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Between modern RJ Eco Homes being built at Royal Bay Oroklini and ‘old style’ homes in Cyprus

Item RJ Eco Homes Old Style
Construction Structural insulated panels + brick or block skin Concrete pillars and clay brick fillers
Cavity wall Yes - conforms to all European insulation standards - 10x insulation factor of traditional build No - likely damp internal walls
Full air conditioning Standard No
Heating - hot air Standard No
Security system Standard No
Fitted kitchen appliances
Oven, Ceramic hob, Extractor Fan, Fridge Freezer, Microwave, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer		 Standard No
Individual swimming pool Standard No
Large Plots Standard Sometimes
Tremor proof Three times stronger than 'traditional' build Prone to cracks and water ingestion
10 Year Building Guarantee Standard Almost never
Energy Efficiency High insulation factor - cool in summer / warm in winter - Low energy cost High energy cost - always cold in winter and too hot in summer
Overhead cables None - all routed underground Almost always
Main drainage Eco sewerage system but with mains connection ready for future upgrades Rare

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