TLF's great big property buying guide (as detailed by all its members)

val2661 · 12th January 2009, 13:19

Brilliant idea. Would there be a section for self-build?

Val

Martyn · 12th January 2009, 13:32

Good idea, I'm ot sure about the legalities of it with TLF on the name. Would there be legal implications if things go wrong? Nevertheless I think it would good.

Peregrine · 12th January 2009, 13:33

fine idea

what you need though is an index or outline around which to construct the article. ie a logical structure

the whole should be best practice guidance and above all objective (just saying "never buy off the internet unseen especially if it is from plan" is rather subjective - what is needed is a checklist of the issues and points to look out for)

You might also consider links to official sources of information like the Turkish Consular website

but then whats wrong with the rather longer one thats held as a sticky at the top of this section?

lippy · 12th January 2009, 14:20

Who would fund the legal side for liability and accountability of information,don't forget there are varying degrees of truth on here,regarding who said what to whom and the Turkish habit of moving the goal posts to suit themselves.

Martyn · 12th January 2009, 15:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrashTester

How would this post be any different to any other post on the forum so far as liability would be concerned? Anything contained within the article will only be advice available elsewhere on the forums or by asking other members. It will not contain personal recommendations regarding which lawyer to use or what agent to choose, it will be general guidance on the buying process. I see no legal requirements for it to fulfil, to be honest.

Okey dokey just a thought.

Martyn · 12th January 2009, 15:39

Well the owner of the forum is liable(i think) for it's content. I know people probably wouldn't do anything about single posts but when things are all put together is a document type scenario it may be looked on differently. I really do think it is a good idea. It takes a long while to search the forums.

permalink · 12th January 2009, 20:40

Would it be possible to have a section of what to do if the (off plan build) does not go ahead after you have made some payments

Guz1 · 12th January 2009, 20:47

Crashtester:

I used to think that a buying guide would be wonderful. Nowadays I'm not so sure.

Karen & Colin's post reinforces my belief that a How Do I Put Things Right book could be a bestseller.

Peregrine · 12th January 2009, 21:55

sorry to say but what you have written is rather inadequate and doesnt really match up to the aspirations imlied by the title

if you want a buyers guide the look at the buying property section of www.turkisheconomy.org

It tells you who can buy, mentions military zones, the legal framework, finding an emlak, all the basic steps, payments, taxes etc etc etc

shirleyanntr · 12th January 2009, 21:56

İ think iys a good İdea..but not in a thread which would could become 'top heavy' and ambiguous with time
Maybe you could construct the outline..or the various sections as they arise and perhaps use the 'article' section of the forum..or the 'Journal' section and then you could organize the different aspects in a confluent way so they are separate yet merge.