2009

As the year comes to an end, everyone looks back and reflects on how they did either financially or personally, what they did and what they will do differently in the coming year. Some just look forward to a new year and a fresh start - no looking back. As for me, I look back and reflect and I wouldn't change a thing. I had a good year in my business and personal life and look forward to more prosperous...

Even though Christmas is just a few weeks away temperatures are unseasonably warm (in the '30s) making it hardly feel like Christmas despite the festivities that are beginning to take place. Paphos town, for the first time, has a Christmas wonderland and even an ice skating rink set up by the town hall.  Christmas fairs are being held and everyone is getting extra busy. As Christmas day approaches...

Cyprus Property Market - Is it Stabilizing? Is it the Time to Buy? Have you been wanting to buy a property in Cyprus? If you have been waiting for the prices to bottom out before jumping in and getting yours, then I dare say that it's time. Sure there may be a bit more to go in some areas or with some sellers who are still overpriced but these properties will not sell, not for the prices being asked....

Here are the most recent news and an update to my last H1N1 post. After all the announcements by Cyprus Minister of Health regarding the incoming H1N1 vaccine it is still not available however, it should be soon. In the last 10 days of November, they are expected to be administering it at the general hospitals around the island. To be prepared and able to get it as soon as it is available you will need...

A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post based on information I had from local reports and the Minister of Health regarding the incoming H1N1 vaccines...this is yet to happen as proposed. Vaccinations were supposed to begin October 15th, I have yet to hear of anyone who has been able to receive them. Now, with flu season upon us many feel worried with all the media hype and deaths. A school in Limassol...

Since 2006, I have kept an eye on the Cyprus government statistical website. I have done so to gain a real understanding of the economic situation in Cyprus. The more knowledge I have the better I am prepared for the road ahead. I subscribed to email updates and I find a lot of great resourceful information about a variety of topics. In the latest email, the theme is "Prices and...

• 3 bath, 5 bdrm 2 story - €1,800,000 EUR- Exclusive Community Paphos, Cyprus  -  This fabulous villa in the exclusive neighbourhood of Aphrodite Hills which is an award-winning resort with a five-star, golf development close to Paphos, Cyprus. This villa features aesthetically pleasing architecture with the use of traditional stone. Alfresco living can be enjoyed on the large wrap-around covered...

Starting October 5, Cyprus gradually began receiving the H1N1 flu vaccine. Minister of Health Christos Patsalides announced that vaccinations will begin after October 15. At that time the European Pharmaceutical Organisation will give the final approval for the vaccine. The government estimated it will receive vaccines for 400,000 people covering 50% of the population in Cyprus. Patsalides said vaccines...

Starting October 5, Cyprus gradually began receiving the H1N1 flu vaccine. Minister of Health Christos Patsalides announced that vaccinations will begin after October 15. At that time the European Pharmaceutical Organisation will give the final approval for the vaccine. The government estimated it will receive vaccines for 400,000 people covering 50% of the population in Cyprus. Patsalides said...

I recently wrote a blog post about home staging and how important it is if you want to sell your property. Today I was watching the Today Show - a popular US morning show and saw an interview with a real estate "guru" who gave her expert advice on what to do or not to do when trying to sell your home. Although the Today Show is US-based, this interview and the advice given applies to Cyprus property...