You will pleasantly surprised to hear that Cyprus has one of the lowest crime rates in Europe and this is what makes the island so attractive to anyone wishing to invest in the Cyprus Property market. Apart from feeling secure on the island you will notice the very relaxed atmosphere amongst the local residents, so much so it has been compared to pre war Britain.
Nowadays every European citizen can go and work in EU member countries and Cyprus is no different, so the idea of going to live in Cyprus is that more attractive if you are able earn a living there too.
Any European Citizen who decides to Work in Cyprus will have to register at the Alien Central Register. Once you have registered you can look for work either at the job centre or privately. A residence permit must be applied for within the first three months of living there.
If you do purchase a property in Cyprus you may consider making a few economic savings. Solar heating is an cheap alternative and its adoption is relatively inexpensive, having a payback period of approximately 5 years. If you will have a garden, it is advisable to drill a borehole for watering as the water charges rise more than proportionately with consumption. This will cost around 360 for the borehole and the pump, although it will depend on the depth of the borehole. The drilling of a borehole requires a Government permit first.
If you would like to start your own business in Cyprus, purchasing a property for commercial use is not a problem at all. Another advantage in Cyprus for permanent residents is that the income tax rate is one of the lowest in Europe, although you do have to declare your worldwide income, but this is an ideal tax haven for retired people.
Cyprus is a new comer to the European Community and still remains an inexpensive place to live in and you see that straight away if you decide to come and live out here. If you do, then you won’t be alone as Cyprus has become one of the most popular places in Europe for migration.
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