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January/Январь

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Most 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.

Featured Property

Quiet residential pocked in themidst of Kato Paphos within 10minutes walk to the new KingsAvenue Mall. 100m to sea, 150mto Tombs of the Kings Road.Mediterranean lifestyle can beyours today. Private pool, tropicalgarden, roof terrace, balcony, seaviews. Absolute city – beachgem!Reference: 1588(See page 8)

Published ByA. Mandziak Estate Agency Ltd.Trading as Fitzgerald MarketingSolomos Crt, 74 Ap. Pavlou AveKato Paphos Cyprus 8046Tel: +357 26 930345Fax: + 357 26 930929e: [email protected]: www.fitzgeraldcyprus.comCover: http://www.fitzgeraldprestige.com/properties/1588katopaphos/

We continue to actively promote our

range of top quality Cyprus properties

on Rightmove Property Portal, UK;

Prian, Russia and Juwai, China.We

feature properties in popular Russian

lifestyle magazine, Moi Ostrov

widely read in Russia, Ukraine,

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accross Europe and Asia. In this time

of economic and market uncertainties

we strive to give you a range of top

quality properties at realistic market

prices coupled with all the legal

quarantees and the Title Deeds

The New Year begins in abuoyant mood

January tends to be commercially quiet in Cyprus inthe aftermath of Christmas; the Cypriots start theirfestivities early on December 6th, St Nicholas Day– and continue for a month until the Feast ofEpiphany on January 6th. It’s traditionally a solemn,religious holiday period; beautiful carols called“kalanda” have been handed down from Byzantinetimes and add to the reverent quality of thecelebration. After Midnight Mass, families gathertogether to share a meal, marking the end of theChristmas fasting period.

While other cultures have Christmas elves,the Cypriot equivalent is not so benign.

According to myth, mischievous andsometimes even dangerous sprites called“Kalikantzari” prey upon people, but onlyduring the 12 days of Christmas, from Christmas Eve to Epiphany Day, on January,6th.

In the olden days, the children used toget their presents on New Year's Dayand not on Christmas Day, as their“Santa” is Ayios Vasilis, whom theycelebrate on January 1st. Ayios Vasilisis every Cypriot child’s favourite saintas he ALWAYS arrives with presents.

Days later, the older generation used to“ploumizoun” (give money) to their

grandchildren on the morning of Epiphany Day, on 6th January. The children,would go early in the morning to their grandparents, chanting the following verse:“Kalimera ke ta phota ke tin ploumistira prota” (Good morning on this day of lightand let us have our gift first). Needless to say, the grandparents were delighted tosee them and handed over their festive pocket money.

This year Epiphany – a public holiday falls on a Monday, so it may be as late asthe following week before businesses get fully back in gear and the month starts togain momentum with the number of listings coming on the market. Now is the time

to expect house prices to be competitive as owners of properties that have been onthe market throughout the winter are settling theirplans for 2014 and wanting to release their equity.And then, before you know it, Chinese New Yearwill be upon us at the end of the month!

The regulations governing Chinese buyers inCyprus are changing by the month, but we expect towelcome some buyers from the east ‘Gong Xi FaCai!’ after their important holiday.

Property continues to consolidate at low openmarket values. Pricing is moreconfident though as more keen buyers enter the market and, if the Halifax HousingSurvey in UK is to be believed, the British property market shows no sign ofslowing down. There’s no doubt that the British are still the largest group ofprospective buyers and that our climate is one of the reasons they consider Cyprus.

At Fitzgeralds we are looking forward to a bright and busy 2014 concentrating, aswe always do, on 'Quality Property at Realistic Prices with Title Deeds'. After thefinancial mayhem of 2013, we hope that 2014 will improve because the bankingsituation appears to be stabilised, buyers from overseas (particularly Britain) aredoing better and want to buy in Cyprus. And we guarantee we’ll have someexcellent properties to choose from!

From another perspective the prospects of the Cyprus Gas Fields now beingexplored by America’s Noble Oil, are enormous.This development will bring a different type ofbuyer to the marketplace and there will be ascramble for excellent properties of all types andprices. To this end, Fitzgeralds are starting totake on properties in the Limassol area, to add tothose we already have in Pissouri and Prastio,east of Paphos. This element of our businesswill be managed by Lisa Sofocleous whooperates for us out of Pissouri

The Fitzgerald offices will be closed on January1st and January 6th 2014

With the exception of the Christmas holiday period, www.fitzgeraldcyprus.comachieves results all year round. So if you have a quality property with Title Deedsand you are happy to sell at the open market value, the site to advertise iswww.fitzgeraldcyprus.com

What traditions to expect in Cyprus thisJanuary

01 January, New Year. Welcome tothe New Year: 'Protochronia'. As theclock strikes midnight, the arrival ofthe New Year is marked withfireworks filling the night sky. Aswell as celebrating the arrival of anew year, traditionally it is AyiosVasilis (Saint Basil) who bringseveryone’s gifts when he arrives onthe night of New Year’s Eve in timefor his Name Day on 1 January.

Soon after midnight, families gather together to share their Vasilopitta: ‘Basil’s Pie’,is a delicious sponge cake flavoured with localoranges and brandy, with the New Year writtenin almonds on the top. There’s great ceremonyas the head of the family 'crosses' the cake tobless it and then cuts into it, putting the firsttwo slices aside to be given to the church andChrist and thepoor. He thenserves himself thethird slice, his wife

the next and all the family and friends are given theirslice served in descending age order. One person willfind a silver or sometimes gold coin hidden in theirslice and this ensures good luck for the whole yearahead.

06 January, Epiphany:The 12th day ofChristmas. The festivalof Epiphany is known inCyprus as ‘Ta Fota’which means ‘the light’.It’s is a big festival thatcelebrates the baptism ofChrist and revelry takesplace at all the harbours.

"The Office"

Being a family business we have one officecentrally situated in Paphos close to and inwalking distance of both the Paphos Harbourand the Tomb of the kings Road.

From the harbour walk up towards theBegonia Garden centre at the traffic lights andwe are on the left just before the “WishingTree”.Coming from the Tomb of the kings turn rightat the traffic lights (or cut through by the

Roman Hotel) and we are a short way downon the right just after the “Wishing Tree”.

Office hours are 9am to 5.30pm 6 days aweek with no break for lunch.

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

In Paphos, the Bishop leads a procession of school children and members of youthorganisations along to the harbour accompanied by the local band. During thisservice, the Bishop dramatically tosses his processional cross into the sea to blessthe waters and scores of local lads dive in quickly to retrieve it: he who does isensured of good luck for the year.

Everyone spends time around the harbour area andeveryone wanders around dressed in their bestclothes and enjoying lokoumades tiny honeysoaked doughnuts – often bought from specialistroadside stalls.

Away from the bustle of the festivities, some of ourolder Cypriots may quietly wash their fruit andvegetables in the blessed seawater to ensure thatthey have a bountiful harvest in the autumn.

Years of the Horse

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The spirit of the horse is recognized to be the Chinese people's ethos – makingunremitting efforts to improve themselves. It is energetic, bright, warmhearted,intelligent and able. Ancient people liked to designate an able person as 'Qianli Ma',a horse that covers a thousand li a day (one li equals 500 meters).

StrengthsPeople born in the year of the horse have ingenious communicating techniques andin their community they always want to be in the limelight. They are clever, kind toothers, and like to join in a venture career. Although they sometimes talk too much,they are cheerful, perceptive, talented, earthy but stubborn. They like entertainmentand large crowds. They are popular among friends, active at work and refuse to bereconciled to failure, although their endeavor cannot last indefinitely.

WeaknessesThey cannot bear too much constraint. However their interest may be onlysuperficial and lacking real substance. They are usually impatient and hot bloodedabout everything other than their daily work. They are independent and rarely listento advice. Failure may result in pessimism. They usually have strong endurance butwith bad temper. Flamboyant by nature, they are wasteful since they are not goodwith matters of finance due to a lack of budgetary efficiency. Some of those whoare born in the horse like to move in glamorous circles while pursuing high profilecareers. They tend to interfere in many things and frequently fail to finish projectsof their own.

Featured Property

Everything speaks of cosseted leisure, enhanced wellbeing, and sophisticatedliving.The ground floor offers a custom designed, openplan kitchen/living areawith an elegantly sculptured, designer, black glass breakfast bar, a gravitationalpoint, from which to entertain and socialise.

The living room, with two sets of patio doors, projects a fairytale garden ambienceenhancing the indoor living space, with the inviting, sculpted, walkin poolbeckoning in the heat of the day. Additionally, a concealed extended kitchen area

discreetly housesquality white goodappliances and a SSfridge freezer.

The ground floor alsooffers a spaciousdouble bedroom withits own extendedpergola garden terraceand voluminous builtin wardrobes. A stylishbathroom completesthe ground floor.

Lighthouse Luxury Villa

Featured Property

The master bedroom is on the firstfloor in a setting of pureindulgence. Very spacious and fullof light, it features a sculpteddesigner dressing table, a full wallof builtin robes and a fullsizeprivate shower ensuite. Thebedroom opens to a rare, morethan generous, balcony, screenedto offer perfect privacy. Here you

have enviable views of the lighthouse(900m), and the sparkling turquoise ofthe sea, a mere 180m away.LuxurySeaside Villa in Kato Paphos

There is also a discreetly sheltered,private roof terrace (one level above),a unique venue for that perfect tan!Fully furnished and totallyrefurbished, the villa is not new…but‘as new’.

Many of the designer furniture andfurnishings are new additions, so youwill have no need to shop… justbring your suitcases and moveseamlessly into your wonderful newtreasure.

Viewing is a must!

The villa is, chic, stylish,uncompromisingly sophisticated butnevertheless welcoming and couldeasily grace the cover of a fashionmagazine. Make it yours… youdeserve it.

Lighthouse Luxury Villa

http://www.fitzgeraldprestige.com/properties/1588katopaphos/

Price: €389,000

Abitare Apartments project inKato Paphos is an ‘oasis in apark’ like setting, a residentialhub that satisfies your entirewish list with this purchase.Leafy outlook, quiet location,sparkling swimming pool and itis all there for you to enjoy. Youhave the convenience of livingclose to the beach (30 minutesleisurely walk or take a bus) andvisit the Kato Paphos eclecticmix of shops, restaurants, bars, etc.

Abundant natural light permeates the spacious living areas. Interesting andexceedingly generous fanshaped interior is finished with timeless interior design.The focus is the generous 24sqm south facing balcony that spans the living area andthe master bedroom where formal and casual meet to enrich your lifestyle….

The second floor apartment opens to the bright open plan living area finished in amodern palate of subtle hues, sleek surfaces and interesting angles. Sliding glassdoors open seamlessly to the balcony with natural wood pergola and dramatic viewsover whole of Abitare central courtyard.

The trapezium shaped kitchen is interestingly arranged to provide utmostfunctionality with jet black natural granite worktops, quality contemporaryappliances and amply cherrywood finished storage space. The two doublebedrooms and the full bathroom are accessible from the discreetly screened shortcorridor off the living room. The bedrooms offer built in wardrobes and overheadfans. The master bedroom has a full family bathroom.

Featured Property

http://www.fitzgeraldcyprus.com/properties/1589

Abitare Classy Apartment

Price: €112,000

Fitzgerald's New PropertiesChloraka ViewApt

€45,000Beds: 2 Baths: 1

Distinctly private topfloor apartment withbest views. Versatileopen plan design withentertainer balconies.Stylish apartment withTitle Deeds

Ref: 1504

Regina Gardens Apt

€68,000Beds: 1 Baths: 1

One bedroom apt that’s atreasure: spaciousinterior, great balcony &sea views. Perfect settingto unwind, relax orentertain. Walkingdistance to restaurants &public transport. 700m tothe sea. T.DeedsRef: 1587

Abitare 3 Bed Apt

€145,000Beds: 3 Baths: 2

Small project close toKato Paphos tourist huband beach. 1st floorapartment. Living areaopens to private balconyoverlooking central pool.Master bedroom with ensuite. Title Deeds

Ref:1582

Kato Paphos SemiDetached Villa

€149,000Beds 3 Baths 2

3 bedrooms, closeproximity of all thetourist hotspots, the seaand the harbour… Bestrange of Paphos resaleproperties. Title Deeds

Ref: 1590

Pissouri Bay ChaletVilla


Chaletvilla with aninviting façade of asubstantial and stunninghome. Big plot, privatepool, views, 3 bedrooms,master with ensuite.Estate with club house,tennis courts & pool...Ref:1585

Kings Mall EndTerrace


3 bedroomed endtownhouse with a privatecourtyards and anattractive walkin pool.200m to sea, 200m toTombs of the Kings Roadin a very desirableestablished seasideneighbourhood.T. DeedsRef: 1592

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What's On with JezabelPrepare for an influx of tribute artists in 2014 asKendall & Morrelli bring in a different one fromthe UK each month. Separately, there’s a StatusQuo tribute in the offing, and a couple more rockand jazz bands forming. The Paphos BluesBrothers have plans for new shows and elsewheresome brand new exciting ideas are being bandedabout watch this space! For more events anddetails see www.groovejetmedia.com LISTINGSpage or tune in to Rock FM 98.5 (Pafos) 106.7(Polis) 89.2 (Limassol)

Wednesday 1st JanuaryThe Homeless Band 10pm at Gabriels Tavern, Kouklia 99617845

Thursday 2ndFuntastic present ‘Cinderella’ 3pm & 7.30pm at Ta Astra, Pafos Town 99831136www.groovejetmedia.com

Friday 3rdGroovejet 8 11pm at Keg & Barrel, Kato Pafos 99831136

Saturday 4thKaela Santosh as Tina Turner plus support 9pm12.30pm at Kikkos Bar Coral BayStrip

Sunday 5thPolis & Demetra 9.30 pm at Fairytale Bar, opp Papantoniou Pafos town 99632346

Monday 6thDavey Woodford 9.30pm at The Rose Pub, just off harbour, Kato Pafos 99013187

Tuesday 7thSingers Jezebel & LisaMarie present a quiz & bingo night with music at Cliff Bar,Tala 7.30pm €2 entry prizes to win 99831136

Wednesday 8thKyp plays sitar 7.30pm at Poppadoms Indian Restaurant TOK Rd Kissonerga

Thursday 9thAndriano 9.30pm at The Rose Pub, just off harbour, Kato Pafos 99013187

Friday 10thThe Motown Cowgirls 8 11pm at Keg & Barrel, Kato Pafos 99831136

Saturday 11thBuble, Rock n Roll & Blues Brothers shows 8pm at Veranda Bar, TOK Rd KatoPafos

Sunday 12thJezebel sings 1 4pm at Paradise Restaurant, just off St George Hill Xlorakas99033693



Wednesday 15thThe Homeless Band 10pm at Gabriels Tavern, Kouklia 99617845

Thursday 16thJukebox Rockers male duo 8.30pm at The Frog & Toad, Coral Bay 26343876

Friday 17thSpooky 8 11pm at Keg & Barrel, Kato Pafos 99831136

Saturday 18thSpooky rockblues band 9pm midnight at Platea Tavern, Pissouri Square99831136

Sunday 19thPolis & Demetra 9.30 pm at Fairytale Bar, opp Papantoniou Pafos town 99632346


Tuesday 21stSingers Jezebel & LisaMarie present a quiz & bingo night with music at Cliff Bar,Tala 7.30pm €2 entry prizes to win 99831136

Wednesday 22ndKyp plays sitar 7.30pm at Poppadoms Indian Restaurant TOK Rd Kissonerga

Thursday 23rdCeline Dion tribute 7.30pm at Vatouthkia, beyond Kamares €25 inc. meal 96818066www.kendallandmorrelli.com

Friday 24thDisco Dolls 8 11pm at Keg & Barrel, Kato Pafos 99831136

Saturday 25thTina Chester 7pm at Old Kamaroudi Tavern, Konia €25 inc. meal 9924 8182

Celine Dion tribute 8pm at Paliomonastirio, Peiga €12.50 inc. meal 96818066www.kendallandmorrelli.com

Sunday 26thCeline Dion tribute 7.30pm at Polis Cultural Centre €12.50 inc. meal 96818066www.kendallandmorrelli.com



Wednesday 29thThe Homeless Band 10pm at Gabriels Tavern, Kouklia 99617845

Thursday 30thLes Holmes multi instrumentalist 7pm at Veranda, TOK Rd Kato Pafos off coastside 95507005

Friday 31stGroovejet 8 11pm at Keg & Barrel, Kato Pafos 99831136

Vacant (punk band) at 2 Yorks Boxing Night, Episkopi Garrison 99974476

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