For UK buyers planning their next chapter

Retire to Limassol. Without the guesswork.

A brand-new home in Limassol or on the quieter coast around it — chosen with you, handled from payment to keys, and earning a guaranteed rent while you are still in the UK.

No commission to pay. Our fee is paid by the developer.

Retiring to Limassol: the 2026 guide for UK buyers

Free. Areas, residency, VAT, buying costs and how the guaranteed rent works — in plain English. Want a video call too? Just say so.

Why so many Britons choose Cyprus

It feels familiar

English is widely spoken, cars drive on the left and the legal system has English common-law roots.

You will not be alone

British buyers are among the leading foreign buyers in Limassol, an international city by the sea.

A residency route after Brexit

As non-EU buyers, UK citizens can apply for permanent residency with a new home from €300,000 + VAT.

Your home pays its way

A guaranteed 6–7% yearly rent until you are ready to move in.*

Where to live

Limassol, your way.

Tell us how you want to live and we will match you to the right part of Limassol.

City by the sea

Limassol seafront

Promenade, marina, restaurants and city life by the sea — everything close at hand. Limassol is the largest property market on the island.

Calm & coastal

The east coast

Quieter beaches and newer neighbourhoods, a short drive from the city centre.

Village life

Hills & villages

Village calm and open views of the coast, close enough for city days.

Guaranteed rent

6–7%

per year, guaranteed in writing.*

Buy now, move when you are ready.

Until you retire, the developer rents and maintains your apartment and guarantees your income in writing. When the time comes, you move in.

*Guaranteed by the developer under a written agreement for the period set out in your sale contract.

Four calm steps

1

A relaxed video call

We learn what you want and show you homes on screen.

2

See it in person

An organised viewing trip to the homes you shortlisted.

3

Sign with your own lawyer

Contract reviewed independently and deposited at the Land Registry.

4

Keys and income

Handover, tenant and maintenance handled until you arrive.

Your questions

Yes. UK citizens are now non-EU, so you can apply for permanent residency with a new home from €300,000 + VAT and a secured yearly income of at least €50,000. Other permits exist too; your advisor explains the options.

The developer rents and maintains it and guarantees you 6–7% a year for the period set out in a written agreement.

We strongly recommend one. Your lawyer reviews the contract and makes sure it is deposited at the Land Registry.

No. You pay the developer price. Our fee is paid by the developer.

Your next chapter starts with one email.

Free guide. No commission. A home that earns until you arrive.

Cyprus Retire introduces UK buyers to new-build homes in the Republic of Cyprus. Buyers pay no commission; our fee is paid by the developer. Guaranteed rent is provided by the developer under a written agreement set out in each sale contract. Residency decisions are made by the Republic of Cyprus.