When entering the North Cyprus property market things may seem confusing. There are many properties up for sale in every category: villas, bungalows, penthouses, garden apartments etc. Sometimes it is hard to asses what a property is really worth to tell if the price is fair.
But let’s start at the beginning. When entering the property market in North Cyprus looking for a home you must be a ware of your financial state and know exactly what you are looking for. It is very easy to get caught up in the shopping frenzy and start checking out properties which are out of your price range or are not in the area you want.
Here are some tips to get you started:
Set a maximum price limit which you afford so you can immediately dismiss all offers that exceed it. Do not forget the additional costs that will come with the house: Legal fees, stamp duties, building inspections, electricity, gas and telephone connections, council rates, insurance and maybe even unexpected repairs.
Make a list of the areas you are interested in and start narrowing it down to the most suitable neighborhoods. Buying a house is a long term commitment and you wouldn’t like to get stuck in the wrong neighborhood for very long.
Try to find out as much as possible about the North Cyprus property before buying it, and also try to find out its real value by comparing it to other properties in the same area which were sold recently.
Buying a Northern Cyprus house is not that simple these days, you must not haste in to it, but rather take your time and feel confident and pleased with your purchase; otherwise you may be paying for something you do not like.