The Great
Florida Countryside
Let Down

Buyers beware. Despite the promises made by Allen Jackson, Graham Pyle and his son (Simon Pyle) from Florida Countryside (aka Countryside International) of representation and protection, they have distinctly failed to look after my interests, at huge personal cost to me.

Back in September 2004 my wife and I purchased an Off Plan plot on the Millbrook Manor development from a company called Platinum Properties of Central Florida Inc. We selected Florida Countryside as our agent after seeing them on Channel 4’s A Place in the Sun & on ITV's I want that house, believing them to be a reputable company who would protect our interests.

Last week Platinum Properties of Central Florida Inc. applied for bankruptcy. Despite Florida Countryside’s promises, they have materially failed to look after our interests throughout the last 3 years, resulting in our eventual loss of the 10% deposit at a cost to date (3rd October 2007) of £19,335.33.

I am publicising my story so that others may learn from my experience.

William Muir
Springfield House, Beck Lane, Redbourne, North Lincolnshire

www.telegraph.co.uk

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Property in Turkey no longer a good investment.

Just got back from Side in Turkey, good weather, friendly locals, interesting history and some attractive scenery.

But unfortunately the investment opportunities for holiday property have now just about gone.

In recent years the Turkish holiday property builds have boomed, but the rental demand has not materialized resulting in massive over supply. I also found a complete lack of regard to native building traditions and culture in the rush to build, resulting in unsympathetic developments, urban sprawl, and in the later projects, cramped developments to maximise profit for the developer.

I also found unrealistic property prices quoted to foreign visitors, compared to the Turkish domestic market.

All the above, together with the current uncertainties in the economic climate makes Turkey a poor investment opportunity.

Weiker arrested and charged with Fraud

"It is with a huge smile and a happy heart that i bring this news to you all.

As of 4 PM today David Weiker Snr was sitting in Lake County jail charged with Fraud.

He has also been charged with a number of other counts, more details will be published as I obtain them.

The news was given to me direct from the FDLE who have been continually working to bring this man to justice.

I congratulated Agent Mark Willis when he broke the news to me a short time ago.

He had told me earlier in the week that he was hoping for an arrest this week and he was good to his word.

I know a number of people on the site thought that the FDLE was not working hard enough to see this man dealt with but I know that Mark had never stopped working to see Weiker brought to justice.

Larry Maloney was also arrested and is at present in the Orange county Jail."

Geff Sinker 1st Feb 2008

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