I'm neither. I just own a house in Paralimni (South-East coast, about 10miles from Ayia Napa, 40 or so from Larnaca). Currently an Investment / Future Retirement proposition.
Paralimni is southern Cyprus, so I take the side of the Greeks though ;-) (Best friend is also a Greek Cypriot I met at University).
Paralimni is southern Cyprus, so I take the side of the Greeks though ;-) (Best friend is also a Greek Cypriot I met at University).
Yes Turkey is still refusing to allow Republic of Cyprus ships and planes to use it's ports and airspace, in direct contravention of one of the agreements they signed to start the process of becoming an EU member.
When Cyprus joined the EU, they also gained a veto over Turkey's membership. So Turkey pretty much has to comply or forget about joining.
When Cyprus joined the EU, they also gained a veto over Turkey's membership. So Turkey pretty much has to comply or forget about joining.
Yup I do that flight a lot, well to Larnaca Intl. I think it adds around an hour to the flight time. The main airport used to be in Nicosia, but is now dis-used, it would be hard to land there anyway as the approaches go over the city which is divided.
It's been a while since I did Paphos, so can't remember the route to there, but with Larnaca you have to effectively circle around the island and land from the south-east across the sea. If you do it in daylight (and in warm weather) you can see people on Larnaca beach waving at the planes.
It's been a while since I did Paphos, so can't remember the route to there, but with Larnaca you have to effectively circle around the island and land from the south-east across the sea. If you do it in daylight (and in warm weather) you can see people on Larnaca beach waving at the planes.
European citizens are pretty much free reign. I believe you'd have to apply for citizenship if you wish to buy a house as a non-EU national, which involves some screening process I don't know about. Consult a local lawyer would be my advice.
http://www.buysellcyprus.com for an idea of prices/houses.
BuySell could probably advise you on the legalities of ownership also.
If you look at other sites, you'll note that property in the North is much cheaper, but most of it is sold illegally (despite appearing otherwise) and you'll be arrested if you try to cross the border, or potentially if you try to enter any other European member state.
http://www.buysellcyprus.com for an idea of prices/houses.
BuySell could probably advise you on the legalities of ownership also.
If you look at other sites, you'll note that property in the North is much cheaper, but most of it is sold illegally (despite appearing otherwise) and you'll be arrested if you try to cross the border, or potentially if you try to enter any other European member state.
