Fitzgerald Estates Paphos Digest
May/май стр. 5
Fitzgerald Estates (Cyprus) www.fitzgeraldcyprus.com
Fitzgerald Marketing Solomos Court 74 Apostolos Pavlou Ave Kato Paphos Cyprus 8046 Tel: +357 26 930345 Fax: + 357 26930929 e: contact@fitzgeraldcyprus.com web: www.fitzgeraldcyprus.com ©2012 Fitzgerald Estates Cover Photo: Easter dancers in Tala
Why Fitzgerald's? We aim to bring you the BEST VALUE properties in Paphos and now they are even better value... * A Safe Investment * No VAT charge to pay * Fully equipped * You can move in NOW Most of our properties either have the Title Deed issued, available or are in the final stages of Land Registry approval. Fitzgerald Estates only list properties that are safe to buy and have a full record of any encumbrances on each property.
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Located on the edge of Peyia foothills, your new home is merely 3.5 km from the famous Coral Bay Beach and the Peyia Village Centre is nearby, 1.5km away Reference: 1347 (See page 7) We continue to advertise our world class website on the famous British property website ‘Rightmove’, the Cyprus Mail, Essential Paphos magazine and the Russian magazine ‘My Island’ (Moi Ostrov) attracting sellers as well as buyers. We are seeing consolidation of prices at current realistic levels. As more people wake up to the fact that this is a wonderful opportunity to buy villas, prices will increase however prices for apartments will continue to be soft because there is a big oversupply of these types of properties.
Buyers Love New Rates Recent changes in Euro rate delights buyers outside the eurozone. The British and the Russians are particularly active in property searches keen to take advantage. Investing in big ticket items such as property is always very sensitive to currency fluctuations. This makes the low property prices here in Paphos even more attractive. Investing now the buyers can literally save thousands or they can upgrade without having to pay anything extra.
Daryl Fitzgerald
At Fitzgerald’s we have received many requests to have purchase agreements in Sterling or any other currency in the EU. This means that the rate is agreed at the time of deposit payment, for example today’s rate is 1.23 Euros per Pound, then this is used in the agreement. If a property cost STG£100,000 on the day, ie €123,000 both amounts are specified in the sales agreement. Buying now has other very important benefit, however the unexpected bonus ends 4th June 2012. For those people who are purchasing a property with Title Deeds, and if they can complete on or before 4th June 2012, then their Title Transfer Fee will be halved. This is an enormous incentive for all buyers. But is also may explain why many investors are focusing on larger value properties with Title Deeds and short completion criteria. The Title Deed Transfer fees (for 2 buyers) follows a sliding scale: the first €171,000 of the price is taxed at 3%, €171,000 - € 342,000 is taxed at 5%, above €342,000 is taxed at 8% So up until 4th June the total Title Transfer Fees are halved. There is also another good reason too. Fitzgerald's are well known for having top quality properties at realistic prices with the Title Deeds. Fitzgerald’s pricing are being recognised by Land Registry as realistic which means the Title Transfer Fee is also realistic. The Cyprus government has shown real initiative to help the property market and the ‘bundle of incentives’ are attracting lots interest and buyers. Fitzgerald's are doing very well with keen interest from Russia and the UK where buyers are eager to secure exceptional value investments amid a windfall of exceptional benefits. Remember these end June 4th, 2012. View the entire range of fabulous quality properties on their world class website www.fitzgeraldcyprus.com
Easter Comes & Easter Comes. In Cyprus we often get to celebrate Easter twice due to the differences between the Orthodox and Western Churches calendars. It is the one festival that they cannot agree on due to the use of differing calendars. The formula for both churches is the same as they both came from the same source, the problem came when the Western Church adopted the Gregorian Dancers in Tala Square Calendar but the orthodox chose to continue with the old Julian calendar. This year the two festivals were one week apart but it can be as much as four weeks in some years. This year the western church followers celebrated Easter on the 8th April and the Orthodox on the 15th April. In the orthodox church Easter is the major festival overshadowing Christmas by a long way, indeed in Cyprus Christmas has only gained prominence since the arrivals of the Ex pat population. In Cyprus Eater is celebrated with Bonfires, fireworks and much celebrating, over the weekend there is music and dancing in the village squares. There is even a culinary range of goodies that only appear at Easter with special cakes and breads to delight the palate. It is very much a time for families, they will gather and celebrate together after the long fasting of lent.
Мы рады открыть новую колонку в нашем ежеквартальном выпуске Дайджеста, которая будет адресована русскоговорящему населению Кипра. В этой колонке мы будем рассказывать вам о событиях, происходящих на острове, и в частности в компании “ Fitzgerald Estates Property Marketing”. И начнем мы, пожалуй, с празднования Дерилом и Анной 9-й годовщины своей компании. Сотрудники и клиенты компании также присоединились к празднованию этого знаменательного события. «Мы гордимся нашими успехами и надеемся на новые достижения в нашей деятельности», сказал Дерил. Портфолио недвижимости компании Fitzgerald Marketing значительно расширилось за последние 3 – 4 года, и это благодаря правильно расставленным акцентам. Ведь Fitzgerald Marketing работает только с качественной недвижимостью, по реалистичным ценам и с Титулами (или близкими к получению). Следующим шагом в своем развитие Fitzgerald’s видит в расширении своей деятельности до Лимассола и Ларнаки. Ну а в 2012 году Фитцджеральд Маркетинг планирует установить свой баннер в Лондоне. Как показал этот год, мы пользуемся большим успехом не только среди английской клиентуры, к нам активно начали обращаться и россияне. Все большее и большее число россиян выбирают Кипр в качестве места своего отдыха и, конечно, многие из них влюбляются в остров настолько, что решают приобрести здесь недвижимость. По данным кипрской организации по туризму за 10 месяцев текущего года остров посетили свыше 320 тысяч гостей из России. В сравнении с аналогичным периодом 2009 года рост турпотока составил рекордные 130%. Первую строчку рейтинга туристических прибытий на Кипр по-прежнему занимают граждане Великобритании, но Россия уже уверенно вышла на второе место. За ней с небольшим отрывом следует Германия. Всего на острове побывало 2 234 006 туристов со всего мира, что на 10,6% больше чем за 10 месяцев прошлого года и на 12,5% в сравнении с 2009 годом. Традиционно наиболее популярными направлениями на Кипре считаются Пафос, Лимасол и Айя-Напа.
Россия демонстрирует высокий рост интереса к Кипру уже давно. При том, что общее увеличение количества туристов с января по июль 2011 года составило те же 12,6% - рост российского турпотока достиг 60%. А в октябре общее количество россиян, посетивших Кипр, составило 32 995 человек против 22 637 годом ранее. Свою роль в этом играет облегченный визовый режим: для поездки с туристическими целями граждане России могут оформить визу через интернет. Очень кстати пришлось открытие нового офиса авиакомпании «Трансаэро» на Кипре 8 сентября 2011 года. В церемонии открытия приняли участие Генеральный директор «Трансаэро» Ольга Плешакова и Заместитель Генерального директора по коммерции – Борис Гульницкий. В своем выступлении Ольга Плешакова сказала: «Открытие офиса в Лимассоле - это еще один важный шаг по повышению качества обслуживания клиентов авиакомпании на Кипре. Сегодня на долю «Трансаэро» приходится более 40% всего пассажирского потока между Россией и Кипром. О росте динамики наших перевозок свидетельствуют следующие цифры: в 2009 году «Трансаэро» перевезла между нашими странами 167 тысяч пассажиров, в 2010 году - 202 тысячи пассажиров, и только за восемь месяцев 2011 года - уже более 208 тысяч пассажиров. В нынешнем году впервые наша авиакомпания помимо традиционных рейсов из Москвы и Санкт-Петербурга начала выполнять прямые рейсы на Кипр еще из пяти регионов России. Новый офис «Трансаэро» расположен в центральном районе Лимассола по улице Георгиу. Он оснащен самым современным оборудованием, которое позволяет быстро и с предельным комфортом обслуживать клиентов. Его интерьер выполнен по стандартам фирменного стиля «Трансаэро». Информационная инфраструктура офиса построена на базе инновационных технических решений IT-лидеров – компаний Cisco, Hewlett-Packard, IBM. У нас есть хорошие новости и для наших украинских друзей. В апреле начали осуществляться еженедельные прямые рейсы из Киева в Пафос. По словам главы департамента по туризму Нассоса Хаджигеоргиу, это очень позитивное предприятие для Пафоса, которое откроет его для Украинского рынка. Новый туроператор предложит своим пассажирам еженедельные чартерные рейсы между Пафосом и Украиной. По словам г-на Хаджигеоргиу, число туристов из Украины неизменно растет. Еженедельные прямые рейсы планируют начать с 28-го апреля и будут продолжаться до первой недели ноября.
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Peyia Ideal Bungalow You have found yourself a home that ‘ticks’ all the boxes. Imagine a small boutique cul-de-sac ‘village’ project, quiet location, picturesque setting and a home that overflows with charm. 10 years on, the ‘village‘ has matured into an attractive and desirable residential address awash with colour. Located on the edge of Peyia foothills, your new home is merely 3.5 km from the famous Coral Bay Beach and the Peyia Village Centre is nearby, 1.5km away. Your home is surrounded by a tall garden hedge, providing you with all the privacy you desire. The heated walk-in pool is a treasure you’ll love. An elevated poolside patio provides a relaxing vantage point to your outdoor entertainment area and the enviable south westerly orientation ensures you are in the full sun for the best part of the day. Stylish double doors open to an expansive L shaped living area flooded with natural light with an interestingly detailed pitched ceiling. Surrounded by windows, it gives the living area a brilliant garden outlook.
A massive separate kitchen features 3 walls of continuous granite worktops and comes fully equipped. A small archway connects to an entry area of the living room and dining area, giving you a discrete yet convenient degree of separation, making your hostess duties so much easier when entertaining. The long corridor leads to three double bedrooms, all featuring grand floor-toceiling wardrobes. The Master bedroom features a private garden terrace and corner Jacuzzi, en-suite bathroom. The third bedroom connects to the parking area and is presently used as a study/office and transforms into a guest bedroom when visitors come a calling. This is charming corner of Peyia and a particularly inviting leafy neighbourhood. The low set home focuses on the quality of lifestyle within with plush garden settings and flowing open interior. The quality of the villa is exceptional and so meticulously maintained you’ll think its brand new. Reference No. 1347
A Bit of a Blog (from Lynda) It’s been a bit boring on the news front this month, lots of politicians “spouting” about anything and everything, but nothing really concrete to report, except to say that the EU Presidency begins on the 1st July and so there’s a mad rush to tidy things up. In my personal opinion however, it will take until the Presidency comes round again to get things tidy here, (about 12 years, I think)! The month started with better weather but still Lynda chilly nights. Sorry if you’re fed up of hearing about how bad the winter’s been, but it has – it REALLY has!! Now though, (28th April), it’s shorts and tops on, duvets off, hot-water bottles put away for another 7 or 8 months and smiles on the face of everyone, (well nearly everyone). The winter is nice for those of us living here as we get the place back to ourselves as the majority of tourists and part-time residents leave, but it is nice to see them returning and to catch up with a few months gossip. At this time of year, the restaurants, bars and cafes start to re-open and we can eat outside again, with some of us covered in anti-mozzie spray of course. If you’re prone to bites, don’t forget to apply plenty of whatever – all over. This year, the mozzies are a bit more noticeable as the ground is still wet in many places. The boat trips have begun again and are still very popular. I see them passing by most mornings on their way to Coral Bay and the Akamas and they look to have had a bit of a repaint as they’re very white now. Easter happened! A week later this year than in most of Europe with Cyprus being Greek Orthodox. There may be austerity measures in place, (which country hasn’t got them?), but there was still enough money to have the most fantastic firework displays all around the Island and the Paphos area was no exception. Either the price of fireworks has come down, or else there’s plenty of money around somewhere. The month of April is when many charity events happen – Spring Fairs, craft shows, entertainment evenings and soon, from being glad to have come out from hibernation, we’ll be looking to have a couple of quiet nights in. On the 6th May, I’m “singing” at a charity do for M.A.R.C.H. which provides holidays for disabled military personnel and their families. Last time, I was Britney Spears and dressed up and sang Hit Me Baby One More Time – not a pretty sight.
This time it’s Dion and The Belmonts with Runaround Sue – a deep voice needed and menswear, (I’m not having the operation)! Eamon is also appearing as he used to be a DJ on Radio Caroline, (Roger Matthews) and is going to chat about his time ‘aboard’. It’s the REAL story of The Boat That Rocked – I wonder if I’ll see him in a different light after the weekend? I’ve just bought our tickets for the Annual RAF Band Concert by the castle which this year is being held on 9th June and it’s the College Band of the RAF from Cranwell who will be playing. The gossip is that because of the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations, the normal band/s are tied up back in the UK. It will be nice to have a different band for a change and let’s hope that we can still have a bit of a sing and clap-a-long to some of the music.
RAF Band from Cranwell
Tickets are only €10 and we’re planning on going for an evening meal and then going to the castle for good entertainment. A few years ago, the band timed the Dambusters March with the EasyJet flight coming into Paphos. The plane’s headlights were on as it flew over the castle and was just “one of those moments”. The supermarkets are having another bit of a price war – keep it coming! Lots of special offers and for example, leg of pork is down to €2.19 per kilo which works out for the UK at around 81p per lb – not bad. As usual, plenty of bargains around for those of us who like a bit of a tipple. Sometimes it’s difficult fitting in actually working at Fitzgerald as there’s so much going on elsewhere. We’re so busy in the office and sales are happening every week. It’s our best year yet, but we do actually work very hard at getting it right and eventually pays off. There was a St. Michael’s Hospice Charity nostalgia night – 40’s, 50’s, 60’s – my Great Grandma told me about that era!! I’ve suddenly become lucky with raffle tickets and after many decades of winning nothing, I seem to be on a bit of a winning streak. If only it was the same with the lottery!
Out & About A Flavour of Paphos in Pictures Finally we are hoping the good weather has arrived to stay and we can resume our usual outdoor events over the coming weeks. Up till now indoor events have been the order of the day. It was a great evening on Saturday 21st April at Kamares Club when Tina Chester entertained us with a selection of classical and songs from the shows. Again Tina showed what a fabulous singer she is and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the evening. She even managed to add a couple of more modern songs which prompted people to get up and dance.
Tina Chester
What's On With Jezabel Writing this on the official first day of the summer tourist season, the rain is pattering at my window and blossom urgently tossing about in the gale. But it’s a warm wind, and it promises good things ahead.. Live music wise, rock seems to be the order of the day, with new bands springing up all over; to be replaced at the end of the month with whatever the collective noun for big band orchestras might be. Rather loud, in any case! By the end of this month all the hotels, bars and restaurants should be open with their full entertainment programmes in operation and there won’t be room to list everything on this page, but for now, here’s a selection of Maytime activities: Wednesday 2nd The three-day Flower Festival opens at Ayia Kyriaki Church (near St Paul’s Pillar) Kato Pafos 10am to 5.30pm with a Musical Evening inside the church at 6pm each day 99533704 Thursday 3rd Benny, Alex & Jezebel perform ballads, pop and rock in the Odyssey Bar, Coral Beach Hotel, Coral Bay 9pm - 1am free entry 99831136 Saturday 5th Alla Breve singing at Samaritans Fair, Angelika restaurant, 97757180 Sunday 6th Plentiful acts at the Paphiakos Animal Welfare Hot Dog Show at Pafos harbour including MidLifeCrisis, TOTT Showteam, €2 on door. www.cyprusanimalwelfare.com Bosom Buddies 8pm at Kouinta KafeTheatre, Kamaroudi Tavern (prev Reserve Pub) Konia with Radio Caroline DJ Roger Matthews - you might know him! reminiscing in aid of MARCH €5 99850355 Wednesday 9th Groovejet duo playing classic party hits to bop to at Akamas Health Farm, Droushia €15 includes table service three course meal Doors 7pm 26332424 for more info and to book online www.groovejetmedia.com Friday 11th Blue Jar violin-guitar duo 7.30pm at Barone's Restorante Italiano, Coral Bay, (opp. Coral Beach Hotel) 26813894 Sunday 13th Wendi Kaye sings 9.15pm at the Queen Vic pub. Monday 14th Frontline live pop rock jazz band - usually including a public jam session - at Rose Pub, just off Pafos harbour, Kato Pafos 99089524
Wednesday 16th Stevie Dean sings solo at Women on Wine (free wine for ladies!) night at Sundowners Bar, Bar Street Kato Pafos 26948300 12th International Pharos Chamber Music Festival Concert gets underway www.pharostickets.org for more info. Thursday 17th Alla Breve singing group’s first concert 7.30pm at Phoenix Club, Kato Pafos (exSeahorse) €10 inc buffet 97757180 Friday 18th Jezebel sings wartime, golden oldies and showsongs at Moonlight Bar, Aloe Hotel, harbour road, Kato Pafos 7.30pm - midnight free entry Sunday 20th Bob Clarkson sings golden oldies 3pm at DTs Bar, Tombs Road just outside Kato Pafos heading towards Coral Bay, off sea side Monday 21st Stevie Dean sings solo 10pm at Atlantica Golden Beach Hotel, Tombs Road Tuesday 22nd Benny, Alex & Jezebel perform ballads, pop and rock in the Odyssey Bar, Coral Beach Hotel, Coral Bay 9pm - 1am free entry 99831136 Friday 25th The Biggest Rat Pack Show In Europe with Andrea Morelli, Paul Shah, Frank Starr, 16 piece big band plus dancers and magicians at Ampelones, Peiga. Tickets €25 on door or save €5 and book online www.groovejetmedia.com Saturday 26th Paphos Zingers at Kamares Club May Festival 10am – 5pm 99387311 mail@in-anyevent.biz Monday 28th Jezebel sings whatever you want 8pm - midnight at Queen’s Bay Hotel, sea side TOK Road towards Coral Bay, Kissonerga 99831136 from 14th May Tuesday 29th Blue Jar gypsy jazz duo 7.30pm at The Stonehouse Inn, Peiga hill 96435181 www.reverbnation.com/bluejar Wednesday 30th Clarinet and guitar recital 8pm with Polychoros Politismou at Palia Elektriki, Pafos €12 / €7 Thursday 31st Barrie Rowe Big Band Orchestra at Tala Amphitheatre €10 in aid of Cancer Patients' Support Group book online www.groovejetmedia.com For full and updated live music listings see www.groovejetmedia.com