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Paphos Digest

Why Fitzgerald's?We aim to bring you theBEST VALUE propertiesin Paphos and now theyare even better value...* A Safe Investment* No VAT charge to pay* Fully equipped* You can move in NOWMost of our propertieseither have the Title Deedissued, available or are inthe final stages of LandRegistry approval.Fitzgerald Marketing onlylist properties that are safeto buy and have a fullrecord of anyencumbrances on eachproperty.

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End Terrace home in superiorgarden setting. Two levels ofappealing living space. Livingarea opening to covered patio andgarden courtyard. 2 spaciousbedrooms, master with scenicbalcony and en­suite. A lifestylesetting that is you...Reference: 1518(See page 6)We continue to advertise ourworld class website on the famousBritish property website‘Rightmove’, the Cyprus Mail,Essential Paphos magazine andthe Russian magazine ‘My Island’(Moi Ostrov) attracting sellers aswell as buyers.We are seeing consolidation ofprices at current realistic levels.As more people wake up to thefact that this is a wonderfulopportunity to buy villas, priceswill increase however prices forapartments will continue to be softbecause there is a big oversupplyof these types of properties.

Published By Fitzgerald MarketingSolomos Court74 Apostolos Pavlou AveKato PaphosCyprus 8046Tel: +357 26 930345Fax: + 357 26 930929e: contact@fitzgeraldcyprus.comweb: www.fitzgeraldcyprus.comCover:www.fitzgeraldcyprus.com/properties/1518

Unravelling property market complexities for aboom Spring seasonFebruary is gaining momentum with numberof listings coming on the market and March isset to be the biggest listing month. Why?Some speculate that the sellers arepredominantly British people and they have itfirmly in their minds that this the best time tolist.Maybe it’s because that’s when they bought orfirst had the idea to build themselves. Perhaps it’s the weather as we head into theglorious island Spring and UK is battling flood waters, snowdrifts plus endless mudand rain.Climate is undoubtedly one of the island’s best­selling attributes. There is also amarked increase in inquiries from buyers who have been following the market veryclosely and now they are committed to go ahead.Pricing is difficult on the island right now and buying property methods havechanged. For instance, in Pissouri ­ 20 kms east of Paphos and always a difficultmarket with title deeds like gold­dust! We know of a town­house property thatchanged hands without deeds on a handshake in a private sale in 2003, at aroundCy£80k; the following year it sold for considerably more in another private sale.One further sale down the road, albeit within the family, the property is now backon the market – still without deeds – but the asking price is silly money; its realvalue today may not actually be much more than in 2006.But that said, Fitzgerald’s list several exceptional houses in Pissouri – with titledeeds – and it’s a vibrant, attractive village with a thriving ex­patriate communityand lots to commend it.The point we are making, though, is that property continues to consolidate at lowopen­market values. Pricing is more confident though as more keen buyers enterthe market. There are not so many quality properties with deeds at realistic prices;people who bought at the peak of the market (2006­2008) are reluctant to sell atwhat they see as a loss but, given that most are British having paid for theirproperty in Sterling, most will get back what they spent on buying their propertybut need to reconcile themselves to little profit.But in fact – with the exception of the winter holiday period –www.fitzgeraldcyprus.com achieves sales all year round. So if you have a qualityproperty with Title Deeds and you are happy to sell at the open market value, thesite to advertise is www.fitzgeraldcyprus.com

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Settling in to PaphosPerhaps one of the most challenging things about moving house and, moreparticularly, moving house to a foreign country, is the actual task of making thechanges necessary. Sometimes the large changes are easier; it’s the small ones ofcontinuity that can be taxing and bewildering.

Families with young children will undoubtedlyhave taken advice on education available but,whilst going to the beach is beguiling andexploring the countryside is a joy, there’s only somuch of that you can do each week. Similarlywhen you retire to somewhere like Paphos,where you are suddenly divorced from ties ‘backhome’, the days can sometimes seem longer andemptier than expected. Then there’s the ‘grannyfactor’; possibly more retired couples up­sticksand return to UK because they want to be part of

a three­tier family again; some young mums miss their own mothers massivelywhen they arrive on island – apart from the baby­sitting, there’s no shoulder to cryon.Paphos is a great place to relocate to; it’s wonderfully warm and ‘foreign’, but at thesame time it has comfortingly familiar ‘British’ institutions like tea­shops,quilting/patchwork groups and supermarkets like LIDL to rely on. It also has itsown family of GirlGuiding, under the auspices of British Guiding in ForeignCountries (BGiFC), with four units meeting on Wednesday afternoons to follow theEnglish Guiding programme for girls between the ages of five and 17. If a girl hasbeen part of a unit in UK, she’ll quickly fit in well here and find new friendsimmediately. Even if that’s not the case, the units are always welcoming to youngnewcomers; ‘Being new is a place we’ve all been,’ remarks one Leader. ‘Guidingprovides a wonderful stable environment for the girls to build on their talents,whatever they are, and to feel secure in their new environment.’Paphos Guiding units also welcome adults whatever their skills. There’s a thrivingTrefoil Guild for former Guiders who help out in all sorts of ways, providing a good‘granny factor’ for the youngsters. Paphos girls also get to go to camp – both in UKand across the island in Happy Valley, Episkopi, with their services counterparts –and adult Quartermaster and First Aid skills are always in demand. In nearbyPissouri, there’s an active group of Friends of Guiding (FOG) who are the majorfundraisers for the BGiCYP girls on island – no matter where they live.Membership for FOG is simple: if something will raise funds for the girls, is goodfun and, possibly, involves a glass of wine then FOG will always help out. Some

€66,000 has been raised by these amazingladies over the last 20 years. They’re a greatgroup!Internationally GirlGuiding celebrated itsCentenary year in 2010 and all the girlsacross Cyprus had a wonderful time withparties: in green and glorious Happy Valley;on the beach at night with festive flares andthe occasional serious moment like

Thinking Day – when all units around the world unite in the internationalcelebration of founders Lord & Lady Baden Powell birthdays. Some seriousthinking did go on then too! There was a Wishing Tree at one celebration and girlswere asked to write down their wishand pin it on the tree – with help fromFOG members. The messages weremoving – not just ‘a kitten forChristmas please’ but about worldpeace and wishing all girls around theworld had clean water and time to goto school.GirlGuiding is tremendous; aroundthe world it has amazingly more thankept up with the times providing Guiding girls with exactly the challenges theywant and need – and nowhere better than Paphos. It’s a great factor to considerwhen moving to Cyprus. For more information see www.BGIFC.org.uk and checkout the Cyprus pages, or contact Michele Cook on 99172549.

(Nikki Dake)

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The communalspaces of ParadiseGardens aredesigned of offer arelaxing, vibrantsetting for residentsand visitors withinviting swimmingpools and terracesthat back onto thelandscaped gardensand pristine lawns.Immaculatelymaintained

throughout the year it’s a welcomed retreat taking advantage of the many days ofsunshine that Cyprus enjoys.Your private ‘slice’ of heaven is almost totally hidden behind your colourful gardenabutting the communal areas. A profusion of ornamental shrubs, roses andbougainvillea fill your garden with fragrance in a perpetual harmony of colour. TheMediterranean charm will win you over every time!The ground floor is split­level, with the kitchen and entrance hall slightly elevated.The formal living–dining area is no less exciting than your outdoor setting. Theinterior has many interesting features that make this end­townhouse so special. Theliving room fans out into a large open area seemingly flowing to the garden.An electric logburner adds adistinctive touch tothe living area withthat extra sense of‘homeliness’ andcomfort. To the leftof entry an archwayleads to a brilliantbright kitchen.White cabinetry,under­lighting and‘top of the range’

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appliances. It’s a dreamkitchen you’ll love toown.Curved stairs (inlaid withnatural wood) ascend tothe first floor landing withan elegant familybathroom and three doublebedrooms.The master bedroomfeatures private en­suite,presently converterd towater closet. The masterbedroom opens to asizeable east­facingbalcony with wonderfuloutlook to the garden; agrand pearl setting too!Another two bedrooms areequally attractive andbright.Complimenting yourlifestyle is the proximity toKato Paphos. Within aneasy stroll away you havea whole range of fabulousrestaurants, pubs, shopsand, of course, the beachesand picturesque Paphosharbour. Don’t miss thisexceptional lifestyle offer!This stylish contemporary2 bedroom apartment is onthe top floor and reachedby either a lift or stairs, ifyou like the exercise.

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http://www.fitzgeraldcyprus.com/properties/1518Price: €185,000

Your apartment is situated in outerPaphos close to AlfaMegasupermarket, Rio cinema complexand close to the Limassolroundabout. You have plenty moreshopping opportunities on KoniaRoad where you find just abouteverything you want includingmany specialty boutiques. Thetourist area of Kato Paphos isliterally down the road some 3km

away and the beach some 2 km further.You enter to a spacious filled with light open plan living room which extends anelegant covered balcony. A generouskitchen is tucked to the side, whichgives perception of a ‘separate’kitchen. The kitchen is contemporarywith generous storage space withcherrywood hue cabinetry and isfully equipped. The open plan loungeand ‘separate’ kitchen give a feelingof generous space. The kitchen andthe living room open to the halfcircle balcony with interesting viewsof the cityscape and mountains.Two double sized bedrooms feature built in wardrobes. The bedrooms share a longcovered balcony from where you have a fabulous outlook to Paphos as well as theviews to the sea. The master bedroom is roomy and bright and features en­suiteshower room. There is also a well appointed family bathroom. Both bathrooms an

attractive wall fitted mirror withattractive tile border.You also have a private undercoverparking and ground floor storage room.For holidays or all­year living, thisproperty will suit you down to theground.

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City 2 Bed Apartment

Price: €87,000

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Coral Bay BeachFront Villa€895,000Beds: 2 Baths: 3An idyllic beach frontlocation withbreathtaking scenery tothe sea and the bay. Sitedon a generous plot withthe uncommonly largesea frontage...Ref: 1232

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Golf Valley SkylineVilla€895,000Beds 4 Baths 4An exceptional qualityvilla, exceptional settingand exceptionalpanoramic vista to thesea. Title Deeds...Ref: 1242

Pissouri Elegance€550,000Beds 3 Baths 4Located imposingly inselect pocket of superiorreal estate close to villagecentre, 10 mins to golfcourses. Stunning designinterior spread over 3levels of living space...Ref: 1195

Pissouti ViewsLuxury Villa€445,000Beds 3 Baths 2Set on an expansive760sqm corner plot withiconic attributes ofMediterranean lifestyle.1km from PissouriVillage centre close tothe sea..Ref: 1353

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Press Release on behalf of Andrew Oliver Tours 201326th February 2013

Paphos offers live entertainment at its very best!Not generally known about the town, but on Valentine’sNight just past Paphos­based entertainer Chris King wasentertaining with his vibrant tribute to Elvis Presley in theWelcome Inn when, who should walk in to try to steal hislimelight but Bobby Ball. Ball, better known as part of the1970’s English comedy double act Cannon and Ball, has hada long and distinguished career on stage and radio, as well asTV commercials. Chris King was tickled pink to meet him:‘I got him up dancing – which was quite amazing’. Life inPaphos is seldom dull!

Chris King is busy this month, touring the island with a new 50s show with TheFirebirds. He explained: “I’ve always loved rock’n’roll, country music and Elvis foras long as I can remember. I’m really looking forward to the exciting, newchallenge of singing with The Firebirds; singing not just Elvis songs but countryand rockabilly in a show where everyone can dance while we sing. It don’t getbetter than that!”To quote one of Bobby Ball’s most famous catch­phrases: ‘I’m dead excited!’Firebirds concerts locally:Wednesday 6 March 7pm ­ Y & P Latchi Hotel.Showtime 8.30pm, €20 inc. dinner. PREMIERE OF NEW SHOW.Reservations ­ Tel: 99885428, 26321411. Information ­ Tel: 99832538.Wednesday 17 March 1pm ­ King Solomon Tavern, Coral Bay, Paphos.Showtime 3pm. €20 inc. lunch.Reservations ­ Tel: 99577247, 99826919. Information ­ Tel: 99832538.Wednesday 27 March 8.30pm ­ Old Kamaroudi Tavern, Konia, Paphos.Tickets: €10 . Tel: 99832538.Meals available in restaurant. Reservations ­ Tel: 99857851.And there’s more …From the same Andrew Oliver stable – as it were – comes another live stage show,celebrating the musical talents of singer/songwriter Neil Diamond and actress/singer

Barbra Streisand. Soprano Tina Chester andbaritone Ross Neil are back in venues acrossPaphos with a programme entitled ‘Flowers’; atitle springing from the poignant Diamond duet‘You don’t bring me flowers’.Diamond in fact first released the song on hisalbum ‘I’m glad you’re here with me tonight’;Streisand covered it on her ‘Songbird’ albumand, only later, a Diamond­Streisand duet wasrecorded which hit No 1 in 1978. It’s welldocumented that Diamond and Streisand sharemany things, from their Jewish culture and aneducation at the same Bronx school; what is regularly speculated is that they alsoshared a mutual dislike of each other, which is why ‘Flowers’ was recorded onlythe once.Streisand and Diamond have both performed many duets with other celebritysingers and this March concert will contain many such favourites as Evergreen,Second Hand Rose, The Way We Were, Guilty, Beautiful Noise, America and LoveOn The Rocks.Andrew Oliver concluded: ‘The Flowers show contains something for everyone; itfeatures romantic ballads, well loved show­tunes and upbeat dance numbers.’Friday 8 March 8.30pm ­ Old Kamaroudi Tavern, Konia, Paphos.Tickets: €10 . Tel: 99832538. PREMIERE OF NEW SHOW.Meals available in restaurant. Reservations ­ Tel: 99857851.Saturday 16 March 7pm ­ Yialos Restaurant, Pissouri.Showtime 8.30pm. €20 inc. mini meze.Reservations ­ Tel: 99473141. Information ­ Tel: 99832538.Tuesday 26 March 7pm ­ Y & P Latchi Hotel.Showtime 8.30pm, €20 inc. dinner.Reservations ­ Tel: 99885428, 26321411. Information ­ Tel: 99832538.Saturday 30 March 7pm ­ King Solomon Tavern, Coral Bay, Paphos.Showtime 8.30pm. €20 inc. dinner. END OF TOUR PARTY.Reservations ­ Tel: 99577247, 99826919. Information ­ Tel: 99832538.

(Nikki Dake)

Out & AboutA Flavour of Paphos in

PicturesCasino Night

Some were on a winning streak when In Any Event organised aCharity Casino Night at the Eléa Estates Golf Club in Geroskipou.The event raised funds for the Archangel Michael Hospice.

Out & AboutA Flavour of Paphos in Pictures Valentines

Kamares Club held itsannual Valentines DinnerDance which attractedmany a romantic couple.

Out & AboutA Flavour of Paphos in

PicturesHealth & Wellbeing

There was a good turnout for this yearsHealth & WellbeingFestival which washeld at the Aloe Hotel.There was a range ofexhibitors and constantclasses, talks andworkshops throughoutthe day.

Photo's byEamon Brooks

What's On with JezabelThis months events from Jezebel who is enjoying a wellearned holiday. She will be back with more words ofwisdom fully refreshed next month. Don't forget tocheck her out on Rock FM on Saturday mornings.Friday 1st MarchDavey Woodford 10pm ­ 1am ­ at O'Neill's, TombsRoad Kato Pafos, off sea sideNeil James 7.30pm at the Frog & Toad, Coral Bay99540579Michael Antoniou & Melanie sing swing 7.30pm atPizza Express, Pafos harbour €20 inc dinner profits to Cancer Support 99854375Saturday 2nd MarchSimone Swift 2pm at Namos Bar, St George (beyond Coral Bay) 99831136Crystal Clear duo 8.30pm at Paragka (prev Sense) Coral BayWednesday 6th MarchOpen Mic Night at Chances Bar, Sea Caves (prev Goosefat & Garlic) 96701302Friday 8th MarchNew band Bootcamp 8pm at Namos Bar, St George (beyond Coral Bay) 99831136Melissa Williams/Pauline Parr 7.30pm at the Frog & Toad, Coral Bay 99540579Saturday 9th MarchMelissa Williams 2pm at Namos Bar, St George (beyond Coral Bay) 99831136Wednesday 13th MarchMidLifeCrisis band at Chances Bar, Sea Caves (prev Goosefat & Garlic) 96701302Friday 15th MarchMelissa Williams 2pm at Namos Bar, St George (beyond Coral Bay) 99831136Neil James 7.30pm at the Frog & Toad, Coral Bay 99540579Melissa Williams 2pm at Namos Bar, St George (beyond Coral Bay) 99831136Saturday 16th MarchSimone Swift 8.30pm at Namos Bar, St George (beyond Coral Bay) 99831136Sunday 17th March ­ St Patrick's DayBlack Cabb rock band 7pm at Orfeas Bar, Xlorakas

Wednesday 20th MarchOpen Mic Night at Chances Bar, Sea Caves (prev Goosefat & Garlic) 96701302Thursday 21st MarchOpen Mic Night 7.30pm at DT's, TOK Road Kato Pafos off sea side 99798366Friday 22nd MarchThe Babyloves Jezebel & Lisa­Marie sing Motown and more 8.30pm at NamosBar, St George (beyond Coral Bay) 99831136Davey Woodford 10pm ­ 1am ­ at O'Neill's, Tombs Road Kato Pafos, off sea sideBob Clarkson croons 7.30pm at the Frog & Toad, Coral Bay 99540579Saturday 23rd MarchMelissa Williams 8.30pm at Namos Bar, St George (beyond Coral Bay) 99831136Wednesday 27th MarchMidLifeCrisis band at Chances Bar, Sea Caves (prev Goosefat & Garlic) 96701302Friday 29th MarchFuntastic Diva Show 8.30pm at Namos Bar, St George (beyond Coral Bay)99831136Davey Woodford 10pm ­ 1am ­ at O'Neill's, Tombs Road Kato Pafos, off sea sideSaturday 30th March2pm The Babyloves sing Motown and more at Namos Bar, St George (beyondCoral Bay) 99831136"The Office"Being a family business we have one officecentrally situated in Paphos close to and in walkingdistance of both the Paphos Harbour and the Tombof the kings Road.From the harbour walk up towards the BegoniaGarden centre at the traffic lights and we are on theleft just before the “Wishing Tree”.Coming from the Tomb of the kings turn right at the traffic lights (or cut through bythe Roman Hotel) and we are a short way down on the right just after the “WishingTree”.Office hours are 9am to 5.30pm 6 days a week with no break for lunch.

So if you are working and only have your lunch break to come and see us, you arewelcome!