Why you may want to buy an apartment in Cyprus before a villa
In the years I’ve lived in Cyprus, what properties people want to buy have changed a lot. In the 90s, my British friends wanted standalone villas, looking for the space and sense of grandeur that comes from owning a swimming pool and hosting barbeque parties,...
Gated resort or out among the people? It’s your choice…
When we asked in our last reader survey if international buyers wanted to be in a resort community or out among the locals, it was roughly a 50:50 split. If you’re undecided, read the pros or cons of buying on a resort or among the local people. Lifestyle...
Dual seasonality: how to pick a ski property you can use all year
Traditionally, ski properties were usable only in the small window of the year when the surrounding slopes were thick with snow. That has completely changed in the past decade. Resorts are investing heavily in a concept called ‘dual seasonality’, a catch-all term...
Residency vs citizenship: key differences
Ready to relocate or apply for a visa somewhere exciting in 2025 but unsure of the difference between residency and citizenship and what suits your situation? There is also the matter of tax residency to think about – get that wrong and you could face hefty financial...