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By: Ikedi Ani-okoye

Invests in a home in the sun

Many people dream of living in the warmth of the sun. but many do nothing about it. it is much easier than they think to make the move. Every year, thousands move to, or buy holiday homes, in Cyprus in search of a warmer climate and a stress free life, or for an investment. The first question is how do you make that first step? As with anything, it is important you talk to the right people who can give you advice and help you to make the right decision.

According to Theodoros Aristodemou, managing director and founder of Aristo Developers "At Aristo we appreciate that when buying abroad it is even more important than usual to get everything exactly right, especially choosing the right partner to create your new home. Why? Because making people's dreams come true is special. We know this and it gives us a great sense of pride in everything we do."

The leading property developer In Cyprus. Aristo Developers is also the largest landowner. It aims to find the perfect freehold property for its clients needs, from studio apartments to custom built villas with pools and exclusive golf properties. These can be bought at every level of construction from off plan to key ready. to resale and are located all over Cyprus, including Paphos, Peyia, Limassol, Pissouri, Polls and Latchi. All are built to the same exacting standards that Aristo is renowned for and that have earned the company its lSO 9001 Assurance Certffication.

Why choose Cyprus? One reason is that most people who visit the island, fall in love with it. The people, the beauty of the countryside, the food, the lifestyle and of course the sun. Aside from this, there are practical reasons, such as great tax incentives and sound investment.
When asked, Theodoros Aristodemou, explained why.

"Cyprus is a vibrant market and as a country it has so much to offer in terms of lifestyle, tranquillity, beauty, history and infrastructure. For example, we have a first class transport, telecommunications, education and health systems and a legal system that Is based on the UK's. For investors. it offers excellent capital growth and high rental returns and as an established market is low risk.

The market is likely to be given further impetus now that we are part of the EU and will be joining the Euro in 2008." Cyprus is also reputed to be the birthplace of Aphrodite. Its rich history goes back thousands of years, where it was a centre for trade in the area.

Today, its traditions and culture remain, with numerous festivals, stone-built small villages, local coffee shops and tavema's serving meze with live Greek music and dancing. This is integrated with a modern society with high broadband penetration, wireless Internet access hotspots and steady economic growth that is Veparing itself for entry to the Euro. property prices are said to be on average 20% lower than in Portugal, 30% lower than in Spain and 50% lower than in Italy and France.

English is very widely spoken, which makes the transition easier and many have done it. Aristo Developers was successfully established in the early 1980's with the firm commitment to provide development and management of many superior residential developments and major tourist projects in Cyprus. The company's professionalism, expertise and foresight are three important factors which have allowed the company to become a market leader in a broad spectrum to activities. Aristo Developers is today one of the most dynamic.

innovative development companies in Cyprus, offering a wide range of beautiful designed projects, excellent after-sales services property management and easy payment facilities. The company has over 250 projects in and around Pafos, Polis Chrisohous, Limassol, and Pissouri areas which are situated in the finest locations.

With these Projects we are able to offer customers the largest choice of FREEHOLD property ranging from apartments, maisonettes in organized developments, residential properties and retirement homes, to luxurious detached villas on the sea front.

In addition, the company has established a trend within a growing worldwide market for its developments, especially in the field of exclusive Golf properties, since the company has undertaken the establishment of two major Golf Projects, one being the Secret Valley Golf Course, and the other the Tsada Golf Course, thus providing more facilities for our family of homeowners.

Since April 2007, Aristo Developers is a member of Dolphin Capital Investors group of companies which is the largest institutional investor in the holiday home sector in south-east Europe and is listed on AIM (Alternative Investment MadKet) of the London Stock Exchange.