0:00:02 > 0:00:04Over 800 years ago, this famous city was the site
0:00:04 > 0:00:09of a very rare event - the marriage of an English king abroad.
0:00:09 > 0:00:13Find out what happened, and which country I'm in, in just a moment.
0:00:32 > 0:00:36Today's house hunters want to turn their regular holiday destination
0:00:36 > 0:00:41into their permanent home, and it is all about having a room with a view.
0:00:41 > 0:00:46It is a very light room and the views out there, well, what can I say?
0:00:46 > 0:00:49It's absolutely amazing!
0:00:49 > 0:00:51And they're more than ready to get settled in.
0:00:51 > 0:00:55- Superb. You know, it feels like home.- Does it?- Yep.
0:00:55 > 0:00:57I could live here, easily.
0:00:59 > 0:01:01Welcome to Escape To The Continent.
0:01:01 > 0:01:05Today, I am in the city of Limassol, the largest port
0:01:05 > 0:01:08in southern Cyprus and capital of the Limassol region.
0:01:08 > 0:01:13Now, in 1191, a ship carrying Richard the Lionheart's fiancee
0:01:13 > 0:01:17crashed ashore during a violent storm just off this coastline.
0:01:17 > 0:01:22The local ruler threatened to take her hostage, and soon felt the wrath
0:01:22 > 0:01:26of King Richard when he attacked Cyprus to rescue his bride-to-be.
0:01:26 > 0:01:30After conquering the island in battle, they were married here.
0:01:30 > 0:01:35And at the same time, he declared himself King of Cyprus.
0:01:35 > 0:01:39Now, over the centuries, this island has endured many such invasions.
0:01:39 > 0:01:43But the Cypriot spirit, with its unique culture, has survived
0:01:43 > 0:01:46and is still as strong as ever today.
0:01:46 > 0:01:50The island of Cyprus lies in the Eastern Mediterranean,
0:01:50 > 0:01:52tucked in between Turkey and Syria.
0:01:52 > 0:01:55On the island's southern coast, is the Limassol District,
0:01:55 > 0:01:58which sits on Akrotiri Bay.
0:01:59 > 0:02:03Limassol, also known as Lemesos, is the capital of the district
0:02:03 > 0:02:06and the second largest city in Cyprus.
0:02:06 > 0:02:09Visitors flock to its palm-fringed promenade,
0:02:09 > 0:02:14which stretches for two miles along the city's municipal beach.
0:02:14 > 0:02:17It's also home to the largest port in Cyprus,
0:02:17 > 0:02:22which handles over 3.5 million tonnes of cargo each year.
0:02:22 > 0:02:25The backdrop to the city is the Troodos mountain range,
0:02:25 > 0:02:28where the Cypriot sweet wine industry is based.
0:02:28 > 0:02:31The hills are dotted with rustic villages
0:02:31 > 0:02:34and there is a rich spiritual history here.
0:02:34 > 0:02:39The ancient chapel of the convent of Panagia Amasgou, in Monagri,
0:02:39 > 0:02:41houses original, un-restored frescoes,
0:02:41 > 0:02:45which date from the 12th to the 16th century.
0:02:45 > 0:02:48Along the coast are the ruins of one of the most ancient royal
0:02:48 > 0:02:51cities in Cyprus - Amathus.
0:02:51 > 0:02:53Thought to have been abandoned in the seventh century,
0:02:53 > 0:02:57the 3,000-year-old remains include the Temple of Aphrodite,
0:02:57 > 0:03:00the Greek goddess of love.
0:03:00 > 0:03:03With a wealth of cultural and historic landmarks,
0:03:03 > 0:03:07as well as a coastline that enjoys ten months of sunshine a year,
0:03:07 > 0:03:12it is easy to see why Limassol is an appealing destination to escape to.
0:03:14 > 0:03:18So, how do property prices compare in this part of Cyprus?
0:03:18 > 0:03:22Well, the average price of a three-bedroom, detached property
0:03:22 > 0:03:26around the Limassol area costs just over £200,000.
0:03:26 > 0:03:31Now, that is £50,000 cheaper than the average back home.
0:03:31 > 0:03:34And you'll find houses here offer a lot more space
0:03:34 > 0:03:37and many include a swimming pool, so you can enjoy
0:03:37 > 0:03:42the 300 days of sunshine that Cyprus gets every year.
0:03:42 > 0:03:44But there is more to upping sticks
0:03:44 > 0:03:47and moving to a foreign country than just the price.
0:03:47 > 0:03:49So let's meet today's buyers and find out why
0:03:49 > 0:03:53they want to relocate to this particular part of the continent.
0:03:55 > 0:03:57Cornish-based retirees David
0:03:57 > 0:04:00and Yola have been married for 16 happy years,
0:04:00 > 0:04:04and it was their jobs that they credit with bringing them together.
0:04:04 > 0:04:08David and I first met through our careers in banking.
0:04:08 > 0:04:10David was my boss.
0:04:10 > 0:04:13After that particular job had finished,
0:04:13 > 0:04:14we continued to keep in touch,
0:04:14 > 0:04:18and then eventually decided we'd get married,
0:04:18 > 0:04:21which we then did in Marousi.
0:04:21 > 0:04:25And it is their love of hot climates that is driving this move.
0:04:25 > 0:04:27No longer tied to work, they are desperate to make
0:04:27 > 0:04:30the sunny Mediterranean island of Cyprus their new home.
0:04:30 > 0:04:33And it is a place that is well known to them.
0:04:33 > 0:04:37Yola has been visiting Cyprus for about 30 years,
0:04:37 > 0:04:41so we have been going out almost every year once or twice since
0:04:41 > 0:04:46we have been married, and it seems almost an ideal place to move to.
0:04:46 > 0:04:51I fell in love with Cyprus when I first visited
0:04:51 > 0:04:54and walked down the steps of the aircraft.
0:04:54 > 0:04:56I felt as if I had arrived home.
0:04:56 > 0:04:59Mainly, we are looking for a completely fresh start,
0:04:59 > 0:05:01start a new episode in our lives.
0:05:01 > 0:05:06Embracing a new way of life, getting involved in a new culture
0:05:06 > 0:05:09and learning a new language.
0:05:09 > 0:05:13I can say, "Pos se lene?"
0:05:13 > 0:05:14What does that mean?
0:05:16 > 0:05:21It may still all be Greek to David, but Yola has been making steps
0:05:21 > 0:05:24towards integrating, and not just with the language.
0:05:24 > 0:05:28When I come home, I do try out what I've eaten in Cyprus.
0:05:28 > 0:05:30I love cooking local dishes -
0:05:30 > 0:05:33stifatho, moussaka.
0:05:33 > 0:05:35I've tried kleftiko.
0:05:35 > 0:05:37My interests largely surround the garden.
0:05:37 > 0:05:38I love putting around the garden.
0:05:38 > 0:05:41I think getting out to Cyprus, it's going to be
0:05:41 > 0:05:44a completely new climate, try something completely different.
0:05:44 > 0:05:47Also I have got a latent interest in astronomy.
0:05:47 > 0:05:52Cyprus is a much clearer atmosphere and it's wonderful to be able
0:05:52 > 0:05:55to get out and actually look through and see the planets.
0:05:55 > 0:05:59It's not only stargazing that makes them starry eyed.
0:05:59 > 0:06:02David and Yola are keen animal lovers,
0:06:02 > 0:06:05and one of the key considerations in this move is making sure
0:06:05 > 0:06:09their brood of four-legged friends are sufficiently catered for.
0:06:09 > 0:06:13We have four pets at present. We have a rescue cat, Katya.
0:06:13 > 0:06:16We rescued a springer spaniel - Storm.
0:06:16 > 0:06:20A three-year-old Jack Russell - Dotty.
0:06:20 > 0:06:24And we have just bought a little border terrier, Archie,
0:06:24 > 0:06:26who is just coming up to five months old.
0:06:26 > 0:06:30It'll be difficult for the dogs in the heat in July and August.
0:06:30 > 0:06:34They would adopt a totally different lifestyle as well.
0:06:36 > 0:06:39As part of the move, they are selling their existing home -
0:06:39 > 0:06:42a large Cornish farmhouse that David bought a year before he tied
0:06:42 > 0:06:44the knot with Yola.
0:06:44 > 0:06:47This will be the first property we'll have bought together.
0:06:47 > 0:06:52Yep, it will be indeed. So it could throw up some interesting things.
0:06:52 > 0:06:55Though there is one thing they are already agreed on,
0:06:55 > 0:06:57and that is how much they're going to spend.
0:06:57 > 0:07:02The budget for this move is going to be £450,000, absolute max.
0:07:05 > 0:07:08Our buyers have decided to concentrate their property
0:07:08 > 0:07:11search in the west of the Limassol District,
0:07:11 > 0:07:13as it is a place they have often visited.
0:07:13 > 0:07:16Now that they have jetted in, I'm meeting them to find
0:07:16 > 0:07:20out how we can make their dream move to this warmer climate a reality.
0:07:20 > 0:07:23David and Yola, I was going to say,
0:07:23 > 0:07:26"Welcome to Cyprus," to the two of you, but in actual fact,
0:07:26 > 0:07:29you two know this island far better than any of us, don't you?
0:07:29 > 0:07:31How many times have you been here?
0:07:31 > 0:07:32About 35 times.
0:07:32 > 0:07:34- You obviously love it, Yola. - Absolutely.
0:07:34 > 0:07:37David, how many times have you been to the island?
0:07:37 > 0:07:40- Probably about 15, 16 times over the years.- My goodness!
0:07:40 > 0:07:42You have been here so many times,
0:07:42 > 0:07:44why do you need our help to find a property?
0:07:44 > 0:07:49We've tried over the years to find something we like,
0:07:49 > 0:07:51but we've never quite got the right location.
0:07:51 > 0:07:53We're hoping a fresh pair of eyes will point us
0:07:53 > 0:07:56- in the right direction.- Cos you currently live in Cornwall, which is
0:07:56 > 0:07:59a beautiful parts of the world. Cyprus is very different, isn't it?
0:07:59 > 0:08:03Yes, it is very different - far more sunshine
0:08:03 > 0:08:07and it will be a different culture, a total new way of life.
0:08:07 > 0:08:10And it would be lovely to be able to speak the language as well.
0:08:10 > 0:08:13- Oh, you're going to try a little bit of Greek, are you?- Absolutely.
0:08:13 > 0:08:15- Do you speak any of the moments? - Very, very little,
0:08:15 > 0:08:16but I do understand some.
0:08:16 > 0:08:19So, do you think it is important that you make the effort?
0:08:19 > 0:08:21Absolutely. We are looking to...
0:08:23 > 0:08:25..integrate with the Cypriot community.
0:08:25 > 0:08:28Well, just remind us of the type of property that you are after.
0:08:28 > 0:08:31Well, we want a property with a minimum of two, possibly three
0:08:31 > 0:08:35bedrooms, a lot of storage space,
0:08:35 > 0:08:38room for the dogs, kitchen-diner.
0:08:38 > 0:08:42Definitely an en suite and the utility would be lovely.
0:08:42 > 0:08:45But the space around the property, due to the animals,
0:08:45 > 0:08:46is very important.
0:08:46 > 0:08:48And your dogs you have at home at the moment,
0:08:48 > 0:08:51- so you'll want to bring them out. - Yep.- And the cat as well.
0:08:51 > 0:08:53So, let's talk money then.
0:08:53 > 0:08:56Remind us of your budget for this move to Cyprus.
0:08:56 > 0:08:59It is 450,000 max for the right property.
0:08:59 > 0:09:02- Is that with everything done? - Absolutely, yes, everything done.
0:09:02 > 0:09:05- Well, we've got some splendid properties lined up.- Excellent.
0:09:05 > 0:09:08- Shall we start with the first one? Are you ready to go?- I can't wait.
0:09:10 > 0:09:14For David and Yola's maximum budget of £450,000,
0:09:14 > 0:09:18they're after property with a minimum of three bedrooms,
0:09:18 > 0:09:19a kitchen-diner
0:09:19 > 0:09:24ample storage and plenty of outside space for the dogs.
0:09:24 > 0:09:26Good views are key, and they would like this
0:09:26 > 0:09:30all located in or near a mainly Cypriot-speaking village.
0:09:30 > 0:09:33Cyprus' housing market is still weak,
0:09:33 > 0:09:36so our buyers are in a strong position.
0:09:36 > 0:09:39We have located four great properties for them into view,
0:09:39 > 0:09:43the last of which is a mystery house which we have high hopes for.
0:09:43 > 0:09:46But will it cause canine concerns?
0:09:46 > 0:09:49During their stay we will be putting them up in a rented home from home
0:09:49 > 0:09:53to offer a taste of what a permanent move might feel like.
0:09:53 > 0:09:57Now, they have visited the island more than 50 times between them,
0:09:57 > 0:10:00so the challenge is on to find the right house that turns
0:10:00 > 0:10:02the annual jaunt into their year-round home.
0:10:07 > 0:10:10Our first port of call is the village of Pissouri,
0:10:10 > 0:10:13which is located 40 kilometres to the west of Limassol.
0:10:13 > 0:10:17This stretch of coastline is filled with remains of Greco-Roman
0:10:17 > 0:10:22civilizations, such as the magnificent seafront amphitheatre.
0:10:22 > 0:10:25This is a remnant of the ancient city of Kourion,
0:10:25 > 0:10:28built in the 2nd century BC.
0:10:28 > 0:10:32It's fantastic acoustics mean it is still in use today.
0:10:32 > 0:10:35Pissouri offers its own bay and wide sandy beach,
0:10:35 > 0:10:39but the village itself is five kilometres inland.
0:10:39 > 0:10:42The heart of this community is the village square.
0:10:42 > 0:10:44Most of the resident population are Cypriot
0:10:44 > 0:10:47and there are a number of traditional tavernas here,
0:10:47 > 0:10:49where locals play cards and tavli,
0:10:49 > 0:10:52a Cypriot and Greek version of backgammon.
0:10:52 > 0:10:56And we're kicking off the house hunt on the outskirts of the village,
0:10:56 > 0:10:58where we find our first property.
0:11:00 > 0:11:04So, here we have our very first property in Cyprus.
0:11:04 > 0:11:08- It has a very attractive exterior. - Well, that's a good start.
0:11:08 > 0:11:10- I like that. David? - It looks a solid house,
0:11:10 > 0:11:13and I like the little garden at the front there.
0:11:13 > 0:11:18Yeah. I've already noticed, there is a lot of parking here. It's gated.
0:11:18 > 0:11:22- And I'm thinking of animals, dogs. - So they are secure.- Yeah.
0:11:22 > 0:11:26Now, you said location is so important,
0:11:26 > 0:11:27do you know this area well?
0:11:27 > 0:11:31- Very well.- I thought so. And do you like this area?- Very much.
0:11:31 > 0:11:34Shall we go on with the tour? That's a pretty good start.
0:11:34 > 0:11:38This six-year-old villa is in a great location that really
0:11:38 > 0:11:40appeals to David and Yola.
0:11:40 > 0:11:43I just hope the inside will make as much of an impression.
0:11:43 > 0:11:44So, I brought you in the side entrance
0:11:44 > 0:11:47because that is the one the owners always use.
0:11:47 > 0:11:50And lead us straight into this dining-kitchen area.
0:11:50 > 0:11:52It's all quite modern.
0:11:52 > 0:11:54It's nice and light.
0:11:54 > 0:11:58- I like the open plan, but it looks a bit small to me.- Does it?- Yeah.
0:11:58 > 0:12:03We've got a large kitchen at home, probably the whole of this area.
0:12:03 > 0:12:05- So you are used to space, aren't you?- Yes.
0:12:05 > 0:12:10What you don't have at home is...that view.
0:12:10 > 0:12:12- I know, it's absolutely breathtaking. - Yeah.
0:12:12 > 0:12:15OK, well, we've got more to show you.
0:12:17 > 0:12:19So, here's your sitting room.
0:12:19 > 0:12:24I know next door we slightly struggled with the lack of space.
0:12:24 > 0:12:26This side is actually probably of little bit smaller.
0:12:26 > 0:12:30It is too small, but it is a very light room
0:12:30 > 0:12:33and the views out there, well, what can I say?
0:12:33 > 0:12:35It's absolutely amazing.
0:12:35 > 0:12:37Also, you have got the patio doors,
0:12:37 > 0:12:40again because we know how warm Cyprus gets
0:12:40 > 0:12:41during the summer months.
0:12:41 > 0:12:44During the winter, a little bit cooler -
0:12:44 > 0:12:46you've got an electric fire there.
0:12:46 > 0:12:48How do you feel?
0:12:48 > 0:12:52- Disappointingly small but beautifully presented.- Yes.- It is.
0:12:52 > 0:12:56- And fantastic location.- Yeah. We're getting close.
0:12:56 > 0:12:59All right, let's continue cos I've still got more to show you.
0:12:59 > 0:13:02The ground floor dimensions may be smaller than
0:13:02 > 0:13:05they were expecting, but this house extends vertically,
0:13:05 > 0:13:08with four bedrooms set out over three levels.
0:13:08 > 0:13:10In the basement, there is a double bedroom
0:13:10 > 0:13:12and an en suite shower room,
0:13:12 > 0:13:14but we are making our way up to the first floor,
0:13:14 > 0:13:18where a family bathroom and three double bedrooms are situated,
0:13:18 > 0:13:21two of which have balconies with sea views.
0:13:21 > 0:13:24And it is one of these we are proposing for them.
0:13:24 > 0:13:29This is the master. It has got an en suite just beside it.
0:13:29 > 0:13:32- OK, and I think it is a bit on the small side.- Yeah.
0:13:32 > 0:13:34That seems to be the theme right through.
0:13:34 > 0:13:37The rooms are a bit too small, but immaculately done.
0:13:37 > 0:13:39You like the house, don't you?
0:13:39 > 0:13:44Yeah, I do, but it's much, much, much smaller than what we have at home.
0:13:47 > 0:13:51The internal footprints of 186 square metres might be less
0:13:51 > 0:13:54than our buyers are used to, but as the land is so important to them for
0:13:54 > 0:13:59their dogs and cats, I'm interested to see how the garden sizes up.
0:13:59 > 0:14:02As you can see, there is quite a lot of garden here, isn't there?
0:14:02 > 0:14:05Yes, it's lovely. Lovely pool area
0:14:05 > 0:14:08and the garden is Japanese the way it has been set out.
0:14:08 > 0:14:10It's very, very nice, very neat.
0:14:10 > 0:14:13My concern is the piece of land behind.
0:14:13 > 0:14:17Well spotted, actually, because this isn't part of the property,
0:14:17 > 0:14:21but with permission from the Mayor, you could actually turf that
0:14:21 > 0:14:23over if you wanted to make it a run for the dogs.
0:14:23 > 0:14:25But you wouldn't own it.
0:14:25 > 0:14:28But it seems that they don't mind you actually using that
0:14:28 > 0:14:30- little bit of land. - That's interesting.
0:14:30 > 0:14:34But just take a look at the outside entertaining space, because
0:14:34 > 0:14:40again, we are very much boxed into how we live our lives in the UK.
0:14:40 > 0:14:42You know, you come to a warm climate and... It's a
0:14:42 > 0:14:44hot day today, it's going to be like this the majority of the year.
0:14:44 > 0:14:47You're going to spend a lot of it outside.
0:14:47 > 0:14:49If not in the sun, in the shade, but still outside.
0:14:49 > 0:14:51It's a beautiful barbecue area.
0:14:51 > 0:14:56Everything here is absolutely immaculate, but I just feel
0:14:56 > 0:15:02that the size of the inside is just not big enough for our lifestyle.
0:15:02 > 0:15:04Well, let's talk about the price of the house
0:15:04 > 0:15:07because sometimes that can change people's minds.
0:15:07 > 0:15:11How much do you think this property is on the market for?
0:15:11 > 0:15:15- I'd probably put a figure of 380. - OK.
0:15:15 > 0:15:20Pissouri is a premium area and, with a view like this, I think it is more.
0:15:20 > 0:15:22I'm going to say 450.
0:15:22 > 0:15:24Interesting. The asking price is...
0:15:24 > 0:15:28just over £368,000.
0:15:29 > 0:15:31Quite shocked at that.
0:15:31 > 0:15:35Now you know the price, sometimes things do change in your mind,
0:15:35 > 0:15:38- don't they?- They do. - Why don't you go back inside?
0:15:38 > 0:15:41- OK. Thank you. - See you in a little while.
0:15:43 > 0:15:45£80,000 below budget,
0:15:45 > 0:15:49this modern hillside villa laid out over three floors
0:15:49 > 0:15:53offers a kitchen-diner, separate sitting room and four bedrooms,
0:15:53 > 0:15:55two with sea views.
0:15:55 > 0:15:58Outside, there is a swimming pool, barbecue area
0:15:58 > 0:16:02and a well-kept garden, with unrestricted views of the shoreline.
0:16:04 > 0:16:06What do you think about this area for the dogs?
0:16:06 > 0:16:08Their beds would go there, wouldn't they?
0:16:08 > 0:16:11- Their beds would fit very well there, actually.- They would.
0:16:11 > 0:16:14- Keep them out of the way in the wintertime.- Yeah.
0:16:14 > 0:16:18I love to cook and I feel the kitchen is a little bit too small.
0:16:18 > 0:16:22I am used to a much larger kitchen at home.
0:16:22 > 0:16:25Well, the wow factor, without a doubt, has got to be the view.
0:16:25 > 0:16:28Although I think the price is also quite attractive.
0:16:28 > 0:16:31But it's just not quite enough space.
0:16:31 > 0:16:34- Have you seen enough, you two? - Yes.- Yes?
0:16:34 > 0:16:39- That's our first property done and dusted.- Immaculate property.
0:16:39 > 0:16:43- It's just a shame it's just that little bit too small inside.- OK.
0:16:43 > 0:16:44I don't know what else you've got in mind,
0:16:44 > 0:16:46- but you've got a job to beat those views.- I know,
0:16:46 > 0:16:50those views are to die for, but we do have more up our sleeve.
0:16:50 > 0:16:52- Let's go.- Excellent.
0:16:57 > 0:17:01We're approaching the end of our first day of house hunting
0:17:01 > 0:17:03and David and Yola are settling into the rental
0:17:03 > 0:17:08property in Pissouri, where we hope they will get a feel for local life.
0:17:08 > 0:17:10And they don't waste any time,
0:17:10 > 0:17:14as they enjoy their first evening meal alfresco.
0:17:14 > 0:17:16So, here we are, David,
0:17:16 > 0:17:19living the life, enjoying a little
0:17:19 > 0:17:24bit of local cuisine that I've tried to put together for us.
0:17:24 > 0:17:26You've done quite well, I think, tonight, quite well.
0:17:26 > 0:17:29And I think actually being able to sit out in the open air
0:17:29 > 0:17:34like we are now, evening in sort of early October, is very good.
0:17:34 > 0:17:36It is the sort of thing that appeals to me.
0:17:36 > 0:17:39We certainly wouldn't be able to do this at home.
0:17:44 > 0:17:48I think we have started off well here in Cyprus with David and Yola.
0:17:48 > 0:17:49When I first met them,
0:17:49 > 0:17:51they said that this house hunt was all about finding
0:17:51 > 0:17:55a property with fantastic views, that was their priority.
0:17:55 > 0:17:59So after showing them our first house, it also transpires
0:17:59 > 0:18:02they want space inside the property, and plenty of it.
0:18:02 > 0:18:05So with our second house, they are going to get the space
0:18:05 > 0:18:08that they want, but they are also going to get views to die for.
0:18:10 > 0:18:13Our next property is in the village of Pachna.
0:18:13 > 0:18:16This one lies ten minutes inland in the foothills
0:18:16 > 0:18:18of the Troodos Mountains.
0:18:18 > 0:18:22The 700-metre-plus altitude offering a cooler climate
0:18:22 > 0:18:26has made this the largest wine producing village on the island.
0:18:26 > 0:18:29And the community here are proud of their local produce.
0:18:29 > 0:18:32Every year they hold a food and drink festival, which is
0:18:32 > 0:18:35just the sort of authentic Cypriot experience
0:18:35 > 0:18:38that David and Yola are keen to embrace.
0:18:38 > 0:18:42Here, you can find fresh and dried fruit and the sweet delicacy
0:18:42 > 0:18:45sotzoukos, which is made from walnuts or almonds
0:18:45 > 0:18:47coated in dry grape juice.
0:18:47 > 0:18:51And these agricultural roots are celebrated in the stories
0:18:51 > 0:18:53told through traditional music and dance.
0:18:53 > 0:18:56The next house we are going to look at borders the village
0:18:56 > 0:18:58and is built into the hills.
0:18:59 > 0:19:02So, here we are in the village of Pachna.
0:19:02 > 0:19:04And this is your second property.
0:19:04 > 0:19:08- It looks lovely.- Very promising.- Yes? - Very promising indeed.
0:19:08 > 0:19:12- The views, again, are amazing, absolutely amazing.- Wonderful.
0:19:12 > 0:19:14We are just slightly further inland,
0:19:14 > 0:19:16but only 12 minutes from the beach.
0:19:16 > 0:19:19So you have got a substantial property here.
0:19:19 > 0:19:23You can actually see, you've got a bar area. Look at the ovens there.
0:19:23 > 0:19:25- You've got a bread oven, a pizza oven.- Yeah, wonderful.
0:19:25 > 0:19:28How much entertaining are you two going to be doing
0:19:28 > 0:19:29when you move to Cyprus?
0:19:29 > 0:19:31It's difficult to say,
0:19:31 > 0:19:34but with things like that, it could be quite a bit, I should think.
0:19:34 > 0:19:38- So are you keen to step inside? - Yes, very keen.
0:19:38 > 0:19:41Well, the exterior of this stone-covered house
0:19:41 > 0:19:43certainly seems to appeal to our buyers.
0:19:43 > 0:19:46It took the present owners three years to build
0:19:46 > 0:19:51and it comes with a welcome swimming pool for Cyprus' scorching summers.
0:19:51 > 0:19:53It was the lack of internal space that let the first
0:19:53 > 0:19:57property down, so let's see how this one measures up.
0:19:57 > 0:19:59Oh, wow, space!
0:19:59 > 0:20:04- This is more like it.- You can't get away from that fabulous view.
0:20:04 > 0:20:07- That really appeals to me.- So, come on then, what about the kitchen?
0:20:07 > 0:20:10We know the inside of the house is important.
0:20:10 > 0:20:13You love your views, but you are also a fantastic cook.
0:20:13 > 0:20:16It's lovely. It's very spacious, nice island.
0:20:16 > 0:20:19You can sit round, have breakfast round the island.
0:20:19 > 0:20:21It really does work.
0:20:21 > 0:20:25Oh, I'm enjoying showing you around this property, I really am.
0:20:25 > 0:20:29So, let's keep going. It's open plan. So down these steps.
0:20:31 > 0:20:34You've got this huge living space.
0:20:34 > 0:20:36It's lovely, absolutely wonderful.
0:20:36 > 0:20:40I love the exposed stone there.
0:20:40 > 0:20:43- It feels like home.- Does it?
0:20:43 > 0:20:45Yeah. I could live here, easily.
0:20:45 > 0:20:48- That has to be the highest compliment, isn't it?- Yes.
0:20:48 > 0:20:50It's lovely. It really is.
0:20:50 > 0:20:55- It's a beautiful house and it has been very well thought.- Yeah.
0:20:55 > 0:20:59So, tell me, how does this compare to your home in Cornwall?
0:20:59 > 0:21:04It's a much more open space, but it just has that special feel.
0:21:04 > 0:21:08I'm delighted with how David and Yola are responding to
0:21:08 > 0:21:11this house, which is spread over four floors.
0:21:11 > 0:21:15The basement houses a spacious snug, but I'm taking them upstairs,
0:21:15 > 0:21:18where there is a large family bathroom,
0:21:18 > 0:21:21shower room and five double bedrooms.
0:21:21 > 0:21:24Three are on the top floor with two on the first floor,
0:21:24 > 0:21:26one of which is the master.
0:21:27 > 0:21:30So, here is your bedroom.
0:21:30 > 0:21:32The view again is lovely.
0:21:32 > 0:21:36- Nice and spacious as well. It's a good size.- Good size. No storage.
0:21:36 > 0:21:38Ah, no storage...yet.
0:21:38 > 0:21:42Behind you, you've got your shower room, you're en suite.
0:21:42 > 0:21:44And behind me, no need for a wardrobe...
0:21:46 > 0:21:48Cos look at that - there's a dressing room.
0:21:48 > 0:21:51- That's not bad, is it?- No, it's not.
0:21:51 > 0:21:53So again, you've got enough room if you wanted to
0:21:53 > 0:21:57to have wardrobes in here, but you do have your dressing area.
0:21:57 > 0:22:00- So do you think you could cope with this size bedroom?- Yes.
0:22:00 > 0:22:03- Not too much of a compromise? - No.- OK.
0:22:03 > 0:22:07The tour of the inside has gone well, but the outside space is just
0:22:07 > 0:22:12as important, especially with three dogs and a cat coming to live here.
0:22:12 > 0:22:15But I think this garden has a feature that might be able
0:22:15 > 0:22:17to accommodate them.
0:22:17 > 0:22:21So let's talk a little bit more about the house and the land.
0:22:21 > 0:22:24At the back of the property, the way it is set up at the moment,
0:22:24 > 0:22:27cos they have a young family, they've got...I'm going to call it
0:22:27 > 0:22:28a cage for want of a better word.
0:22:28 > 0:22:31It has got a small football pitch on it, sort of a miniature one.
0:22:31 > 0:22:33It is going to stay here.
0:22:33 > 0:22:36- That would make a wonderful kennel and run for the dogs.- Really?
0:22:36 > 0:22:39- So you'd actually keep it? - Oh, absolutely, yes.
0:22:39 > 0:22:42Cos I wasn't sure. Some people would want to take that down.
0:22:42 > 0:22:44- It actually works in your favour. - Yes, it does.
0:22:44 > 0:22:48What I haven't mentioned, David, your hobby - stargazing.
0:22:48 > 0:22:50At home, I am restricted by very tall trees
0:22:50 > 0:22:52and I get a very narrow field of view.
0:22:52 > 0:22:57There is 180, 200 degree panorama, a wonderful view of the night sky,
0:22:57 > 0:23:01which will be extremely clear on a large number of days in the year.
0:23:01 > 0:23:05So, we have discussed the merits of the property and its location,
0:23:05 > 0:23:07but now let's put a price on it.
0:23:07 > 0:23:09We've got to take into account the view
0:23:09 > 0:23:13and the wonderful downstairs to the property.
0:23:13 > 0:23:16I don't think the upstairs has quite got the wow factor.
0:23:16 > 0:23:18There is a lack of garden, but it has got to be
0:23:18 > 0:23:22pretty near the top of our budget area, I would have thought.
0:23:22 > 0:23:25I'll go for 430.
0:23:25 > 0:23:26OK.
0:23:26 > 0:23:28I'm going to say 420.
0:23:28 > 0:23:34Well, the asking price is £486,000.
0:23:34 > 0:23:36Now, the house has only just gone on the market.
0:23:36 > 0:23:39It has gone on a month, but the owner is aware of your budget
0:23:39 > 0:23:41and is happy to negotiate.
0:23:41 > 0:23:44Go on and have a wander on your own and have a good think.
0:23:44 > 0:23:46- All right.- Right.
0:23:46 > 0:23:51Although this property is a little over budget at £486,000,
0:23:51 > 0:23:54in this market, there is room for negotiation.
0:23:54 > 0:23:57It would give them a stunning open plan kitchen-diner,
0:23:57 > 0:24:01a sitting room with wraparound views, five bedrooms,
0:24:01 > 0:24:05a swimming pool, an outdoor bar and an enclosed sports pitch,
0:24:05 > 0:24:09which could be converted into kennels for the dogs.
0:24:09 > 0:24:13This is a nice room, David. We could make this into a guest room.
0:24:13 > 0:24:16Look, they lie in bed and look at that vista.
0:24:16 > 0:24:20The first impressions when you walk in the front door are - it is
0:24:20 > 0:24:23a magnificent property, absolutely stunning views.
0:24:23 > 0:24:25You couldn't really ask for anything more.
0:24:25 > 0:24:29The downsides from my point of view are the outside area,
0:24:29 > 0:24:31in as much there's no garden area.
0:24:31 > 0:24:35The downstairs had a real wow factor.
0:24:35 > 0:24:39The upstairs was a little bit disappointing.
0:24:39 > 0:24:41Outside is great.
0:24:41 > 0:24:43This could be a contender.
0:24:43 > 0:24:47- You've seen enough?- Food for thought. Lot of thinking needed.
0:24:47 > 0:24:50- Good. You don't want to say goodbye to that view, do you?- No.- No.
0:24:50 > 0:24:54But I'm going to have to drag you away, I'm afraid. Let's go.
0:25:01 > 0:25:04The imposing Troodos mountains spread across 75 miles
0:25:04 > 0:25:07of Cyprus' south-western region.
0:25:07 > 0:25:11Monasteries and villages are enveloped by pine and cedar forests,
0:25:11 > 0:25:16and the area was declared a national park in 1992.
0:25:17 > 0:25:20As David and Yola are interested in learning as much as
0:25:20 > 0:25:24they can about the island and are self-proclaimed animal lovers,
0:25:24 > 0:25:27we have sent them to a donkey sanctuary in the mountains,
0:25:27 > 0:25:31where Merapi and her husband Antonis run donkey safaris.
0:25:33 > 0:25:36What are donkeys used for in Cyprus these days?
0:25:36 > 0:25:40Well, they're used for labouring the fields.
0:25:40 > 0:25:43Also, years ago, they used to have them in their homes.
0:25:43 > 0:25:45Every family had a donkey.
0:25:45 > 0:25:50They were very important for many things. Even in British rule
0:25:50 > 0:25:54and Ottoman rule, the economy relied on farming
0:25:54 > 0:25:57and this was the only way of transporting their goods.
0:25:57 > 0:26:02The Cypriot donkey is also said to be the strongest donkey family.
0:26:02 > 0:26:04They have a bigger build
0:26:04 > 0:26:08and they are taller than other donkeys in the Middle East.
0:26:08 > 0:26:11With the advent of modern technology,
0:26:11 > 0:26:15the donkey population of Cyprus has diminished in recent years.
0:26:15 > 0:26:18Merapi uses her tours as a means of preventing this unique
0:26:18 > 0:26:21breed from becoming extinct as well as educating
0:26:21 > 0:26:23visitors about the landscape.
0:26:25 > 0:26:29This is Mount Olympus, Troodos mountain.
0:26:29 > 0:26:31It is the highest mountain we have in Cyprus.
0:26:31 > 0:26:35And this is the next highest mountain, it's called Papoutsa.
0:26:37 > 0:26:41We have ski areas as well, where people can come during the winter.
0:26:41 > 0:26:43Hard to believe that you have snow
0:26:43 > 0:26:47when it is so warm down in the Limassol area.
0:26:47 > 0:26:50Well, everything is compact. You have the sea,
0:26:50 > 0:26:53you have the mountains.
0:26:53 > 0:26:55It's all together, just on one island.
0:26:57 > 0:26:59Having taken in the incredible scenery,
0:26:59 > 0:27:03David and Yola are riding their way into the village of Apaisia,
0:27:03 > 0:27:06where there are 2,000-year-old archaeological finds.
0:27:06 > 0:27:10But it is not just antiquities to be found here, there is
0:27:10 > 0:27:12also an ancient natural phenomenon.
0:27:12 > 0:27:18They have this tree in this village, and is dated at 1,500 years old.
0:27:18 > 0:27:20It is called the Tremithos tree.
0:27:20 > 0:27:22This is one of the oldest trees on the island?
0:27:22 > 0:27:25It is the oldest tree on the island.
0:27:25 > 0:27:30It produces seeds which is used for cooking or making pies
0:27:30 > 0:27:32or you can eat the seeds alone.
0:27:32 > 0:27:35Also there is a gum that the tree produces, which is
0:27:35 > 0:27:39used mainly in desserts or for producing chewing gum.
0:27:40 > 0:27:44David and Yola may well have made some new donkey companions,
0:27:44 > 0:27:47but they have their own four-legged friends to think about,
0:27:47 > 0:27:50which means finding them a suitable home,
0:27:50 > 0:27:52so it's back to the house hunt.
0:27:58 > 0:28:01For our next property, we are heading back to Pissouri,
0:28:01 > 0:28:04a village our buyers consider desirable.
0:28:04 > 0:28:07It is also located within a handy 30-minute drive
0:28:07 > 0:28:10from the region's capital, Limassol.
0:28:10 > 0:28:12This is a city that is steeped in history.
0:28:12 > 0:28:16The Grand Mosque and Greek Orthodox Ayia Napa Cathedral reminds us
0:28:16 > 0:28:19of the island's strategic position
0:28:19 > 0:28:22as the gateway between Europe and the Middle East.
0:28:22 > 0:28:25In the city's old town is Limassol Castle,
0:28:25 > 0:28:27which has been attacked and occupied
0:28:27 > 0:28:29on more than four separate occasions,
0:28:29 > 0:28:31most recently by the British.
0:28:31 > 0:28:34Just 12 kilometres to the east of Pissouri is
0:28:34 > 0:28:37the Aphrodite Hills Golf Course, which might appeal
0:28:37 > 0:28:41to our couple, who are interested in taking up new hobbies.
0:28:41 > 0:28:44Back down on the outskirts of Pissouri village
0:28:44 > 0:28:45is our next property.
0:28:45 > 0:28:49So, we bought you back to Pissouri. We know you love this area.
0:28:49 > 0:28:52Beautiful entrance, very colourful.
0:28:52 > 0:28:53It's a nice, solid house.
0:28:53 > 0:28:56Built in 2005.
0:28:56 > 0:28:59The current owners have had it since then. They bought it as new.
0:28:59 > 0:29:03So, does it appeal to you, David, being the green-fingered gardener?
0:29:03 > 0:29:05It looks promising.
0:29:05 > 0:29:08It looks very nice, the steps up to the front door there.
0:29:08 > 0:29:11Nice porch with the colourful flowers.
0:29:11 > 0:29:13The entrance is quite impressive.
0:29:13 > 0:29:16- Quite inviting.- Good. You might have noticed, you've got a garage there.
0:29:16 > 0:29:20- Yes.- To the side, there is another entrance already gated in.
0:29:20 > 0:29:22It would be perfect for the dogs.
0:29:22 > 0:29:26It's even got its own shade. So, are we ready to start the tour?
0:29:26 > 0:29:28- Let's go.- Let's go.
0:29:28 > 0:29:32The current owners moved into this modern house eight years ago,
0:29:32 > 0:29:33just after it was built.
0:29:33 > 0:29:37And, as we make our way inside, I'm hoping that the open plan
0:29:37 > 0:29:41living area will be the sort of space that our buyers are after.
0:29:41 > 0:29:46So, we're actually coming upstairs for the living accommodation.
0:29:50 > 0:29:53Well, that's a good response to me, David, I'm loving that.
0:29:53 > 0:29:57- I'm just trying to think of the right word.- Come on, tell me.
0:29:57 > 0:30:01- Be honest, come on. - I'm not overwhelmed.- Right.
0:30:01 > 0:30:03That's all I can really say at the moment.
0:30:03 > 0:30:06- OK.- I like the view, but on the other hand...
0:30:06 > 0:30:11I think the thing I don't like is the surround of the windows
0:30:11 > 0:30:16and the door, it reminds me of a taverna.
0:30:16 > 0:30:17Right.
0:30:17 > 0:30:20How do you feel about the actual room itself?
0:30:20 > 0:30:22It hasn't got a wow factor.
0:30:22 > 0:30:25You know, when you come in through the front door of the house,
0:30:25 > 0:30:30and it just didn't have that appeal, that instant appeal. I don't know.
0:30:30 > 0:30:32- It just isn't working?- No.- OK.
0:30:32 > 0:30:35Well, it has that open plan thing, but the kitchen is separate,
0:30:35 > 0:30:38- so I'm going to keep showing you around anyway.- Right, OK.
0:30:38 > 0:30:41- You know, I'm going to say this is a good size.- Yes, it's OK.
0:30:41 > 0:30:44I was waiting for you to say, "It's too small."
0:30:44 > 0:30:47- Hasn't got a vast amount of workspace.- No.
0:30:47 > 0:30:51- And you haven't got an island.- No. It's...- It's manageable.
0:30:51 > 0:30:53Yes, serviceable. Manageable.
0:30:53 > 0:30:57So, this is where normally I say, "Let's head upstairs to see the bedrooms,"
0:30:57 > 0:30:59but this house is just that little bit different.
0:30:59 > 0:31:01We're going to go downstairs.
0:31:01 > 0:31:04First impressions might not be positive,
0:31:04 > 0:31:07but there is a lot more to see in this topsy-turvy house,
0:31:07 > 0:31:09which has two further floors beneath us,
0:31:09 > 0:31:13so perhaps we will get some better reactions down here.
0:31:14 > 0:31:18So the actual master bedroom is below the living areas.
0:31:18 > 0:31:19I think, David, as we were walking,
0:31:19 > 0:31:22you mentioned this is an upside down house.
0:31:22 > 0:31:23It you are absolutely right.
0:31:23 > 0:31:25It's not a bad room, this one, I think.
0:31:25 > 0:31:27- You've got storage space here as well.- Yes.
0:31:27 > 0:31:30Just through that door, you've got an en suite as well.
0:31:30 > 0:31:33So, we've got thumbs up from this room,
0:31:33 > 0:31:35I haven't we? Or are you just being polite with me?
0:31:35 > 0:31:38No, I'm happy with this. Not excited, but happy.
0:31:38 > 0:31:42It's a nice, airy room.
0:31:42 > 0:31:46Finally, I'm getting some sense of positivity.
0:31:46 > 0:31:49Down another set of stairs, are two more double bedrooms,
0:31:49 > 0:31:54but I'm taking us outside to an easy-to-maintain lawnless garden.
0:31:54 > 0:31:56So, you've got your own private balcony there.
0:31:56 > 0:32:01You've got another balcony up there. And this is where the bedrooms are.
0:32:01 > 0:32:04It all leads out onto the garden.
0:32:05 > 0:32:10So, what this house does have is quite a good-sized garden around it.
0:32:10 > 0:32:13You can see, it has sort of been laid to gravel.
0:32:13 > 0:32:18You've also got an oversized gazebo, and it's thatched. Do you like it?
0:32:18 > 0:32:22Very much. It is a lovely, lovely feature in the garden.
0:32:22 > 0:32:25Although I like this style of garden, it tends to remind me
0:32:25 > 0:32:28of a Japanese-style garden, which have always appealed to me.
0:32:28 > 0:32:31And I've always wanted one of those very large pots.
0:32:31 > 0:32:33Ever since I came to Cyprus for the first time...
0:32:33 > 0:32:36- Really?- ..I wanted one of those pots.- A Cypriot pot.
0:32:36 > 0:32:38That is going to be the first purchase when you buy a house,
0:32:38 > 0:32:40- is it?- Could be, could be.
0:32:40 > 0:32:41Nice pool.
0:32:41 > 0:32:45- See, you two didn't actually ask for a pool, did you?- We didn't, no.
0:32:45 > 0:32:47That wasn't on the list. I think we are
0:32:47 > 0:32:50going to be pushed to look at properties over here without pools.
0:32:50 > 0:32:54- They seem to come practically standard, don't they?- Yes.
0:32:54 > 0:32:57- I think this is a really attractive property.- From here, it is.
0:32:57 > 0:32:59It was just that initial reaction, wasn't it?
0:32:59 > 0:33:03- Yeah.- That room upstairs seemed completely wrong.- Fair enough.
0:33:03 > 0:33:06I think I know your feelings on the house, but let's
0:33:06 > 0:33:09talk about the price, because sometimes that does change things.
0:33:09 > 0:33:12How much do you think this house is on the market for?
0:33:12 > 0:33:15I think I'd put about 375.
0:33:16 > 0:33:19- OK. Yola?- I say 360.
0:33:19 > 0:33:24The current asking price is £355,000.
0:33:24 > 0:33:27That puts a slightly different slant on it.
0:33:27 > 0:33:30Now, I will add that this house has come down quite considerably
0:33:30 > 0:33:34over the last 18 months or so, and I think it'd be fair to say
0:33:34 > 0:33:37the majority of the properties here in Cyprus are in the same position.
0:33:37 > 0:33:40The housing market is very sticky.
0:33:40 > 0:33:45Nothing is moving very fast. So, you know, you can negotiate on price.
0:33:45 > 0:33:48Have a think, and why don't you take a second look around?
0:33:48 > 0:33:51Check out those additional bedrooms on that very ground floor.
0:33:51 > 0:33:54And think perhaps what changes that you could make with that money.
0:33:54 > 0:33:57I think you are going to start with the windows.
0:33:57 > 0:34:00I don't ever want to hear about them again. Off you go.
0:34:01 > 0:34:04This property may not have wowed our buyers,
0:34:04 > 0:34:10but at £355,000, it is almost £100,000 under budget.
0:34:10 > 0:34:11It has...
0:34:19 > 0:34:21Yes, I think the storage in this house is very much a plus point.
0:34:21 > 0:34:25- It is. Excellent storage.- Yeah.
0:34:25 > 0:34:27Good.
0:34:27 > 0:34:29When I initially walked into the property,
0:34:29 > 0:34:34it just didn't have the right feel. It is a very interesting property.
0:34:34 > 0:34:39It has a beautiful garden area and a lovely, lovely gazebo.
0:34:39 > 0:34:44The view from the upstairs reception room doesn't appeal to me
0:34:44 > 0:34:50and the room itself doesn't gel. I don't think I am being too fussy.
0:34:50 > 0:34:53It will be a last move, probably,
0:34:53 > 0:34:55so it has got to be right.
0:34:55 > 0:34:58Well, that didn't quite go according to plan.
0:34:58 > 0:35:01Are you guys ready to leave now?
0:35:01 > 0:35:04Yes. Very interesting house. Lovely garden.
0:35:04 > 0:35:08- But, at the end of the day, I don't think it is for us.- No? Not for you?
0:35:08 > 0:35:10- No.- OK, all right. We tried. We did try.
0:35:16 > 0:35:20Our buyers are keen to embrace Cypriot culture, and Yola
0:35:20 > 0:35:24sees her passion for cooking local cuisine as one way to do this,
0:35:24 > 0:35:27so we have arranged for her and David to meet ex-pat Tracy Dyer,
0:35:27 > 0:35:30who manages her own cookery school here.
0:35:31 > 0:35:34- Cooking today, yeah? I hear you love it.- I do.
0:35:34 > 0:35:36We're going to taste the results, hopefully,
0:35:36 > 0:35:39- so enjoy, get the whole experience. - Come on, then.- Thank you.
0:35:39 > 0:35:43Tracy is teaching Yola how to make spanocopita,
0:35:43 > 0:35:47a Cypriot dish made with anari cheese, which is similar to ricotta,
0:35:47 > 0:35:50feta, dill, parsley, olive oil and spinach.
0:35:51 > 0:35:55So what we need to do is crumble the two cheeses in.
0:35:55 > 0:35:59So you need to get your hands stuck in, there's no other way.
0:35:59 > 0:36:01So how long have you been in Cyprus?
0:36:01 > 0:36:04- Well, I've been here 12 years now.- You love living here?
0:36:04 > 0:36:09I adore living in Cyprus. The fact that life here seems to be so easy.
0:36:09 > 0:36:12The traffic is not too bad, the people are relaxed.
0:36:12 > 0:36:16And it doesn't seem to matter what happens, we have another day.
0:36:16 > 0:36:19- Do you enjoy Cypriot cooking? - I love Cypriot cooking.
0:36:19 > 0:36:21In fact, before we moved over here,
0:36:21 > 0:36:23I was really into doing Cypriot food as well.
0:36:23 > 0:36:27So, by moving over here and getting all the right ingredients
0:36:27 > 0:36:30and the real feel of the place, this made it so much better.
0:36:30 > 0:36:34Now that all these ingredients are mixed together, it's time to prepare
0:36:34 > 0:36:38the filo pastry by brushing it with olive oil and butter.
0:36:38 > 0:36:41So you can buy most things in the supermarkets here now?
0:36:41 > 0:36:45Well, you can. It has changed so much in the last 12 years.
0:36:45 > 0:36:50When I first came here, it wasn't like that. But now anything goes.
0:36:50 > 0:36:53And is food expensive here now?
0:36:53 > 0:36:56A lot of people have said that the cost of living in Cyprus is
0:36:56 > 0:37:02really, really high. And yes, it can be if you buy the wrong ingredients.
0:37:02 > 0:37:05Now, I always advocate that people buy local,
0:37:05 > 0:37:09buy foods that are in season, readily available
0:37:09 > 0:37:12and also get friends with your local greengrocers.
0:37:12 > 0:37:16It is a very different way of shopping in Cyprus.
0:37:16 > 0:37:19The mixture is then placed in a dish and covered with filo pastry.
0:37:19 > 0:37:24And after half an hour in the oven, it is ready for us all to tuck in.
0:37:24 > 0:37:27It gives our buyers the chance to discuss with Tracy
0:37:27 > 0:37:30and her friend Adele, originally from Scotland who works with her,
0:37:30 > 0:37:34the challenges they might face moving to Cyprus.
0:37:34 > 0:37:36Obviously, Tracy, you have been here for 12 years.
0:37:36 > 0:37:38You have seen Cyprus boom.
0:37:38 > 0:37:41- But you have also been here for the bust as well.- That's true.
0:37:41 > 0:37:42How is the economy now?
0:37:42 > 0:37:44How are the locals feeling about how the country is doing?
0:37:44 > 0:37:47Well, I think the Cypriots, especially the Cypriots,
0:37:47 > 0:37:49they are pretty stalwart people and they are forging forward,
0:37:49 > 0:37:52tightening their purse strings.
0:37:52 > 0:37:55And they are also very family orientated.
0:37:55 > 0:37:58So I think when somebody goes down,
0:37:58 > 0:38:00somebody else in the family will help out.
0:38:00 > 0:38:05- Tracy, do you speak Greek? - Unfortunately, no. Bad question.
0:38:05 > 0:38:07Very, very small amounts.
0:38:07 > 0:38:10One of the things that happened in Cyprus...
0:38:10 > 0:38:12I mean, I always meant to learn to speak Greek,
0:38:12 > 0:38:16but the Cypriots are very, very good at speaking English and,
0:38:16 > 0:38:17I know it is my excuse,
0:38:17 > 0:38:21but it has happened that way and there are not many places you
0:38:21 > 0:38:24go in Cyprus where there is not somebody who speaks English.
0:38:24 > 0:38:28- There are a lot of signs in the Greek language.- That's for sure.
0:38:28 > 0:38:31- So, how...? If you can't speak...? - I can read it.
0:38:31 > 0:38:32You can read it?
0:38:32 > 0:38:35Yes, I've made a point of learning the Greek alphabet.
0:38:35 > 0:38:38I can read almost all the signs that are about.
0:38:38 > 0:38:40And, over the years, it has just become second nature that
0:38:40 > 0:38:42I know what that says in Greek.
0:38:42 > 0:38:47But one of the words I do know is kopiaste, and kopiaste means
0:38:47 > 0:38:50welcome to my table, which is what you are doing now.
0:38:50 > 0:38:53- How lovely.- It is a word they use up in the villages.
0:38:53 > 0:38:56If you're walking past and they say, "Kopiaste."
0:38:56 > 0:39:00The Cypriots really appreciate you being able to speak Greek.
0:39:00 > 0:39:05Adele knows, she speaks Greek, and she gets along very well.
0:39:05 > 0:39:07I have to call her in and say, "Come on, help me
0:39:07 > 0:39:10"out with the workmen here," or whatever it might be.
0:39:10 > 0:39:12And they really do appreciate it.
0:39:12 > 0:39:16Is there anything sort of socially that you miss living in Cyprus?
0:39:16 > 0:39:18Cos the merits of having sunshine for, what is that,
0:39:18 > 0:39:22ten months of the year must outweigh everything.
0:39:22 > 0:39:24But are there theatre groups or if you wanted to go to cinema
0:39:24 > 0:39:26is that easy to do?
0:39:26 > 0:39:29I think more so here than anywhere else I have been, actually.
0:39:29 > 0:39:32There is a lot of energy here and a lot of cultural stuff going on.
0:39:32 > 0:39:34That's where Adele and I met, actually.
0:39:34 > 0:39:37We were both working in a theatre group.
0:39:37 > 0:39:39I was doing costumes, Adele was doing props.
0:39:39 > 0:39:44And we both loved arts, we both loved food and the same lifestyle.
0:39:44 > 0:39:46That was three or four years ago now.
0:39:46 > 0:39:49And would you advise people if they have a passion for that
0:39:49 > 0:39:52sort of type of thing to actually join them to make friends?
0:39:52 > 0:39:53Absolutely.
0:39:53 > 0:39:57- That's how you make friends.- So, what do you think of Yola's cooking?
0:39:57 > 0:39:58Delicious, well done to you.
0:39:58 > 0:40:01Cheers, everyone. Thank you so much for making us so welcome.
0:40:01 > 0:40:03ALL: Yeia mas.
0:40:07 > 0:40:11Well, that has given David and Yola some food for thought,
0:40:11 > 0:40:12but before they complete this move,
0:40:12 > 0:40:16there are a few practical considerations worth noting.
0:40:16 > 0:40:20It is strongly recommended to find independent legal advice
0:40:20 > 0:40:23for any financial transactions undertaken.
0:40:23 > 0:40:26A lawyer should make sure that a property's title deeds are made
0:40:26 > 0:40:30available as proof of ownership can be an issue on the island.
0:40:30 > 0:40:33A search should be carried out for any pre-existing
0:40:33 > 0:40:36mortgages on the property or land.
0:40:36 > 0:40:38Various additional costs will include legal,
0:40:38 > 0:40:43transfer and agents' fees, which are calculated on a sliding scale
0:40:43 > 0:40:48and can vary between 7% to 16% of the purchase property price.
0:40:48 > 0:40:52Finally, as inheritance rules are different to those of the UK, it is
0:40:52 > 0:40:57worth considering writing a separate will for any Cypriot-based assets.
0:41:01 > 0:41:05We're in the Mediterranean with house hunters David and Yola,
0:41:05 > 0:41:07who are looking to move from the Cornish countryside
0:41:07 > 0:41:09to sun-soaked Cyprus.
0:41:10 > 0:41:14They're doing all they can to immerse themselves into island life,
0:41:14 > 0:41:18but with just one day to go, they still need to find their dream home.
0:41:20 > 0:41:23We've shown David and Yola some splendid properties here in the
0:41:23 > 0:41:27Limassol region of Cyprus, but I'm not sure any of them have been
0:41:27 > 0:41:32quite right for our couple, so now it's the turn of the mystery house.
0:41:32 > 0:41:34We've decided to show them
0:41:34 > 0:41:37something very different from the modern homes they've seen before.
0:41:37 > 0:41:40This one's old, it's got character
0:41:40 > 0:41:42and it's right in the centre of a Cypriot village.
0:41:42 > 0:41:46Well, they did say they wanted to live with the locals.
0:41:47 > 0:41:51Our final property location takes us to the village of Anogyra,
0:41:51 > 0:41:53which lies to the north of Pissouri
0:41:53 > 0:41:56and is a 12-minute drive away from the nearest beach.
0:41:57 > 0:42:00On the ascent towards the centre of the village are remains
0:42:00 > 0:42:05of the 15th century monastery Timiou Stavrou, or Holy Cross.
0:42:05 > 0:42:08Legend has it there's an unexcavated underground tunnel here,
0:42:08 > 0:42:11where the monks have buried their treasures.
0:42:11 > 0:42:14The property we're looking at is just up the road
0:42:14 > 0:42:17and lies at the heart of this pretty village.
0:42:17 > 0:42:22- This is your mystery house.- Very different, isn't it?- Very different.
0:42:22 > 0:42:24Through the wooden doors.
0:42:24 > 0:42:28This doesn't have the same views as some of the previous properties
0:42:28 > 0:42:32we've looked at, but what it does have is character and charm.
0:42:32 > 0:42:35It's almost English in a way that is continental.
0:42:35 > 0:42:39- It sounds stupid, but...- Welcoming. - The word's definitely welcoming.
0:42:39 > 0:42:41So is it enticing us in, the mystery house?
0:42:41 > 0:42:43- It is a mystery.- Open the doors.
0:42:43 > 0:42:44Thank you, I will.
0:42:45 > 0:42:47DOOR CREAKS
0:42:47 > 0:42:49So come on in.
0:42:49 > 0:42:51It's like a little oasis.
0:42:51 > 0:42:53- A secret garden.- It is.
0:42:53 > 0:42:56A beautifully kept secret garden.
0:42:56 > 0:42:59That's the first thing that strikes you as you walk in, but also,
0:42:59 > 0:43:03as you can see, there's a lot of shade here because it gets so hot.
0:43:03 > 0:43:05It's lovely. Very pretty.
0:43:05 > 0:43:08Looking at the garden, it looks quite interesting.
0:43:08 > 0:43:12- It's more in line with what I think I want.- Yes, it's very different.
0:43:12 > 0:43:16My initial reaction is where are the animals going to go?
0:43:16 > 0:43:18A very good point.
0:43:18 > 0:43:21Your beloved pets, but it's the mystery house,
0:43:21 > 0:43:23so we might need to be a tad flexible.
0:43:23 > 0:43:26- OK.- Shall we start the tour?- Yes.
0:43:27 > 0:43:31I realise how important David and Yola's pets are to them,
0:43:31 > 0:43:35but they are also making this continental move for themselves.
0:43:35 > 0:43:38I think this traditional 200-year-old property
0:43:38 > 0:43:40should challenge them.
0:43:40 > 0:43:43So, step inside our mystery house,
0:43:43 > 0:43:46cos it's very different from everything else we've seen.
0:43:46 > 0:43:51- Very charming.- Beautiful, isn't it? - A cottage feeling.- Yes.
0:43:51 > 0:43:53A real village house.
0:43:53 > 0:43:55You have got a fire there, but it is electric,
0:43:55 > 0:43:58which you're going to need in the winter months.
0:43:58 > 0:44:00That heats up this part of the property.
0:44:00 > 0:44:03Then you've got this exposed stone, local stone all the way round.
0:44:03 > 0:44:06- Like that. - Beautiful, isn't it?
0:44:06 > 0:44:09This is a traditional Cypriot ceiling. It's actually reed.
0:44:09 > 0:44:14- Here's your sitting area. Do you think that's cosy?- It is.
0:44:14 > 0:44:16No, I think that's very cosy.
0:44:16 > 0:44:18How do we feel about the kitchen?
0:44:18 > 0:44:22It's in keeping with the property, but it's very, very small.
0:44:22 > 0:44:23- Shall we head upstairs?- Yes.
0:44:25 > 0:44:28The current British owners have lived here for 12 years
0:44:28 > 0:44:30and have retained the original features,
0:44:30 > 0:44:33including a stone staircase which leads us up
0:44:33 > 0:44:36to the first floor where there's a roomy bathroom with a corner tub
0:44:36 > 0:44:41and two double bedrooms, one of which would be for them.
0:44:41 > 0:44:44So, here's your master bedroom.
0:44:44 > 0:44:49It's a nice room. With the ceiling it gives it height and depth.
0:44:49 > 0:44:52It's very nice, and there is storage.
0:44:52 > 0:44:55You're right about the ceiling. It does make a difference, doesn't it?
0:44:55 > 0:44:57It does, yeah.
0:44:57 > 0:45:00Would this be big enough as a master bedroom.
0:45:00 > 0:45:03- I would have thought so, yeah.- Yeah.
0:45:03 > 0:45:05On a clear day when you're sitting in bed,
0:45:05 > 0:45:08you could look out and see the sea.
0:45:08 > 0:45:11- Can you spot it from there, David? - Yes, you can just see it.- Yeah.
0:45:11 > 0:45:15What you don't have, I know, in Cornwall, is a balcony like this.
0:45:18 > 0:45:20How would you fancy sitting here
0:45:20 > 0:45:23having your first morning cup of tea?
0:45:23 > 0:45:26Already dreaming about it.
0:45:26 > 0:45:27Isn't it charming?
0:45:27 > 0:45:28It's lovely.
0:45:28 > 0:45:32I think it works so well. So you've seen the master bedroom.
0:45:32 > 0:45:35There's another very large double bedroom next door,
0:45:35 > 0:45:38so they both share this balcony, plus storage.
0:45:38 > 0:45:40As much storage as you need.
0:45:40 > 0:45:43Plenty. But there is some additional space.
0:45:43 > 0:45:46If you look to the end of the garden, down the end
0:45:46 > 0:45:50of the secret garden, you can see there's an additional building.
0:45:50 > 0:45:53That is a third bedroom. If you had guests coming to stay,
0:45:53 > 0:45:56you could put them at the end of the garden. They'd be more than happy.
0:45:56 > 0:45:59It's also got its own shower room down there as well.
0:45:59 > 0:46:01It's very private.
0:46:01 > 0:46:04So it means the two of you have the rest of the house -
0:46:04 > 0:46:06with the animals, if there's enough space for them.
0:46:06 > 0:46:09Perhaps the animals sleep down there. Perhaps that's the answer.
0:46:09 > 0:46:11Exactly. A very grand kennel.
0:46:13 > 0:46:16You're both very taken with this property though, aren't you?
0:46:16 > 0:46:17It's charming.
0:46:17 > 0:46:21This mystery house appears to be working its magic.
0:46:21 > 0:46:23As we head to the courtyard garden,
0:46:23 > 0:46:26will green-fingered David remain just as enthralled?
0:46:27 > 0:46:32- So just standing here, you do get to see the Mediterranean garden.- Ideal.
0:46:32 > 0:46:34It's a nice little garden.
0:46:34 > 0:46:36Got scope for doing quite a bit.
0:46:36 > 0:46:40Also, it's a different type of planting than we're used to at home.
0:46:40 > 0:46:43I think that's the attraction of it. I want to do something different.
0:46:43 > 0:46:46The house is absolutely charming.
0:46:46 > 0:46:50It has lack of space, especially with the animals,
0:46:50 > 0:46:53but that does not distract what a lovely property it is.
0:46:53 > 0:46:55It's very individual.
0:46:55 > 0:46:57Go on, then, Yola.
0:46:57 > 0:47:00Have a stab - what price would you put on this house?
0:47:01 > 0:47:03315.
0:47:03 > 0:47:05Interesting. David?
0:47:05 > 0:47:07I'd go 350.
0:47:07 > 0:47:11Would you be surprised if I said you were £100,000 out?
0:47:11 > 0:47:12Which way?
0:47:13 > 0:47:17You're above. It is on the market for £250,000.
0:47:17 > 0:47:19Ooh.
0:47:19 > 0:47:24I don't need to tell you that would save you £200,000 off your budget.
0:47:24 > 0:47:25A useful £200,000.
0:47:27 > 0:47:30It's just another way, perhaps, of living your lives over here.
0:47:30 > 0:47:33Just gives you so many options, doesn't it?
0:47:33 > 0:47:35My heart loves this house,
0:47:35 > 0:47:39but it's not really practical for three animals on a permanent basis.
0:47:39 > 0:47:43- That's the only downside I can see. - It's absolutely charming.
0:47:43 > 0:47:48You do fall in love with it. It wraps itself around you, somehow.
0:47:48 > 0:47:49Why don't you have another wander?
0:47:49 > 0:47:51Go and check out the garden room at the end.
0:47:51 > 0:47:53Have a chat amongst yourselves.
0:47:53 > 0:47:56Explore the whole property, cos at that price,
0:47:56 > 0:47:58it does give you some options.
0:47:59 > 0:48:01Have a think. Off you go.
0:48:05 > 0:48:07Well, we love the mystery house.
0:48:07 > 0:48:11There's always something just that little bit different.
0:48:11 > 0:48:14I know that they have fallen in love with it. That's the fact.
0:48:14 > 0:48:17It might be on the small side for them,
0:48:17 > 0:48:19but they could be very happy here.
0:48:19 > 0:48:24So at just £250,000, this house would leave our buyers
0:48:24 > 0:48:27with a significant amount of money to spare.
0:48:27 > 0:48:31It comes with three bedrooms, one of which is in a separate cottage,
0:48:31 > 0:48:33and three bathrooms.
0:48:33 > 0:48:35It has an open-plan kitchen and living area,
0:48:35 > 0:48:39and an enchanting paved courtyard garden.
0:48:39 > 0:48:41That's nice as well. Nice touch.
0:48:41 > 0:48:45- Yes. It would make a nice guestroom this.- Yeah, a lovely guestroom.
0:48:45 > 0:48:47Very, very nice.
0:48:47 > 0:48:51The whole idea of us coming to live in Cyprus is to be
0:48:51 > 0:48:55part of a community, to adopt the Cypriot way of life.
0:48:55 > 0:48:58In this house, you could do that.
0:48:58 > 0:49:00I think this is a beautiful home.
0:49:00 > 0:49:02It's got bags of character.
0:49:04 > 0:49:06My only disappointment with it -
0:49:06 > 0:49:08there's just not enough room for the dogs.
0:49:08 > 0:49:11Otherwise, I think I'd buy it just like that.
0:49:13 > 0:49:16David and Yola have now looked at all four of our properties,
0:49:16 > 0:49:19so we're leaving them with plenty to think about.
0:49:25 > 0:49:27For nearly 4,000 years,
0:49:27 > 0:49:30the native carob tree has been cultivated in Cyprus.
0:49:30 > 0:49:34By the 20th century, the carob, which is the fruit of the tree, had
0:49:34 > 0:49:36become a major export for the island
0:49:36 > 0:49:40and led to it being turned the black gold of Cyprus.
0:49:40 > 0:49:43Used as an additive in confectionary, it's derivatives
0:49:43 > 0:49:48can be used for medicines, paper and photographic film plates.
0:49:48 > 0:49:51I've come to Anogyra, which lies to the west of Limassol.
0:49:51 > 0:49:54This village not only features a carob museum,
0:49:54 > 0:49:58but is also said to be the only place that produces pastelli,
0:49:58 > 0:50:00a toffee-like sweet made of carob.
0:50:02 > 0:50:05I'm meeting Johanna, whose family has been working with pastelli
0:50:05 > 0:50:07for three generations,
0:50:07 > 0:50:10to learn what's involved in making this local treat.
0:50:11 > 0:50:14So I've seen carob in health food shops.
0:50:14 > 0:50:17- I haven't seen pastelli.- Pastelli.
0:50:17 > 0:50:20- What's that?- It's like caramel.
0:50:20 > 0:50:23There's a very small piece.
0:50:23 > 0:50:25We have it like a snack,
0:50:25 > 0:50:28if we want to eat something sweet instead of sugar.
0:50:28 > 0:50:30Johanna, I have such a sweet tooth,
0:50:30 > 0:50:32I can't wait to see what you produce.
0:50:32 > 0:50:35- Come in with me and I'll show you the whole process.- Thank you.
0:50:35 > 0:50:38The Cypriot variety of carob is known to contain
0:50:38 > 0:50:41a much higher percentage of sugars,
0:50:41 > 0:50:43which makes it a perfect core ingredient for pastelli.
0:50:45 > 0:50:49- So that's the actual fruit of the tree.- This is the carob, yes.
0:50:49 > 0:50:52We can crush it. Crush it. Yes, you can try it.
0:50:56 > 0:51:02- Mm!- As you can see, we have here the exact product from the trees.- Yes.
0:51:02 > 0:51:04You can see here...
0:51:06 > 0:51:11This is ground carobs. We buy it in order to make the pastelli.
0:51:11 > 0:51:14And it's the whole part, isn't it, skin, everything?
0:51:14 > 0:51:17It's the whole part, and we crush it.
0:51:17 > 0:51:21In order to produce pastelli, the ground carob is soaked in water in
0:51:21 > 0:51:27this 80-year-old ceramic pot for 14 hours before juice can be extracted.
0:51:27 > 0:51:30We pour the mixture from the ceramic pot
0:51:30 > 0:51:36and we put it in here in order to separate the solid from the liquid.
0:51:36 > 0:51:39So the water runs down here, does it, the juice?
0:51:39 > 0:51:45- Afterwards, we put it in this huge pot.- It's like a cauldron.- Yes.
0:51:45 > 0:51:49As you can see, there is a fire underneath this.
0:51:49 > 0:51:52It helps it to evaporate the whole water.
0:51:53 > 0:51:56The liquid then has to be periodically stirred for four hours
0:51:56 > 0:51:58until it turns to syrup.
0:51:58 > 0:52:01It is then poured out and takes half an hour to set.
0:52:09 > 0:52:12So, Nicki, now we're going to stretch the pastelli
0:52:12 > 0:52:14in order to change colour.
0:52:14 > 0:52:19- People have been doing this process for thousands of years.- Yes, yes.
0:52:19 > 0:52:26- Ah, we have my grandma. She's the original stretcher.- Is she?- Yes.
0:52:26 > 0:52:29What I love here is three generations of family all
0:52:29 > 0:52:32working together, really quickly, everyone's concentrating.
0:52:32 > 0:52:36I suppose the consistency you've got to do it while it's still pliable.
0:52:36 > 0:52:40Yes. If it's going to be too cold, then you cannot stretch it.
0:52:40 > 0:52:42You cannot work and make it.
0:52:42 > 0:52:44So now she's finished that process,
0:52:44 > 0:52:46I can see the whole family are getting involved.
0:52:46 > 0:52:48What's going on here?
0:52:48 > 0:52:50Actually, we weigh the pastelli,
0:52:50 > 0:52:53because we're going to sell it afterwards.
0:52:53 > 0:52:56It's going to be exactly 100 grams.
0:52:56 > 0:52:58Would you like to try it?
0:52:58 > 0:53:00I'd love to try some.
0:53:00 > 0:53:02You just eat it like this?
0:53:02 > 0:53:03Yes, like this.
0:53:06 > 0:53:09- That's good!- You like it, huh?- Mm!
0:53:09 > 0:53:11- It tastes caramel-y.- Yes.
0:53:12 > 0:53:15Johanna's family also produces syrup made from carob.
0:53:15 > 0:53:18I'm joining them outside to taste it,
0:53:18 > 0:53:21alongside some other local delicacies.
0:53:21 > 0:53:26- As you can see, this is goat's cheese.- Yes.- We put the syrup on it.
0:53:26 > 0:53:28You can see here the pastelli.
0:53:28 > 0:53:33- You see? Try. You like it? - Mm, I do actually, yeah.
0:53:33 > 0:53:34Still chewy.
0:53:34 > 0:53:40This is soft...with the syrup, also. Do you want me to serve you?
0:53:40 > 0:53:42I would love to try some, yes.
0:53:43 > 0:53:47So the carob syrup with local goat's cheese. Is this from the village?
0:53:47 > 0:53:50Yes, from the village. They made it yesterday, actually.
0:53:50 > 0:53:52Did they really?
0:53:52 > 0:53:54Thank you.
0:53:56 > 0:53:57Mm!
0:53:57 > 0:53:58So, how does it taste?
0:53:58 > 0:54:01- Mm.- It's good? - It tastes really good.
0:54:03 > 0:54:05Mm. Works well with cheese.
0:54:06 > 0:54:09In Cyprus, when we eat we say, "Kali orexi."
0:54:10 > 0:54:12Kali orexi.
0:54:12 > 0:54:13Kali orexi.
0:54:13 > 0:54:14What does that mean?
0:54:14 > 0:54:15It means bon appetit.
0:54:15 > 0:54:18- Bon appetit.- Yes. - Kali orexi.
0:54:18 > 0:54:20THEY LAUGH
0:54:23 > 0:54:26Tasting over, it's time for me to catch up with David and Yola
0:54:26 > 0:54:30back at the mystery house to find out if they've come to any decision.
0:54:33 > 0:54:37Well, we've shown David and Yola our properties here in Cyprus.
0:54:37 > 0:54:40There were times I thought they absolutely loved the house,
0:54:40 > 0:54:42and then a negative crept in.
0:54:42 > 0:54:44So which way are they going to go next?
0:54:44 > 0:54:45I'm not quite sure.
0:54:45 > 0:54:47Let's go an ask them and find out.
0:54:53 > 0:54:57So, the two of you, you've visited this island so many times.
0:54:57 > 0:55:00I've got to start with the Cypriot way of life.
0:55:00 > 0:55:01Is that where your future lies?
0:55:01 > 0:55:05- Without doubt.- Yes?- Nothing has changed since I came here, so yes.
0:55:05 > 0:55:08That's wonderful news, because although you know the island so
0:55:08 > 0:55:11well, this was the first time that you'd actually
0:55:11 > 0:55:14looked at properties seriously, wasn't it?
0:55:14 > 0:55:16- It was.- How do you feel it's gone?
0:55:16 > 0:55:17It's gone very well.
0:55:17 > 0:55:22It's given us an insight to a lot of different types of property.
0:55:22 > 0:55:27If we didn't have the animals, the move would be very, very simple.
0:55:27 > 0:55:30Have you thought that most of the properties don't have that
0:55:30 > 0:55:33much land with them, do they? Certainly not in this region.
0:55:33 > 0:55:35That is a bit of a problem.
0:55:35 > 0:55:38I'm not quite sure how we're going to overcome that.
0:55:38 > 0:55:39How close have we got?
0:55:39 > 0:55:42Cos There were times when I thought, "They love this house,
0:55:42 > 0:55:44"They love this house, they're going to buy it,"
0:55:44 > 0:55:47then suddenly at the last minute, it all came crashing down.
0:55:47 > 0:55:49So did we get close?
0:55:49 > 0:55:51If we didn't have the animals,
0:55:51 > 0:55:55we would have put an offer in on the mystery house.
0:55:55 > 0:55:56Oh! Really?
0:55:56 > 0:55:59It's a beautiful, beautiful traditional village home.
0:55:59 > 0:56:01Absolutely lovely.
0:56:01 > 0:56:06I think the hillside house was the one that really struck me.
0:56:06 > 0:56:10I still have in my mind's eye the ground floor and the view.
0:56:10 > 0:56:12A little concerned about the animals,
0:56:12 > 0:56:15but it did have the space behind to cage them,
0:56:15 > 0:56:19but a little bit worried it's like imprisoning them for ever.
0:56:19 > 0:56:20Yes.
0:56:20 > 0:56:23Any of our houses, are you going to have a second look at any of them?
0:56:23 > 0:56:27Em, yes, I'd like to go and see around the hill house again just
0:56:27 > 0:56:29to get a feel of the location,
0:56:29 > 0:56:32but I need to rethink through a little bit more
0:56:32 > 0:56:35about how the area would work for us, particularly with the animals.
0:56:35 > 0:56:41It had a beautiful outside space, lovely views, superb for astronomy.
0:56:43 > 0:56:45It's just got that hesitation to it.
0:56:46 > 0:56:50Anything you think you might have learned over these last few days?
0:56:50 > 0:56:53What our budget can buy out here.
0:56:54 > 0:57:00We've got a budget which is capable of producing the house that we want.
0:57:00 > 0:57:03It's just a question of perhaps looking a little bit further
0:57:03 > 0:57:05and finding the ideal property.
0:57:05 > 0:57:09So if we were going to put a timeframe on your move,
0:57:09 > 0:57:11how quickly do you want to come out here?
0:57:13 > 0:57:15In an ideal world, I'd like to be out here this time next year.
0:57:15 > 0:57:19Well, I'm delighted we've helped you a little bit along the way,
0:57:19 > 0:57:22certainly to steer you in some direction of what you do
0:57:22 > 0:57:23and don't want.
0:57:23 > 0:57:25- But let us know how you get on. - Will do.- Will do.
0:57:25 > 0:57:28Thank you both very much indeed. It's been an absolute pleasure.
0:57:28 > 0:57:32Well, thank you very much for helping us round the island
0:57:32 > 0:57:33and producing a few surprises.
0:57:33 > 0:57:37- Thank you. And as we say, efcharisto. - Efcharisto.
0:57:41 > 0:57:44David and Yola know this island inside out
0:57:44 > 0:57:48and are as committed as ever to starting a new life here.
0:57:48 > 0:57:51Although we got close with two of our properties,
0:57:51 > 0:57:56they've decided to continue the search for that Cypriot home
0:57:56 > 0:57:59in the right locality with the perfect view.
0:57:59 > 0:58:03I really hope it works our for them. See you again.
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