Cyprus

Expat heroes: Paws Dog Shelter

Wherever you go in the world, you'll find dedicated expats giving something back to their adopted communities, whether through fund-raising or offering their time for a local cause. In recognition of their hard work, in this new series we tell you about some of them, starting with a charity for dogs in Cyprus.

30 June 2011

Overseas demand for homes in Cyprus improves

Foreign demand for homes in Cyprus continued to improve last month, with some overseas nationals taking advantage of a poor domestic property sales market and a weak Cypriot economy to negotiate significant discounts on properties.

6 June 2011

Getting ready to rent in Cyprus

Preparing a holiday home abroad for the rental market takes a lot of organising, especially when you live in the UK. We asked reader and rental-virgin Rowena Sait how she maximised her time in Cyprus when she visited last month to kit out her new townhouse for paying holidaymakers...

31 May 2011

Phil and Eileen Hardy, Hardy Estates

Brits wind up working as property agents abroad for all sorts of reasons and many have great stories to tell. This month we meet the husband and wife team of Phil and Eileen Hardy, who sell homes in Paphos, Cyprus

31 May 2011

Developers to deliver new homes in Larnaca

A wide range of new homes will be constructed in Larna over the next few years as parts of a major regeneration scheme.

26 May 2011

Low Cyprus property sales may drive down prices

The recent decline in property sales in Cyprus is creating fresh opportunities for prospective purchasers looking to negotiate for a bargain priced home in Cyprus.

20 May 2011

New law to improve Cyprus property transparency

The Cypriot parliament has passed the final two planning amnesty bills which should ensure that people who have purchased homes in Cyprus finally receive their title deeds after waiting up to 10 years to receive them.

28 April 2011

New golf courses in Cyprus

The Cypriot government is expected to add to its country's growing collection of golf courses by permitting planning consent for the construction of two new courses at Fasouri and Limni.

28 March 2011

Relocating to Cyprus

These days it's not just retirees who are relocating to Cyprus – families and professionals are also moving there, to enjoy year-round sun in an environment with a strong British heritage. We look at what Aphrodite's Isle has to offer these three groups of people

1 March 2011

New marina in Larnaca to start in January 2012

The construction of the long awaited port and marina development in Larnaca is expected to finally get underway in January 2012, along with other improvements to the area which should make...

1 March 2011

Potential new Cyprus property deeds law

Fresh legislation relating to Cyprus property title deeds could be introduced in May before the general election, if proposed bills are approved by parliament.

24 February 2011

Cypriot government wants to improve Cyprus property transparency

A senior member of the Cypriot government wants to see the Cyprus property market improve its image on the international stage by resolving the title deed fiasco which has damaged the island's reputation and deterred some people from buying a holiday home in Cyprus.

9 February 2011