Real Estate

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...

• 545 sq. m., 7 bath, 6 bdrm 2 story "Stunning Design" - €1,995,000 EUR - Price Reduced! NOW SOLD! Akoursos , Paphos  -  This home is truly amazing in every way possible. You can live like royalty in this dream villa. The panoramic unobstructed views across Paphos, Coral Bay, the Akoursos Dam and the Cyprus mountains make this spectacular villa even more special. It is situated just 10 mins from...

• 300 sq. m., 5 bath, 6 bdrm 2 story "Character Home" - €799,000 EUR - Title Deeds - NOW SOLD! Tala, Paphos  -  This fantastic villa with sea views is situated in the sought after area of Lofos, Tala. It is a superb villa with many features not usually seen in Cyprus homes. The setting is very private, set back from the road, yet in an established residential area close to all amenities. A...

“Concrete Jungle” is a description of Peyia that I have heard on a number of occasions from many expats.  I do not agree with them at all. As a matter of fact, I think the need for growth is tremendous.  At first, I thought the reference was funny and it brought back memories from 1985 when I worked in the “Cabrini Greens” housing projects in the Near North Side of Chicago, only 100 meters...

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....

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...

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...

• 300 sq. m., 5 bath, 5 bdrm 2 story "+basement" - €750,000 EUR - High Quality Construction - NOW SOLD! Agios Georgios, Paphos  -  A relaxing and beautiful luxury villa. A very short distance from the small fishing harbor of Ayios Georgios which overlooks the Akamas Peninsula and it’s unspoiled beauty is where you can enjoy one of the most magnificent sunsets on the Mediterranean. This villa...

• 170 sq. m., 3 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story - euro;549,000 EUR - Fantastic Location - NOW SOLD Coral Bay, Paphos  -  There is a real Mediterranean feel to this spacious villa with its white walls, traditional tiled floors and colourful themed interior designs in each room, using lots of sunny oranges, yellows and blues. Located at Coral Bay in a quiet cul-de-sac with open aspects, you are within...