Why Cyprus is a Great Place for British Families to Move To

If you are interested in moving overseas with your family to escape the British weather and the uncertainties surrounding Brexit, you may be looking at the usual places such as Spain and maybe even further afield to New Zealand or Australia. However, there are many great reasons why you only really need to go as far as Cyprus for a great life and ex-pat experience. In the following post we will discuss some of the main reasons why Cyprus is a great place to buy a second home or a permanent primary investment home for the whole family.

Safety is always one of the first things you should consider when moving somewhere new. It doesn’t matter how low the property prices are or how much sunshine the area gets, if it is not safe, it’s less appealing straight off the bat. Particularly when you are a family with children. That is not an issue if you choose Cyprus are your new home of choice. It has a low crime rate and is considered one of the safest places on the planet. This is one of the biggest reasons why people choose to rent, or event invest in property in the country.

Not only will you, your family and all your belongings be safe when you move to Cyprus but so too might your finances. Cyprus as a relatively low cost of living, meaning you won’t be paying quite as much money for essential items. The country also experiences lower levels of taxation and higher tax threshold. Therefore, you won’t need to hand over as much of the money you worked hard for the taxman.

The way of life in Cyprus is very much different for the individual. You can have the lifestyle you want and prefer. So, if you prefer to take it easy and relax, Cyprus makes that kind of lifestyle easy to achieve. People there, in general, don’t rush around quite as much as they do in other parts of the world and especially not as much as they do back home in Britain. However, on the other side of things, if you like a high-energy and adventurous kind of lifestyle, Cyprus can also give you what you desire. There are opportunities to take part in extreme sports, partying, nightclubs, bars, clubs and so much more. You never have to feel as if you are stuck and confined to your four walls with nothing to do.

If moving is already a stressful situation, moving somewhere abroad is even more so. You have a different language and culture to prepare for and acclimatise to. However, Cyprus stands out as being different from many other countries as it does not come with these kinds of concerns. For example, you will find that most people there speak English, even if its not their first language, they can use English effectively. So, there is no need to worry about not being able to understand people or them having trouble understanding you.

In terms of the cultural side of things, like Spain, there is already a very big expat community of Brits living in Cyprus who are friendly and welcoming. So, as you try to find your feet in your new surroundings, there will always be people around who can help you out.

Given its position along the Med, the food from Cyprus is another of the biggest draws to the country. Like Greek and Italian, there is a lot of fresh veg, fruit, fish and meat in the diet and cheese, halloumi cheese. Furthermore, because of its connections and half the country having a Turkish influence, there is just no shortage of tasty and diverse food.