According to Shelter Offshore, Personality could determine a person’s happiness in their chosen overseas property relocation, claims one website for those looking to move abroad. Those seeking a quiet life full of peace could find themselves happiest in France. Alternatively a calm but adventurous spirit could love living in Turkey.

The website stated that if property investors are not impressed by both Turkey’s call of adventure or France’s laid-back attitude appeal, then Cyprus offer the best for a more young at heart personality. The property portal claims Cyprus is perfect for those looking for an active social life and some fun while enjoying a great climate.

According to propertywire.com, most people think of Cyprus as a Mediterranean hotspot. However, the island can also boast skiing for four months of the year between late December and early April and is home to the annual Federation Internationale de Ski giant slalom, along with other competitions. The slopes are located around the village of Troodos, which has hotels, restaurants and facilities for skiers of all levels. For holidaymakers caught between skiing versus sunbathing, the country offers an opportunity to experience the best of both worlds.

Martin Pearce, sales director at Aristo Developers, said that Cyprus has a very strong reputation as a favorite choice with those seeking a second home or holiday property as it is quite simply because use and enjoyment of such a property is not limited to a brief summer season period.

Paul Collins, property editor at BuyAssociation.co.uk, said Cyprus does offer “enough of a change to attract people”. He added that many Brits have chosen to purchase property in the country and Cyprus property is showing a year-on-year growth of more than 18 per cent. The country’s offers a number of financial attractions to older expatriates from the UK and its favorable tax regime of just five per cent on a person’s pension income is flagged up as one of its main benefits. Furthermore, people are not liable to pay inheritance tax upon their death.

Paul Collins added that there are lots of similarities with Britain, especially in its legal system. As a result, property buyers have not been required to learn a lot of new rules and regulations when purchasing a home. In addition, 90 per cent of Cypriot residents speak English, left-hand driving and British television is available via satellite are the other features attracts the Brits.

Mr. Collins commented: “These are things that buyers look for because particularly if they’re retiring – they don’t want to be somewhere that’s completely different.”

The retirees in Cyprus have smaller outgoings as a result of the country’s favorable tax regime and the cost of living in Cyprus is up to 20 per cent cheaper than it is in the UK, the Associated Press reports.

According to Robert and Adele Philliben, they prefer quieter holidays so they decided to buy property in Paphos and another reason is that they have heard that the country’s housing market has affordable properties that are appreciating in value. They said that their social life has improved dramatically since they arrived on the island.

Speaking to the Sunday Mail, they said they had been tempted to buy a property in Cyprus ever since they visited Ayia Napa earlier. Now the couple has bought two one-bedroom apartments at the Arcadia Gardens development, one of which has its own roof terrace for outdoor dining and sunbathing. Construction on Arcadia Gardens is expected to be completed by August 2010.All properties will be fully furnished and residents will have access to five large outdoor swimming pools along with sports and leisure facilities.

Mr. Robert said that the country offered a number of appealing features, such as its beaches, landscape, friendly people and good food. They are able to take part in far more outdoor activities than they could in the UK.

This comes soon after the news that Cyprus was praised by Shelter Offshore for offering affordable and quality healthcare to foreign expatriates.

According to shelteroffshore.com, expatriates are now enjoying a number of financial breaks since moving to Cyprus. The tax burden on the Mediterranean island would be far lower than in the UK, as expats will be charged less on their pension income. The website added that 40 per cent of their pension income would be paid to the state in the UK, whereas in Cyprus it is charged just five per cent. The cost of living in Cyprus is also up to 20 per cent cheaper than it is in the UK and other European countries.

According to Gulf Weekly, These diverse range of attractions in Cyprus is helping to attract many foreign expatriates. The Mediterranean island is said to offer many tempting attributes including warm climate, culture, history and architecture.

Commenting on its investment potential, the publication added that house prices are going up by between 15 and 20 per cent every year, which means that property owners stand to make a profit if they sell up in future. The property market in Cyprus offers excellent value with quality developments.

Meanwhile, The Financial Mirror has reported that Cyprus commerce, industry and tourism minister Antonis Paschalides has said the island is ready to welcome more Britons to its shores.

Cyprus has traditionally been known for its mountain ranges, beaches and warm climate, the government is now launching promotional campaigns to draw attention to the island’s rich history and appeal to a wider range of visitors. The rich and captivating Cypriot culture and the genuine hospitality of its people has made Cyprus an ideal place for the discerning foreign tourists.

The Cyprus Association for Cultural & Special Interest Tourism (CSITA) is promoting the island’s unique cultural and special interest attractions. The government expects to attract tourists fascinated in its vast cultural diversity as Cyprus is lying on the crossroad right in between European, Asian and African continent. The impressive archaeological sites and historical monuments include Greco-Roman theatres, Gothic monuments, mountain castles of St. Hillarion, Greek Orthodox churches, cathedrals, Aphodite’s birthplace, tombs of the kings, mythological mosaics in Paphos and many more.

Property writer Kevin Moore has stated that tourism has opened up Cyprus property market as many of the overseas investors who are entering the market now were former tourists who had previously taken holidays on the island.

This comes after the news that Cyprus Tourism Organization (CTO) wanted to increase the number of foreign tourists in the country by ten per cent next year.

As reported by the Financial Mirror, the policy framework and the course of action will feature in the action plan for the integration of immigrants. The government’s initiative is an important step because many foreign nationals are now choosing to live in Cyprus permanently in order to enjoy them every day.

Gulf Weekly recently reported that Cyprus offers many enticing attributes including delicious food, customs, historical sites and architecture. The newspaper also highlighted its natural attributes, including its mountain ranges, fabulous beaches and sunny climate.

Sheila Hare, director of Expat Network, commented that Cyprus is a popular expat retirement place and is proving to be highly popular among expatriates from Britain. Paul Collins, property editor of BuyAssociation website, said this is largely because it offers a lot of similarities with Britain, especially in its legal system.