Cyprus is an absolutely incredible place to buy a property!
Imagine
owning a property where there is 320 days of shining sun, beautiful
sea and mountain scenery, fresh and tasty food (tomatoes that
actually have a taste), surrounded by kind easy-going English-speaking
people. What more could you ask for?
A
low crime rate? Direct flights? Lower cost of living? Less
stress - a slower pace of life? A similar legal system to
the UK? (I could go on
but we'd both be here all day
)
Okay
having mentioned all the positives, it must be said that Cyprus
isn't perfect
there are negatives too!
Cypriots
can't drive properly, they cook their meat way too long, some
areas of the island look like a construction site, and most
importantly, if you don't have local Cypriot knowledge and
an understanding of the full property purchasing process you
could have problems that may prove very costly.
Further
more, as with ALL countries, there are good and bad business
people. Unfortunately quite a few Brits have had bad experiences
that could easily have been avoided! There are definite (and
easy) ways to determine if a developer is good or bad. There
are specific elements that MUST be in the contract of sale…and
there are many ways to safeguard your purchase.
The
sad fact is that many buyers don’t know how to determine
if they’ve effectively protected their investment and
thus their money.
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Some
of the common mistakes that I’ve seen buyers make in
the last year are as follows:
- Buying
off-plan property that does not have a building permit and
thus failing to retain the title deeds.
This is an enormous problem as due to the fact that
it’s almost impossible to sell a property without
deeds. And it’s possible that the actual property
will have to be demolished. Believe me, it has happened...
- Putting
a non-refundable deposit down on the first property a buyer
views later to realise that they could have purchased
a similar property for much less.
- Signing
a contract of sale without ensuring that the top
8 elements to protect the buyer are present.
- Buying
a property from a developer that is known to be late
on delivery or to provide poor quality construction.
- Failing
to understand the various taxes and fees involved
and underestimating the true cost of the property.
- Committing
to purchase a property at a certain value in Euros and not
realising that the price of the property changes every day
in sterling value due to currency fluctuations
in the Euro against Sterling.
- Buyers
are unaware that many solicitors work for the developers
interests
and not the buyers.
- Not
knowing the difference between buying straight from a developer,
through a registered (and legal) estate agent or buying
from a marketing company and what option will provide
you with the best service for the best price.
- Wrongly
believing that you’ll be able to buy a property
off-plan and easily sell it either on
or before completion.
- Wrongly
believing
that you’ll be able to get enough money in rental
income to easily cover your annual mortgage payments.
- Several
other mistakes...
All
of the above mistakes can be avoided if you take the
time to do your homework and learn what to do and what not
to do…
With
the good solid information provided in the comprehensive Cyprus
Buying Guide, you can learn how to avoid making these
costly mistakes.
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My
Story....
Before I go any further, let me introduce myself. I think
that if I give you a tiny bit of background, you'll see
where I'm coming from and realise why I'm offering this
information on Cyprus.
My
name is Kim Brown and I'm a normal every-day person who
works with Cyprus buyers, investors, developers and estate
agents in an effort to bring REAL education that truly HELPS
people to achieve their desires. (I don't sell property
however I work in the industry).
I
didn't always work in this industry
A few years back
I was in IT, however something happened in my life that
affected me in a way that caused me to take a stand and
try to make a difference!
My
in-laws lost well over £20,000 buying an overseas
property!
£20,000
was a huge chunk of their life savings. Mum and Dad had
the dream of living a better life
they worked hard,
paid their taxes and when it finally came time for them
to relax and enjoy life their world fell apart.
Due
to the stress and anxiety my mum is no longer with us and
my father-in-law is back in the UK living in a mortgaged
house while owning a property abroad that he can't get rid
of.
It's
events in our life like these that make people like me to
try to ensure that others don't make the same mistakes that
my in-laws made.
The
sad fact is that my in-laws mistakes were completely avoidable.
If these had been a source of information that offered local
information, tips, things to avoid and ways to make the
buying process easier, safer and faster, they may have realised
their dream.
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So....
what about finding a good source of information on the most
efficient, cost effective, straightforward way to purchase
a property in Cyprus?
Well
I
searched the Internet, high street books, travel stores, tourist
literature and overseas property buying information. I could
not find anything that actually offered comprehensive REAL
information that covered all angles. There were some good
bits and bobs, but I couldn't find ONE resource that actually
helped with information on everything.
So
I
decided to get into the world of overseas property by starting
'The Overseas Guides Company Limited,' and Cyprus was the
first country my colleagues and I decided to tackle.
Over
the last ten years during my numerous trips to Cyprus, I've
dug deep into the Cyprus property industry
learning
what to do, what not to do, who to trust, who not to trust,
what was dodgy and what wasn't, how things happened, when
they happened, how to make them happen easier, faster, safer
Ultimately
I set out to help you avoid frustration and costly mistakes,
thus enabling you to spend your time more effectively when
buying a property in Cyprus.
I've
collected information from any and everyone, and I mean everyone
- developers, agents, UK buyers, kebab shop owners, bar owners,
dentists, solicitors, accountants, waiters
I've discovered
that there are ways to ensure that you get what you want -
whether it's your dream home, a 2nd holiday property or a
pure investment property.
Contained
within the FREE Cyprus Buying Guide guide you'll have access
to information that will allow you to make informed decisions.
Avoid
making the mistakes my in-laws and many others have made by
taking the time to do your homework. I can bring a horse to
water, but I can't make it drink! Please review the free guide
- I guarantee that there will be at least one (if not 100's)
of tips, ideas or stories that will enable you to avoid risks,
save money or make the entire process easier and more enjoyable!
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FEEDBACK
FROM READERS
"Dear Kim, We found your guide to be an absolutely godsend.
It helped us to find our dream home! You gave us the confidence
to ask the right questions, do the necessary homework and
feel as if WE were in control. Thank you."
Dave
and Jo T.
"Dear
Kim, your information in the Cyprus Buying Guide guide has
been invaluable. We've been to shows, read books and talked
to people that have purchased in Cyprus but nothing comes
close to the information you provide...
...With
your relaxed style, easy-to-read format and local tips we
felt more than prepared to go ahead and purchase our dream
villa. Thank you! We will most definitely recommend that everyone
considering the idea of purchasing a property in Cyprus to
read your Cyprus Buying Guide guides."
Stephanie
& Mark A.
"By
far the best information on Cyprus that I've ever come across."
Allan
S
"Thank
you so much for the information, it was very refreshing to
receive such candid and honest advice!"
Peter
Gandey
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The
Cyprus Buying Guide guide will be sent to you via eMail. By
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of time to read the insider tips, local suggestions, things
to avoid and concepts that will help you to save time and
money.
The
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Well…
I wholeheartedly wish you the absolute best with your Cyprus
property purchase. If you have any questions, experiences,
feedback or stories, I'd love to hear about them. Please send
any information to Kim@CyprusBuyingGuide.com
and when I next update the guide I may add your information.
Best
wishes and big smiles,
Kim
Brown
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