To obtain a residence permit, it is necessary to conclude an agreement on long-term rental housing (from 1 year) for employees. Site bazaraki.com Estate agents can be very helpful in these situations, but they always require a certain fee to be paid.
The owner of the accommodation must be a citizen of Cyprus or the EU (otherwise the immigration service will not accept such an agreement). The contract must be notarized.
It is also important to know that Cyprus has a progressive water-taxation system, so everyone should think twice before deciding to water the garden or re-fill the house pool.
The general standard of accommodation in Cyprus can be considered as quite good, as most of the property on the island is fairly new and in good shape. Heating and air conditioning systems are usually installed, and the majority of houses in Cyprus have a shared or private pool.