Last year, the UK’s A Place in the Sun magazine rated Cyprus as the best place in the world to invest in property. But what is the secret of its appeal and why should you consider buying property here?

1.      It’s within easy reach of the UK. Even more direct flights to Cyprus will be available soon, as both British Airways and Monarch are introducing additional flights into their schedules.

2.      The island popular with both expats and tourists. Whether you plan to live there or rent your property, Cyprus offers you very good prospects.

3.      Cyprus is a stable real estate market and the country is also politically and economically stable.

4.      It’s part of the Eurozone. Cyprus joined the EU in 2004 and adopted the Euro this year, something that has proved an influential factor for other foreign property markets.

5.      Cyprus has a high standard of living, but with lower costs than the UK.

6.      The lovely Mediterranean climate - Cyprus is blessed with plenty of sunshine and great weather.

Emphasising the benefits of Cyprus, Maria McLaren, from McLaren International Properties, told the Off Plan Property Exchange blog, “Cyprus is one of the safest places in the world to buy property. The sunshine really does shine most of the year and, even when it doesn’t, the Cypriot people more than make up for it. As Cyprus is a small island, you only need drive 10 minutes inland to find the real Cyprus and there are so many places to see and discover - from the Akamas conservation area on the west of the island, to the Cape Greko on the east.”

Buying an off plan home is the way to snag yourself a bargain these days. With over-development causing a problem in Europe and the credit crunch reverberating around the world, property prices are beginning to take a nosedive in many real estate markets.

Not only does buying off plan preserve your ability to make a profit if you do ever decide to sell, but it also gives you the chance to buy your dream home, happy in the knowledge that nobody else has ever lived there before! If this appeals to you then one of the off plan developments currently going up in Florida definitely will - Tradewinds in Orlando.

You may be familiar with the term “Tradewinds” because it is the name of a popular hotel and resort that has been the toast of Orlando, Florida for some time. However, even if you have visited Tradewinds the resort, you will be blown away by the apartment complex that has been pencilled in!

If you don’t believe me then take a look at the following five reasons why you have to consider Tradewinds when buying off plan:

1. Design your own home according to your taste

Unlike most off-plan property developments, you can actually design your own at Tradewinds. There are four different designs for you to choose from, depending on whether you want a one-bedroom apartment or a two-bedroom apartment, but you have the final say throughout the design and build stages.

You can choose from a number of features, from patios to designer tiles to walk in wardrobes to kitchen worktops. You choose the design, the decoration and the furniture from start to finish! How’s that for making your own bed and lying in it?

2. Enjoy a wide range of additional facilities

The facility list at Tradewinds is simply amazing! There is a beach and golf course nearby, as well as manicured gardens in the grounds. This is just the tip of the iceberg.

As part of the Tradewinds, Orlando off-plan development you will also find an apartment block pool, children’s playground, club house, parking, sports facilities, games room… and the list goes on.

The maintenance is all in with the price and you have access to panoramic views from the comfort of your own lounge! Not bad huh? Whether you want to rent out your property or live in it, you will find Tradewinds offers you plenty of advantages.

3. Incredible location, location, location

The Tradewinds development is in one of the most coveted neighbourhoods in the United States. It is safe, high class and near great amenities that cater for your every whim. It is central in terms of transport links so you can easily get anywhere and are not isolated in a myriad of underdeveloped roads.

4. A climate to die for

The climate in Orlando, Florida is fantastic. Warm all year round, you can lounge around on the beach and spend time outdoors without having to worry whether or not you will get cold. The seasons all blend into one in the hot Florida sunshine, so all you have to worry about is drinking enough water and where to buy sun cream.

5. And a price you won’t believe

Finally, it will cost you just £80,495 to live in Tradewinds, Orlando! The larger off-plan apartments are just £120,242.

You would struggle to get a bed-sit for that amount in the UK today, and yet you get all of that luxury in with the price! Moving to 1053, South Hiawassee Road in Orlando never sounded so appealing!