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[cyprusgrump]

The cheap-end stuff is no worse than cheaper estates being built anywhere else. Are you seriously saying builders anywhere else are any better?

Well, yes...

A cheap house in the UK will be properly insulated, meet the latest fire and safety regulations, be fully damp proofed AND you'll be able to flush toilet paper...

None of those things apply to the cheap properties which are still being built here...

It is bizarre to go into a brand new building and see the signs in the toiler that you cannot flush paper - what impression does that give...?

[Get Real!]

It is bizarre to go into a brand new building and see the signs in the toiler that you cannot flush paper - what impression does that give...?

Given that everyone these days uses 4” plumbing pipes for toilets as dictated by law, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t flush standard toilet paper. The signs you see still being put up are probably a phobia from the past.

[cyprusgrump]

It is bizarre to go into a brand new building and see the signs in the toiler that you cannot flush paper - what impression does that give...?

Given that everyone these days uses 4” plumbing pipes for toilets as dictated by law, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t flush standard toilet paper. The signs you see still being put up are probably a phobia from the past.

It is disgusting whatever the reason for it...

[Mik]

GreekIslandGirl wrote:
The cheap-end stuff is no worse than cheaper estates being built anywhere else. Are you seriously saying builders anywhere else are any better?
Did I say that its better anywhere else? I did check back through my posts. I merely stated that the quality of build in Cyprus is 'pants' and I wouldn't invest (if I had the money) in property here. (For a number of reasons) Quality being one. This is in line with the topic at hand. My wife's family own property here that was built many years ago, (if fact some of the old mud and straw buildings still remain on their land). I also agree that houses are built to a minimum, isn't that covered in the 'pants' quality I mentioned? I'm sure there is good accommodation being built (I have been called back to extend some of my original work at two properties as the owners have had the roof removed and build a new floor before replacing it, so construction work has been good in the past), but 99% of construction here in recent times have been the product of 'developers' trying to make as much profit as possible for the least outlay. There is a company who's name I won't mention, but you can tell from the first to the latest of their developments the quality has decreased.... PS The last building I worked on outside of Cyprus was an old Victorian Construction near Westminster, beautiful building tough as they come.

[poppy123]

A quick google search under the heading "Cyprus Property Boom" confirms the real truth about property sales, falling prices and construction. Booming is certainly not a word I would use to describe its current state!

[kurupetos]

It is bizarre to go into a brand new building and see the signs in the toiler that you cannot flush paper - what impression does that give...?

Given that everyone these days uses 4” plumbing pipes for toilets as dictated by law, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t flush standard toilet paper. The signs you see still being put up are probably a phobia from the past.

It is disgusting whatever the reason for it...

You nitwit Brits don't know what you are eating from Lidl and Tesco and yet you are bothered with the toilet bin.

[kurupetos]

I don't live in or come from London, so I wouldn't know, I take it your talking about the Tottenham area?
I also don't live in Paphos.
I am however referring to the Title of the post and the quality or said buildings built during or before the "boom" and the lack of quality therein.

Just go home and stop moaning.

[Mik]

I don't live in or come from London, so I wouldn't know, I take it your talking about the Tottenham area?
I also don't live in Paphos.
I am however referring to the Title of the post and the quality or said buildings built during or before the "boom" and the lack of quality therein.

Just go home and stop moaning.

I am home.... Thanks....

[kurupetos]

I don't live in or come from London, so I wouldn't know, I take it your talking about the Tottenham area?
I also don't live in Paphos.
I am however referring to the Title of the post and the quality or said buildings built during or before the "boom" and the lack of quality therein.

Just go home and stop moaning.

I am home.... Thanks....

OK, now logout.

[Mik]

Why?