Buying in Cyprus, Part Three: Area Guide

Cyprus isn’t a huge island. It’s less than 200 kilometres, a two-hour drive on the country’s decent roads, from Paphos in the west to Ayia Napa in the far east. British buyers tend to favour the west for permanent relocation and retirement, but the east has its fans too. In this, part three of Buying in Cyprus, we’re taking a look at where to live in Cyprus. And if you’re new to our series, don’t miss Part One on planning your move and Part Two on drawing up your timescale.
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Skiing in Cyprus: a winter wonderland

For many of you, I am sure you associate Cyprus only with hot sun, sandy beaches, and balmy evenings. I know I did. But you know what, it offers even more than that. Winter in Cyprus is a very special season. It’s what I call our own unique winter wonderland!
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Buying in Cyprus: Part 2

Welcome to the second part of our serialisation of Buying in Cyprus. If you missed Part One, check it out here. This week, we’re going to take a look at how you can draw up your timescale for buying in Cyprus. Looking in a quieter period like now can mean estate agents will be keener and sellers more motivated, worried about not finding a buyer. Play your cards right and you could be sunning yourself in Cyprus within six months! 
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Buying in Cyprus, Part 1: Decisions

Yes, you can buy a home in Cyprus! This week we are starting a six-part guide to making your dream a reality. Remember to read each Cyprus Property Guide newsletter as we take you from making those initial decisions, to choosing property in Cyprus, to moving in! Buying in Cyprus, even with Brexit looming, does not need to be a worry, or even difficult. Of course, there are hurdles to climb over and money to pay, but with the right legal team and financial guidance, you can make it happen – this year!
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What is the education system in Cyprus like?

When I first came to live in Cyprus, I was unmarried, and in a relationship with my Greek Cypriot now-husband. After we had married and had our first child in Cyprus, I remember my father-in-law reminding me of these wise words of Socrates when we were thinking about where we should send my daughter to school in Cyprus. “Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.”
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Is it possible to move to Cyprus before Brexit?

The Brexit deadline is approaching and it’s looking increasingly certain that British citizens will be treated the same as all other third-country nationals, requiring a visa to live here. A deal may be agreed that offers a better solution – or it may not. We just don’t know. What we do know, however, it that the only almost iron-clad way to guarantee your current rights is to move to Cyprus before Brexit.
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My top 5 reasons why I love life in Cyprus

I remember thinking on one rainy, windy day in England back in 1994, what must life in Cyprus be like? I hadn’t even visited it on holiday. All I knew about it was that the island is divided and its inhabitants in the south, where I was destined to go, are Greek Cypriots. Oh yes, and I had a look at a map of Cyprus and I remember thinking it looked something like a violin!
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Where are the best places to buy a holiday home for winter sun in Cyprus?

Summer’s well and truly over in the UK, but Cyprus is still basking in 29°C. It’s no wonder the island’s home to over 65,000 British expats – of whom over one in ten are holiday home owners. If you’re not looking to move overseas full-time, but you want a sunny bolthole to escape the British winter, Cyprus is your answer. In addition to the weather, you’ve got the largest properties in Europe and low prices. Today, we’re exploring the best places to buy property for winter sun in Cyprus and what life is like outside of the high season.
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Top ten things to know if you’re buying a home in Cyprus in autumn

As summer comes to an anticlimactic, grey and drizzly finish in the UK, there’s still a beacon of good news on the horizon. We’re coming up to one of the peak buying seasons in Cyprus – so many of us will finally be realising our dreams of starting a new life overseas. If you’re buying a home in Cyprus in autumn this year, it’s crucial to be up-to-date on the situation on the ground. It can be difficult to make sense of everything from collating different media sources, which is why we’ve put together this list. Keep reading for your round-up of the top ten things
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What are the rules on renting out your property in Cyprus?

Renting out your property in Cyprus can be a good way to get money out of your holiday home while you’re not there. However, there are strict rules around renting, so you need to know them to be on the right side of the law.
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