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Why Invest In Cyprus Property?
Cyprus real estate represents outstanding potential to foreign purchasers wishing to invest in a sought after overseas location. Find out here why the Cyprus property market is still so strong.
Main Reasons Why Cyprus is a Desirable Investment Location:
- The property market throughout Cyprus is one of the fastest growing in the European Union and prices in some areas are increasing by an annual average of 20%.
- Property prices are still lower than in many other European countries, particularly in the north.
- Cyprus has seen a sharp increase in the number of golf properties available, while golf property prices fetch up to 40% more.
- A comparatively low tax rate, including a Double Tax Treaty with southern Cyprus and the UK are attractions for investors.
- Capital Gains Tax of only 20% and Corporation Tax for Cypriot limited companies (through which you can own your property) stand at only 10%.
- You can easily receive your UK pension, tax free in Cyprus.
- Foreign residents permanently residing in Cyprus pay only a 5% flat rate of income tax.
- 340 days of sunshine a year make it a comfortable and enjoyable place to live.
- Cyprus enjoys a high standard of living, with good facilities, including top- class golf courses.
- A low cost of living often makes for an improved quality of life.
- There is a comparatively low crime rate in Cyprus and friendly people make it a desirable place to visit or live.
- Excellent medical facilities, education and offshore business advantages make it all the more attractive.
- Tourism is predicted to grow by 4.6% over the next 10 years, contributing some 13.9% to the country´s GDP by 2014. This is good news to property investors looking for a ready market.
- Cyprus has a British-based legal system, where English speaking lawyers abound.
- A British-based banking system in southern Cyprus, makes choosing mortgages and managing your money similar to “back home”.
- Entry into the Eurozone in January 2008 is a further vote of confidence.
- Northern Cyprus is set to join the EU when Turkey meets the EU requirements, including a settlement with Greek Southern Cyprus.
- A very efficient land registry with straightforward and well administered procedures makes property purchase a safe option.
The International Property Investment Network (IPIN) was established to help property investors safely utilize overseas property as a wealth building vehicle.
For further information on property investment in Cyprus, please visit our investment research in Cyprus section. Here, IPIN members can view selected Cyprus investment opportunities. If you are not yet a member, you can gain instant access to investor reports on these properties by joining IPIN free.
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