Sunseakers Paphos Property Sales - Villas, Apartments for Sale in Cyprus

9 Tips on How to Brighten a Dark Home

Whether you live in a large home with a dark interior or a small apartment with only one window, follow these tips to bring in more sunshine — or at least make it look that way. 1) Paint it light and bright Color is nothing more than the light that reaches our eyes after bouncing off objects. The amazing thing about white is that it reflects most of the light t...

Buying Property With Title Deeds

Purchasers buying a property built some years ago or a one unit and not part of a complex, can acquire their Title Deed immediately. The procedure is exactly the same as in the U.K. It is wise to appoint a local Lawyer. The Lawyer must then make a search and if the results are satisfactory, contracts can be exchanged immediately. The Vendor then provides the Title Deed wi...

Buying property without Title Deeds

Purchasers buying property which is part of a complex will probably not be able to get their title deeds immediately if it is a new complex. If it is a resale from a previous buyer, and not the developer, the title deed might have been issued. Even if it is not issued, your purchase can be safe and secured if the appropriate safeguards are taken by your lawyers. Purchaser...

Cyprus Property Laws

Legal SystemThe legal system is Cyprus is largely based on the British equivalent and safeguards the purchaser’s rights in many ways. For the purchaser’s protection, once the agreement of property sale has been signed and a deposit paid, the Land Registry in Cyprus provides a simple and effective legal instrument called the “Specific Performance”. This p...

Cyprus Property Taxes

Transfer FeesThe purchaser will be liable to pay the following transfer fees for the property acquired, when this is registered in his/her name at the Land Registry Office. The fees are charged on the property’s market value at the date of purchase. Property Value in € – %Up to 85,000 – 3%85,001 – 170,000 – 5%Over 170,000 – 8%(Th...

Property Running Costs

Municipality ChargesMunicipality charges each household must pay for waste removal around €50 to €200 per year depending on the area. Communal ExpensesCommunal expenses are introduced in most of the complexes for maintenance of communal areas such as lifts, pools and gardens. Depending on the development, communal fees vary between €30 to €100 per month.&nb...

The banking system and property finance in Cyprus

The banking system and regulations in Cyprus are of a European standard. The banks have many branches throughout the island, which are efficient, well equipped with the latest technology. Non-Cypriot citizens may open foreign currency and local deposit accounts without difficulty. Quite a number of branches of many international banks are found operating on the island. Ma...

Polis

Situated on the North West peninsular of Southern Cyprus, Polis’s main function until recently was agricultural which is still clearly noticeable. Even during the heat of July and August the Polis fields look fresh and green. Greenhouses produce cucumbers and tomatoes all year round and the hills are covered with citrus trees, tobacco, vegetables and other crops. The bea...

Coral Bay

The Coral Bay area, in Paphos, Cyprus occupies a superb location overlooking the golden sandy beaches of Coral Bay Beach and sparkling waters of Coral Bay. Adjacent to the Akamas peninsular, an area protected by UNESCO, Coral Bay offers the perfect base for exploration, either by jeep or on horseback. Perfectly seasoned all the year round, being the w...

Paphos

Paphos is considered to be the jewel of Cyprus, with a mild climate and natural geographic beauty, from mountains dipping into the crystal clear waters and gentle hills slopping into deserted bays. The relaxed Life style offers visitors and residents alike the tranquillity and peace few places in the world can offer. Once a small fishing village, Paphos still enjoys the safety...