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LIFE & LEISURE REFINED MAGAZINE28Many countries have closed their permanent residency programmes; or increased the investment criteria to be more expensive which leaves fewer options available to secure your Plan B. The following substantial changes have taken place:%u2022 Portugal has closed its golden visa programme for investors purchasing real estate;%u2022 Greece has increased its minimum real estate investment amount to %u20ac800,000;%u2022 Ireland has abolished its residency by investment scheme;%u2022 Malta requires proof of assets of at least %u20ac500,000 with atleast %u20ac150,000 in financial assets;%u2022 Spain is considering doubling its minimum investment amount to %u20ac1m or abolishing the programme altogether;%u2022 Australiarecently scrapped its golden visaCyprus Remains OpenCyprus is an English-speaking country in the Mediterranean,a full member of the EU, and a popular destination for investors. Cyprus offers the best permanent residency programme in Europe,whichstimulates significantinvestmentintothe economy.The three main benefits of investing in Cyprus are:1. To secure permanent residency through property investment to realise a Plan B; 2. The lifestyle options on offer; and 3. The peace of mind that Cyprus is a secure investment destination.It%u2019s easy to fall in love with Cyprus, especially with the first-worldlifestyle aspects intertwined with an authentic Mediterranean island. But it%u2019s the excellent quality of life on offer that is drivinginvestors in their droves to seriously consider Cyprus. Properties in Cyprus offer excellent value for money when compared to other European countries %u2013 especially homes near to The Med. Cyprus is an excellent Plan B investment destination, and Cypriot Realty will help you find yourideal home.Property Inspection TripsWe organise personalised property inspection trips to look at the property options and to experience the lifestyle on offer. Cypriot Realty will arrange meetings with taxation and legal specialists, and hold your hand every step of the way.Your Trusted PartnersCypriot Realty %u2013 an offshore investment company in operation for more than 16 years %u2013 is your trusted partner to realise your Plan B in Europe. Contact Cypriot Realty for a confidential meeting to discuss howCyprus can fit in with your offshore plans. They will gladly assist andguide you.For more information, contact Jenny Ellinas, Founder and CEO, at +27 83 448 8734, email [email protected], or visit www.cypriotrealty.com.Text & Image: Cypriot Realty%u201cThe trouble is: you think you have time.%u201d %u2013 BuddhaTime is Running OutTo Get Residency in Europe