CAESAR RESORT

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
19/10/2007 19:12

Is there any Ceasar buyers from the north cyprus forum around,

leave a message ! xx

andy&deb


Joined: 25/10/2007
Posts: 48

Message Posted:
25/10/2007 19:02

Hi SJ have posted a reply dont know if its gone on

Andy & Deb

pilgrim



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 1404

Message Posted:
25/10/2007 19:25

Looking 2 buy for investment, trying to get a price and location for a 3bed south facing, but can only find 2 beds avaiable.

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
25/10/2007 22:47

Hi Andy&Deb,

yes got them, many thanks, its looking well , heading on a cruise tomorrow, will be in touch.

Pilgrim, get in touch with them through the web site and ask about the 3 bed aparts, good luck

sj x

andy&deb


Joined: 25/10/2007
Posts: 48

Message Posted:
31/10/2007 20:27

Hi S J

hope you enjoyed the cruise were was you going , hope pilgrim got sorted i think there are 3 beds on caesar resort and they are a good investment for the price.

Deb & andy

ian-mary


Joined: 11/06/2007
Posts: 39

Message Posted:
31/10/2007 21:01

try this website - i dont see any 3 bed

http://www.caesar-resort.com/Front/ShowCategory.aspx?CatId=53

ian-mary


Joined: 11/06/2007
Posts: 39

Message Posted:
31/10/2007 21:07

sorry try this link - says it has 3 bed

http://www.caesar-resort.com/Front/ShowCategory.aspx?CatId=52

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
09/11/2007 21:35

anyone out there????!!!!

nicky


Joined: 08/11/2007
Posts: 7

Message Posted:
21/11/2007 21:18

hi sjw

what type of apartment have you gone for?

Did you barter with the agent?

What lawyer are you using?

I may be going out easter time myself.



cheers nicky

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
23/11/2007 20:51

Hi,

we bought a 2 bed south facing, through churchills,

didnt barter. Using a guy called cenk from girne,

very nice guy, very helpful, if you look down the list in the

list for solicitor recommendations, you will see his name

Nyki9


Joined: 23/11/2007
Posts: 46

Message Posted:
27/11/2007 13:23

We are also buying at caesar resort

Hope you are all still happy.

We cannot wait!!!!!

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
01/12/2007 10:51

Hi Nicky,Nyki9, yes I am fine, thanks,

cant wait to go out in march to finally see it, , I see there is a new release

on Ceasars web site of a new block including 3 bed penthouses

talk soon xx

jamie012002


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 223

Message Posted:
13/12/2007 13:23

Hi, have just bought in Augustus block ! was there last week. lovely place. has anyone heard about the "big things" that are due to happen in Bogaz / Famagusta ? Maybe a golf course ?

Cheers

Jamie

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
13/12/2007 18:41

Hi Jamie,

have you been over yet? we bought in constantine, I cant wait to

go over in march, have heard that there is loads being planned for the

area

jamie012002


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 223

Message Posted:
13/12/2007 20:04

Hi SJW yes I was there last week !! it's lovely there. was 23 degrees and i was swimming in the sea !!

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
13/12/2007 22:30

waw, now I am impressed. did you meet Jack? whats he like?

jamie012002


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Posts: 223

Message Posted:
14/12/2007 11:48

yeah i met jack, he's a top bloke, took us to see his other developments and the golf course !! was very accomodating and gave me a really good deal !! was definately worth my while meeting him face to face !

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
17/12/2007 10:45

Hppy days,

cant wait to meet him and the solicitor, roll on march !!

jamie012002


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 223

Message Posted:
17/12/2007 11:06

which solicitor are you using ?

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
17/12/2007 12:06

we are using Cenk Bolayir of Legal Consulting PH +90 392 815 0544 FAX +90 392 815 0545. He is based in Girne and a really nice helpful guy. Good price and completly independant from Caesar, so he will look after you. I have his email if you need it.

jamie012002


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 223

Message Posted:
17/12/2007 17:28

No It's ok thanks, have got one, just wondered who you were using. Met them while I was out there and they seemed very nice.

nicky


Joined: 08/11/2007
Posts: 7

Message Posted:
20/12/2007 00:32

hi jamie

Just picking your brain if you dont mind. How much are your costs apart from

the sale of your apartment. Which solicitor are you using?

nicky

sporty


Joined: 06/12/2007
Posts: 685

Message Posted:
20/12/2007 00:54

hi Sarajane i got back from my first trip to cyprus on monday,i have to apologise,i unfortunately was rushing around on the day i was on the eastcoast and my parents wanted me to drive them up to the top of the karpas!I just only found the border at Famagusta before dark!no signposts!how i found it was a fluke i can tell you,so i was unable to go to caesar resort,please accept my apologies!As for NC,it's just stunning!better than my missus getting out of the shower!!If my place at Eastcoast Residence aint ready for me next summer i'll probably rent a villa and go anyway! super place! regards Mark ps. all the photo's my parents took over the week came out blurred today!they had the camera on zoom!!s**t happens.

jamie012002


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 223

Message Posted:
21/12/2007 10:46

Hi Nicky



Solicitor cost is GBP 800.00 am using...



MUSTAFA GURYEL LAW FIRM in Kyrenia. I met them and they seem really nice, very helpful so far.



The stamp duty which is 0.5% over the contract Sale Price is payable upon signing of the Agreement of Sale. 3% transfer fee as first time purchasers and 5% VAT is payable (over the assessed value when your permission to purchase is issued by the authorities) approximately after two years of signing the agreement, at the time of the registrtion of the title deed from the Vendor's name into the name of the purchaser at the land registry office.



You may also want to check if you have to pay anything to have the water and electricity connected as I know some people have been court by this if they haven't budgeted.



I have bought in Augustus, the views are amazing !!

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
21/12/2007 15:20

Hi Sporty, glad you enjoyed the trip, no worries about the photos, will just have to wait until March!!

hope you all havea great xmas and a happy new year xx

sporty


Joined: 06/12/2007
Posts: 685

Message Posted:
21/12/2007 16:58

happy xmas to you too! Hopefully our paths will meet in North Cyprus sometime soon. x

pilgrim



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 1404

Message Posted:
21/12/2007 20:09

Hi Sporty

If you need a nice villa with pool near Bogas next summer contact me, my neighbours is available.

regards

p

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
21/12/2007 20:58

Hey Pilgrim,

is it free at easter ? what price thanks xx

conor


Joined: 27/12/2007
Posts: 10

Message Posted:
27/12/2007 15:29

Hi Sarah, I was wondering where everybody was hiding out. How did the wedding go?...............Have you checked out the new IKEA store in Belfast?.............Hope you had a nice christmas.

Have you got an approximate finish date for you're appartment? sorry for all the questions lol as I've not heard from anybody recently in relation to Ceasar's............the latest picture on the website looks really good.

pilgrim



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 1404

Message Posted:
27/12/2007 17:49

Hi Easter is free, say how long you want and I,ll get you a price

Regards

p

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
28/12/2007 08:33

Hi Conor,

what about you ? long time no hear, hope all is well with you! Yes had a fantastic time at both the wedding and in Dubai, thanks, cant believe its all over :(, aww well, closer to cyprus time . Christmas was great too, what about you, did you have a good one? Havent been to Ikea yet, we were told it was going to be really busy for the first few months and to stay away, but we promised my granny a new kitchen and shes busting to get it, so I guess I'm going to have to make the journey soon!! Last I heard for the apart was 15th Nov 2008, which to be honest I cant see, I think it will be the start of 2009? yes the pic on the website is really lovely, we are heading over on the 21st March, so I will take loads of pictures for you . Anyway have a very happy aand healthy 2008, and I'll maybe see you there

Hi pilgrim, yes please from Sat 22nd - Thur 27th march ? thanks

conor


Joined: 27/12/2007
Posts: 10

Message Posted:
28/12/2007 10:31

Hi Sarah,

We had a great christmas thanks, we are all keeping well. As of yet we didn't make it down to IKEA, with the Euro currently very good against GBP guess we will make the trip around the new year. I'm hoping for a later finish on the our appartment in the Brutus block.....suits me to have a little more time to get the final payment sorted out. Have you heard anymore regarding water connection or furnituure packages available?

We still have to decide when to go over most likely will be August / November time. Best of luck with you're new year celebrations.

shona


Joined: 28/12/2007
Posts: 7

Message Posted:
28/12/2007 20:23

hello,

I'm interested in buying at the Caesar Resort but I cannot find a date for when the complex should be finished. All I can see is a '24 month' completion date - 24 months from when? And is it on schedule?

Also does anyone know how much the rental yield should be?

Thanks

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
29/12/2007 13:48

Hi Conor, yeah suits me too for a little later finish!! No I havent heard anymore about anything to be honest, which I'm sort of glad about, means I dont owe anything yet!! But whatever you want to no about anything, pictures you want me to take or anything else, put it all in an email before we go in march. But I will speak to you before that, anyway have a very happy and healthy 2008 to you and your family and I'm sure our paths will cross this year at some stage !!



Hi Shona, welcome to the forum, our apart in the first phase is due to be finished in nov'08, with the whole development mid 2009. As far as we know it is on schedule. Rent is prob as much as you want it to be, I'd be happy with £50 a week to cover the mortage but then others in other aparts already completed are asking between £100-£200 a week in the high season. good luck

pilgrim



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 1404

Message Posted:
29/12/2007 16:07

Hi Sara

emailed you villa cost details

regards

p

jamie012002


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 223

Message Posted:
31/12/2007 16:39

Hi All



When i was at the Caesar resort early december, they told me first phase is ready December 08 !!



You will all have to pay about GBP 1000.00 for your share in connecting water and electricity.



Cheers

Jamie



P.s Golf course planned next to the resort has been given the go ahead !!

pilgrim



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 1404

Message Posted:
31/12/2007 19:43

going 2 look at site in feb investment in mind, university, golf course and nearby beach 'tick the right boxes'

dodger



Joined: 29/07/2007
Posts: 1895

Message Posted:
31/12/2007 21:03

when do they plan to start the golf course,is it going to be 18 holes.where is the location.

Regards,

Paul.

Tim10


Joined: 01/01/2008
Posts: 114

Message Posted:
01/01/2008 11:41

You may want to look at the Blossom Kyrenia project in the area behind the Club Zeus. With a 10% guaranteed rental income they have several three bedroom units.



You make take a look at their website: http://www.blossomproperties.co.uk .



Locally Unwin Estates and Hillcrest are handling this project.

Tim10


Joined: 01/01/2008
Posts: 114

Message Posted:
01/01/2008 11:43

The problem as per Ceasars Resort is the location and no guranteed rental. The areas is flooded with rentals available with not enough renters. This does not look to me like a good investment.

Tim10


Joined: 01/01/2008
Posts: 114

Message Posted:
01/01/2008 14:37

The golf course already exists. It is located right between Esentepe and Alagadi.

jamie012002


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 223

Message Posted:
01/01/2008 16:06

Whats wrong with Ceasars Location Tim ? Looked pretty good to me when i was there. Being so family orientated (Didn't see anywhere else on the Island like it) I cant see any problem renting, whether the developer guarantees it or not. There is a superb golf course in Esentepe you are right, but I know for a fact that one has been given the go ahead to be built right next to Caesars, so to me Caersars will then have everything, beaches, family orientated, golf course, right next to famagusta and also only 30 mins from larnanca where Kyrenia is about an hour and a half.

pilgrim



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Posts: 1404

Message Posted:
01/01/2008 16:20

With you Jamie, thats our conclusion also.

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
01/01/2008 19:05

Can someone explain to me how anyone can guarantee a rental income as there is so much rental property available and no tourists to fill them. The travel companies are having problems filling the planes let alone the accommodation they have on their books. I don't think we've been on a full plane for about 18 months/2 years.



About 3 years ago when the housing boom hit the island the planes were completely full and you had trouble getting on now they run half empty.



If anyone buys with a view to getting an income from rentals then I'd personally think very carefully and read the smallprint.

Bradus


Joined: 25/02/2007
Posts: 2641

Message Posted:
01/01/2008 19:32

Well said Karen.



When we came over in November there were 12 people on the plane. Nearly all TRNC home owners. Most of the hotels, bars and restaurants we visited were deserted with husband and I often being the only customers around. If we did manage to bump into other people they were usually people looking to buy property or checking up on the progress of property they had purchased.

Tim10 think you might need to do a bit more research? Get on owners abroad and look at the availability of the many villas and apartments throughout the TRNC. Its nothing to do with the area as I'm sure you will see.

millzer


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 978

Message Posted:
01/01/2008 19:34

Quite simple Kazzie. Over inflate the sale price by the percentage amount of rental income you are guaranteeing for however many years, and then give it back to the customer over the agreed period. Developer then has a better chance of making the sale because the prospective purchaser 'thinks' it's a good rental investment (even if it isn't!). They also get to invest some of your money over the same period at good interest rates but only have to give it back in small chunks. Good eh!!

Tim10


Joined: 01/01/2008
Posts: 114

Message Posted:
02/01/2008 14:38

The location is fine -- but a good location must also carry an promise of good rental income or capital appreciation -- this is missing.

Tim10


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Posts: 114

Message Posted:
02/01/2008 14:41

Good rental income, however, can be found in Kyrenia because of a lack of rental properties for the students at the universities. Most locals own their own house. To rely on tourism in the area of the Resort is questionable and would only be seasonable. A good rental should provide income all year long.

jamie012002


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 223

Message Posted:
02/01/2008 21:58

When i was in Kyrenia recently I viewed loads of apartments there that were available. Looks to me like there are more places there than needed. Don't get me wrong I thought Kyrenia was a beautiful place, but for me Famagusta way, yes there are plenty of villas, but family orienatated beach front apartments no !

shona


Joined: 28/12/2007
Posts: 7

Message Posted:
04/01/2008 20:28

Hello, I'm having a look at solicitors at the moment and noticed that the name Guryel keeps cropping up. Can somebody tell me if MUSTAFA GURYEL solicitors in Kyrenia is linked to the builder's solicitors Gulboy GURYEL in Girne? Thanks

jamie012002


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Posts: 223

Message Posted:
04/01/2008 21:57

yes they are the same people !! girne is kyrenia

shona


Joined: 28/12/2007
Posts: 7

Message Posted:
05/01/2008 21:47

Thanks very much Jamie

shona


Joined: 28/12/2007
Posts: 7

Message Posted:
11/01/2008 15:02

How do you go about getting a criminal record disclosure certificate in order to buy in TRNC? I have looked on the internet and it seems that individuals are not allowed to apply for them - only companies. Help please!

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
11/01/2008 15:17

hi shona the company we bought off obtained ours so have no idea how you would obtain for ones self , i dont think you can

good luck simbas

shona


Joined: 28/12/2007
Posts: 7

Message Posted:
11/01/2008 15:50

No, I'm still making enquiries and it's looking to be impossible. What do you mean by the 'company you bought off'? The developer? The agent? Someone else?

Thanks for your help.

steelman550


Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 41

Message Posted:
11/01/2008 17:39

Hi Shona,



We just went to our local police station and requested one. They charge £10 and it takes about 6 weeks for it to be sent to you.

Hope this helps

Regards

Sam

shona


Joined: 28/12/2007
Posts: 7

Message Posted:
11/01/2008 17:49

Great - thanks Sam

Biker



Joined: 11/01/2008
Posts: 396

Message Posted:
11/01/2008 19:15

Hi as far as I know (I am originally born here) you can get these from the police. Obviously they check to see if you have any criminal history on their records.

jamie012002


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 223

Message Posted:
18/01/2008 18:39

Hi. Does anyone know of a villa near bogaz / famagusta for rent october 25th till November 1st, sleeping 9



(6 adults & 3 kids)



Cheers



Jamie

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
18/01/2008 18:57

Hey Jamie,

try bogaz.info as they normally advertise rents, also pilgrim sent us details of a beautiful villa, not sure how many it sleeps, but it was abit big for us as theres only 3

andy&deb


Joined: 25/10/2007
Posts: 48

Message Posted:
18/01/2008 19:06

Hi everyone Hi sarah i have just done a long message and it have not gone!!! here goes again we have just got back from north cyprus and it was cold at night so take a coat at this time of year also a bit cold in the day but lovely blue sky and sunny, not like here, Caesar resort is looking good and i think rental will do well in time its a up and coming place, famagusta town is good and lots of places to go for meals, we are going back in march so will see how much more has been done best wishes Andy & Deb

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
18/01/2008 19:24

Hi Andy & Deb,

how are you long time, no speak!! thats brill news, that its starting to look good, have you got any photos ? what block are you in again? we too are going out on 21st march, maybe see yous for a pint !!

talk soon, sj x

pilgrim



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 1404

Message Posted:
18/01/2008 19:53

Hi jamie,

Neighbours luxury Villa is available sleeps 10, private pool, 5mins Bogaz 15mins Famagusta, if interested email me and I'll send you details and photos.

regards

p

andy&deb


Joined: 25/10/2007
Posts: 48

Message Posted:
18/01/2008 20:26

Hi sj

we are out there 1st march for a week what a shame we could have got together, when you go there you should go to the moon over water a lot of english people there and will all help you out and give good advice. we have got turtle bay furnished and we are really pleased, word of advice to everyone take as much electrical goods as you can they a lot of money in north we have taken kettle and toaster ect in fact nothing is cheap!!!

Andy & Deb

andy&deb


Joined: 25/10/2007
Posts: 48

Message Posted:
18/01/2008 20:36

sorry sarah did not say we are in cassius block A1 and the augusta is it called is painted out side a lot further on and in a great place if any one has bought there they wont be disappointed also jack has decided he is putting a inside pool on site so we were told by locals good for winter time.

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
27/01/2008 20:17

few new photos posted on caesar website



http://www.caesar-resort.com

vix34


Joined: 04/02/2008
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
04/02/2008 23:23

hello all.... newie ere. buying in caesar resort this year. has anyone been lately and checked it out

jamie012002


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 223

Message Posted:
05/02/2008 13:59

Hi Vix. I was there early December !! It's gonna be lovel when finished ! I have bought in Augusta Block

shona


Joined: 28/12/2007
Posts: 7

Message Posted:
05/02/2008 18:47

Has anyone who is currently buying a property in TRNC heard about the new rule that came in on 02.01.08 regarding contracts of sale being registered within 21 days of the date they were signed? And are your solicitors putting up their fees (as are ours) to accommodate this. Does anyone know when these new rule changes were first aired as they just seem to have been implemented without any prior knowledge.?

Regards

jamie012002


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 223

Message Posted:
06/02/2008 19:03

Yeah I was told about that so got minee registered in December. Think it costs £240.00 to have lodged at land registry

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
06/02/2008 22:27

welcome vix34 (neighbour) , what block are you in, we are constantine, going out in march to see it!!

what is the new legislation ???? I must email my solicitor to ask about it ?

jamie012002


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 223

Message Posted:
07/02/2008 13:39

I was told it was £240stg for depositing your Agreement of Sale at the Land Registry Office(which is a new law put into effect to safeguard your interest in the property until the registering the title deed into your names.)



Can anyone else confirm if this right ?

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
07/02/2008 13:45

Hi Jamie,

thanks for the reply, have you paid it yet?

Terry66


Joined: 07/02/2008
Posts: 5

Message Posted:
07/02/2008 14:00

There is another link here where the new law is being discussed

http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/1332.asp



it has already attracted 127 messages in 7 days. People are very angry that solicitors have started demanding hundreds of pounds on top of their original fees for getting a document stamped. The word theft springs to mind.



If thie government doesn't step in and stop this daylight robbery everyone will lose trust in turkish solicitors and nobody will be buying (or selling) in trnc.

jamie012002


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 223

Message Posted:
07/02/2008 14:17

Hi SJW yeah I have just paid it. To be honest i've only recently purchased mine (December) so when i met the solicitor they told me aboutit at the time so it hasn't just been sprug on me out the blue. It's the only fee i've had to pay the solicitor so i'm not too worried, but was just wondering if it was a legitimate charge or not ?



Also does anyone know how long it takes to drive from Paphos to Bogaz ?

Terry66


Joined: 07/02/2008
Posts: 5

Message Posted:
07/02/2008 15:08

Apparently it costs about 40 turkish lira to deposit the sales agreement at Land registry. Solicitors are charging between £200 stg and £350 stg to take it there.

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
07/02/2008 15:32

thanks for the info terry, are you able to go and do it yourself then or does the

solicitor have to do it? I have emailed the solicitor, but he hasnt replied!!

andy&deb


Joined: 25/10/2007
Posts: 48

Message Posted:
07/02/2008 18:57

hi jamie

we have drove from paphos a couple of times as flights can be much cheaper in winter and it takes around 2 and a half hours may be 3 tops

we are driving from paphos in march

andy & deb

jamie012002


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 223

Message Posted:
08/02/2008 12:31

Thanks Andy & Deb. What do you do about car hire there ? can you hire a car at Paphos and take it across the border ?

Cherie


Joined: 09/02/2008
Posts: 3

Message Posted:
11/02/2008 11:03

I hear that Caesar Resort are now about to begin their next phase, where they' ll have 3 bedroom apartments, they're Penthouses.

I'm interested in buying one of those, I think a pretty good investment at reasonable prices, their location and facilities are worth a lot, besides being so close to Long Beach

jamie012002


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 223

Message Posted:
11/02/2008 12:16

Yeah My uncle is just buying in the Titus block penthouse, supposedly ready 16 months from now !!

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
11/02/2008 13:17

Hi Cherie, we;come to the forum, have you already reserved one, I see on their website, they have already released them and one is away. Have you been tot he development? What is long beach like ?

andy&deb


Joined: 25/10/2007
Posts: 48

Message Posted:
12/02/2008 00:40

hi Jamie sorry for not getting back

yes you can hire a car from paphos always do and drive to north cyprus just get insurance at the boarder, dont say you are taking over boarder to car hire company they are really funny and always say you can not take to the north, when we have a late flight we stay in a hotel for the night as you can not get your insurance late on as its closed think it closes at around 9pm at famagusta boarder and we were told on our last visit the nicosia boarder closes at 12 midnight hope this helps

jamie012002


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Posts: 223

Message Posted:
12/02/2008 11:10

Great thanks for getting back to me.

jamie012002


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Posts: 223

Message Posted:
12/02/2008 12:56

Hi Sara

Have got some updated pictures of the site.

If you want to email me I will send them on.

Cheers

Jamie

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
12/02/2008 19:03

Yes jamie, that would be great, its sarawalsh79@hotmail.com, thanks x

spudlov


Joined: 15/02/2008
Posts: 100

Message Posted:
16/02/2008 10:46

Hi everyone, Ive bought in augustus. Looking forward to it immensely. Would be very grateful for any photos anybody may be able to e mail me. Cheers

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
16/02/2008 11:59

Hi and welcome to the forum, I have some photos if you could put on

your email, also Im going over next month and planning on using all of my memory card, lol , so yes will send you them. Have you been over ?

jamie012002


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 223

Message Posted:
16/02/2008 13:18

hi martin, ive also bought in augustus. have some photos can email u no worries. cheers jamie

spudlov


Joined: 15/02/2008
Posts: 100

Message Posted:
18/02/2008 10:25

thanks sjw and jamie. weve not been out yet, going in October, cant wait. My adress is

martinmurphy111@aol.com

thanks again

gers630


Joined: 21/01/2008
Posts: 7

Message Posted:
20/02/2008 01:56

hi all.



just come back sat and its all looking on course , sadly for me the weather was very wet when i was there but the block i went to look at had tiled floors and brilliant views from the roof...the markings are down for the ampitheatre so looking good.



regards

brian

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
20/02/2008 16:56

hey brian, howd it go? was it impressive ? did you get any photos?

gers630


Joined: 21/01/2008
Posts: 7

Message Posted:
20/02/2008 18:17

i only have a couple of pics so nothing impressive but email and i will send to you.



brian

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
20/02/2008 19:36

ok, thanks brian, its

sarawalsh79@hotmail.com





SJ

Jo Valentine


Joined: 10/02/2008
Posts: 508

Message Posted:
20/02/2008 19:59

Hello Caesar Resort Folk! I'm Jo, James Valentine Overseas Removals +44(0)1302 729595, Email: valentineremovals@hotmail.com. We're in Doncaster, Yorkshire but operate throughout the UK. So, working closely with Olaytrans, who are EXCELLENT, we do the initial survey, inventory sheets, costings, packing, export wrapping and loading (operatives trained to BAR standards), prepare the Shipping Lists, mop your fevered brows! then you relax and drink a few Efes while Olaytrans sort the shipping, ease your goods through Customs and deliver to your new home. My Parents moved from Leeds to Ozankoy in the 1970's so we can share some moving experiences!

jamie012002


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 223

Message Posted:
06/03/2008 13:22

Is anyone from Caesars gonna be out in the TRNC over half term in October ?

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
06/03/2008 15:08

quite possibly, that is our completion date, although we are

going out in 2 weeks

jamie012002


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 223

Message Posted:
06/03/2008 15:44

is yours being completed in October then ? When I was there in December jack told be first ones are ready december !! Anyhow you'll get updated in a couple of weeks !

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
06/03/2008 22:34

We were told oct, but I'm hoping its the new year to allow us to get the money together!! will take the full memory card of 700 photo's and bore everyone to death when we get back

andy&deb


Joined: 25/10/2007
Posts: 48

Message Posted:
11/03/2008 21:51

hi all we just got back on sunday the site is looking better and they have started to tile some apartments the weather was great and we met Jack and he told us his plans for the pools ect got some pics so if you want them you will have to give me your email address

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
11/03/2008 21:57

me me me please

sarawalsh79@hotmail.com,

thanks

jamie012002


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 223

Message Posted:
12/03/2008 12:33

Yes please, jamie@pjshipping.co.uk

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
12/03/2008 20:21

got an email of my solicitor today, the total cost of land registry for my apartment if paid before end of march is £195, happy days, I was expecting alot more, I am hoping to do it next week when we are out. Also if I want him to do it, he will split the costs between the other residnets of caeser that he will be doing then as well, what a nice genuine guy

spudlov


Joined: 15/02/2008
Posts: 100

Message Posted:
14/03/2008 01:16

Would love some photos please Andy and Deb. martinmurphy111@aol.com

cheers

Jacs67


Joined: 15/03/2008
Posts: 23

Message Posted:
15/03/2008 17:53

Hi everyone, I'm new to this site and it is great to have found you all! I bought a 1 bed in Brutus 18 months ago and I can't wait until completion of the 1st phase. I look forward to hearing of progress updates during the next few months, chat soon, Jackie

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
16/03/2008 11:38

Welcome Jackie to the forum and the caesars, (neighbour)

jamie012002


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 223

Message Posted:
16/03/2008 13:58

Hi Jackie, welcome to the forum. We have bought in Augustus. KInd regards Jamie

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
19/03/2008 10:11

2 more sleeps

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
19/03/2008 10:29

SJW at this rate you'll need your holiday to catch up on the sleep you're missing through all the excitement!

Have a great time.

Karen

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
19/03/2008 11:08

thanks karen, im soooo excited, like a child, bare in mind, we have never been to cyprus and we booked our apartment 15 months go, so it will be great to finally see the site and the surrounding area etc etc

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
20/03/2008 12:57

one more sleep

sweetie


Joined: 20/03/2008
Posts: 8

Message Posted:
20/03/2008 21:27

hi everyone just joined the forum we've bought in augustus block ,never been to cyprus and appart for making payments the last being the tiling have had no contact with anyone including jack,so nice too hear things are going too plan.speak soon sarah/keith

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
21/03/2008 08:35

Hi Sarah/ Keith,

welcome to the forum, I am going out tonight, yeehaa, am already taking photos of the augustus block for James, so will email them to you as well. Back next weekend.

SJ

spudlov


Joined: 15/02/2008
Posts: 100

Message Posted:
25/03/2008 21:01

hope youre having a great time SJ. would much appreciate any pics you could email us. thanks in advance, martin and irina

sweetie


Joined: 20/03/2008
Posts: 8

Message Posted:
25/03/2008 23:10

thanks sj i appreciate that my email address is sarah.johns1@ntlworld.com hope you have a great time cant wait to see the photos sarah/keith

jamie012002


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 223

Message Posted:
26/03/2008 12:49

Hi Sarah/Keith



I've also bought in Augustus, I was there in December and met Jack. It's all good. I have just emailed you some pictures I had.

Kind regards

Jamie



P.s SJ hope you having a great time.

sweetie


Joined: 20/03/2008
Posts: 8

Message Posted:
27/03/2008

hi jamie,

Just recieved your photos thanks for that.What number appartment have you bought we've bought a one bed in A6.Did you manage to sneek a peek inside any of the appart.As when jack emailed us the photos of completion of the tiling they looked awfully small.Maybe sj will have some internal photos on her return .Speak to you soon Sarah/Keith

jamie012002


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 223

Message Posted:
27/03/2008 12:34

Hi Sarah / Keith



We have bought one bed to in A15



I did go inside my apartment but in December the tiles weren't down.



Would you be able to email me the picture jack sent you of the tiles ?



Kind regards



Jamie

Jacs67


Joined: 15/03/2008
Posts: 23

Message Posted:
27/03/2008 20:42

Hi again,



Has anyone been advised recently on the completion date for the 1st 3 blocks? Our contract reads April 08 but I have been advised by Froodie (did anyone meet Froodie?) that it is more realistically going to be July. I can't imagine that date will be met either.



Regards



Jackie

andy&deb


Joined: 25/10/2007
Posts: 48

Message Posted:
28/03/2008 15:54

Hi all

Jackie we have met Froodie shes really lovely and helps if you need her to, when we were there at the beginning of March we were told ours would be done by July but we think it will go over the time,

I have spoken to Jack today and he says SJW has been there and has took measurements of the apartments, when we saw them tiled this month they looked much better and bigger, they are not the massive but great for an apartment the weather is so good you dont spend much time in them away,

Andy & Deb

jamie012002


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 223

Message Posted:
28/03/2008 19:42

Hi All



I was told by Jack that my apartment in Augustus will be ready DEC 08



Kind regards



Jamie

sweetie


Joined: 20/03/2008
Posts: 8

Message Posted:
29/03/2008 09:25

hi jamie



Sorry but i am unable to send interior photos of tiled appart. as for some reason unknown to anyone in our household they have vanished from my pc,have tried to locate them but to no avail .Im sure jack would email them to you though,but there was not much to see too be honest.Speak soon sarah/keith

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
29/03/2008 14:15

Hello!

yes I'm back, where do I start ?! Had a great time, went to the site twice, 1st time was met by Jacks father, very nice man and the 2nd we were met by Jack. It is starting to look well, just hard to imagine it all finished, although we visited a couple of sites up the road that were finished and if caesar is finished to that standard, which I'm sure it will, then everyone should be pleased with the results.

Jack was telling us about the changes to the site, instead of building the 35 orginal blocks, they are making the 2nd phase higher and cutting the number of blocks down to 19, this way there will be extra facilities for the owners, ie, an extra swimming pool with a swim up bar, indoor pool etc The lines were also drawn for the tennis and football courts, which they hope to start in the next few weeks. The amphitheatre has also begun, with the seating area being built at the minute. The 1st phase is the 6 blocks, augustus - constantine, and they are hoping to hand these over around sept, Oct time and some of the facilities will be open then, but it will be cordoned off from phase 2 to allow them to work without disturbing the people who are there staying.

Augustus and Cassius are painted outside, and augustus is tiled inside, I have photos, which I will send later on, send me your email addresses. The floors throughout are a cream tile which make the rooms seem alot bigger and brighter, and the bathroom is a cream wall tile, with a mosaic border, it is lovely and makes all the difference. The walls will be painted cream. I have approximate measments for the room sizes for mine, which is a 2 bed, rooms slightly smaller than I imagined, but as Jack said it is a holiday aprt and with all the facilities available, you will prob be outside most of the day. The bedroom in the 1 bed aprt is much bigger.

We spent a couple of days on the beach across the road and even went swimming in the sea! Its quite nice, although we went a drive up the karpas and the beaches up there are amazing! The resort is approx 10 min from Famagusta, which has shops, bars and restaurants. Bogaz, is 5 min away, not at all what I expected, very small and laid back and the people are very friendly, but it has everything you need and the big old bazaar is well under way, this is 1000 units of shops, bars and restaurants

Think thats all for now,

has anyone bought a storage cupboard, we are trying to decide, but think it would be better to buy it now ?

Jacs67


Joined: 15/03/2008
Posts: 23

Message Posted:
29/03/2008 23:54

Hi SJW, Sounds like you had a great time - did you say it was your first visit there? It's beautiful isn't it, the type of place that gets under your skin...I really miss it (especially with this weather)!



Sounds like they are making progress although, as you say, it's hard to imagine it complete. It does make me feel better to hear your feedback on the tiling and size etc. Did you notice if they are making much progress with Brutus...like, is it actually built yet? It's just that when I left last April, little 'ol Brutus was a patch on the ground and the other two blocks were raring on. Apparently it was due to needing a different type of scaffolding, but they have changed our plans since then so hopefully the scaffolding will fit now!



I didn't know about the bazaar at Bogaz - is it right near the the quay at Bogaz or a bit further out? We won't recognise the place in 5 years time!!



I decided to buy a storage cupboard for my kit just in case I keep the apartment and rent in out to students. If I don't keep it and sell it on I thought it was an added extra for a prospective purchaser for the same reason and also because the apartments aren't the biggest. I did a deal with Jack on the price though so it may be worth sounding him out.



Glad you had a fab time and thanks again for the update.



Cheers, Jackie

sweetie


Joined: 20/03/2008
Posts: 8

Message Posted:
30/03/2008 12:22

hi sjw glad you had a good time,we have yet to get out there,never been to cyprus at all so good to hear all is well.Id appreciate any photos you took as we're buying in augustus a6 a one bed.From the photos jack sent the appart. looked awfully small?Jamie sent us some external photos but some internal would be great.Nine too hear less blocks are being built as 35 did sound a bit too much.Hope they dont build them too high though.Speak soon sarah/keith sarah.johns1@ntlworld.com

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
30/03/2008 15:09

Hi Jackie / Sarah,

Yes it wasnt the type of place that we are used too, but theres something about it, where time stands still and no-one has any worries, its a lovely place and yes it will be totally different in a few years. The big old bazaar is on out past the town, in front of hilltop. Have you seen the skyline residence at hill top? Its class, I will send you a photo, amazing huge hotel up on the mountain.

Brutus is half built, so yes they are getting there, but it will be finished with the others in the first phase. I have a video we recorded of the site and if I am able to transfer it unto dvd, I will send yous a copy. Think we will go ahead with the storage, it would be handy to keep your things separate from others if you decide to rent, I will speak to Jack, thankyou.

Sarah, yes I will send you photos tonight when my husband gets home to help me! The bedroom in the one bed was alot bigger than either in the 2 bed apart, so yeah its def big enough for a hol apart. The higher blocks are on the far side of the pools etc so they are no-where near you.

will mail you photos tonite, Jackie whats your email address please

jamie63


Joined: 24/03/2008
Posts: 38

Message Posted:
30/03/2008 17:02

hi sjw sounds brilliant ive bought in constantine 2 bed so if you could give me room sizes you have i would appreciate it please also i would love to see photos my email is lisa.venton@ntlworld.com thanks im amazed they will be finished as soon as you say thats great look forward to hearing from you jamie63

Jacs67


Joined: 15/03/2008
Posts: 23

Message Posted:
30/03/2008 19:37

Hi sjw, My email is rileypiley@hotmail.com. Any piccies/vid would be great, thanks very much. Jackie

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
31/03/2008 00:15

room sizes only approx, all aparts might be slightly different,

2 bed

living room 16' x 10'1

kitchen 8'8 x 10'1

bathroom 5'9 x 5'5

bed 1 11'8 x 9'1

bed 2 10'6 x 9'1



1 bed

living room 16' x 10'1

kitchen 10'1 x 8'5

bathroom 5'9 x 5'9

bedroom 14'1 x 9'1



these are only approx sizes, having probs sending photos, will try again tomorrow

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
31/03/2008 00:16

oh and patio / terrace



9'8 x 6'2

conor


Joined: 27/12/2007
Posts: 10

Message Posted:
31/03/2008 12:21

Hi Sarah,



Thanks for the information that you posted, sounds like you had a wonderful time. It was very difficult gauging just how far the development was progressing, now I've got a much better understanding. Do you think the Brutus block will be completed around September '08 or later?

I was thinking that it wouldn't be completed until early '09. It also sounds like amenities are also progressing well can't wait to get over to see for myself alas that will probably only happen when we close the deal.

Thaks again for the brilliant post.

andy&deb


Joined: 25/10/2007
Posts: 48

Message Posted:
31/03/2008 15:38

Hi Sarah,



you had a good time then, i spoke to Jack and he told us you had been, its going to look great when done, its hard to see while they are still buliding, our other place at turtel bay was a buliding site when we bought it and it looks fab now. we think it looks bigger in the bed rooms at caesar now they are tiled, and ours is painted outside so it looks better

we are looking forward to our next visit like you say the laid back ways they have and everyone goes out of there way to help you

Deb & Andy

ps Send me your number phone number you have my email address and we will ring you

jamie63


Joined: 24/03/2008
Posts: 38

Message Posted:
31/03/2008 20:12

sjw thanks for photos and room sizes they are not a bad size i was thinking of going there november december time to close deal but if they are going to be ready when you say i will be going earlier any suggestions where to stay with reasonable prices also how much for flights cheers.

Jacs67


Joined: 15/03/2008
Posts: 23

Message Posted:
31/03/2008 21:25

Hi Sarah, Thanks very much for the photos. The apartments look like they'll be ideal...very exciting! I'm all for packing up the mutts and my rucksack and living the simple life in my shoe-box in the sun ;)

Also, just wondered if Jack happened to mention any extras such as central heating/aircon or whether he's sorted out a furniture package?

Cheers, Jacs

andy&deb


Joined: 25/10/2007
Posts: 48

Message Posted:
01/04/2008 00:55

Hi Jacs

Jack said he is doing furniture pack but shop around we did for our other apartment in turtle bay and will be doing the same for this one we found buying things at different places cheaper, and please take note buy all your electrical goods at home and take them over also bedding ect

there is a lovely hotel to stay in called the Salamis 5 star just down the road from caesar resort and look on travel supermarket.com for best flights we have learned a lot from sorting out our other apartment regards Andy & Deb

sweetie


Joined: 20/03/2008
Posts: 8

Message Posted:
01/04/2008 11:58

hi sjw

thanks for the great photos,well appreciated .Judging from the room sizes the only difference between 1 and 2 bed appart. is the extra bedroom i thought the whole 2 bed appart. would be alot bigger.Exactly how far is the beach from the resort,my sister has visited and insists that the beach is not as close as stated in the write up?But looking at your photos it looks pretty near to me.

Thanks again Sarah

Jacs67


Joined: 15/03/2008
Posts: 23

Message Posted:
01/04/2008 12:36

Hi Sarah, The beach is approx. a 5 min walk but it is a small beach and is just off the coast road. There is some lovely beaches (Long beach) fairly nearby and lots of little tracks off to little beach areas. The best beaches are at Karpaz, Golden Beach in particular - def. worth a visit.

The inaccurate things are timings for travel to areas such as Larnaca airport, Ayia Napa etc. We were stationed at the military camp just by the Famagusta (Black Knight) border crossing and during the day it could easily take 40 minutes to get to Caesars. Famagusta traffic can get quite busy and during the summer it can take quite a while to get through the border due to holiday makers. From the border Larnaca is a good half hour further on, the airport 40 mins, Ayia Napa 20 mins. To be honest the general opinion from most people stationed on the south was they preferred the North and would rather spend their time there.

Cheers, Jacs

Jacs67


Joined: 15/03/2008
Posts: 23

Message Posted:
01/04/2008 12:45

Hi Andy/Deb, Thanks for that. I wasn't sure whether to take the furniture pack offer just for ease but if you think it's feasible to do it cheaper out there then I will. How was delivery on the larger white goods, beds etc?

Is your apartment at Turtle Bay one of Jacks, or another developer and are you pleased with it? It's a beautiful part of Island. We nearly bought at Tatlisu, I loved the area but it's a bit remote at present!

Cheers, Jacs

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
01/04/2008 12:58

Hi Conor,

no prob, you are welcome, I think the latest the first 6 blocks will be finished will be novemeberif not before, yes Brutus will be included. As regards to things to do in the area, the best facilities will be in caesar resort for the kids, also there is go karting in famagusta we seen around 15 mins from the resort and also seen an advert for a water park in Kyrenia? Did you get the photos ok ? couple of lovely restaurants nearby also and also shops for what you need. Caesar will also have a bar / restaurant and a mini market.



Hi Jamie, we stayed in a villa, worked out £100 for the week, but wouldnt reccomend, I knew off an apart in hilltop just up the road, which is beautiful,

about £100 for the week as well, let me know if you want the owners email.



Hi Jackie, no prob for photos, no I think that was the only think I forgot to mention to Jack was the air con, he did mention the white goods would work out around £1000 and appartently there is a council tax, which is for emptying the bins and works out around £30 a year. We got our stamp duty paid when we were out £195 in total and then the solicitors fee. We also met a british soldier who is stationed in the south at the minute, and was over in the north looking to buy a property. My solicitor says there is some sort of vote happening today 1st april and it looks like it will go in the norths favour, let me know if anyone knows anything about this ?



Hi Sarah, the beach is 5 min walk from the resort, its just alright, serves the purpose, but there is amazing beached on up the karpaz



any other info, will be on soon,

sj

conor


Joined: 27/12/2007
Posts: 10

Message Posted:
01/04/2008 13:04

Hi Sarah,



Thanks again for the photos, the latest artists impressions that you emailed are absolutely amazing. I was so thrilled to see that the changes made to the development will enhance the resort even more. Gosh I'm really going to have to get the skates on start earning some money to pay for the appartment lol.

Sounds like there will be loads for the kids to do this is really going to be a great investment for us all.

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
01/04/2008 13:26

Hi Conor,

no prob, it looks amazing, its soo exciting. I asked my solicitor a question last week re title deeds being safe and he said I dont want to answer until after 1st April, but its looking good for the north, so I dont know if it was a vote or talks today or something, maybe I will email him and ask ????

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
01/04/2008 13:55

Turkish Cypriot English language weekly CYPRUS TODAY newspaper reports the following:

A Multi-million-pound shopping development comprising 1,000 shops and stalls is set to transform the fishing village of Bogaz, (occupied Bogazi), near Gazi Magusa (occupied Famagusta) which the developers see as being like Las Vegas within five years.



An Israel-based company plans to start building a traditional Turkish-style bazaar complex this summer and the project is due to be completed in three years.



An area of 45,000m² located 400 metres from the village on the road towards Bafra (occupied Vokolida) has been earmarked for the ambitious project which is set to become the biggest one-stop shopping centre in ´North Cyprus´.



Various housing developments are currently being built in the area which has a population of about 2,000, rising by another 1,000 in the summer months.



Nine hotels three of which are nearing completion are planned for nearby Bafra (occupied Vokolida).



A spokesman for Big Old Bazaar Developments Ltd said: We believe Bogaz is unique and the future is there.



It´s going to be like Las Vegas in the next five years. We have a vision and we think now is the time to invest as the area will be unrecognizable in a few year´s time.



Bogaz is close to the airport and only about 10 minutes from Bafra. We hope people coming from the airport will stop at the Big Old Bazaar and we will run shuttle buses from the hotels.

Jacs67


Joined: 15/03/2008
Posts: 23

Message Posted:
01/04/2008 15:17

Hi Conor, I've bought no. 2 Brutus, what number are you? Jacs

Jacs67


Joined: 15/03/2008
Posts: 23

Message Posted:
01/04/2008 17:27

To whoever has bought in Brutus, Jacks' just emailed and est. completion date for Brutus is October/November.

Cheers, Jacs

conor


Joined: 27/12/2007
Posts: 10

Message Posted:
01/04/2008 19:42

Hell Jackie,



Nice to meet you, we have bought A1, 2 bedroom appartment. Glad to hear the finishing date is October/November.

Jacs67


Joined: 15/03/2008
Posts: 23

Message Posted:
01/04/2008 20:55

Hey Conor, Proper neighbours then! Maybe one day we'll catch up with an Efes on the balcony

andy&deb


Joined: 25/10/2007
Posts: 48

Message Posted:
02/04/2008 00:27

Hi Jacs

we did not buy from Jack at turtle Bay it was a company called Kensington we are really happy with the apartment when we did our snagging there they came and sorted right away. We have a few friends now at Turtle Bay its one min from the golf course. It takes us 40 mins to get to caesar resort on the new road, and we have made a few friends at bogaz who live there when we are over we go and meet up with them at the moon over water We bought some furniture fron Ikea in the south and some from a place in Kyrenia called Botanica

We have bought in Cassius first floor when we bought it Froodie showed us a field and we thought we were mad and was a bit worried, we have since met Jack a few times and he is a lovely man and very helpful and always meets us when we visit the site.

As for all your white goods you have to shop around for them we bought a washer on our last visit from nice guy near the 1001 and one shop his name is Amac and his email address is amachozturk@yahoo.com.tr tell him Andrew & Deborah gave you email and ask when special offers are on.

regards

Jacs67


Joined: 15/03/2008
Posts: 23

Message Posted:
02/04/2008 22:11

Andy & Deb, Thanks for all that info. I'll make a note for nearer the time...

Agree, was scary buying something that was just a field at the time but like you say, Jack's a nice enough guy, and Froodie was brilliant all along, so it did ease the worry. Well, not too long to go and lets hope it's a successful as your other apartment.

Cheers, Jacs

conor


Joined: 27/12/2007
Posts: 10

Message Posted:
03/04/2008 11:58

Hi all, some information can be found on the "Big Old Bazaar" development for Bogaz on the link below. This is the description posted;





Front Description:

BIG OLD BAZAAR

The largest shopping, tourist & entertainment centre in Northern Cyprus!



Introduction

We are proud to introduce to you the launching of Big Old Bazaar, the largest shopping, tourist & entertainment centre for the whole family. About 1,000 stores, stands, stages and attractions for the whole family will be open to the public during both day and evening hours. You will find clothing stores, shoe stores, food stores & jewellery stores (Gold Bazaar), restaurants, cafes, banks & offices.



Opportunity

An investment and a source of income

You need no longer wander from one place to the next in small markets or rent a place for a single day.

For all those seeking an investment with future potential and for all those seeking a workplace and a source of income, your days of hesitation are over.

Big Old Bazaar, Northern Cyprus’s largest shopping, tourist and entertainment centre for the whole family combines investment and a source of income under a single roof.



Character

The market is typical of Northern Cyprus time honoured building tradition. Just like the Old City of Famagusta, Big Old Bazaar is surrounded by earth ramparts with stone built walls with three main entrance gates.

About 1,000 stores stands and stages covering an area of 18,000m² stretched across 36 donums will be built according to the finest tradition of large markets worldwide, inspired by the model and concept of the markets in neighbouring Turkey.

Big Old Bazaar will meet shopping and entertainment needs, and of course will be a main source of attraction for tourists visiting Northern Cyprus.



Specifications

In addition to developing the site and offering parking spaces and attractions, Big Old Bazaar’s holding company will provide security, cleaning and national advertising services to all of the market stores.

Moreover, free transport services will be made available during the day to residents and tourists of North Cyprus cities- Kyrenia, Nicosia, Famagusta and Bafra- thereby freeing the store owners to concentrate exclusively on selling and enabling them to increase their income and enhance their investment.

BIG OLD BAZAAR is located adjacent to the village of Bogaz, on a main traffic artery between Famagusta and Karpaz.

It is only a minutes drive from Bafra, only 20 minutes away from Famagusta, 60 minutes drive from Kyrenia, 45 minutes drive from Nicosia and not far from Ercan Airport.









http://www.stringerestates.com/pr_details.php?nrd=0&propid=1590

jamie012002


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Message Posted:
03/04/2008 15:35

Do you think this is good for Caesar investors ?

jamie012002


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Message Posted:
03/04/2008 15:47

http://www.bigoldbazaar.net/index.html

conor


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Posts: 10

Message Posted:
03/04/2008 16:26

Jamie I think this will be great for investors all we need now is the golf course approval.



Thanks for the link

jamie012002


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Posts: 223

Message Posted:
03/04/2008 16:31

Isn't the golf course approved ??



http://www.troylake.co.uk/property_details.php?id=160

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
07/04/2008 11:49

Anyone out in september ?

jamie012002


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Posts: 223

Message Posted:
07/04/2008 16:30

Nah, we're out in October

sjw1979


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Posts: 162

Message Posted:
08/04/2008 15:24

message for spudlo, tried to send you an email, but it kept coming back, whats your email again pls, also andy&deb, please send yours again,

cheers x

spudlov


Joined: 15/02/2008
Posts: 100

Message Posted:
08/04/2008 22:04

hi sjw its martinmurphy111@aol.com thanks for trying

andy&deb


Joined: 25/10/2007
Posts: 48

Message Posted:
09/04/2008 16:04

Hi sjw

our emil is adshevlin@talktalk.net

we have just payed our next payment to Jack as they are tiling the apartment so its coming on, from what everyone is saying it sounds like it wont be finnished until november ??? not been told any thing from Jack. I must email him and ask

Andy & Deb

spudlov


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Posts: 100

Message Posted:
13/04/2008 21:38

I asked Jack when Augustus would be ready and he said October to December. Pretty non committal really. He did say that the tiling was finished though.

martin and irina

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
13/04/2008 23:13

Hi Martin / Irina,

I think Jack doesnt want to commit and let anyone be dissapointed, my signed contract that I picked up at easter says 15th november, so I'm steering towards then or maybe hoping, to allow us to obtain the rest of the funds !!

As long as its before next summer, that'll do me

sarajane

jamie012002


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Posts: 223

Message Posted:
14/04/2008 12:34

I've bought in Augustus, and my contract says handover in December so see what happens. I'm with you SaraJane aslong as it's befoere next summer then thats cool. Am going at the end of October so should get a good idea then.

ringo


Joined: 17/04/2008
Posts: 9

Message Posted:
17/04/2008 22:34

Hi, We've just reserved a property (Claudius) and we're wondering how everybody is furnishing their apartments. We've been offered a package from the developers, is this the best way or is there a cheaper way?

Did anyone pay an additional cost for storage and if so how much extra?

Thanks for your help, lookin forward to meeting you all



Ringo

sjw1979


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Posts: 162

Message Posted:
18/04/2008 08:25

Hey ringo, welcome to the forum, there are loads of furniture shops in kyrenia / girne and a few in bogaz, it really depends on you, I havent heard that yet from Jack, so I would be interested in seeing what all it includes. We are thinking about the storage, we recently stayed in a villa and it had one, to keep thinks such as a bbq, brushses, mops, kids toys etc etc, so we think it would benefit in the long run. If I remember they were £3000 and the undercar parking £2000, did you have a look at their website ?

anyway keep in touch, sj

ringo


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Posts: 9

Message Posted:
18/04/2008 12:04

Cheers sj, We are a bit confused because we thought the storage & car parking was included. We bought through "islands blue" and were quoted £2500 for furniture without white goods which seem pretty steep. We even thought of send the furniture over via removal company. (what's your thoughts)

So if you dont buy a car parking space does that mean we've no where to park?

Sorry for bombarding you with loads of questions!!!



Thanks



Ringo

jamie012002


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 223

Message Posted:
18/04/2008 12:30

Hi Ringo



Jack (developer) told me they were doing a furniture package for GBP 1500.00, not sure what it included though.



We got all the white goods and two aircons thrown in as part of our purchase price so not sure what you'll have to pay for them.



We're going out in October and will probably go and source the furniture we want then, and see what jack is offering.



SJ is right the storage rooms are GBP 3000 and roofed parking GBP 2000 so if you got them included in your price you did well.



We are going to have the storgae room I think as ideal to keep all your beach stuff, bikes etc safe in. Don't think we'll bother with roofed parking as only in hire cars so just park in the car park.



Cheers

Jamie

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
18/04/2008 12:42

Hey ringo, no storage and parking are not included, you can however park your car outside, the under parking is like a garage underneath the apartments but with no garage door, sounds very irish, huh ? to keep the heat from the car in the summer months.

Thats quite good for furniture, cos Jack the developer quoted £1000 for white goods and sofas we were looking at was £1200, so if you were getting everything for £2500, thats good. what size of apartment are you getting ?

Its all very exciting! have you been out yet ?

we were out at easter and cant wait to get back !!

where are you from ?

we are from NI,

talks soon

ringo


Joined: 17/04/2008
Posts: 9

Message Posted:
18/04/2008 18:56

Hi SJ & Jamie, Thanks for all your help. We have purchased a 2 bedroom on the 4th floor of claudius. Our home town is in god's country (Newcastle upon Tyne).

Not being cheeky but did you buy straight from the developer or through a middle man/ company? How much did you pay? If we're being too nosey i understand your silence.



Really excited about the development but we're just trying to get our heads aroung buying our first property abroad and any hidden cost!!!

Any help is appreciated!!



Cheers



Ringo

jamie012002


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 223

Message Posted:
18/04/2008 22:53

Hi Ringo



Haven't got a problem saying what I paid as prices are on their website.



I bought a 1 bed, top floor in augustus for £ 34000 and got white goods, 2 aircon units and solicitors fees included in the price. I bought through an agent !! my uncle has aslo bought a 2 bed 4th floor in titus.

kind regards

Jamie

ringo


Joined: 17/04/2008
Posts: 9

Message Posted:
19/04/2008 00:58

Cheers jamie, thanks for replying. I'm sure I'll think of something else i'll need your help with soon.



Regards



Ringo

sjw1979


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Posts: 162

Message Posted:
19/04/2008 17:13

Hi Ringo, we bought through churchills, but I dont think Jack is dealing with them anymore, ours was same as jamies, although we didnt get white goods, air con, storage or parking etc etc.



Did everyone get the photos of the show apartment from Jack ????

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
19/04/2008 17:16

Ringo, I didnt finish my last sentence, i am now dealing directly with Jack the developer and we send our monies through international transfer through our bank to the solicitor. Have you get a solicitor yet ?

ringo


Joined: 17/04/2008
Posts: 9

Message Posted:
19/04/2008 17:40

hi sj, we been recomended to use one of theres but we are worried that it may cause a conflict of interest if anything goes wrong. (cost approx £800) What's your thoughts? If you've got a picture of the show room, any chance you could forward it to me. Last question... how are you sourcing your furniture for your apartment

Thanks again for your help.

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
19/04/2008 17:52

Hey ringo, what is tour email ?

we used an independant guy, hes really nice and th same price as above, I can give you his email. We met him there at easter and he would go out of his way for you. Have you been to the resort yet? Up until easter we have never been to cyprus at all! dont no about furniture yet, if the north and south would sort themselves out, I would pay a visit to ikea in the south as for electricals such as kettle, toaster, george foreman etc, duvets, we have been buying one thing a month and putting them away to take them out.

ringo


Joined: 17/04/2008
Posts: 9

Message Posted:
19/04/2008 19:51

To our email it should have said



ringo

ringo


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Posts: 9

Message Posted:
19/04/2008 19:59

sj, could we have your solictors email. Are you renting out or living there?

no we haven't been out, we thought we would wait till its ready or nearly ready cos the flights are really pricey from ncle.

Did hire a car? and did you have any probs crossing the boarder. The last time i was in cyprus the north was a no go area and they said if you crossed you might lose yr car.

Any other tips/idea's appreciated. A really BIG thank you for taking the time to reply



Regards



Ringo

sjw1979


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Posts: 162

Message Posted:
19/04/2008 20:07

Hey ringo,

no problem, anytime. we are buying it as an investment / holiday home. We got picked up from Larnaca by a car hire company, £30 each way and no we hadnt any probs crossing the border, on the way home our cases were searched and I was panicking, as we had our stamp duty forms in them and I have read from other forums you can get arrested for having any property info, in the end, I got talking to the policeman who was from London and they were looking for cigs or alcohol, which we didnt have. We then hired a car in the north. I can forward you other photos that we took. I priced flights to go back in sept, but I think we might wait now until early next year.

anyway will send you these photos now

jamie012002


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 223

Message Posted:
20/04/2008 13:25

Hi SJ, could you forward me the pics of the show apartment when you have a minute ?



Cheers

Jamie

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
20/04/2008 13:57

yeah no probs

jamie63


Joined: 24/03/2008
Posts: 38

Message Posted:
20/04/2008 17:01

hi sjw could you send me pictures of show apartments as well please thanks jamie63

sjw1979


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Posts: 162

Message Posted:
20/04/2008 17:11

whats your email again, thanks

jamie63


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Posts: 38

Message Posted:
20/04/2008 17:16

lisa.venton@ntlworld.com thanks sj jamie63

Jacs67


Joined: 15/03/2008
Posts: 23

Message Posted:
20/04/2008 18:13

Hi SJ, Thanks for emailing the new photos - it's really starting to come on know.

Re: crossing the border - we would quite often get stopped but it was only checking for beer and cigs. We did hear a story (and I don't know how true this is) about a couple who had purchased in the North and were talking about it on their flight into Larnaca. Apparently, the air hostess asked for their boarding ticket and when they got off the plane the Cypriot police where waiting and they were detained. They were accused of buying a Cypriot owned property illegally and they were only released when a representative from the developers/architects proved the land was pre 74 Turkish title deed land. As I said, I don't know how true this is - it came out around about the same time as the Osman case went to court. After living on the south for a few years, and making both greek and turkish friends, there is still sensitivity on both sides so I tended not to get too vocal about my purchase.

Soory to blah on but I've just remembered about our TV blowng up after a storm - we had purchased it online with Amazon and it was the cheapest one with the best write up although I had never heard of the make. We took it to an electrician in Protaras and he refused to even look at it and was extremely unhappy with us. The next electrician explained that the TV was manufactured in Turkey....he wouldn't fix it either, haha!

sjw1979


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Posts: 162

Message Posted:
20/04/2008 18:26

Hi Jacs67, thats awful, hopfully things will start to improve between the 2 sides in the near future ? anyway if I hear anymore I will let you know x

sweetie


Joined: 20/03/2008
Posts: 8

Message Posted:
20/04/2008 19:42

hi sjw id also appreciate the show room photos if you have time cheers sarah.email sarah.johns1@ntlworld.com

jamie012002


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 223

Message Posted:
20/04/2008 20:42

Hi SJ it's jamie@pjshipping.co.uk



CHeers



Jamie

ringo


Joined: 17/04/2008
Posts: 9

Message Posted:
26/04/2008 00:13

hi guys,

we've received our contract from the developer asking for the deposit and noticed that we have to pay a connection charge for gas and water, any idea how much? also we have decided to buy our furniture from ikea(works out alot cheaper) however do you think we'll be able to hire a van in the north to transit it or do you think they would deliver to the north. do u think there be any problem??



Ringo

sjw1979


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Posts: 162

Message Posted:
26/04/2008 09:18

Hey guys for anyone who hasnt received the showhouse photos, its because they are not being delivered and they are being sent back to me, not sure what is wrong ?



Ringo, yeah that is right about the water and gas, although no-one knows yet how much. Also with the current political situation, you are not allowed to carry furniture from the south to the north, it will be taken from you at the border and confiscated. There was someone who got a taxi to ikea and luckily for them there taxi wasnt searched going over the border so she got all her ikea furniture over, but at the min I would say its just too risky! We have all already thought about it ! The safest way would be to get the ferry to Turkey and drive to that one!

anyway good luck ,

SJ

ringo


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Posts: 9

Message Posted:
26/04/2008 17:47

cheers SJW, That's thrown a spanner in the works!!

What's the crack with furniture etc, taking it across the boarder? I just thought it was booze and cigs!

I've had a look at ikea in turkey...it,s miles away! Wonder if i could hire a chopper drop our stuff off and leg it!!! What do u think?? (only joking)

Back to the drawing board i guess!! but thanks again! speak soon!



Bye Ringo

andy&deb


Joined: 25/10/2007
Posts: 48

Message Posted:
29/04/2008 02:18

Hi Ringo

we bought lots of things from Ikea and took them across the border in the car, if you hired a van they would stop you and you pay tax on new items, You are aloud to take a certain amount of goods over the border but cant remember how much i think its around £150 pounds each but ask Jack, you can buy all your bed side tables ect from Ikea, but big items you are best getting in the North We bought from a place in Kyrenia called Botanica they were quite good on prices for beds and suites and we bought our dining table from them, we will go back when we need furniture for Caesar you really need to take as much as you can from home as i have said before.

regards Andy & Deb

Hilltop



Joined: 28/04/2008
Posts: 636

Message Posted:
29/04/2008 10:28

You are allowed to bring goods to the value of 135 Euros per person from the South into the North.

The Green line regulations are being revised by the EU at the moment. It looks as though the South will have an increased limit for imports from the North, but NOT the other way round.



HT

sjw1979


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Posts: 162

Message Posted:
01/05/2008 23:49

Just forwarded more photos of the showhouse, let me know yous got them ok

xx

jamie63


Joined: 24/03/2008
Posts: 38

Message Posted:
02/05/2008 21:17

thanks sj got the pictures looks great my nephew has just put deposit on an apartment in constantine and was told by estate agent it would be ready about january is that what you ve been told thanks again for pics jamie63

sjw1979


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Posts: 162

Message Posted:
03/05/2008 17:08

Hey Jamie, fingers crossed it is Jan!! the longer the better, as long as its ready for march / april onwards, last I was told between Sept - nov, I think Jack doesnt want to commit and then let peple down. I am also constantine

Jacs67


Joined: 15/03/2008
Posts: 23

Message Posted:
03/05/2008 20:35

Hi SJ, received photos, many thanks! Jacs

sweetie


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Posts: 8

Message Posted:
04/05/2008 20:22

hi sj also recieved photos cheers looking good! sarah

sjw1979


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Posts: 162

Message Posted:
10/05/2008 14:06

where is everyone ? anyone heading out soon ? xx

nancy08


Joined: 17/02/2008
Posts: 20

Message Posted:
15/05/2008 00:01

Hi to all you people,I am going to TRNC soon thinking of buying in Caesar Resort is there any good reason for me to look elsewhere.Slainte.

Hilltop



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Posts: 636

Message Posted:
15/05/2008 06:13

It's always worth looking around. I have no great problem with Bafra and use the Belediye beach on occasions (nice cafe), but would it suit everyone?



I would be asking where is the nearest shop, doctors, bar, restaurant or any other facility?

Bafra is a fair way from almost everywhere, and that will suit most people fine. The mooted hotels etc may be built one day, but "this is Cyprus".



Larry

PS, I have had a look around Artemis, and it did raise a smile

rtddci


Joined: 29/12/2007
Posts: 842

Message Posted:
15/05/2008 16:59

Slainte

Better question 'I am going to TRNC soon, thinking of buying, is there any good reason to look elsewhere?

Short answer 'yes'

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
15/05/2008 17:42

nancy08 welcome to the forum, of course you are going to get people who dont have property in the bogaz area slating it, but by far caesar is the best value for money on the island. By all means visit the whole of the north, we did at easter and drove around 500 km, but kept coming back to Bogaz, as nice as further north was, it was too built up for us. good luck deciding xx

Hilltop



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Posts: 636

Message Posted:
15/05/2008 18:24

I live full time in Bogaz. The advice is, look around. Bafra is not Bogaz, and may be lacking in facilities.

If you come back to Bafra, and like it, great, no harm done.



Larry

Jacs67


Joined: 15/03/2008
Posts: 23

Message Posted:
15/05/2008 21:39

Hi Nancy,

Wish you well in deciding where you want to buy. Personally, I agree with SJW but everyone's different. I have friends who have bought near Kyrenia, some are pleased, others aren't. I think, value for money, Caesars is a good purchase and the surrounding area can only prosper. Many years ago Famagusta was 'the' place to holiday and, speaking to the locals (both north and south), if/when the island unites it will be once again.

Whatever you decide, the whole island is accessible and very easy to travel around, so I don't think you can go wrong.

Good luck, Jacs

pilgrim



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 1404

Message Posted:
15/05/2008 22:33

Nancy08

Excellent small development opposite Long Beach, only 300meters, called 'Ikon' low rise 3bed, roof terrace,communal pool in front looks good quality build and good value @ 50-60k.

nancy08


Joined: 17/02/2008
Posts: 20

Message Posted:
16/05/2008 01:03

Thanks for all opinions of course only way to go is see it all for oneself,so looking forward to trip there even though weather here at home has been good these past days.Will be sharing my thoughts after my trip.Have been to Cyprus 3 or 4 times in past and do like the natives.Go n,eirigh an bothair leat.

andy&deb


Joined: 25/10/2007
Posts: 48

Message Posted:
19/05/2008 15:15

Hi Nancy

we have bought in Kyrenia and at Caesar resort and both places are lovely but for value for money Caesar resort is a good investmnet

There are lots of bars ect in Famagusta centre and Bogaz have places to go if you did not want to go to town the beach facing caesar resort is going to be developed so we were told and there are lots of lovely beaches along the coast

Jack the bulider seems very honest and keeps us informed of the sites development he is always happy to speak to you if you got in touch with him

anyway good luck Andy & Deb

ps Hi sjw could

you send me the window sizes if you dont mind as you said you measured while you were there last time thanks

spudlov


Joined: 15/02/2008
Posts: 100

Message Posted:
20/05/2008 00:13

Hi guys

has anybody else heard about the development of the beach in front of Caesars? We are going out late September. That's a long, long way off! I think I'm going to wish this summer away.

Regards

martin and irina

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
20/05/2008 11:03

Hi andy&deb,

sorry I dont have them, I didi start to take them and Jack walked in, so I stopped and the one that I did write down in the bedrooms, I have since lost it :( , I know of a girl going out in 6- 8 weeks, maybe she could take them for you ?



Hi Martin, havent heard about the beach, but I do hope so

andy&deb


Joined: 25/10/2007
Posts: 48

Message Posted:
20/05/2008 11:10

Hi sjw

thanks any way we are out in july so i will measure up then, and i will ask about the beach again we were told as we said it was going to be sorted out We know what you mean Martin and Irina we are wishing the months away!!!

pilgrim



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 1404

Message Posted:
20/05/2008 20:05

Spudluv,

Nice site, close beach. 3beds with roof terrace.

I think site is called Ikon, but out there next week will take photos and details, post again on return.

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
21/05/2008 16:18

Hi Paul,

I think what Martin meant was the development of the actual beach and not any apartments that are being built ??

pilgrim



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Posts: 1404

Message Posted:
21/05/2008 18:15

apologies misread. Beach excellent have good photos anyone email me and I'll send.

spudlov


Joined: 15/02/2008
Posts: 100

Message Posted:
21/05/2008 20:18

Hi sjw, yes, it would be a real bonus, I think, if the beach was developed for holiday makers.

Hi andy and deb, July will soon be here you lucky souls. where are you staying? We are out 25th september for 2 weeks but haven't booked digs yet. what do you think, hotel or apartment? anybody elses suggestions are most welcome. cheers martin and irina

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
21/05/2008 21:00

Hey Martin and Irina, what about here, quite handy to ceasars and they were doing an opening offer of £49 per villa per week, not sure if that promotion still on though ? http://www.longbeachcyprus.com

andy&deb


Joined: 25/10/2007
Posts: 48

Message Posted:
22/05/2008 12:07

Hi Martin and Irina,

cant wait ready for a holiday now, we will be staying at Esentepe just out side of Kyrenia as we have an apartment there, its only 40 mins away from Bogaz. When you go over you should visit Kyrenia town its very lovely and the Bay is great. If you want to stay near to Caesar resort the salamis Hotel is very nice and sometimes you can get a good deal

Andy & Deb

spudlov


Joined: 15/02/2008
Posts: 100

Message Posted:
24/05/2008 02:33

Pilgrim,

thanks for the pics mate, much appreciated. Looks lovely,

Thanks for the suggestions sjw and A & D, we'll have a look

regards martin and irina

jamie63


Joined: 24/03/2008
Posts: 38

Message Posted:
25/05/2008 11:20

hi sj sorry i took so long to reply we have just got back from disney in florida had great time kids loved it ( not a touch on caesar resort though ) but thanks for pics of showroom apartment looking better all the time please keep sending them have i missed any news about resort in last couple of weeks cheers jamie 63