Originally Posted by kempo23

But sellers are still looking for too much. Unless they lower their asking prices they will never sell. I have just returned from Cyprus after looking around for a property (I am a cash buyer), I was shocked to see the blinkered view people have on the property situation. Too many people are 'dreaming' about the gas find as though it is some sort of saviour. Listen to the experts, they say if it does happen (still an 'if') it will take at least 7 years before any benefit is seen.