Following a visit in 1985, Ian Smith saw the future potential of North Cyprus as a perfect location for owning an ideal retirement or holiday home. He subsequently moved his business to Girne (Kyrenia) where he established a real estate and construction company. The opportunities that presented themselves convinced Ian Smith that his move was a wise one and coupled with the goodwill and support of the Turkish Cypriot people, along with Ian’s daughter and son-in-law who joined him, made expansion a natural progression, making Ian Smith Estates the reputable company it is today.