Building a Home, Tips and Life in Cyprus
Welcome to our blog. We are here to show you the real Cyprus - not the one from tourist brochures, but the real one where you build houses, pay bills and send children to school.
We share practical knowledge about how to go from buying a plot to getting your keys, while avoiding costly mistakes and legal pitfalls (such as missing Title Deed).
What do we write about?
On our blog you will find 100% practical advice:
- Building a home: Why we chose a new house instead of a used one and how to adapt it to the local climate
- Cost of living: How much it really costs for a family of four, whether solar panels pay off
- Everyday life: Is it worth living in Cyprus, what education looks like for children and the best places to build a home
We will help you build your home
We are not just bloggers. We help people who want to live in Cyprus go through the entire investment process.
We work with a trusted, local developer - the same one who built our house and pool. Thanks to this, we offer "turnkey" support, combining Polish quality expectations with local knowledge of the market and regulations.
Want to get to know us better? Read our story here.
Thinking about building? Check out our offer and see how we can help you.
Latest posts
Outdoor Shower in Cyprus - Tradition and Everyday Use
When we rented a house in Avgorou a few years ago, the first thing I noticed in the yard was a shower mounted to the wall. A pipe, a tap, some tiles and that's it. I thought it was some makeshift leftover from the previous tenant. Only later did I understand that it's a normal part of a Cypriot home - and that it makes perfect sense in a climate where you live outdoors for half the year.
Olive Oil in Cyprus - Tradition and Everyday Life
In our home, olive oil isn't a condiment - it's a foundation. We cook with it, fry with it, drizzle it on salads, dip bread in it. My grandfather harvests olives from his own trees every year and shares with the whole family. It's not just food - it's a ritual that connects generations.
Stone Oven in Cyprus - Fourno and Family Traditions
In every Cypriot village you'll find one - a stone oven in the backyard, bricked up, with a blackened opening and the scent of burning wood you can smell from the street. My aunt and uncle have had their fourno forever. When they fire it up, the whole day turns into an event - family gathers, coffee is ready, and the smell of kleftiko drifts across the entire yard.
Why Do Cypriot Homes Get Cold in February?
Cyprus brings to mind sunshine, beaches, and warmth year-round. But February can surprise you - especially inside the house. You walk indoors and suddenly understand why locals wear blankets on their shoulders and drink hot tea non-stop. I'll tell you what it looks like from my perspective and what you can do to survive a Cypriot February at home.