Moving to TRNC

shona1


Joined: 25/02/2007
Posts: 23

Message Posted:
25/02/2007 11:23

Hi all,

On Monday I decided to move and start a new life in TRNC. My house sold within 2 days of being on the market and I have booked a flight out on Thursday to look at property. As you can imagine my head is spinning and my heart is pumping everything has happened so quickly! I am after any advice on buying new property ie should I rent for a while and check out the market before I buy or just jump straight in. I am scared of being ripped off as I will be moving on my own apart from my 2 dogs who will also move with me.

Any advice would be very welcome

Thanks all

Izzet



Joined: 01/12/2006
Posts: 920

Message Posted:
25/02/2007 11:35

if i were u, i'd rent a property for some time.



which locations are you considering? east kyrenia? west? centre?

shona1


Joined: 25/02/2007
Posts: 23

Message Posted:
25/02/2007 12:45

Hi Izzet,

I like the look of Lapta and Alsancak but I will have more of an idea when I visit next week. I want somewhere that has a community feel to it and is close to all amenities.

Are there many properties to rent where my dogs would be allowed too?

herindoors


Joined: 13/01/2007
Posts: 138

Message Posted:
25/02/2007 17:39

WOW Good luck to you. Very brave. My advice would be rent , take your time, I have a place in Esentepe by the golf course. Bit lonely at the moment, which I like, have to travel for shops etc, so might not suit you, hire a car and travel round. If you find a place, ask questions, questions and more questions. Good luck to you and your new life.

butters


Joined: 27/12/2006
Posts: 60

Message Posted:
25/02/2007 17:41

Agree with Izzet rent for 6 month or longer, have a good look round.

Seems to be good selection of property to rent. I would consider a re-sale

all the problems should have been solved.

Wish you well with your move.

boofey


Joined: 07/02/2007
Posts: 38

Message Posted:
25/02/2007 18:08

Wow, so brave of you Shona1, I wish you all the luck in the world.



The advice you've been given about renting first is very sound, you can take your time and find out more about which area you want to settle.



Keep us informed how you get on as I'd love to follow your story.

We're considering doing the same next September when my hubby takes early retirement. Coincidentally we live but a stone's throw from you in Colchester, how wierd's that?



Loads of luck

Boofey

eager


Joined: 23/02/2007
Posts: 1272

Message Posted:
25/02/2007 21:40

hi shona, looking to do exactly the same very soon , next 2 months..please let me know how you get on..poss meet there to share info?. look around together/or not.

shona1


Joined: 25/02/2007
Posts: 23

Message Posted:
25/02/2007 22:33

Hi All,

Thankyou all so very much for your wishes of good luck, after a hectic week I think everything hit me slap bang in the face today and I started to think am I doing the right thing? But after reading all your comments I have renewed confidence so I bless you all.

I will let you know how I get on with looking at properties next week.



Eager...I would be very happy to share all information with you and yes we could look around together. I will be taking lots of photos so maybe I could send you copies?

Shona

GAVCARoCOM


Joined: 26/02/2007
Posts: 12

Message Posted:
26/02/2007 05:44

Hi,

Good luck to you.

If yo rent a place for 1 year it will be cheaper. the weekly ones are very high price. If you check boofey post you see my replay and same i can do it for you as well. you have to be carefull many things before you buy villa. Send me email and i will send you full info . thanks

kyreniachap



Joined: 16/12/2006
Posts: 56

Message Posted:
26/02/2007 19:39

Yes, absolutely, rent before you buy! Best way by far to find out what areas suit you best. Let us know how you get on during your first trip here - why not write a blog on it if you have some time? With pics? (We love a good blog here at Cyprus 44!)

markkp



Joined: 27/02/2007
Posts: 41

Message Posted:
27/02/2007 11:16

Hi shona



I have just returned from Cyprus, I did more or less the same as you and went out for a week and at the end of the week Ibought a lovely penthouse apartment overlooking the med in Catlakoy (near Kyrenia). I totally enjoyed my week there and cant wait untilmay when I can hopefullymove in. If you need any advice I can pass the deatils of some people to talk to who were very helpfull.



best of luck



Mark

shona1


Joined: 25/02/2007
Posts: 23

Message Posted:
27/02/2007 11:59

Hi Mark,

that would be really useful if you could forward their details please.

What estate agents did you buy your penthouse from? What soliciors are you using? Did you find the process easy? Are you as scared as me about moving on your own? Sorry questions, questions and more questions.....

Shona

markkp



Joined: 27/02/2007
Posts: 41

Message Posted:
27/02/2007 12:04

Hi shona



If you get in touch diret (markprsn@aol.com ) I will send all the deatils, I am sure you have done your homework. I found the process very easy and the person who helped me was great and I would recommend her to you. and yes I am a bit daunted moving out by myself but I am looking forward to starting a new life and hopefully making a lot of new friends too. Roll on May



Mark

markkp



Joined: 27/02/2007
Posts: 41

Message Posted:
27/02/2007 12:59

Shona



If you go on to http://northcypruspropertyadvisory.com/ this is who I went through, wendy will take the time to sit down with you and get to know what you are after etc, she is not your typical sales agent as she is very down to earth and works independtly.



also check out this site http://www.aboutnorthcyprus.com/ this is a very good site and was very helpfull.



Hopethis helps



Mark