Briton hails move to Cyprus

A retired Briton has told a newspaper why he has decided to leave the country and relocate to Cyprus.

Speaking to the Financial Times, 68-year-old Andy Leck said the Mediterranean island offers a number of advantages such as year-round sunshine.

However, he told the publication that monetary concerns have also played a part in influencing his decision to move to another country.

For example, he said Cyprus taxes just five per cent of a person's pension income, compared with 40 per cent in the UK.

This means that he can enjoy a higher amount of disposable income if he settles overseas.

Commenting on the disparity, Mr Leck said: "I save £40,000 a year by being in Cyprus rather than Britain."

This comes soon after Jet-to-Let magazine revealed that almost 40 per cent of prospective British buyers intend to buy a residence in Cyprus within the next year.