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Hi everyone

We are thinking about purchasing an apartment at Pissouri vines 5. Having looked around the remaining apartments I noticed a very tall retaining wall at the rear of the complex. I have read that there is a fair amount of land movement in this part of Cyprus, and therefore this retaining wall is a worrying site. Has anyone any information with regard to this complex and land movement in Pissouri? We are travelling to Cyprus in Feb to look at other areas, and peruse -30% discounted key ready apartments as advertised by some developers.

Mant thanks

Andrew.

Hi Andrew and welcome to the forum,

I don't know that specific development, but there have been some problems in the Pine Villas development. A couple of years ago a retaining wall collapsed following heavy rain narrowly missing a chap who had just left his garden shed:
(You can read more about this in my magazine at http://www.news.cyprus-property-buyers. ... ri/id=0073 )

Some other properties were built on a land that subsequently subsided:
If you are concerned, I suggest you get an independent engineer to check it out and give you their opinion. And get yourself a decent independent lawyer - don't whatever you do use the 'free' legal services provided by the developer.

You'll find the list of lawyers provided by the British High Commission at http://www.news.cyprus-property-buyers. ... /id=002254 - and if you want a personal recommendation, get in touch with me via my website.

Regards,

Nigel

Many thanks for your advise/response. The pictures look horrific! Pissouri vines 5 is located behind Aphrodite gardens. I will consult a local independant engineer if we decide to purchase in that area. Paphos, Polis and Argaka are the other areas of interest to us.

Kind regards

Andrew

Dear Andrew,

I've just emailed you with information from a friend who lives in Pissouri.

Regards,