a year which started with membership of the eurozone, Cyprus may have high hopes for the near future. The Cyprus property industry on the island is one of those areas of economic activity where further growth will be hoped for, while of course those considering investing in Cypriot property there will hope there are plenty of good reasons to do so.
However, simply being able to offer Mediterranean sunshine, beaches, history and culture - though the country indisputably has all these - is not all the country is planning to rely on in 2008, it would appear.
The Cyprus Association of Professional Valuers and Property Consultants revealed research this week that has highlighted the strengths and weakness of the market, the Cyprus Mail reported. Its aim was to produce suggestions for improving the real estate industry on the island.
New ideas included a single property tax to replace the unpopular 15 per cent VAT levy, described as "anti-constitutional" by Association board member Andreas Andreou, plus various other ideas, which ranged from the reorganisation of local government in Nicosia to the addition of new roads in residential districts.
Whether any or all of the ideas are adopted remains to be seen, but the research also found many positives for the country, not least in its new economic situation. Another board member, Nicolas Kyriakou, said the euro adoption had been very good news for the market "since this attracts foreign investment and eradicates the dangers of currency exchange".
Thus while the property industry on the island celebrates all this is good, it is not resting on its laurels. This may be encouraging for investors, since positive and successful lobbying may help create more advantages in buying property on the island.
For British investors, a key advantage is that Britons do like Cyprus. Research by the Homebuyer and Property Investor Show found that Cyprus is the favourite retirement location for Britons abroad, ahead of Panama. Nick Clark, managing director of Homebuyer Events, said: "Not only does Cyprus offer a warm, sunny climate, it also benefits from favourable taxation and healthcare policies." The Cypriot financial mirror added the advantages of the widespread speaking of English and right-hand driving. These latter features, of course, apply across the age groups.
Earlier this month Paul Collins, overseas property editor of Buy Association, said there was more good news for Cyprus. Like Malta, another small Mediterranean island with close UK links and nascent eurozone membership, the country is now poised to receive more flights.
"Both countries have also had easyJet routes open up. They will both get the benefit from that as they will be easier to get to," he noted. For Cyprus, that is a tangible measure that may bring in many more investors and tourists.

Real Estate in Breckenridge Colorado

came across a website offering Breckenridge real estate services. Some of the properties listed for sale looks really good and affordable. Prices range from $49...

Group Real Estate Investing Tips: Before you Invest with a Real Estate Group Do

Why group real estate investing? History has proven again and again that the people who thrive are the ones who work together. Have you ever considered the powe...

How To Sell A House Fast In A Slow Market

Selling a house quickly in the present real estate market has become a very difficult task for home sellers. Homes listed for sale stay on the market for 90 day...

Guide To The Most Luxurious Areas In Miami Beach

The city of Miami Beach, Florida's popular picture-postcard winter playground has grown into a modern, sophisticated city that is an all-year tourist vacation h...

National Real Estate Pages Takes A Bite Out of Google

USA) National Real Estate Pages eliminates hours of searching for real estate by consumers, making search engines almost obsolete. Real Estate has become one of...

Find Your Retirement Home at The Villa

When you reach the age wherein you cannot bear hard work anymore, the most common suggestion of your doctor would be retirement. When you retire, you cannot bri...

Turkey Real Estate May Be The New Hot Market

There are few unspoiled dream retreats in the world and many of them are fabulously expensive, but Turkey real estate is a delightful exception. Instead of drea...

Real Estate Investing Articles and the Big Lie that Knowledge is Power

Who said Knowledge is Power? Did You Fall For this Big Lie? I get concerned sometimes when I see people, especially those who read one too many real estate inve...

Real Estate Investing Research: Is There a Real Estate Market Cycle "Crystal Bal

Real estate investing research is so very important. Clarity in the real estate marketplace is power. Professional investors have it. Speculators and novices ar...

The Famed Simultaneous Closing in Real Estate Investment

There are many ways to close a deal in real estate investing. As a foreclosure investor youve probably heard of the famed, simultaneous closing, when purchasing...

Abandoned Properties: Locating the Owners Part II

Last month I told you about the opportunity abandoned property can represent as a new investment strategy. Knowing that these properties exist is only half the ...

UPDATE 1-India¡¯s DLF consolidated net $544 mln, outlook strong

NEW DELHI, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Indian real estate developer DLF Ltd (DLF.BO: Quote, Profile, Research) reported a quarterly consolidated net profit of 21.45 bill...

Home Staging for Top Dollar ¨C Equity vs. Ego

It really makes no difference if you call it home staging or home fluffing; the goal is the same - to get your home sold quickly and for the greatest amount of ...

How Real Estate Marketing has Completely Changed in the Last Decade

The success of Real Estate Marketing like all forms of marketing hinges on your ability to produce leads that may turn into actual customers later on. And you h...

Condo Conversions and Condomania: How to Invest in Condo Conversions in YOUR Cit

So many condo conversions going up for sale today-- do you know how to invest in condo conversions? Are condo investments still lucrative? How long will the tre...

The Villa Home: Making Your Stay Worthwhile

It has always been tradition for most families to have their elders taken cared of at home. It has been the responsibility of the extended family setup to find ...

The New Flat Fee Mls Listing Service

What is Flat Fee MLS LIsting Service There is a new wave in the real estate in For Sale By Owner and that is the future of the real estate listings. Why? For sa...

Cape Verde Takes More Strides Forward

Cape Verde was hailed in many quarters last year as a growing market for property investment, not just from the UK and elsewhere, with many complementary develo...

Problems with the Simultaneous Close? Instead, try the ¡®Assignment of Contract¡¯

Many new real estate investors can run into problems when they attempt a simultaneous close on a property they are interested in. The simultaneous close basical...

Real Estate Investor Training-Choosing a Coach and Mentor

Have you noticed that the sports teams and individuals that have the best winning records are the ones with the best coaches? If a professional team does not ha...

Real Estate Investing: How To Profit From Foreclosures & Avoid Wasting Your Time

If you were a real estate investor watching the real estate boom of early 2000s closely, you could have predicted the foreclosure investing opportunities that w...