193

Message Posted:
11/06/2011 07:26

Hi Kim



try Danny Bishop in Lapta 0533 8778196, can show you previous works and also references

from previous customers. Just finished extension on Australian type house.

crofter


Joined: 16/12/2008
Posts: 1035

Message Posted:
11/06/2011 07:40

Kim97......presumably you DO have your Kocan? Otherwise it is believed that you would not be able to proceed until the property was in your name.

yrret


Joined: 17/08/2010
Posts: 761

Message Posted:
11/06/2011 08:34

crofter is correct, you must hold your kocan before altering a property from the original submitted plans/permissions.

Assuming plans were submitted etc etc.

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
11/06/2011 08:48

Choosing a builder here is akin to choosing the least rotten apple from a barrel .best of luck to you ...Make sure your Kocan etc is all in order....

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
11/06/2011 09:17

Kim

I think you'll find you need planning permission before starting work. I can recommend Mehmet Ucuk the architect/engineer (Ucuk Designs) on the right just past the Ship on the way into Girne) He will prepare plans & submit them on your behalf to obtain all the necessary licence & permissions.

Starting to build without a licence could result in the work being stopped by the beladiyesi and nasty red & white tape being fastened round your project!

Good luck!



Maggie

Tango1


Joined: 19/02/2011
Posts: 1151

Message Posted:
11/06/2011 11:05

Oh yes, the nasty red and white tape...it's appearing like a rash all over the place lately. Have you notice?. Someone, somewhere is obviously doing joined up writing and checking these things out nowadays.

Deniz1


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 3829

Message Posted:
11/06/2011 12:26

We had a notice yesterday from the dostict office saying any extentions or illegal projects would be stopped snd the owners taken to court. There are about 10 houses on our site that have virtually been rebuilt in the last year twice the size they started and others with may alterations. No red tape though. But isnt it shutting the door when the horse has gone?

Deniz1


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 3829

Message Posted:
11/06/2011 12:27

Sorry meant district

Kim97


Joined: 09/06/2011
Posts: 4

Message Posted:
11/06/2011 15:40

Many thanks for the advice: yes, we do have the kocan.

tinker


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 156

Message Posted:
11/06/2011 17:04

We have our koçan , but it is only for the land , the house is not on it .

Kim97


Joined: 09/06/2011
Posts: 4

Message Posted:
11/06/2011 18:29

Many thanks for the advice: yes, we do have the kocan.