Property Inspection Checklist

When looking around properties in North Cyprus and making comparisons, it may be worth considering the following:

• Size of plot.
• Size of building, including balconies and terraces.
• Wall construction. Single brick is the simplest and cheapest. Double brick with cavity provides improved insulation and double brick with cavity insulation provides further improvement. Thermal block is the best and most expensive.
• Windows. Double glazed or single glazed and are the frames wood or PVC?
• Shutter quality, and do they come as standard?
• Quality of floor coverings.
• Boundary and driveway.
• Location and size of water tanks.
• Heating and air conditioning.
• Fitted kitchen and bedroom units.
• Pool.

There may be other particular needs you have which you will need to compare when buying property in Northern Cyprus. In all cases it is far better to see the workmanship and quality of the property materials first hand so you can judge the properties as best as you can.

Before deciding to buy a new property in North Cyprus there are certain things that need to be checked:

• Are stage payments tied to construction progress?
• Ask to see the property permit.
• What construction guarantee is available and is this to be included in the contract of property sale.
• Is there a full written specification and again, is this to be included in the contract of property sale.
• Who is responsible for the provision of water, electricity and road access?