Why A Leading French Riviera Property Platform Is Expanding Into North Cyprus

On the French Riviera, the dream of owning a home beside the Mediterranean has inspired generations of buyers. Yet for many international investors and families, the journey often begins with a difficult question. How can they find the right property in a fragmented market while balancing lifestyle goals with long term investment potential? After experiencing those challenges firsthand, founder Ab Kuijer built Living on the Côte d'Azur to simplify the buying process for international clients. Today, that same commitment to guiding buyers has inspired the company's next strategic step, expanding its portfolio into North Cyprus.

For years, Living on the Côte d'Azur has established itself as an independent international real estate platform focused on the French Riviera. Unlike traditional agencies that promote only their own listings, the company represents the interests of buyers. Through an extensive network of local agencies, developers, and industry professionals, clients gain access to more than 100,000 properties across the Côte d'Azur while receiving guidance through every stage of the purchasing journey. From property searches and negotiations to financing, legal procedures, and completion, the company has built its reputation on transparency, expertise, and personalized international service.

Expanding Opportunities Across The Mediterranean

As global real estate markets evolve, client expectations have changed as well. Many buyers still aspire to own property on the French Riviera, but they are also looking for destinations that offer lower entry prices, attractive rental income potential, and room for future growth. This shift in demand encouraged Living on the Côte d'Azur to broaden its international property offering while remaining true to its buyer first philosophy.

North Cyprus has emerged as a destination that complements these changing priorities. With its Mediterranean climate, modern residential developments, scenic coastline, and comparatively affordable property prices, the region has attracted growing interest from international investors and second home buyers seeking value alongside lifestyle.

"Some clients love the Mediterranean lifestyle but are also looking for investment opportunities at a lower entry point. North Cyprus offers exactly that combination," says founder Ab Kuijer.

Rather than replacing its long standing focus on Southern France, the expansion reflects a broader vision of helping buyers explore diverse Mediterranean opportunities that align with their financial goals and personal aspirations.

A Buyer First Approach That Sets The Company Apart

The company's business model continues to distinguish it from many traditional real estate agencies.

"Most real estate agencies sell their own listings. We represent the buyer. Instead of offering a few hundred properties, we provide access to more than 100,000 properties through our network while guiding international clients through every step of the buying process. We are not just selling homes. We help people build a new lifestyle on the French Riviera."

That philosophy naturally extends into North Cyprus, where the company aims to provide the same level of independent guidance and multilingual support that has become its hallmark in France.

"The French Riviera remains one of the most desirable property markets in the world, but not every buyer has a budget of one or two million euros. North Cyprus opens the door to Mediterranean property ownership for a much broader audience."

By offering multiple destinations under one trusted advisory platform, Living on the Côte d'Azur enables clients to compare opportunities based on lifestyle preferences, investment objectives, and long term plans instead of limiting their choices to a single region.

Responding To A Changing International Market

International buyers increasingly seek properties that combine personal enjoyment with financial flexibility. Holiday rentals, remote working, retirement planning, and portfolio diversification have become important considerations when purchasing overseas real estate.

"We are seeing growing demand from investors looking for strong rental yields, modern developments, and long term growth potential. North Cyprus is one of the most interesting emerging markets we have encountered."

The company's leadership believes that expanding into carefully selected Mediterranean markets allows clients to make more informed decisions while benefiting from a wider range of opportunities.

"Our expansion into North Cyprus is not about replacing the French Riviera. It is about offering our clients more choice and helping them build a diversified international property portfolio."

Kuijer also sees similarities between North Cyprus today and other destinations that gained international attention during earlier stages of their development.

"North Cyprus today reminds me of destinations that were discovered by international investors years before they became mainstream. Like Dubai, twenty years ago."

Building On A Trusted Foundation

Since its founding, Living on the Côte d'Azur has evolved beyond a real estate platform into a comprehensive lifestyle resource for international buyers. Through detailed city guides, newsletters, market reports, a dedicated mobile application, and multilingual content, the company helps readers understand not only where to buy, but also how to enjoy life across the Mediterranean.

Its audience includes entrepreneurs, retirees, investors, business owners, and families from Europe, North America, the Middle East, and many other regions who share a passion for Mediterranean living. The expansion into North Cyprus reflects the same mission that has guided the company from the beginning: helping people find the right property while making international real estate more accessible and transparent.

For Living on the Côte d'Azur, success has never been measured simply by completed property transactions. It is measured by helping clients create a lifestyle that matches their ambitions, whether that dream begins on the French Riviera or extends to emerging Mediterranean destinations.

To learn more about Living on the Côte d'Azur, explore available properties, and discover lifestyle resources for international buyers, visit www.livingonthecotedazur.com. You can also connect with Ab Kuijer on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook Page and Facebook profile, and client reviews.