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Buying Property in Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus

Where to buy property in Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus

Many overseas property buyers are tempted by property in Northern Cyprus due to its low price, and in fact several thousand UK buyers are estimated to have already bought property in Northern Cyprus. Any potential investor should, however, be aware of the implications of buying in the occupied north of the island. The history of events leading up to and stemming from the Turkish invasion and subsequent occupation are beyond the scope of this article. Comparing the version of events published on Greek-Cypriot property websites and with those on Turkish-Cypriot sites will clearly tell you that the subject is at the very least controversial.

In simple terms, the legality of selling property in Northern Cyprus abandoned or taken by force from Greek Cyriots in the north is still a matter of great debate, and the matter of ownership is paramount when buying property in Northern Cyprus. Seeking independent, professional advice is more important than ever in this situation.

Those that do decide to tackle the legal issues will find numerous lovely resorts in the north, some excellent beaches, mountains and quaint villages. Kyrenia is the main town, set on a horseshoe-shaped harbour overlooked by a Byzantine castle. It’s around 30 minutes from Ercan airport, near Nicosia, the main point of arrival into Northern Cyprus.

Lapta is a mountain village overlooking the see and is already one of the most popular tourist and buying destinations. Bellapais is another mountain village close to Kyrenia that attracts visitors thanks to its historic abbey, yet remains unspoilt. Karmi already has a population of settled British and German expats, and Karaman has been transformed from a deserted village to a beautifully restored target for overseas property buyers.

Read our Northern Cyprus Property Law article.

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as well as overseas news stories affecting the property market in Cyprus or view our range of property for sale in Kyrenia.