Investment Properties in Cyprus

Investment Strategies

There are numerous property investment strategies, and selecting the right one for you is critical. Your investment strategy choice should be the key factor in selecting the location and type of property that you invest in. In Cyprus there are typically three prime Investment Strategies:

Buy to Sell:

Buying property off-plan before the development starts, and then selling at, or before, completion and realising the capital growth gained during the development cycle. By investing 20% of the property value on signing contracts and with annual property increases of 10-15%, you can realise a 20- 32% gain on the value of the property during the development period, equating to over a 100% return on the investment made. For this strategy, it is best to select a high quality, appealing property in a high growth area, that is close to all facilities and therefore very easy to sell on. Small unique developments are typically in higher demand.

Buy to Rent:

Like buy to sell, buy to let involves buying off-plan before the development begins and then holding the property at completion for letting purposes, realising both capital growth and income. With the right developments, the cost of mortgages and property management should be covered by the rental income, enabling long term capital gain without further investment. High quality apartments with an abundance of facilities, close to restaurants, bars and shops or high quality 3 bedroom villas close to popular areas and facilities, with great views are best suited for renting.

Buy to Live:

Buying your dream home in one of the most wonderful and friendly environments in the world, whether you intend it to be your permanent residence or a holiday retreat, represents not just a lifestyle change but also a wise capital growth investment. This strategy is a lot more down to personal taste, however the level of quality and location will determine the long term growth that will be attained.

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