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Try before you buy

IF YOU PLAN on living in Cyprus but are uncertain about where exactly you want to live or have some lingering doubts as to whether you really want to live here permanently, start off by renting somewhere to live. You should rent for at least six months, ideally a year, and get to know the island before committing yourself.

Some people soon discover that living in Cyprus is not for them. They often find that family ties are too great or find it too difficult to settle in a foreign country.

Tourists visiting Cyprus often fall love with the island and immediately go on a property buying spree; failing to appreciate that holidaying in Cyprus and living in Cyprus two completely different things. Many regret their decision and sell up after a year or two and return to the UK, while others move to somewhere on the island more to their liking.

Others often make the mistake of making their permanent home in a tourist area rather than a residential area. They find out too late that their neighbours are noisy & constantly changing, or see adjacent properties standing empty and poorly maintained for many months in the year. Often they have no facilities nearby and, having no permanent neighbours, they find it difficult to make permanent friends.

To avoid making the same mistakes yourself, try before you buy!

Finding rental property

There are many properties available for rent in Cyprus; the longer the rental term the better deal you’ll be able to get. But don’t rush into renting the first property you see. Stay in a hotel or rent a holiday apartment for a few weeks to allow yourself enough time to have a good look around and find something that you really like.

Renting gives you ample time to:

  • Decide whether you’ll be happy living in Cyprus.
  • Familiarise yourself with the island, the climate, the amenities and the local people.
  • Meet other expatriates living in Cyprus and talk with them about their experiences.
  • Discover the real cost of living for yourself.

House Hunting Advice

If you decide to make your home in Cyprus, start looking around for somewhere to live permanently:

  • Visit areas you like at different times of the year to see them in summer and winter and decide where to make your permanent home.
  • Think about the longer term. You may be fit and active now but may not be able to manage a large or steep garden, lots of steps, the drive to the shops/doctor/hospital, etc. as the years go by.
  • Look at the various types of properties available, compare prices and assess their relative values.

If you decide that you want to live permanently in Cyprus, then renting gives you plenty of time to seek out your new property at your leisure.

Renting greatly reduces your chances of making a purchase that you may later regret.
Try before you buy.

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