Highlights
5 ways to Protect yourself?
We’ve all heard uncomfortable stories about overseas property purchases that went wrong.  But it’s really only a very small number of cases which hit the headlines. How can you make sure you avoid any undesirable scenarios? Read more

Holiday Let Tax
Holiday lets don't necessarily give as good a return as conventional, long term buy-to-lets, but they do enable some people to get the best of both worlds: a holiday home and a decent income. Tax treatment rules are changing for 2010-2011 so act now. Read more

Cyprus Bank reduces rates
There has been some excitement about the Bank of Cyprus' decision to cut its base mortgage rate by 1% in early June, bringing it down to 4.25%, which will come as a relief for some. However, the "some" who will benefit are those who took out a mortgage prior to 1.1.2008 and new mortgages taken out by permanent residents borrowing up to €200,000 on 1st homes. So on the whole not many overseas property buyers may benefit.

Orams case-implications for Northern Cyprus
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled on 27th April 2009 in favour of a Greek Cypriot - Meletis Apostolides, that he still has the right to his land in Northern Cyprus, even though a British couple, the Orams, had bought a house built on it, near Girne. Whilst Northern Cyprus (KKTC) is only recognised by Turkey and is not a member of the EU, this sets a dangerous precedent. More about Republic of Cyprus, Read more

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Cyprus (South) - Larnaca
Apartments located on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Oroklini or Voroklini as the locals refer to it, in cosmopolitan Larnaca.  Twenty apartments of 1 to 3 bedrooms, set in lush parkland gardens with a communal pool. Close to amenities and beach. Immediate availability.

Prices from £69,237. Read more 

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