Quote Originally Posted by GGT View Post
That's interesting. Rand's in-laws feel safe leaving their doors unlocked (in Canada, with so few people are around), while Hazir feels safe with bars on windows, and nosey neighbors (in Turkey, a more populated area).

No idea how that translates to the UK, let alone the brand new housing development that caught your initial attention (and investment), Rand. But you should take another look at your incentives, especially now that you're married with a new baby on the way.
I used to say, 'In Istanbul you've got quiet places, and you've got safe places, but very few places that are both at the same time'.