Northern Cyprus is attractive - but it's a risky buy

Thousands of Britons have bought property in Northern Cyprus since the island's separation in 1074, attracted by the cheap price of property compared to the south. But ongoing legal challenges mean buyers should be wary.

Thirty two years ago this week, a coup d'etat by the Greek Cypriot military was the pretext for the Turkish army to invade Cyprus by sea and air. As the island split in two between Greek and Turkish factions, over 167,000 Greek Cypriots fled from the Turkish invasion. This week, the British courts will begin arguing over the fate of the subsequent wave of foreigners who came to live on the Mediterranean island. The result will have far-reaching consequences for property owners there.

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