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11/10/2026

09/10/2026

📚 3 out of 4 young Cypriots didn't read a single book last year.

According to Eurostat survey data reported by Cyprus Mail, 74.9% of people aged 16–24 in Cyprus read no books for pleasure in the previous year — and that includes e-books and audiobooks. The next country on the list, Italy, was at 53.5%.

Across all age groups, the figure for Cyprus was 67.3%, compared with an EU average of 47.2%.

Why? Students and young people interviewed point to a few reasons:
☀️ An outdoor, social lifestyle — cafés, beaches, evening walks
📱 Phones and social media competing for every free minute
🏫 Long school days followed by private lessons, leaving little energy for anything else
📖 Few Greek-language young adult books that reflect local life

But a book is more than an escape. It builds imagination, empathy and the ability to see the world through someone else's eyes.

And honestly? Every home deserves a reading corner — a comfy chair, good light, and a book you can't put down. 🏡

👇 Now it's your turn: when did you last finish a book, and what was it?
Share your title in the comments — let's build a reading list for the whole community!

07/10/2026

🇨🇾 The Cyprus passport is now #13 in the world

The latest Henley Passport Index puts the Cypriot passport in 13th place globally — one position higher than in the previous edition. Cypriot citizens can now travel to 175 out of 227 destinations without a prior visa or with a visa on arrival.

For context: Singapore holds 1st place with 192 destinations, while Japan, South Korea and the UAE share 2nd with 188.

It is one of Cyprus's strongest results in the index's history, and it comes on top of EU membership, a favourable tax system and 300+ days of sunshine a year.

That's why more international buyers are choosing Cyprus not just for a holiday home, but as a long-term base for their families and businesses.

🏡 Thinking about living, investing or applying for Permanent Residence in Cyprus? Our team covers Larnaca and Famagusta — from city apartments to seaside villas.

📩 Send us a message or visit www.arenaproperties.com



Amaze Arena Properties - Valuers LTD - Licensed & Registered Real Estate Agents - Reg. No. 1015, Lic. No. 481/E

05/10/2026

🔻 PRICE REDUCED | 3-Bedroom Apartment in Pyla, Larnaca

€235,000 + VAT ➡️ Now €230,000 + VAT

A brand-new 3-bedroom apartment in a boutique building of just 6 units, only 2.7 km from the beach. Completion: November 2026.

🏡 The apartment

92 m² internal area + 10 m² covered veranda
3 bedrooms (1 en-suite) + family bathroom
Open-plan living, dining & kitchen with breakfast bar
2nd floor, elevator
Energy Class A, thermal insulation, double glazing
Floor-to-ceiling built-in wardrobes, granite kitchen counters
Provision for A/C, solar water heating
Covered private parking + private storage room

📍 Location

2 minutes' drive to Dhekelia beaches, supermarkets, cafés & restaurants
15 minutes to Larnaca centre, Finikoudes Promenade & Metropolis Mall
Easy access to the highway

A smart choice for a family home, holiday base or rental investment in a coastal area that stays lively all year round.

📞 Call / WhatsApp: +357 99 595956
🔗 Full details & photos: https://www.arenaproperties.com/property/apartment-in-pyla-9717/



Amaze Arena Properties - Valuers LTD - Licensed & Registered Real Estate Agents - Reg. No. 1015, Lic. No. 481/E

30/09/2026

Price agreed? The deal isn't done yet. What every Cyprus property buyer and seller should know🏡

Shaking hands on a price feels like the finish line, but it's only the start. Most problems appear between the reservation and the title transfer. Here's what to have clear before you sign or pay.

1️⃣ A "reservation agreement" can be binding
Even a one-page form that takes a property off the market can create obligations. Before signing, check the parties, the price, who holds the money, the reservation period, and what happens if the main contract is never signed.

2️⃣ Deposits aren't automatically refundable
Whether you get it back depends on what's written and why the deal fell through. Verbal promises won't protect you if the paperwork says otherwise.

3️⃣ Signing ≠ owning
A contract of sale gives you contractual rights. Ownership passes only when the transfer is completed at the Department of Lands and Surveys.

4️⃣ The 5-working-day rule
For contracts signed from 12 December 2023, the seller must attach a search certificate dated no more than 5 working days from signing. If the signing slips, you'll need a fresh one.

5️⃣ Deposit your contract at the District Lands Office
This registers the buyer's claim on the property and strengthens protection if the seller fails to complete. The general deadline is 6 months from signing. Don't leave it to the last week.

6️⃣ Mortgages and missing title deeds aren't deal-breakers, if handled properly
A mortgaged property can be sold, provided the bank release is agreed and written into the contract. Buying without a separate title deed is common in Cyprus, but you need to know why the title hasn't been issued and how you'll get it.

7️⃣ Budget update: no more stamp duty
Stamp duty no longer applies to documents drawn up and signed from 1 January 2026. You should still budget for legal fees, transfer fees, VAT where applicable, and clearances.

✅ Bonus: Buying or selling from abroad? A properly drafted power of attorney lets you complete without flying in.

At Amaze Arena Properties, we work with you and your lawyer from the first viewing to handing over the keys, across Larnaca and Famagusta.

📩 Send us a message or visit www.arenaproperties.com

This post is general information, not legal advice. Always consult an independent lawyer before signing.

Amaze Arena Properties - Valuers LTD - Licensed & Registered Real Estate Agents - Reg. No. 1015, Lic. No. 481/E