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[Paphitis]

A prime piece of sea front land and property just outside Protaras, its stunningly beautiful, is owned by a Lebanese family, the father owed it before them, its been in the family for decades. He has been offered silly amounts to sell, but he would never do so, some care little for money. And they only holiday in it infrequently themselves, they do let it to other Lebanese in between times.

Iranians are quite settled in the likes of Nicosia and have many successful companies, so too in Limassol and Larnaca, I know privately of Iranians that bought land here and built on it the couple we helped last year don,t live in it they just own it, many Iranians in business have got Cypriot citizenship, these guys don,t skimp a living here either. And now we have a prime piece of real estate in Nicosia being developed by Qataris.

Much of the same has happened in London with prime real estate, imo govts that welcome this influx of business savvy and money from whichever quarter of the world it comes are the ones that prosper. Of course controlling the influx is the problem, racism is just an ugly ignorant part of that, and really only begins to worry the local population when a recession hits and too many changes to traditions are allowed. Again this has happened in the UK, although that really involves in part the benefits system, in Cyprus there is no safety net for those without means to survive, imo this brings only those with the knowledge and cashflow to start again, there are many obstacles but actually its very easy in Cyprus to overcome these, just time is needed. Imo, and those that argue with me on the stinking property issues may be surprised, but I think Cyprus has it right on who and how they allow foreigners to do business and settle here, and contrary to popular and local beliefs many can and do so. I,m as surprised as Gasman that some of you are not aware of this fact.

The influx of foreign money in business and in property sales in Cyprus is not something the present govt will ignore if they have any sense. So far they welcome it, we foreigners are good for the economy and spend millions and millions every year Not me personally of course

Actually, the influx of money into property is not so good for the younger generations of Cypriots, because all of a sudden, many are finding it increasingly difficult and almost impossible to afford their first home.

Well IF you lived here you would know the fairly obvious fact that Cypriot Developers put the prices on the properties so perhaps they might help the young Cypriots by dropping them, don,t you think? I mean are you blaming me for buying here, no of course not, you are not that stupid. High land prices, high Developing prices, heavy marketing and low low wages, there in a nutshell is your problem.

One young Cypriot couple have just bought the house next to me, so not all are in the same boat, as you should know. I,m surprised you are so late coming to O,s rescue today are you not well?

Everything, including the property market, operates on supply and demand market forces.

Therefore, when foreigners invest large sums into Cypriot property, land prices, building materials and labour costs escalate, making first home ownership harder for the younger generation. This also raises costs for all property developers, and they need to charge accordingly and remain profitable.

Each property has its own in built development costs, and developers will charge a 15-25% mark up on that!

[denizaksulu]

having fooled Milo;


When did Cypriots ever take any notice of what was 'allowed'?

Unlike yourself O I have seen and witnessed SOME Cypriots take no notice whatsoever of what is allowed, if that means I have been fooled by others, then those who have done the fooling are some of your very own countrymen, they are the scumbags and the slime of this precious country and when you and more important others finally realise that we can all stop giving out the truth, only today more truths have been exposed on yet another criminal fraud committed by another large Cypriot Developer in Paphos, these are the same scum who shake the hands of the ministers and give 'funds' to needy causes then put millions in their back pockets instead of the economy, these are the same people who have ruined the good name of Cyprus and continue to do so, they in turn rob the economy of much needed funds. This is not down to people who settle here and buy here and, this is down to your very own rapant countrymen who blinded by greed and hypocrisy carried on with the arm of proctectionism that people like yourself give them, if anyone is a fool O on this matter, it has to be you.

Just do not forget that you are a foreigner in Cyprus and that we are your gracious hosts! As such, we demand that you behave in a more respectful manner.

the indigenous have more leeway in Cyprus, whereas our guests must observe ALL rules or get lost.

If you don't like it, then please do yourself a favour and leave us 'uncivilised' Cypriots alone.

Yeh, Right said Paphitis. Stay in Oz then Damn foreigners

Sorry mate, I am an international citizen and move about.

Distance is not an obstacle for me and as a citizen, I own property in Cyprus, have paid my taxes and don't go to Cyprus with a high and almighty attitude against my fellow Cypriots. I accept my compatriots for who they are, and in many ways, they have managed to get the balance right.

As long as you condemn ANY breaking of the law, I forgive you.

On the other hand you cannot pick and choose who to condemn Oh International Citizen. I thought all those days are part of history or only happens in the north.

[BOF]

CBBB at least you seem to agree or at least be AWARE that a lot of things that are not 'supposed' to go on or happen in Cyprus - DO!

These things don't happen in the UK?

Drunk drivers that give the Masonic "handshake" to the copper and get told to go on their way. Not me, but I know that this happens. Is it not the same thing?

you were never a mason then.?
so when you get pulled over in the UK by the police and your asked to get out of the car you get out and attempt to shake the coppers hand?
Damn i wish i knew that when i was over there!
Actually you are more likely to be arrested for assault or given a dose of pepper spray.

[CBBB]

CBBB at least you seem to agree or at least be AWARE that a lot of things that are not 'supposed' to go on or happen in Cyprus - DO!

These things don't happen in the UK?

Drunk drivers that give the Masonic "handshake" to the copper and get told to go on their way. Not me, but I know that this happens. Is it not the same thing?

you were never a mason then.?
so when you get pulled over in the UK by the police and your asked to get out of the car you get out and attempt to shake the coppers hand?
Damn i wish i knew that when i was over there!
Actually you are more likely to be arrested for assault or given a dose of pepper spray.

I didn't say I was never a Mason, but I have never been breathalysed in the UK and only once here when the reading was zero (I think their machine was broken!).

[denizaksulu]

CBBB at least you seem to agree or at least be AWARE that a lot of things that are not 'supposed' to go on or happen in Cyprus - DO!

These things don't happen in the UK?

Drunk drivers that give the Masonic "handshake" to the copper and get told to go on their way. Not me, but I know that this happens. Is it not the same thing?

you were never a mason then.?
so when you get pulled over in the UK by the police and your asked to get out of the car you get out and attempt to shake the coppers hand?
Damn i wish i knew that when i was over there!
Actually you are more likely to be arrested for assault or given a dose of pepper spray.

I didn't say I was never a Mason, but I have never been breathalysed in the UK and only once here when the reading was zero (I think their machine was broken!).

I think the same policeman breathalysed Figgy

[Oracle]

A prime piece of sea front land and property just outside Protaras, its stunningly beautiful, is owned by a Lebanese family, the father owed it before them, its been in the family for decades. He has been offered silly amounts to sell, but he would never do so, some care little for money. And they only holiday in it infrequently themselves, they do let it to other Lebanese in between times.

Hmm ... you sound suspiciously like an Estate Agent ....

... there are many obstacles but actually its very easy in Cyprus to overcome these, just time is needed.

... who might just be on the fiddle!

[Milo]

A prime piece of sea front land and property just outside Protaras, its stunningly beautiful, is owned by a Lebanese family, the father owed it before them, its been in the family for decades. He has been offered silly amounts to sell, but he would never do so, some care little for money. And they only holiday in it infrequently themselves, they do let it to other Lebanese in between times.

Hmm ... you sound suspiciously like an Estate Agent ....

... there are many obstacles but actually its very easy in Cyprus to overcome these, just time is needed.

... who might just be on the fiddle!

Oh for gods sake woman Your being paranoid again putting us all in your orrible little boxes with labels, I don,t work at all anymore I,m an early retiree because I was so successful in my worklife before Being a Managing Director of my own company I would slit my throat before being one of those sleazy hated dishonest and evil estate agents. But I do know many expats who run business,s here and have done for years, after the initial bureaucracy they find things easy now with help from accountants etc. So although its rare here to do well its certainly possible. Our work does,nt involve anything other than a comp and a brilliant mind Lana thought I was a lawyer, I wish, my daughter is though

The quote above about the Lebanese family is because we know well the man that works for them, that is all, I honestly don,t know whay I,m explaining all this to you, I have had a couple of drinks though so I,m feeling mellow

[Get Real!]

Our work does,nt involve anything other than a comp and a brilliant mind

Aha! A tick remover eh?

[Milo]

Our work does,nt involve anything other than a comp and a brilliant mind

Aha! A tick remover eh?

Funny you should say that have just removed three from Milo my tankinese.

[Get Real!]

Our work does,nt involve anything other than a comp and a brilliant mind

Aha! A tick remover eh?

Funny you should say that have just removed three from Milo my tankinese.

I’d like to be present when you perform the lobotomies…