House or apartment – what to buy in Northern Cyprus
When choosing real estate in Northern Cyprus, many people are faced with the question of what is better: a house or an apartment? It all depends on your financial capabilities. If your budget allows, you can choose a luxury villa and enjoy the company of your family in privacy. If you have limited funds, it is quite possible to buy a good apartment with modern decoration not far from the sea. Let's consider each option in more detail.
Advantages of the apartment
If you buy an apartment in Northern Cyprus, then the management company will take on all concerns about the maintenance of housing and the serviceability of utilities. Apartments in MKDs purchased for rent are in greater demand among tourists than houses. Unless a group of a couple or more families arrives. It is important that housing meets a number of criteria:
- Proximity to the sea;
- Availability of infrastructure;
- Transport accessibility.
How much the purchase costs also depends on the specified conditions. In the popular cities of Northern Cyprus, Famagusta, Kyrenia, Iskele, prices for 1-room apartments start from 40 thousand €. Moreover, this housing is not by the sea. The cost of coastal real estate is from 45 thousand. For a 2-bedroom apartment in Northern Cyprus you will have to pay from 55 thousand € and more.

If you want to save money, you can purchase an apartment during the construction stage. If funds are insufficient, housing can be taken out on credit.
It is important to know that residential complexes are landscaped areas that have everything for a civilized holiday and a pleasant pastime:
- Pool;
- Children's and sports grounds;
- BBQ area;
- Parking.
The areas are well-groomed and decorated by landscape designers.
When is the best time to choose a house?
A house is the best option for your own residence. Such housing is indispensable if the family has children or elderly parents for whom a calm home environment is important.
In advertisements you can find offers for the sale of private housing on a separate plot. Houses located in residential complexes on the same common territory are also sold. Houses with a plot, as a rule, occupy an area of 4–6 acres. There are fruit tree gardens, a barbecue area, children's playgrounds, swimming pools, and parking spaces.
Houses with an area of up to 200 m2, depending on the condition and proximity to the sea, will cost from 110 thousand euros and more. Elite villas ranging from 200 to 500 m2 with a swimming pool, tennis courts, and garden cost from 200 thousand €.

If privacy is not for you and proximity to strangers does not bother you, you can buy a house in a residential complex or part of a townhouse. As a rule, the areas adjacent to the building are also landscaped. There is everything for a complete relaxation in the fresh air.
When buying a house, questions may arise about heating and heating costs. Since the winter here is short and warm, not lower than + 12 C°, you won’t have to pay much for heating your home.