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Practical guides to Cyprus real estate: buying and selling property, conveyancing and title-deed checks, transfer fees and VAT, capital gains tax, rental income, and market insight.
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Buy Property in Cyprus and Get Residency: Investor Guide
Thousands of non-EU nationals buy property in Cyprus each year to qualify for fast-track permanent residency. This guide covers both processes together: property purchase and PR application, with costs, timelines, and common mistakes to avoid.
Ioannis Pitsillos
Property8 min read
Cyprus real estate: the dangers of over-regulation
Proposed restrictions on non-EU property purchases in Cyprus may address valid concerns, but the timing and scope risk sending the wrong signal to international investors. The real issue is housing supply, not foreign demand.
Ioannis Pitsillos·1 Apr 2026
Property7 min read
Conveyancing in Cyprus: 5-step property transfer
The conveyancing process in Cyprus typically takes 3 to 6 months from accepted offer to receiving the keys. This guide walks through each step, including timelines, costs, and what to expect.
Gregoris Philippou·17 Oct 2020
Property7 min read
Cyprus Property Taxes for Buyers, Owners and Sellers
Summary Read about the applicable Cyprus property taxes when buying, owning and selling a property in Cyprus. Cyprus property taxes for property purchasers 1. Transfer fees A property purchase in...
Eleni Philippou·27 Aug 2024
Property7 min read
Buying Property in Cyprus: A Beginner's Guide (2026)
Cyprus offers an enticing blend of a high standard of living and favorable business costs, with distinctive locales such as the lively and cosmopolitan Limassol, the charming and archaeologically...
Gregoris Philippou·26 Oct 2023
Property4 min read
Updated VAT Rules for Property Acquisition in Cyprus
When investing in property in Cyprus, it is crucial to consider the various taxes and fees associated with the purchase. This article provides information on the relevant VAT charges for property...
Gregoris Philippou·21 Jul 2023
Property3 min read
Co-Ownership of Property in Cyprus: Issues and Solutions
In Cyprus, a significant portion of immovable property is jointly owned by two or more individuals. This usually arises through inheritance, equal-share donations, joint purchases etc. While...
Gregoris Philippou·1 Nov 2025
Property5 min read
Cyprus Reform Unlocks Trapped Purchasers' Applications
In a landmark move to address one of Cyprus’s most persistent property challenges, the House of Representatives has unanimously passed an amendment Law that effectively resolves thousands of trapped...
Eleni Philippou·17 Sept 2025
Property8 min read
New Swimming Pool Law to bring Clarity and Order
The much-anticipated new law on the operation of swimming pools, the Swimming Pools Law of 2025, was passed in July 2025 with the aim of making swimming pools safer, management clearer, and rules...
Eleni Philippou·28 Aug 2025
Property6 min read
Rental Agreements in Cyprus: Landlord and Tenant Guide
Rental agreements in Cyprus can be complex. Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, understanding rental contracts is key to protecting your rights. This guide offers expert insights into the...
Sergios Charalambous·7 Jan 2025
Property7 min read
Urban Planning Amnesty: Legalizing Unauthorized Buildings
The new Urban Planning Amnesty Scheme aims to provide citizens the opportunity to legalize unauthorized constructions within approved developments. Focusing on minor regulatory deviations, the scheme...
Sergios Charalambous·11 Oct 2024
Property6 min read
Buying Property in Cyprus: Personal Name or Company?
Introduction: The decision to invest in property in Cyprus can have a significant impact on your financial portfolio, your tax position and your long-term wealth strategy. One of the key decisions to...
Sergios Charalambous·10 Oct 2024
Property6 min read
Short Term Rental License: What Airbnb Hosts Must Know
Airbnb and other platforms providing short-term rentals for accommodation in Cyprus have become very popular recently, allowing more people to commercially exploit their properties and driving...
Gregoris Philippou·2 Oct 202435 articles
- Buy Property in Cyprus and Get Residency: Investor Guide
- Cyprus real estate: the dangers of over-regulation
- Conveyancing in Cyprus: 5-step property transfer
- Cyprus Property Taxes for Buyers, Owners and Sellers
- Buying Property in Cyprus: A Beginner's Guide (2026)
- Updated VAT Rules for Property Acquisition in Cyprus
- Co-Ownership of Property in Cyprus: Issues and Solutions
- Cyprus Reform Unlocks Trapped Purchasers' Applications
- New Swimming Pool Law to bring Clarity and Order
- Rental Agreements in Cyprus: Landlord and Tenant Guide
- Urban Planning Amnesty: Legalizing Unauthorized Buildings
- Buying Property in Cyprus: Personal Name or Company?
- Short Term Rental License: What Airbnb Hosts Must Know
- Cyprus "Trapped Buyers": Recent Court Ruling
- How to Secure Title Deeds in Cyprus
- The Property Sale Process in Cyprus: Step by Step
- Comprehensive Insights for Investing in Cyprus 2024
- Cyprus Real Estate Market: Prices & Costs 2024
- Cyprus Property Market Stays Resilient Amid Global Wars
- 10 Things to Know About Complexes with Communal Areas
- The difference between New vs Re-sale Property in Cyprus
- Overseas Investors Drive Cyprus Property Surge
- Rising Demand Shakes Larnaca Property Market
- 4 Best Locations for Property Investment in Cyprus
- New Regulations for Shared Building Ownership Unveiled
- The Cyprus Property Market: A Dive into 2022's Shifts
- Unlocking Cyprus: A Prime Property Investment Hub
- 5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Cyprus and How to Avoid Them
- Transfer of blocked title Deeds
- An Investor-Developer Joint Venture in Cyprus: Case Study
- Helping Two English Couples Get Their Cyprus Title Deeds
- 5 things to consider for an easy property sale in Cyprus
- Should you buy a Cyprus property without title deeds?
- Joint Property Purchase in Cyprus: Unmarried Couple
- Property law in Cyprus FAQ