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Overseas Living Magazine:Redefining luxury living

Redefining luxury living

Five-star luxury exceeding expectations even among the most glorious surroundings on the continent

Overseas Living Magazine:A first for Cyprus

A first for Cyprus

Acropolis Panorama will be the first dedicated purpose-built residential active lifestyle club of its type in Cyprus, planned specifically to meet the needs of those looking to invest overseas

Overseas Living Magazine:Dealing in development

Dealing in development

A Q&A with Jonathan Salsbury, UK Manager for Cybarco, one of the leading contracting and property development companies in Cyprus

Overseas Living Magazine:The Cypriot dynasty

The Cypriot dynasty

Cyprus has been a popular destination over the decades for holidaymakers (2.5m tourists visited Cyprusin 2008) and for people looking for a special place in the sun to retire to or make a new start in life

Overseas Living Magazine:Ski secrets

Ski secrets

Not just a picturesque place in the summer, but an island with an emerging winter sports scene, where you really can ski in the morning for up to four months of the year, and then head to the coast and swim in the sea in the afternoon

Overseas Living Magazine:In the land of Aphrodite

In the land of Aphrodite

Where romantic myths, breathtaking views, history and tradition meet modern luxury and sophistication

Overseas Living Magazine:Aphrodite's island

Aphrodite's island

Patricia Marks gives Overseas Living the lowdown on life in Cyprus, and why she started a bespoke real estate consultancy.

Overseas Living Magazine:The winning formula

The winning formula

Cyprus is an increasingly popular destination for those looking for a holiday home, investment or retirement, and choosing a good property agent will make the process all the smoother.

Overseas Living Magazine:Island gem

Island gem

Behind the resorts' plush exteriors, Cyprus has much to offer the discerning visitor.

Overseas Living Magazine:New-found wealth

New-found wealth

Strong, but susceptible to external shocks, Cyprus's economy often shudders from European and Eastern impacts - but with the discovery of oil off its coast, the future looks bright.

Overseas Living Magazine:Mediterranean marvel

Mediterranean marvel

Thousands of tourists, local and foreign, find accommodation in high quality resorts in Northern Cyprus in order to take full advantage of the sun and sea on this beautiful island

Overseas Living Magazine:Buying made easy

Buying made easy

Assuming that you've fallen in love with the welcoming Cypriots, incredible choice of traditional and world cuisine, the abundance of sun and slow-paced island life; all that's left to do to complete the picture is to find the perfect property! Overseas property expert, Kim Brown, tells us how ...

Overseas Living Magazine:The investor's dream

The investor's dream

For those that have not yet visited Cyprus, the island offers a great deal. Steeped in history and culture, it is now possible to grab a fantastic property with zero deposit required

Overseas Living Magazine:Functionality and style

Functionality and style

K & P Christou Construction Ltd was established in 1990 by Pambos and Evdokia Christou and run as a family business

Overseas Living Magazine:A new power player

A new power player

Cyprus is a warm tropical island paradise that enjoys the liberty of being split in half between the Turkish controlled portion and the Greek portion

Overseas Living Magazine:The changing face of Cyprus

The changing face of Cyprus

The idyllic climate and laid-back lifestyle of Cyprus has captivated more than just deities and Gods over the years

Overseas Living Magazine:On the beach

On the beach

The renamed 'Ermitage on the Beach', is soon to be introduced as a luxurious, top spec project refurbishment in Limassol's beachfront

Overseas Living Magazine:Island idyll

Island idyll

A wonderful climate, quiet beaches, spectacular mountains, disarmingly friendly people, low living costs, lovely historic buildings and budget-priced properties - No wonder Cyprus is looking, with increasing optimism, towards an exciting and progressive future

Overseas Living Magazine:Nothing to lose everything to gain

Nothing to lose everything to gain

Buying property in Cyprus means different things to different people. For some it may be somewhere to escape to for a few weeks each year, for others it could be a permanent move on retiring, or for many, especially since entering Europe, the purchasing of property might probably be for investment purposes

Overseas Living Magazine:The success story continues

The success story continues

Accession to the European Union two years ago gave the Cyprus economy a healthy boost - and now, with the switch from the Cyprus pound to the euro scheduled for 2008, it is becoming increasing appealing to investors worldwide

Overseas Living Magazine:The gateway

The gateway

This Mediterranean island boasts at least 320 days of glorious sunshine, the atmosphere and way of life is relaxed and the charm, friendliness and generosity of the islands' inhabitants second to none

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