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Oct 16, 2010
Posted in Buy vs Rent, Investments, Property
A Place in the Sun: Cyprus Properties for Sale
Cyprus is an aesthetic island positioned in the far east of the Mediterranean, just south of Turkey. It’s the third largest island in the Mediterranean and is predominated by beautiful mountain ranges. Although it is part of Asia, the Republic of Cyprus is culturally akin to its European neighbours and has a reasonably eminent stock of dwelling. (more…)
Oct 8, 2010
Posted in Investments, Where to Buy
Property Price Differential Between North and South Cyprus
According to the ‘North Cyprus Estate Agents’; the property in North Cyprus is about three to four times cheaper than the property in South Cyprus at the present moment in time.
The Reasons that are given for this large price differential are that firstly there are no direct flights into the north of the island from the UK, instead one must go via Istanbul first or fly directly into the south end of the island and then drive across the border. Secondly, due to the difficulties with crossing the border until six or seven years ago, the property market has only really just started to take off in North Cyprus. (more…)
Oct 4, 2010
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Cyprus, the third largest Mediterranean island, is a former British colony that accomplished independence in 1960.
Differences between its ethnic Greek and Turkish communities subsequently led to separation of the island between the Turkish north and Greek south ( which also involved a land grab from owners caught on the ‘wrong side’ of the dividing line). A UN buffer zone now separates the two halves of the island
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Oct 4, 2010
Posted in Investments, Paphos, Where to Buy
Property in Paphos Cyprus
If you are thinking about purchasing that place in the sun you have always daydreamed about maybe you should take an peer at the aesthetic paradise Island of Cyprus and in Particular property in Paphos or the environing area. Paphos in Cyprus is the only resort on the Islands West coast that remains opened throughout the winter months. That’s if borderline daytime temperatures of 16c enumerate as any kind of winter at all. In fact whilst other parts of Europe like the U.K. are throbbing at below zero Cyprus is comparably clement. (more…)
Oct 4, 2010
Posted in Investments
Low Cost Opportunities in Cyprus Property
Following the adoption of the Euro by the Republic of Cyprus earlier this year, the proportionate cost of Cyprus property has altered with a related drop down in alien investment interest. However, re-introduction of fiscal policies much as tax breaks and incentives for property owners resided in Cyprus, along with changes in domesticated politics means that investment interest is billowing, especially in the north of the country (more…)
Oct 4, 2010
Posted in Investments, Paphos, Where to Buy
Cyprus Water Edge – First Landing State Park
Cyprus Paphos Property Buying in the Top Location
Cyprus property is a great investment and buying in a top location such as Paphos makes it an even better proposition still. The old adage “location, location, location applies to property wherever you buy and Paphos is a prime location for Cyprus property of all kinds. The town itself is steeped in a rich cultural history and there are archeological sites in the area dating back to before the roman empire. Everything from tombs and ancient mosaic floors to a genuine medieval fort right on the harbor front. The pretty harbor is lined with intimate cafe’ bars and superb restaurants where you can dine whilst looking out over the clear blue Mediterranean Ocean.
The town is actually two distinct towns or areas. Paphos town and Kato Paphos or upper and lower paphos as they are known. The old town being the upper whilst the newer resort area is known as Kato Paphos. There are lots of shops, plenty of supermarkets and the capital city of Nicosia with all the major stores is only a short drive away. A few kilometers along the coast is the beautiful resort of Coral Bay with it’s long sandy beach and lively strip. There is major development going on all over the area and property prices are already amongst the highest in Cyprus. The good news for the would be Cyprus property investor is that prices look set to increase for some time to come.
The resort of Paphos has over the last few years gained an “all year” status and most of the business now remaim open throughout the winter whilst the rest of Cyprus hibernates from around October to March. This is great news again for Paphos property owners who are now able to tap into a year round property rental market. Paphos is also the top location for many other good reasons not least it’s proximity to the Islands major airport and coastal motorway network. The rest of this beautiful Island is easily accessible and airport transfer times are negligible.
If you are still not convinced that Paphos is the best location for Cyprus property wait up because there is an ace in the pack. Cyprus golf property! Wherever you have golf you have a demand for holiday property and Paphos is the golfing center of Cyprus with the best facilities on the Island just outside the town. With the potent mixture of golf, sun and sea it is little wonder that property prices in the area continue to rise faster than anywhere else in Cyprus.
So there will never be a better time to invest in property in Cyprus especially in the Paphos area. If you are seriously considering buying an apartment or villa in Cyprus you would do well to make the move sooner rather than later. You probably need no reminder of what has happened in Spain where many would be property owners hesitated and lost out. Remember they do say that “he who hesitates is lost” and the current Cyprus property boom could make you a winner or a loser in the real estate race so now is the time to act.
Oct 4, 2010
Posted in Investments
Cyprus Knees First Landing State Park

Buying a Cyprus Property Still Under Construction
It may appear like an adventive idea to actually purchase a property before it is even constructed but that is the way things are executed in Cyprus. Most Cyprus developers don’t even posed any foundations until some of the houses have actually been traded and 25-30% of the cost of the property has been paid. This is enthusiastic news for them because they that way they always have an unwavering supply of cash coming in to pay for the ongoing construction costs. The balance of your Cyprus property payments are then expected to be paid in three stages of 25% each as the antithetic phases of construction are finished. These are usually: the shell, roof and plaster then the closing internal finishes much as tiling ect (more…)
Oct 4, 2010
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Cyprus Beach Apartments, Make the Dream a Reality
Cyprus property is arguably amongst some of the beautiful in the Mediterranean area and continues to be much sought after by investors as well as those looking to buy a holiday home for themselves. Obviously the nearer to the coast the better but much locations will come at a premium in many areas. This is probably why a Cyprus beach apartment is one of the most coveted property options for many holiday home buyers. Despite rapidly rising prices and the introduction of value appended tax there are still some Cyprus beach apartment bargains to be happened should you cognize where to appear (more…)
Oct 4, 2010
Posted in Investments
Finding the Ideal Cyprus Investment Property
Holiday property sales are one of the fastest growing property markets and counties like Cyprus are right there at the leading edge. The Cyprus developers are working two-dimensional out to keep up with the ever altering demand for luxury villas and apartments. This dining market has not escaped the notice of property speculators and investors who are always at the ready to take advantage of an acceptable thing. The trick is to purchase “off plan” in a rising market and then trade on once the development is finished up letting the speculator to endow in the next development. Many moderate buyers who were originally planing to purchase for their personal use have traded on and made some wholesome profits (more…)
Oct 4, 2010
Posted in Investments
Is it Time to Invest in Cyprus Property?
Most people appearing to endow in Cyprus are agreed that property makes enthusiastic sense both in capital growth and in terms of rental returns. Property in holiday destinations much as Cyprus probably makes even more sense callable to the eminent value holiday rental market. This market has taken off in the last few years due in the main to peoples germinating holiday habits and the growth of the internet. Now folks can instantly liken prices of like for like flights, accommodation and car rentals. This has led to an ample proportion of holiday makers ostracizing the conventional package tour in favor of building their personal holiday package. Part of this package now tends to admit a luxury apartment or even a secret villa with it’s own pool. Great news for those who have been hard enough to invest in Cyprus property either for afloat or part season holiday lets (more…)
Oct 4, 2010
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Cyprus Property Sale. the Goal Post are Moving
The Cyprus property market continues to mature at an unexampled rate and shows no signs of decelerating down in the near future. Buyers are going on to snarl up luxury Cyprus villas and apartments almost as quickly as the developers are moiling them out. It seems that everyone wants to personal a holiday home in the sun or to cash in on the big profits that Cyprus property has made in the last few years. The enthusiastic news for any would be Cyprus property owners is that you can still happen some enthusiastic tangible estate bargains if you are set up to do a little research and are not timid of driving a bargain for yourself (more…)
Oct 4, 2010
Posted in Expat Living, Investments
Finding a House for Sale in Cyprus
Many people dream of owning a house in Cyprus but it seems that only a lucky handful ever see that dream turn into any kind of reality. It’s really easygoing to get all worked up about the benefits of property ownership whilst on holiday and even take several viewings only to go “off the churn” on returning home. The chances are that most of these would be buyers could probably yield to personal a house in Cyprus if only they cognized just how to go about the purchasing proccess. So maybe if it’s your dream to own a house in Cyprus it could still be worthy taking another visit before you give up on your dreams of holiday home ownership altogether (more…)
Oct 4, 2010
Posted in Investments
Median House Price in Cyprus
The Cyprus news media recently printed the median house price figures. The source of this information comes from one of the larger commercializing companies that run as an estate agency but are not a licenced estate agency. This company arrives at data from houses they traded during this same period. There are many marketing agencies, developers and estate agents all trading homes so I don’t see how one marketing company can find out accurately what the median house price is for the entire country. (more…)