Cyprus is a Mediterranean island nation with a population of around 1.1 million people and Nicosia as its capital. It has over 340 days of sunshine per year with mild winters and hot, dry summers making it an appealing place to live. The culture is relaxed and family-oriented with a mix of Greek and English languages spoken. Healthcare is affordable and of good quality while the cost of living is lower than countries like the UK. International schools provide education for expatriate children in English. Opening a bank account is straightforward and pensions are taxed at only 5%. Various employment opportunities exist in tourism, services, and shipping.

1. YOURYOUR
NEW LIFE IN CYPRUSNEW LIFE IN CYPRUS

2. WHO ARE WE ?WHO ARE WE ?
SLV ESTATES LTD. :
● Established in 1999
● Family run property business
● SLV Estates Ltd, has been selling, sourcing and renting properties in Cyprus
● A decade of experience in living and working on Cyprus
● We also know the rewards of making the dream of living abroad come true
● We have offices in both the UK and Cyprus
● We now specialise in providing a wide spectrum of services within the property
market

3. Republic of CyprusRepublic of Cyprus
Population:
● About 1.1 million
● Third biggest Mediterranean Sea
Capital city: Nicosia
Time: GMT +2
Main spoken language:
● Greek
● almost 80% of Cypriots speak English fluently
Transport and driving:
● Traffic in Cyprus drives on the left-hand side
● 2 Airports on the Island
● Public transport consists of buses and taxis
Electricity: Three square pin plugs, as used in UK

4. Reasons to live in CyprusReasons to live in Cyprus

5. SUNNY WEATHERSUNNY WEATHER
● Summertime from: May to September
● Crystal clear beaches
● Around 340 Days of Sun in Cyprus
● The climate is hot and dry, and only occasionally punctuated by sporadic showers
● The winter in Cyprus is very short and mild
● Average winter temperatures around 16°C for 5-6 hours of sunlight per day
● Mild winters and dry hot summers, make the island a beautiful place to live year round
The Weather in Cyprus - Temperatures Average Number of Rainy Days

6. DAILY LIFE & CULTUREDAILY LIFE & CULTURE
● The Cypriot lifestyle is fairly relaxed
● "siga, siga" – “slowly, slowly” is the island's unofficial motto
● The culture in Cyprus is broadly marked by extreme respect, honour and humility
● Cyprus is characterized by its mediterranean and fresh cuisine
● The costs of accommodation, communications, education and healthcare are all fairly low and
of good quality
● A lot less bureaucracy than in the UK crime rate
● Extremely low criminal rate
● Good infrastructure
● The mountains are in arm's reach

7. EducationEducation
● Cyprus has state-sponsored education as well as private and international schools
● Most expats living in Cyprus, especially those whose first language is English, send their
children to private international schools
● Obvious benefits of these institutions is that children will be surrounded by others who speak
their language
● Students on a international school will often have a better selection of extra-curricular activities
to take part in
● Private schools are present in all of the country's larger cities (Paphos, Nicosia, Limassol and
Larnaca)
● Tuition ranging from 2,000 to 8,000 Euro per year depending on the age of the child and the
requirements of the school

8. Medicalcare & HealthMedicalcare & Health
● Healthcare in Cyprus is cheap and effective
● The Cyprus healthcare system is divided into public and private sectors
● Public healthcare is either inexpensive or free ( For EU Citizens)
● even private health care costs can be relatively affordable
● state-funded and private hospitals can be found in all of Cyprus's major cities
● Doctors working in both sectors of the medical industry are often trained overseas and speak
an acceptable level of English

9. BANKING & MONEYBANKING & MONEY
● Capital gains from the sale of immovable property situated outside Cyprus is tax exempt
● You only pay 5% tax on your pension
● The Central Bank of Cyprus oversees and licenses all banks on the island
● ATMs are widespread in Cyprus and can be found in most towns and large villages
● Most banks offer Internet banking facilities in English
● Opening a bank account in Cyprus is easy.These documents are required to open an account:
● A valid passport or, for EU citizens, an identity card bearing a signature and photo
● Proof of address, such as a recent utility bill or bank statement
● A reference letter from the applicant’s previous bank giving information about their credit rating
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10. WORK & PLAYWORK & PLAY
● Cyprus has become an attractive and reputable, long established international business centre
● The employment of foreigners in Cyprus is overseen by the Department of Labour
● EU citizens can work in Cyprus without any restrictions
● Aside from tourism, the economy relies on shipping, the service industry and energy
● there are various agencies, and local newspapers/websites which advertise the latest vacancies

11. Still not convinced ?Still not convinced ?
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