North Cyprus Properties

This is a guide about obtaining a TRNC driving licence. This is a simple procedure which usually takes around 3-4 weeks to complete.

If you are just a visitor to North Cyprus, there is no need for you to apply for a North Cyprus driving licence. Generally, visitors to the North Cyprus can drive in the North Cyprus using a valid driving licence issued by their country of residence for the duration of the period for which they are entitled, under the North Cyprus immigration laws, to remain in the TRNC as a visitor. Usually, this period is three months. The stamp which you receive in your passport when you arrive in the North Cyprus will state how long you are entitled to stay in the North Cyprus as a visitor without obtaining any type of permit to remain in the TRNC. Read the rest of this entry »

You may have heard many a horror story about obtaining residency in North Cyprus and the miles of red tape one has to disentangle to achieve the end result.

Prepare yourself to be pleasantly surprised – we were! Not only was it a painless experience, it took a lot less time than we were led to believe – 5 weeks from start to finish. Of course knowing what to do, and in particular what order to do them in, is crucial.

Perhaps we were just incredibly lucky. Read the rest of this entry »

Apart from the natural beauty of the island, North Cyprus is also a remarkable place for its cultural heritage. And one of these remarkable cultural heritage spots is the Apostólos Andreas Monastery. This monastery is not only open on special occasions, but can be used as a place of worship all year round and additionally hundreds of people go there throughout the year to make wishes.

Apostólos Andreas Monastery is situated just south of Cape Apostólos Andreas (Cape of Saint Andrew or Cape Zafer), which is the north-eastern most point of the island of Cyprus, in the Karpaz Peninsula. The monastery is one of the pilgrimage centres of the Cypriot Orthodox Church. It was once known as ‘the Lourdes of Cyprus’, served not by an organised community of monks, but by a changing group of volunteer priests and laymen. Read the rest of this entry »

I am quite certain in saying that the sea turtles which frequents the North shores are as famous as the most famous Cypriots. Almost everyone knows that these sweet and charming creatures have been visiting the North Cypriot beaches for centuries. You can speak with any person from any walk of life, and s/he can easily tell you when the turtles nesting season is, which beaches they like to lay their eggs to and how they should be protected.

However, throughout many years of working experience in the fields, we have also come accross people who have complaints about these turtles. Mainly these compaints come from people who earn their living from the sea by fishing because turtles can tear apart the fishing nets. Nevertheless, this is not the case for Cyprus. Protection programmes for turtles are run on voluntary basis and the locals have adopted the turtles as a symbol for themselves to such an extend whereby some of the biggest firms in Cyprus, use sea turtles in their logos. Read the rest of this entry »

Is come on shore: the Moor himself at sea, and is in full commission here for Cyprus.

The Othello Tower used to be a fortress or citadel guarding both harbour and town. Above the gateway is a marble slab on which the badge of Venice is sculptured, a winged lion, so frequently seen in other parts of Cyprus such as Girne Castle, Nicosia, and Bellapais Abbey. But this is not what really attracts tourist’s locals, historians and literature lovers. They all want to discover the truth and reveal the mystery of that night when Othello in his jealousy killed his wife Desdemona and then killed himself. Let us first see if Othello and Desdemona were the real historical figures, or it was just a very rich Shakespeare’s imagination… Read the rest of this entry »

According to the UK’s Office for National Statistics, Britons spent six billion pounds Sterling last year on second homes, This includes second homes within the UK but the majority of purchases are attributed to the increased popularity of buy-to-let and holiday homes abroad.

Ten thousand Britons own property in Turkey, a figure which has increased by over 200 per cent in the last two years, a growth unmatched by any other country. In total, 18 per cent of the foreign owners in Turkey are now British. In common with northern Cyprus, the figures have grown enormously in the past two years according to the magazine and website Property Mart Overseas. Read the rest of this entry »

North Cyprus invites you to a parade of blue and green crowned with history.

Would you like to own a residence in the midst of an environment  where history and nature lie hand in hand in the North of Cyprus, one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean ? Who wouldn’t ?

Live in North Cyprus?

It is inviting, enticing, tempting. It is easy as much. This beautiful country embraces many residents from different parts of the globe, mostly British. German population holds the second place in the foreign residents list that chose to live in the North Cyprus. Situated in the north-eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus is among the most suitable places in the world to lead a healthy and pleasant life, with its splendid climate, attractive geography and rich flora. Summers on this island are a season of sun and sea; the winters are warm and romantic. The colours of autumn remind us that summer has passed but the various hues entice us out into nature. In spring, the incredible beauty and scent of lemon, orange and grapefruit orchards welcome visitors to the island. There is the intoxicating scent of jasmine and roses, the colours and perfume of which pervade even the urban streets. The island of Cyprus is the third largest island of the Mediterranean. Turkish people live in the northern part and Greek people live in the southern part of the island. The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus constitutes nearly one third of the surface of the island and has a population of approximately two hundred thousand people. The capital city of Northern Cyprus is Nicosia and some of the other important cities are Gazimagusa, Girne, Güzelyurt and Yeni İskele. The official language is Turkish, but English is also widely used. Of the two hundred thousand people in Northern Cyprus 99% are Muslim, the remainder are Orthodox Christian, Maronite or Catholic. Read the rest of this entry »

For the time being, we do consider ourselves as an independent Turkish State in North Cyprus. We have our National Assembly, Courts and laws relating to any aspect.

Our internal law permits foreigners to buy and sell immovable properties like any other country, including the South Cyprus administration. Buying and selling pre 1974 Greek owned exchange land is under guarantee of our State and will be dealt after the solution of the Cyprus political problem.

In solving the Cyprus problem, along with the constitutional matter of guarantees, the property ownership issue and the exchange of land between the land left by the Turkish Cypriots in the South of the island and the land left by the Greek Cypriots in the North, remains one of the most important matters to be tackled. Despite the rejection by the Greek Cypriots to the Annan Peace Plan, it is stated by high ranking officials within the European Union and emphasised by world leaders, and it is also believed by quite a number of the people living in the North of the island that, after Turkey’s European Membership matter was decided upon on the 17lh of December of last year, it is most likely that with some minor and cosmetic changes, the Annan Plan will be put before the Cypriot People again and that this will be the main source and tool for solving the Cyprus problem. Read the rest of this entry »

Conifer Garden is situated in Karsiyaka North Cyprus; a village well-known for its solitude and friendly community. Being located on the outskirts of Karsiyaka Mountains, combined with the beauty of surrounding olive trees and historic buildings, the mountainous scenery is nothing but spectacular.

As the winter season approaches, the meticulously made fireplace or the air-conditioning in every main room will make the chilly weather a pleasure. As for the hot summers, a two minute drive to the beach or a quick jump in the pool makes it worthwhile.

This available North Cyprus villa was first set up as a show house meaning it is carefully maintained. The landscape of the garden is specially arranged for the vegetation of North Cyprus with many types of plants and cactus-es. All in all, the villa specifications integrated with the marvelous location, this opportunity cannot be missed.

Here are some views from this awesome opportunity :