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Northern Cyprus

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There is a magic about unspoilt Northern Cyprus which, once experienced, is never forgotten.  Known as “the Med’s best kept secret”, many visitors fall in love with its unique ambience and find themselves returning year after year to explore its rich and diverse history, landscape, culture, relaxing pace of life and quite simply gorgeous island climate and people. Few other vacation destinations offer the unique experience of Northern Cyprus.

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Many visitors decide to make a home in Turkish Northern Cyprus for full-time or part-time living in this charming former British Colony where property is extremely affordable,  English is widely spoken and where over 10,000 British residents live in a virtually crime-free zone happily alongside a  multi-cultural population.  New state of the art medical care, six international Universities plus new schools (teaching in English) and modern leisure facilities are now attracting ex pat residents and their families from all over Europe and the Middle East

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There is something for people of all ages in Northern Cyprus – as a visitor or resident you can experience.

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• The perfect Mediterranean climate and beaches (relax in the warmest winter weather in the European area and enjoy miles of unspoilt sandy beaches),

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• the ancient history (climb Richard the Lionheart Crusader Castles on mountain peaks or visit ancient Roman cities),

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• the leisure facilities (relax in brand new spas or enjoy new 18 hole golf courses and marinas),

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• the fabulous unspoilt scenery and range of activities (dive to explore ancient shipwrecks, enjoy the mountain views or watch baby turtles hatch in the summer)

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And all of this for affordable, non euro-zone prices.  Come and enjoy the country and experience the unique Turkish Cypriot welcome.

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North Cyprus for Vacation

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Whatever type of holiday you like – North Cyprus is the perfect place for vacations of all types.  Whatever time of year you come – you will be met with the legendary Turkish Cypriot hospitality, will love the wonderful food you can sample in a huge variety of eating places, be amazed by the breathtaking North Cyprus mountain scenery which towers over the North Coast and be charmed by the cobbled back streets of Kyrenia with its glittering harbour – “the jewel of the Mediterranean”.

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In early spring, many come to play golf or walk in the countryside to see Cyprus at its most vivid with rare wild flowers and birds – including rare orchids and the other flora and fauna celebrated in some of the village spring festivals.  It is also the perfect weather to explore the many ancient ruins and sites.  In late Spring, music lovers enjoy the Bellapais Classical Music festival set in the scenic Abbey Ruins.  In early summer the local oranges and strawberries can be picked and enjoyed with the markets full of wonderful produce. 

 

As the hot Cyprus summer reaches its peak in July and August, the hotter weather sends people to beaches or to laze by the pool and lap up the sun!  Diving, surfing and water sports, as well as boat trips along the coast, are enjoyed all summer long.  The autumn sees the sun cooling down but the sea can stay warm until November or even December and during Autumn the harvesting of the olives, nuts and dates are in turn celebrated in colourful local festivals.  Winter in North Cyprus sees distant snow on the tops of the Troodos and in February and March it is really true that you can actually ski or snowboard in the morning and then, after only a hour’s drive down the mountains, you can sunbathe by the sea in the afternoon!

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There are some excellent three and four star hotels close to the main tourist centre of Kyrenia or book your own self catering holiday in a villa or apartment by the North, East or West coast beaches.  There are good off-season discounts to be had and since haggling has not totally gone out of fashion in North Cyprus, never be shy of calling the hotel direct and asking for their “best price”!

North Cyprus for Investment
 

Non Cypriot Europeans have been investing in real estate in Northern Cyprus for many decades – ever since the British took over as the colonial rulers of Cyprus in the 1890s!   The British stamp on the whole of Cyprus is still unmissable: cars drive on the left, English is an official language, all the road and street signs are in English as well as Turkish (in the north).  There is generally a charming ex-colonial atmosphere at every turn – from the local Anglican Church to the legacy of charming former colonial buildings.  The pound sterling is the unofficial international currency with British pound notes being accepted currency in all shops and restaurants and all property is priced in pounds sterling.
 

Despite British and European investment into Northern Cypriot property declining for a few decades after the island was divided in 1974 (following a Greek Cypriot attempt to oust the Turkish Cypriots from the island) – massive recent international investment from the EU and Turkey into the country’s infrastructure as well as the official recognition by the European Courts in 2010 of the Immovable Property Commission (paying compensation to former Greek landowners) has seen a huge recent renewal of interest in property investment in the North of the island and a general throwing off of the TRNC’s former image as a slightly uncertain investment zone.  The existence of internationally recognised title deeds, including pre-74 Turkish Title properties, has also done a lot to increase investor confidence in North Cyprus property – which is experiencing 10% capital growth in some key beach front areas and with new fully managed resorts springing up which offer rental guarantees and in-house holiday lettings services.
 

Since the large international banks were not involved in lending money to the developers who build new properties in N Cyprus, unusually the TRNC is a  “recession-free zone” and there has instead been slow yet steady growth – a rare thing in the general European area.   In addition, since the collapse in the South of Cyprus of the Greek Cypriot economy and banking system over the last few years, many investors who had previously only considered a property purchase in the European South, are now heading North to the more stable, non euro-zone area –  and where the cost of living is low as well as the property prices!
 

Today, modern North Cyprus is now seen as a booming, emerging market for property and other banking and business investments.  The UN and EU sponsored bi-zonal reunification talks are once again on the table and this is driving up prices and international interest as it is anticipated that whichever way the reunification cookie crumbles, there will be significant property price rises in the near future.  Contact our advisors now for more information and details on how to view luxury properties with rental guarantees from only £45,000.