- Paperback: 172 pages
- Publisher: Grosvenor House Publishing Ltd (4 Dec 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1905529708
- ISBN-13: 978-1905529704
- Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.7 x 1.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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- #54 in Books > Travel & Holiday > Countries & Regions > Europe > Cyprus
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Whether you've been wanting to chuck in that 9-5 job for a life of adventure or just looking for an excuse as to why you haven't, then this is a must read book for you! This light humoured book tells the true story of a young couple who left their careers and home in England to follow the 'Property Ladder/Home in the Sun' dream by moving to Cyprus and doing just this. A realistic look at the pitfalls, obstacles and traps, warts and all! Everything you need to look out for.. All the things the Estate Agents don't tell you! An essential guide for anyone looking to buy, let, rent or renovate properties abroad.
Excerpted from Cyprus Things the Estate Agents Don't Tell You by Pete Thenshorn. Copyright © 2006. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
"We couldn't help but wonder, as we looked at her from across her
desk, whether these (estate) agents were actually manufactured in some sort
of agent factory...I had images of the Omen film in my head. I imagined
that if I held her head down on the desk, and Lara moved aside her hair
instead of 666 marked on her scalp, we'd probably find "Made in Taiwan."
desk, whether these (estate) agents were actually manufactured in some sort
of agent factory...I had images of the Omen film in my head. I imagined
that if I held her head down on the desk, and Lara moved aside her hair
instead of 666 marked on her scalp, we'd probably find "Made in Taiwan."
Judging by the look on her face I reckon she was having the exact same
thought about us. The only difference being that when she moved our hair
aside she would find the
word "MUGS" written on our scalps."
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book as my husband and I are thinking about retiring to Cyprus and maybe try letting a property. We found this book extremely helpful as the author has given his experiences with rentals and management companies and gives useful information as to things to avoid and look out for.
It contains loads of information on buying, selling and renovating properies too, but isn't just a factual book. It's been written telling the story of the author and his wife, from when they decided to move out to Cyprus to actually living and dealing with the realities of what they had decided to do.
The story is told in a humorous way and keeps you griped wanting to know what happens to them next.
I would recommend this book to anyone looking to move to Cyprus or invest in any kind of property in Cyprus as there is lots of useful information. It's also a good read anyway for anyone dreaming about a life elsewhere in the sun to see the realities!
It contains loads of information on buying, selling and renovating properies too, but isn't just a factual book. It's been written telling the story of the author and his wife, from when they decided to move out to Cyprus to actually living and dealing with the realities of what they had decided to do.
The story is told in a humorous way and keeps you griped wanting to know what happens to them next.
I would recommend this book to anyone looking to move to Cyprus or invest in any kind of property in Cyprus as there is lots of useful information. It's also a good read anyway for anyone dreaming about a life elsewhere in the sun to see the realities!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you are in any way considering buying property in Cyprus then you have to read this brilliantly written humourous and informative book.
My Wife and I are considering moving to Cyprus and this book is certainly going to be my Bible to help protect us from the pitfalls and those who would part us from our money for thier own benefit. How good is this book? Well I read it in one day and enjoyed all of it. The story of a can do couple fighting through a sea of sharks and ultimatly learning some lessons the hard way but fighting through.
My Wife and I are considering moving to Cyprus and this book is certainly going to be my Bible to help protect us from the pitfalls and those who would part us from our money for thier own benefit. How good is this book? Well I read it in one day and enjoyed all of it. The story of a can do couple fighting through a sea of sharks and ultimatly learning some lessons the hard way but fighting through.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you're thinking of investing in Cyprus, then read this book 1st. It really tells the warts and all of investing, letting, renovating etc in Cyprus. Some very good adviced based on the author's experiences over his year or so of living and dealing in property in Cyprus - definitely the things the estate agents won't tell you about!
There is also a website with links to useful information mentioned in the book and a forum for advice: www.ThingsTheEstateAgentsDontTellYou.com
If you read this 1st hopefully you'll be going into things with your eyes open and won't get ripped off as so many do!
There is also a website with links to useful information mentioned in the book and a forum for advice: www.ThingsTheEstateAgentsDontTellYou.com
If you read this 1st hopefully you'll be going into things with your eyes open and won't get ripped off as so many do!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Started off well but got irritating in the end!!!!!!
Like the other reviewers who bought this book, we had considered moving to Cyprus to live and work. I have to say that by the end of the book we had changed our minds about going... Read more
Published 24 months ago by Mr. David Noble
Oh Dear!
Have to disagree with some of the reviews on here. Yes, this book is a good read and does give you an insight into the many problems one may encounter in the shark-infested waters... Read more
Published on 18 May 2007 by Geoffrey Lake
Brave!!
We need more books like this to tell the reality. I've read other guides on buying in Cyprus which give all the facts and figures, but this book really goes into the reality - we... Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2007 by James
Paul from Anerdeen
The author gives you a warts and all story on his 1st years experiences as a property investor in Cyprus - the style of the book is good... Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2007 by Paul from Aberdeen
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