These are historic days for North Cyprus, with reunification talks revived after several years of stalled diplomacy and entrenched pessimism on both sides of the line which runs across and splits the Mediterranean island – the Green Line In terms of the property market in North Cyprus, the progress of the reunification talks are of massive importance, and anybody thinking about making an investment in rental property abroad should be keeping a close eye on them

The property market in North Cyprus is flourishing alongside the reunification talks that are currently underway between North Cyprus’ Mehmet Ali Talat and the Greek Cypriot Demetris Christofias North Cyprus property has been steadily increasing since the Annan plan of 2004

Why invest in North Cyprus property What distinguishes the property market there against more traditional locations for people to make investments in rental property, places like, for example, the well established tourist hot-spots of South France and the Costa del Sol

The property market in North Cyprus is undergoing serious changes at the moment, with the currently low property prices rising – and looking set to continue rising – at an unprecedented rate In addition, a new type of property development is beginning to appear in the north side of the island – namely, upmarket and luxury apartments – that are clearly designed for people wanting to buy investment properties in this emerging market

Tips on buying investment properties nearly always evoke the old adage that applies to all investments: buy cheap, sell dear, and then laugh all the way to the bank For people looking to make an investment in rental property – or simply purchase a second home that will appreciate in value nicely – then the property market in North Cyprus should undoubtedly be the centre of attention right now

The property market in North Cyprus is, at the moment, probably more exhilarating than anywhere else in Europe With the price of land and property in North Cyprus already shooting up, thanks to the renewed drive toward reunification that last February’s election in the Greek Cypriot side – an election which saw liberal, pro-reunion Demetris Christofias oust the five year incumbent, conservative and vehemently anti-reunion Tassos Papadopoulos – helped bring about

Anyone contemplating buying investment property abroad should be paying serious attention to the property boom going on in North Cyprus right now Cyprus has, since 1974, been divided into Turkish North Cyprus and Greek Cypriot south Cyprus

North Cyprus is the setting for the best property investment opportunities in Europe at the moment With property prices there still less than half of those in the Cypriot side of the Island, and far cheaper than those in other popular tourist destinations on the Mediterranean, the amount of money needed to go into a property investment in North Cyprus is far lower than in other European countries

roperty prices in North Cyprus are between a half and a third those in the South of the island, despite the fact that the North benefits from the same blissful climate, boasts the warmest sea temperatures in the Mediterranean and is covered in unspoiled, ancient countryside During 2004, when the Annan plan was still on the table, property prices began to rise and, even though the plan did not succeed, values remained higher

Property prices in North Cyprus are already nudging upwards alongside the revived reunification talks between the left-winger Demetris Christofias and his ideological fellow and apparent friend, the Turkish Cypriot Mehmet Ali Talat Yesterday the UN’s Envoy to Cyprus – the Australian Alexander Downer – returned to Cyprus after meetings in both Athens and Ankara, to help move negotiations along

The next round of direct diplomatic negotiations between Mehmet Ali Talat, the Turkish Cypriot leader, and his Greek Cypriot counterpart, Demetris Christofias, begins today The first meeting, which occurred on the third of this month, was met with optimism by commentators and journalists, and the leaders themselves seemed in high spirits immediately following the meeting

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With the UK economy and property market struggling, and investing in the Euro appearing less and less appealing by the day, many people are scratching their heads and wondering: just where is the best place to buy investment property Tips on buying investment properties abroad often tend toward the well trodden path, but Sterling’s current relationship to the Euro means that the appeal of, for example, Spanish or French property is not what it was

Yesterday saw a historic day for the divided island of Cyprus During the last 34 years the island has been split into what effectively count as two separate nations: Cyprus, and the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

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The leader of Turkish North Cyprus, Mehmet Ali Talat, has made his way to Istanbul for a round of discussions with his Turkish fellow Tomorrow Mehmet Ali Talat will meet his counterpart, Turkish President Dr

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Anybody contemplating purchasing a second, or replacement home abroad at the moment should be watching the current political manoeuvrings and goings on in Cyprus Cyprus has been divided into a Turkish Cypriot North, which accounts for one third of the island, and a Greek Cypriot south since 1974, when the installed Greek nationalist leader Nikos Sampson became de facto president of the island

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A row broke out in Cyprus this week between church and state President Christiofias, who has led the Greek Cypriots since February of this year, was publicly criticised by the Bishop of Paphos Georgios, who was speaking on behalf of Archbishop Chrystostomos, over his progressive attitude to the Cyprus Problem and his well known desire for reunification between the two sides

The election, in February of this year, of Demetris Christofias in South Cyprus has produced a shift in the diplomatic relationships between the Greek and Turkish sides of the island Christiofias’ predecessor, Tassos Papadopoulos helped persuade the Greek population to reject the Annan plan in 2004

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