2010

In 2006 property prices in Cyprus were still skyrocketing and for many of us, the prices were way out of reach. The idea of buying a holiday or retirement home in Cyprus faded into another fantasy. Those who bought homes at the height of the property boom and are trying to sell have now seen their investments turn out to be nothing but a burden, unable to sell them or keep up with the payments. Despite...

• 25 sq. m., 1 bath, 1 bdrm apartment "Studio" - €35,000 EUR - Sea Views - NOW SOLD! Peyia, Paphos  -  The properties are located near the popular village of Peyia, which has a wide variety of amenities including supermarkets, shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities. The best sandy beaches of the area are a few minutes’ drives away, together with the beautiful Akamas Peninsula know for its...

Fantastic 4 Bedroom Agios Georgios Property for Sale - NOW SOLD! • 288 sq. m., 4 baths, 4 bdrm 2 story "With Roof Terrace" - €780,000 EUR - Now €695,000 Fabulous Home Agios Georgios, Paphos  -  A masterwork of detail and luxury define this modern Mediterranean home on the beautiful and rugged western coast of Paphos. This home has spectacular and far-reaching views of the sea and the Akamas...

Kato Paphos apartment for sale overlooking beach • 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment - €135,000 EUR - Title Deeds - NOW SOLD! Kato Paphos, Paphos  -  This 2 bedroom apartment in Kato Paphos has a perfect view of the beach and the Paphos Lighthouse. It has a "one of a kind" panoramic view of a protected UNESCO World Heritage site making this a special place to live or holiday. It is only a few...

During the last twenty years the property market in Cyprus, and especially Paphos, has developed rapidly and thousands of expats have purchased properties, either for permanent residence or for holidays. Many of the buyers have been trapped in a system where not only was there no clear law as to the responsibilities of the professionals in the legal profession, but they were further more trapped in the...

• 3 bath, 2 bdrm "Sea and Coastal Views from both" - €119,000 EUR - Stunning Views - NOW SOLD! Armou, Paphos  -  This end, a two-bedroom townhouse is located in a peaceful and tranquil Cypriot village of Armou, 10 minutes drive from Paphos Town. The local amenities such as taverna, coffee shop and a mini market are within walking distance. Armou is elevated above Paphos and so the views in this...

Lovely New Villas For Sale in Strombi - Just Outside of Paphos - Great Price • 137 sq. m., 3 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story - €210,000 EUR-  SOLD - New Villas for Sale Strombi, Paphos  -  Each of these lovely Strombi homes has a view of the sea, and mountains and benefit from many features which would normally be sold as extras. The central heating provision, walk-in closets, air conditioning, and high...

by: Patricia Winter In 1974 Cyprus was invaded by Turkey. As a result, the country was divided into two parts – the north being under the control of the Turks to the present day. The regime in the north has never been acknowledged internationally by any country other than Turkey and discussions have been underway for some years to try and reunite the island. There is a major problem in the north –...

The Lands and Surveys Department figures were issued on March 2nd, 2010 for February 2010 showing that 704 contracts of sale were deposited at Land Registries throughout Cyprus. This was an increase of nearly 30%  compared to February 2009.  In the first two months of this year, 1274 contracts were deposited and their overall numbers are up 27% compared to last year. This is a positive sign...

The carnivals are over and Lent is underway – a 40 day fasting period of no meat, poultry or dairy products. The bakeries accommodate those who fast by adding dairy-free, egg-free and meat-free pastries and cookies to their already vast array of goodies. Generally, fasting is followed more strictly in the villages of Cyprus than in the towns, but most restaurants and takeaways also add fasting dishes to...