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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 Pitsillos2 Apr 202610 min read
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Cyprus Short-Term Rental Rules: Registration and Tax
2 Oct 2024 · 6 min read
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Cyprus Property Prices and Buying Costs: 2024 Data Explained
27 Feb 2024 · 11 min read
2023
- 30 Oct 2023Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos serve different property strategies. No district is automatically the “best”, and historic asking prices or advertised yields should not be presented as current investment returns…Property4 min read
- 4 Sept 2023Cyprus offers an established land-registration system, EU legal framework and diverse residential and commercial markets. Those features can support an investment case, but they do not remove property-level legal risk or guarantee price growth, rent, residence…Property6 min read
- 26 Oct 2023Cyprus 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...Property7 min read
2026
- 28 Aug 2026The rental agreement is often the first serious legal document you sign in Cyprus. This practical guide for newcomers covers what a good lease should include, the two 2026 reforms that changed the rules, and the checks worth making before you sign.Property8 min read
- 22 Aug 2026Buying off-plan property in Cyprus in 2026? Learn how the sale contract, specific-performance filing, payment safeguards and trapped-buyers reform protect you.Property11 min read
- 22 Aug 2026A mortgage in Cyprus for foreigners in 2026: LTV limits, deposits of 30 to 40 percent, rates near 4 percent, the acquisition permit and the lawyer's role.Property11 min read
- 1 Apr 2026Proposed 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.Property8 min read
2020
2024
2023
2025
- 1 Nov 2025In 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...Property3 min read
- 17 Sept 2025In 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...Property5 min read
- 28 Aug 2025The 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...Property8 min read
- 7 Jan 2025Rental 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...Property6 min read
2024
- 11 Oct 2024The 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...Property7 min read
- 10 Oct 2024Introduction: 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...Property6 min read
- 18 Jul 2024Cyprus Trapped Buyers Law: Background In 2015, the Parliament in Cyprus introduced the Law 139(Ι)/2015, commonly known as the “Trapped Buyers Law” to address issues faced by property buyers who...Property4 min read
- 3 Jul 2024Cyprus has a highly successful land registration system, where every piece of land is registered. This makes Title Deeds in Cyprus crucial for proving ownership and documenting all past transactions...Property8 min read
38 articles
- Buy Property in Cyprus and Get Residency: Investor Guide
- Cyprus Short-Term Rental Rules: Registration and Tax
- Cyprus Property Prices and Buying Costs: 2024 Data Explained
- Cyprus Property Investment Locations: Nicosia to Paphos
- Investing in Cyprus Property: Legal and Tax Due Diligence
- Buying Property in Cyprus: A Beginner's Guide (2026)
- Renting in Cyprus: A Practical Guide for Newcomers
- Buying Off-Plan Property in Cyprus: Contracts and Risks
- Getting a Mortgage in Cyprus as a Foreigner (2026)
- Cyprus real estate: the dangers of over-regulation
- Conveyancing in Cyprus: 5-step property transfer
- Cyprus Property Taxes for Buyers, Owners and Sellers
- 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?
- 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 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
- New Regulations for Shared Building Ownership Unveiled
- The Cyprus Property Market: A Dive into 2022's Shifts
- 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