Offering the perfect balance between work and leisure, with long sunny days enjoyed at a relaxed and gentle pace without ever being dull, Cyprus features an idyllic Mediterranean lifestyle, beautiful surroundings and a friendly, welcoming population.

It is easy to see why Cyprus is emerging as one of the top countries in which to live.

When it comes to buying property on the island, the procedure is straightforward, particularly for EU nationals and there are also relaxed criteria for third country nationals.

The choice of properties is vast with luxury, picturesque properties available in sea front, urban or rural locations.

It is not surprising that Cyprus has outranked many other southern European destinations as a desirable location for a second home.