What is the fastest route to travel to Northern Cyprus?

Currently at the moment there are no direct flights to Northern Cyprus. (Ercan) which is the main airport in the Northern part of the island. All flights are through Turkey, the plane either lands in Dalaman, Antalya, Izmir ect.You remain on board for 45 mins before you depart for Ercan.In the nearest future their will be direct flights from London, Manchester, Frankfurt. Travelling time from Ercan to Nicosia (lefkosa) takes 20 minutes and 30 minutes to Kyrenia (girne).

What is the cost of living in Northern Cyprus?

The cost of living in Northern Cyprus is cheaper compared to other countries in the Mediterranean region. A lot of the houses / villa / apartments are built with solar water heating systems which ensure cheap running costs even in winter. The average bottle of larger costs 50 pence and a bottle of wine £2.50. Northern Cyprus is also exceptionally cheap for cigarettes

How long can a British Citizen stay?

The majority of western Europeans and British on arrival would automatically receive three months visa. If you decide to stay on for longer you can get an extension or if you decide to permanently settle here, then you would need to apply for a residency permit.

What are the limitations on buying within Northern Cyprus per person?

The Land in Northern Cyprus is measured in donums, so there are limitations. Foreign National cannot buy more than one donum of land (1,338 square meters) (14,000 square feet) for one property this amount of area will satisfy the majority of our customers.

What costs are involved when buying a property in Northern Cyprus?

Sales tax (VAT) is 15% on newly built properties.
Stamp duty is 6 % of the property value
Be aware that some solicitors charge an hourly rate which could work out very expensive.
We can always refer you to the company solicitor who is more completive if needed.

What are the terms of payments for buying a property In Northern Cyprus?

This all depends upon the property you buy, the payment terms for a newly built or build varies depending upon the construction firm. It could vary between 100% upfront to 10% -30 % deposits with monthly instalments made until completion.
Resale properties are paid fully on the exchange of contracts however a reservation payment to your solicitor is advisable which takes the property in question off the market, until the title deeds are exchanged with checks made.
Indicate you’re financial position with your solicitor, you are not tied to one specific contractor.

Is the local driving License Required?

You would be allowed to drive on your UK driving License for a period of three months, after which you would need to apply for a permanent driving licence.

Is the TRNC recognised anywhere else in the world?

The TRNC have embassies in Ankara, Mersin and Istanbul .Offices of representatives are based London, New York, Pakistan and Brussels. There is Turkish embassy, British High commissioner and German consulate all based in the TRNC.

What is the Time Difference with the UK?

Northern Cyprus is two hours ahead of the UK GMT Time.