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Be very careful about buying land or property in the North of Cyprus. Cypriots dispossessed during the Turkish invasion are now going home and expecting their property back. The EU so far, has found in favour of the dispossessed on each occasion, meaning some have lost their entire investment. Be careful.
As for heating allowance, well, even in Lagos during part of the rainy season, it was noticeably colder. The same is true for all climates, at some point in the year, it gets cold. Even if that is only comparatively. If you are used to living in 45 degree heat and it drops to 25-30 degrees, it feels cold. So, there is a justification for paying to those who choose to spend winters abroad.
Didn't know the Accommodation Shop handled overseas property, and I would be very wary if they did. How can they understand the market and legalities by being based in Dover? I'm in no way suggesting they are untrustworthy, but if it were me, I'd prefer to use an agency local to where I was buying/renting.
Not sure why politics has entered this thread, it isn't relevant, necessary or constructive.