British nationals considering purchasing property in the areas of Cyprus occupied by Turkey (northern Cyprus) have been warned to avoid doing so due to serious legal and financial risks. Greek Cypriot chief negotiator Menelaos Menelaou told the Daily Express that buying property in the north could expose buyers to illegal transactions and potential court cases. High-profile property casesOther cases include:A German real estate agent, Eva Isabella Künzel, arrested after allegedly admitting to selling disputed property in the occupied areas. ConclusionThe warning is clear: buying property in northern Cyprus comes with severe risks. For British buyers seeking a permanent home or a holiday home in Cyprus, experts stress that purchases should only be made in the Republic of Cyprus (the south), where property rights are recognised internationally.