B U Y E R ' S G U I D E
About
British Community
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The
British Community is growing very fast as more and more
British couples (retired and families with children)
buy a property in Northern Cyprus and come to permanently
live on the northern side of the island. The main attraction
of this area is that it is unspoilt by commercial tourism
and has a slow pace of life, safe environment (the area
is virtually crime free), the best value for money property
and low cost of living in Northern Cyprus than in other
Mediterranean countries.
UK
visitors and residents receive a very warm welcome from
the local population. English is widely spoken and there
are some unmistakable influences of the British colonial
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Northern
Cyprus community is predominantly Muslim (although nobody
is living according to the laws of Islam) and is very tolerant
to other customs and traditions; they especially show respect
and appreciation for British culture. There are several churches
in the Northern part of the island. The Anglican Church of
St Andrew's is situated in Girne and services are held on
Sundays and Thursdays. Also church services are held at the
Nestorian Church of St George in Famagusta every Sunday (5.00pm).
The Roman Catholic Church is located in Girne town centre
a walking distance from the Dome Hotel. The times and days
of these services do vary.
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with children will have a choice of several English speaking
schools. In Girne (Kyrenia) there is an English-run nursery.
Also there are two English-language primary schools attached
to the universities. English language secondary education
can be received at the International American College
(Lefkosa), Girne American University and University in
Lefkosa. There are several societies on the island, to
name a few: Kyrenia Amateur Dramatic Society (KADS), Northern
Cyprus Society for the Protection of Birds and Nature,
Kyrenia Animal Rescue, The Red Cross and others. |
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The
rules and processes occasionally change and it is very important
to have up to date information when buying a property in Northern
Cyprus. We can provide you with free information about medical
care, education, domestic services, finance, etc on the island
and advise you on how to apply for a residence permit, start
a new business or export register and maintain your car. The
cost of living in North Cyprus is not as expensive as in UK.
There is local English newspaper which will help you to know
what's going on the island and get your messages through to
the community. Most of the supermarkets and local corner shops
sell the weekly English paper “Cyprus Today”,
which is published every Saturday. All forthcoming events
– concerts, charity events, evening and day entertainment,
as well as useful information and advertisements from different
business, restaurants and bars are advertised here. North
Cyprus living could be as exciting and eventful as you would
like it to be.
The British Residents Society also provides
a comprehensive telephone list of its members which is updated
every six months. It could be a good help to the local telephone
directory.
Buying a property in Northern Cyprus as well
as anywhere overseas is big step and you need to have your
eyes wide open and have as much information as possible.
Remember we are here to answer your queries.
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