Great
Reasons for Moving to Cyprus
Upwards of
90% of Greek-Cypriots speak English. Since
Cyprus was effectively in British hands between
1878 and 1960, there is definitely a very 'colonial'
feel to the island. To this day two 'UK Sovereign
Base Areas' exist on the south coast, further
strengthening the ties to the UK.
Electrics
in Cyprus are identical to British Electrics. Cyprus,
like the UK runs on a Voltage of 220-240 Volts.
It even uses identical 3-pin plugs to the UK,
thus cutting out the need for inconvenient travel
adaptors.
The Cypriot
system of law and order is based on the British
system. Once again we return to
Cyprus' time as a colony. Its legal system was
imported from Britain and has evolved in strikingly
similar ways since its independence in 1960.
Medical care and insurance
are more advanced and economical than in the UK. Far
from being a back country medical system, Cyprus
provides advanced care at comparatively low rates.
British Citizens in possession of a form E111
or EHIC card are entitled to free healthcare.
For residents and non-residents alike private
medical insurance starts at around C£130.00
per annum. The majority of doctors in Cyprus
hospitals are trained in the UK or the USA,
so there is no question of third world medical
care.
Cyprus is arguably
the most 'Crime free' society in Europe. According
to European Union statistics, the crime
rate in Cyprus is only 16% of
that in the average European Country. This contributes
to make Cyprus one of the safest places to live
in Europe.
Cyprus
is simply steeped in culture, myth and history. The
island is the legendary birth place of Aphrodite.
Cyprus has been part of the Egyptian, Greek and
Roman empires and was visited by St. Paul. Limassol
is the place where Richard the Lionheart married
Princess Berengaria in 1191. There are also any
number of archaeological sites and monuments to
visit and explore, giving a unique understanding
into the island's past. Click
here for a deeper insight into Cyprus
history.
In Cyprus, you can enjoy Winter
and Water sports on the same day. There are
only a few places on the planet, where you can conveniently
enjoy downhill
skiing and swimming in the sea on the same day
without having to travel hundreds of miles.
In fact, the only two other places where this is
geographically convenient are the Lebanon and Iran.
 
And let's face it, which one of the three
would you choose? |
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more still...
Cypriots still drive on the proper
side of the road. Because Cyprus, like Great
Britain, is an island, there has been no great pressure from
neighbouring countries to change the driving system from left
to right. So, in this manner, as in many others, Cyprus seems
more than happy to retain its colonial heritage, so Brits can
feel right at home!
The Cost of living in
Cyprus is far lower than in the UK. The Cypriot
equivalent to 'Council Tax' in an average Cypriot village amounts
to about C£80.00 to C£170.00 per year. Cigarettes
cost less than C£ 1.00 and a litre of beer about 80 Cypriot
pence. According to European Union Data, cost of living in Cyprus
is only 65% of the European average. For information about living
in Cyprus click here.
Buying Real Estate is highly organised
and regulated. The Cypriot land registry system
is (once again) based on the British system. It is highly advanced,
with the Cyprus Land Registry Office being one
of the most modern establishments of its kind in Europe. This
makes the acquisition of Cypriot property a smooth and easy process.
Cyprus is used as a manufacturing
base by many companies. As a consequence, all
these brands are available far cheaper than in the UK. A similar
situation exists with a number of furniture manufacturers and
even some consumer electronics companies.
You will encounter a wide variety
of scenic beauty. From dramatic mountain views
to breathtaking seascapes and sunsets which are simply 'to die
for', Cyprus has it all. An outstanding example of the sheer
scenic beauty of Cyprus is 'Petra
tou Romiou, The rock of Romios', where Aphrodite is said
to have first landed on the island. The views here are simply
staggering.
The sun shines for most of the year
in Cyprus. Although some sources will tell you
that the average number of sunny days in Cyprus is 340 or even
360 days per year, the accurate average for the island as a whole
is actually 326 sunshine days per annum. Click
here for Cyprus Weather Information.
If you are retired, Cyprus
provides very definite tax advantages. If, as a British
Citizen, you relocate to Cyprus and have your pension paid out
there, it will only be taxed at 5%, by the Ministry of Finance,
gaining you an immediate 17% rise in income.
The island of Cyprus is rich in local
wines, seafoods and
other gastronomic delights. Whether its a traditional
Moussaka or something a little less well known, Cypriot food
will amaze you. In this unspoiled Country, flavours seem somehow
more intense. Due to the island's sun kissed slopes, Cypriot
wine is a delightful drink and quite possibly amongst the most
under-rated wines on the planet.
You can find more great reasons for Moving
to Cyprus by clicking
here.
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