2008

Builders and developers in Cyprus have been getting a bad press due to the “process” to acquire title deeds which can take up to 10 years or more! One would assume that anyone that pays for their property in full and upon completion of the property the title deeds would be issued. However, this is not the case and I will explain what can happen and how to safeguard your self when buying property in...

I feel the need to mention the Limassol Zoo and update a previous post I made about a day we spent there. My two boys, wife and I frequently go to the zoo and my boys are always excited about it. The Limassol Municipal Gardens are beautifully maintained, the children's playgrounds are some of the best in Cyprus and the entrance fee to the zoo is very inexpensive. However, the grounds for the animals...

There are no “quick sales” in this market unless you are extremely lucky or give your property away.  A “quick sale” in this market is realistically around 6 months. Some homes have now been on the market for 3 years and more! There are ways to move your property in this market and there are ways to sabotage a sale – after you read this you can make the necessary changes or give your self a...

As Cyprus joins the United Kingdom and most of the world’s property and financial markets downward slide, we are beginning to experience the effect of the current crisis. The word in Cyprus until recently was that the problem will not have an effect or very minimal effect on Cyprus. People in the business of finance, property sales, developers and tourism - basically Cyprus’s whole economy - started to...

Great Kato Paphos Neighborhood 138 sq. m., 2 baths, 3 bdrm 2 story "Villa" - SOLD- Garden Paradise Kato Paphos, Paphos  -  Serene and tranquil describes this beautiful home and location. This two-level home is the perfect entertainment spot .. from the yard in the front with colorful plants … to the private & lushly landscaped backyard and surrounding lights. The kitchen is a perfect...

Minutes from Sea Caves and Coral Bay Peyia, Paphos  -  This beautiful home is located on the Western end of Peyia, close to the Sea Caves and the Akamas Preserve and only 5 minutes from Coral Bay. It sits in a picturesque location with views of the mountains and sea. The large plot has a mature garden with full-grown trees all around the house. Here you can live away from the bustle of the city and...

Until recently, writing or the need to write was never a significant part of my life. Before I began working on my first website, the need to write even a letter or email was not necessary. There was about 20 plus years of the occasional note or filling out a form or taking some kind of exam and that was the extent of it. Everything changed the day I purchased a domain name and began working on my website...

This financial crisis is sweeping across the globe and it is becoming clear that most continents will be affected in one way or another. It is fair to say that we are already experiencing a downturn in the economy here in Cyprus. The extent of what will happen will surely shake things up and just about everyone will feel it in their pockets, bank accounts, and retirement accounts. Certain areas and...

250 Meters to the Sea! 89 sq. m., 2 bath, 2 bdrm apartment "Select Development" - SOLD - €249,500 EUR - Brand New Sea Front Flat! Kato Paphos, Paphos  -  Situated at the Lighthouse Beach with unobstructed views to the Sea and just 250 meters to the beaches this lovely flat is close to all amenities including banks, restaurants, bars, clubs, shops and everything else that is conveniently...

Why do sellers in Cyprus lower their prices and not tell all agents simultaneously? The question of why sellers price their homes way over what they are willing to accept seems obvious and I won't go into that now!  As an agent in Paphos, who charges a very low and competitive rate, I would assume that my sellers would want to ensure that their home is listed with me at the same price as all other...