Cyprus Property News
Browse the latest Cyprus property news at Cyprus Property Guides. Here, we’ve rounded up all the need-to-know stories from the housing market.
If you’re buying a house in Cyprus, you’ll need to keep up with the latest developments in the market. Our coverage includes everything that buyers need to know, including forecasts, new regulations, and the hottest trends.
The entertainment scene in Cyprus for culturally curious buyers
I have always admired Cyprus for its wealth of cultural and artistic talent. Its artistic capabilities flow from its Greek cultural drama heritage, which is, of course, well documented and beyond dispute.Read more...
What’s it like moving to Cyprus as a single person?
Single? Are you thinking of living in Cyprus but not sure if it’s the place for you? Not to worry: Cyprus welcomes everyone! As a single person, you’ll be treated with respect and find you fit into your local community fast – and it’s not difficult to meet people!Read more...
Cyprus’s warm (or cold!) winter pleasures
The UK’s new cold-swimming craze is a lot more bearable in the winter in Cyprus. As well as swimming, January and February offers everything from golf to skiing, horse-riding to carousels and of course, that wonderful al fresco cafe culture.Read more...
Enjoy delicious cuisine in Cyprus
Having lived in Cyprus now for just over 25 years I can honestly say that the food is unlikely to disappoint you! It’s as if the Cypriots have an ingrained creative flair and a knack for flavours that they are always proud to display. You will always find that Cypriot food is freshly cooked, oozing temptation, and beckoning you to eat it. And that’s before you get to the mouthwatering desserts!Read more...
What is healthcare in Cyprus like?
I know that it’s difficult to think about the possibility of becoming ill in Cyprus – the weather is so good and the food is so nutritious, so why worry? But realistically, anything can happen – yes, even here! So I’m going to tell you about the basics of the healthcare system in Cyprus for the British and other Europeans who come to live here.Read more...
Christmas in Cyprus
I love Christmas in Cyprus. I have to admit when I first came to live here I did wonder what Christmas would be like. I remember the first thing that struck me was how much George Michael’s song “Last Christmas” was played on the radio and in the nightclubs! “Why was that?”, I hear you ask. Well, for any of you who might not know, George Michael is Greek Cypriot and hails from southern Cyprus, and so he is definitely considered a son of this country! The Cypriots are very proud of him, and simply adore all his music, and so do I.Read more...
Skiing in Cyprus: a winter wonderland
For many of you, I am sure you associate Cyprus only with hot sun, sandy beaches, and balmy evenings. I know I did. But you know what, it offers even more than that. Winter in Cyprus is a very special season. It’s what I call our own unique winter wonderland!Read more...
What is the education system in Cyprus like?
When I first came to live in Cyprus, I was unmarried, and in a relationship with my Greek Cypriot now-husband. After we had married and had our first child in Cyprus, I remember my father-in-law reminding me of these wise words of Socrates when we were thinking about where we should send my daughter to school in Cyprus. “Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.”Read more...
Is it possible to move to Cyprus before Brexit?
The Brexit deadline is approaching and it’s looking increasingly certain that British citizens will be treated the same as all other third-country nationals, requiring a visa to live here. A deal may be agreed that offers a better solution – or it may not. We just don’t know. What we do know, however, it that the only almost iron-clad way to guarantee your current rights is to move to Cyprus before Brexit.Read more...
My top 5 reasons why I love life in Cyprus
I remember thinking on one rainy, windy day in England back in 1994, what must life in Cyprus be like? I hadn’t even visited it on holiday. All I knew about it was that the island is divided and its inhabitants in the south, where I was destined to go, are Greek Cypriots. Oh yes, and I had a look at a map of Cyprus and I remember thinking it looked something like a violin!Read more...
Top ten things to know if you’re buying a home in Cyprus in autumn
As summer comes to an anticlimactic, grey and drizzly finish in the UK, there’s still a beacon of good news on the horizon. We’re coming up to one of the peak buying seasons in Cyprus – so many of us will finally be realising our dreams of starting a new life overseas. If you’re buying a home in Cyprus in autumn this year, it’s crucial to be up-to-date on the situation on the ground. It can be difficult to make sense of everything from collating different media sources, which is why we’ve put together this list. Keep reading for your round-up of the top ten thingsRead more...