Channel 5 show about property development in N.Cyprus

depurple · Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2006 9:09 am Post subject:

Hey Boys here is what I was sent when I queried the program:
cheers

Date: 2nd June 2006

Dear Sir

Thank you for your recent enquiry regarding the Cyprus episode of Property Developing Abroad.

Episode 2 of the series, which follows a British couple's search for a property in northern Cyprus, was scheduled for transmission on Tuesday 30th May. In the days leading up to transmission we were contacted by a number of individuals who expressed concern over the programme's content. In order to give us time to address these we decided to postpone transmission of the episode.

The programme was made for Five by Granada Productions. In researching the programme, the producers were extremely sensitive to the Turkish invasion of the northern part of the island in 1974 and to the plight of Greek Cypriots forced to flee the area. The programme explains the potential legal minefield prospective purchasers are entering when they consider buying in the north of the island coupled with the moral and emotional issues of doing so. Viewers will be left in no doubt of the legal, economic, and political implications of buying property there.

However, it is true that northern Cyprus is an attractive prospect for British property developers. The programme provides viewers with the information they need to decide whether to explore the opportunities available.

If there is anything further we can help you with, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for your interest in Five.

Yours sincerely

Margaret

VIEWER ADVISOR

Alexios · Mukhtar/is Joined: 20 Oct 2005 Posts: 976

Meantime, CYBC reported this morning that the program mentioned nothing of the Turkish invasion or the potential legal implications making it sound in their usual manner that yet again,a great Britissh conspiracy was behind the production...

Khan · Deputy Joined: 13 Nov 2005 Posts: 1092 Location: London

Thats rubbish. The guy advising potential buyers told them that may face paying the original owners compensation.

Kifeas · Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2006 3:24 pm Post subject:

Khan · Deputy Joined: 13 Nov 2005 Posts: 1092 Location: London

No, what Cybc said was rubbish.

De_La_Soul · Deputy Joined: 01 Dec 2005 Posts: 1131

Just compensation? Didnt the programe say that these parasites may have to give their house and land back to the rightful owners?