DANGERS OF BUYING IN THE TRNC

Tough luck

I sound so cruel dont I? well my family lost a great deal more than your lot, im glad you have lost 39.000.000 i wish it was more, what do i base this cruelity on you may ask, imagine having half your family murdered,raped, killed in front of you, tortured, then there homes ransacked burnt and chased away, leaving there dead loved ones behind!
then to ad such insult to injury! give the invaders the same rights under (being Cypriots) as us Greeks, let me bore you more and explian! the turks are alowed to sell there properties in the south, come here, have operations in our hospitals FREE, get the dole, child benefit and so on, we have to show our PASSPORTS to cross to the north, (by the way there is no TRNC)and cannot even stay for more than 3 days, the can live and work here and reclaim there properties, to make the greek cypriots 2nd time refugees, SO BOO HOOO, please im not an arse, turn things around, imagine you had gone thru that and 33yrs of insult and loss!

Bitter & ill Informed

A great many Turkish Cypriots and some British soldiers lost their lives in the days when the great Greek Cypriot ambition was enosis (union with Greece). The only reason Turkey 'invaded' was to fulfill it's obligations (the very same obligations that Greece and the UK signed to) to keep the Island Independent. I am one of the very many Turkish Cypriot refugees from the 1960's unrest caused by Archbishop Macarios and his followers, burned out of our home by our Greek Cypriot neighbours.

The fact is that the Island has had it's longest period of peace since the Turkish Army intervened.

Yes we have some unscrupulous property developers in the North as there are everywhere else in the World and unless buyers are as careful when buying property there as they would be when buying property anywhere else in the World then they may get caught out.

The main differance between the Greek and Turkish Cypriots is that the Greeks continue the hatred, who voted against union and the Anand plan just before they were admitted to the Eu themselves? Who voted for union and the Anand plan?

As to Hospital benefits and facilities, who has had billions of pounds of aid whilst another side has none?

You should read and learn and truly understand that there is never just one side to any story.

Bitter, lying Greek

Samantha you are bitter and twisted and a liar. You Greek Cypriots are the murderers and even now you still spout your lying propaganda trying to make out like you are all innocent and that only you greedy Greeks lost your houses and land as if the Turkish Cypriots don't belong in Cyprus. Well the world at last is waking up to your lies but my hope and wish is that Cyprus is NEVER unified because I know that if it is the Turkish Cypriots will once again have to fear for their lives. There has been peace on the Island since Turkey INTERVENED to protect the Turkish Cypriots. Long may the Turkish Cypriots live separately from the Greek Cyp.

Definitely bitter and a liar

Samantha you have been brought up twisted by your parents. I have many Greek friends who have learnt the truth about what happened. Many Turkish people say they want 'peace'. Well as far as I'm concerned, we've been living in peace since 1974, thanks to Turkey otherwise we would have all been slaughtered by the Greeks. I suggest you visit the archives and learn the truth - you have been bitter for far too long and perhaps once you ascertain the 'truth', you can then teach your children not to be so twisted - you owe that much to them!!

not all builders are crooks! Get real Miss Greek......

i have lived in london all my life but will settle in kyrenia very soon with my family.sorry to hear about your family,s trouble regarding the loss of money. I am fortunate enough to have my dad to build for me as he is "old school" when it comes to building, having moved to cyprus 18 years ago after building houses in london for almost 35 years.So im very lucky to have that advantage, knowing that every single pound i invest will be used in the project and not used to line these crooks pockets!! I truly am sorry that your parents trusted these "builders"( more like goat herders!)and lost a great deal of money.Not all of us turks are like that. once again sorry.

As for you my dear Samantha, like that lady said (Ceylan) you have been VERY ill advised.i am more than prepared to educate you on who raped,murdered, tortured and maimed who, but i would rather spend my time with some of my greeks friends when they visit me me open arms...EDUCATE yourself and yr children if or when you have any so they will not end up like you, twisted with anger. THANKYOU TURKEY!!

Ony the Greeks are bitter - what a shame...

It's unbelieveable how most Greek people's attitude towards Turkish Cypriot people (and sadly, this is also the case in London) is so full of resentment that its on the point of venum and evilness. On the other hand, Turkish people, who were slaughtered, who watched their families slaughtered and tortured, are not bitter and want peace. The Greeks continue to complain about this that and the other only because that is what they are taught by their elders and especially the Church. If you are Greek, go and find out what really happened - make your own research and read into the history told by those who are unbiased. Why not start by reading "The Genocide Files".

As for you Victoria, I am sorry to hear what happened to your family, however, crooks are everywhere not just in Northern Cyprus. I am sure if you persue your legal rights, you will get justice. Change your lawyer!! There are many English families who have built homes and lead a crime free life in North Cyprus and are very happy out there. Good Luck!

Useless people

Hi to you all

for those who have not heard of us, we are Simon and Vikki and we are based in the UK.


Our parents purchased a property in the TRNC over 3 years ago and to date have nothing to show for their money, just a very large loan for £150,000 that they (in failing health) are struggling to pay on their meagre pensions. Over 800 Brits have lost in excess of £39 million to these Crooks

We are hoping that this group will be able to lead or advise those as to the possible pitfalls that may occur when purchasing in Northern Cyprus

The country is truly beautiful and the people also, but there are many unscrupulous characters lurking including Developers, Estate Agents and more worringly even Lawyers

We work closly with "The Home Buyers Pressure

Same happens in the South

I do not condone the poor behavior of a few people in the North, but these things also happen in the South. Let us not forget this.

Always! I mean always get an independent solicitor and have the land title checked -- not just in Cyprus, but anywhere in the world.

Do not beleive people because they are nice.