Cyprus property law guides
Guides to buying, selling and owning property in Cyprus, with practical checks and links to legal sources.
Independent Property Lawyer in Cyprus: Why Your Own Lawyer Protects You
Why an independent Cyprus property lawyer — not the developer's or agent's — protects your money: conflicts of interest, what they do, fees, and how to verify one.
Cyprus Title Deeds and the “Trapped Buyers” Problem: 2026 Guide
Why thousands of Cyprus buyers paid in full but hold no title deed — the 2015 law, the 2024 unconstitutional ruling, the 2025 reform, and how to avoid the trap today.
The Cost of Buying Property in Cyprus: Taxes and Fees for 2026
Full 2026 breakdown of the cost of buying property in Cyprus: transfer fees (3–8%), VAT (5%/19%), abolished stamp duty, legal fees, and a worked new-build vs resale example.
Cyprus Permanent Residency by Investment: The €300,000 Route in 2026
Cyprus PR by investment in 2026: the €300,000 property route, income rules, fast-track Regulation 6(2) vs Category F, timelines, family, and why it is residency — not a passport.
The Conveyancing Process in Cyprus: A Step-by-Step Guide for 2026
How buying property in Cyprus works step by step: reservation, due diligence, contract, the 6-month specific-performance deadline, tax clearance and transfer of title — with timelines.
Property Due Diligence in Cyprus: Your Pre-Purchase Legal Checklist
What legal due diligence covers before buying property in Cyprus: title and encumbrance searches, the 5-day search certificate, permits, and seller red flags — a practical checklist.
Buying Property in Cyprus as a Foreigner: The Complete 2026 Guide
Can foreigners buy property in Cyprus? Yes. Full 2026 guide to EU vs non-EU rules, the Cap. 109 permit, costs, taxes, residency and the proposed reforms — by independent lawyers.
Capital Gains Tax When Selling Property in Cyprus: 2026 Guide
How capital gains tax works when selling property in Cyprus: the 20% rate on the gain, 2026 exemption increases, inflation indexation, deductions and a worked calculation.
Using a Power of Attorney to Buy Property in Cyprus (and How to Do It Safely)
How to buy Cyprus property remotely with a power of attorney: special vs general POA, notarisation and apostille, fraud safeguards, revocation and costs — explained by lawyers.
The Risks of Buying Property in North Cyprus: What to Know Before You Buy
The legal risks of buying property in North Cyprus (TRNC): title-deed types ranked by risk, Greek-Cypriot ownership claims, Republic of Cyprus non-recognition, and how to protect yourself.
Rental Income Tax for Landlords in Cyprus: The 2026 Guide
How landlords are taxed on rental income in Cyprus from 2026: SDC abolished, income tax bands, the 20% deduction, GeSY, the new cashless-rent rule, and rent-control basics.
Getting a Mortgage in Cyprus as a Foreigner or Non-Resident: 2026 Guide
Can foreigners get a mortgage in Cyprus? 2026 guide to non-resident LTV, deposits, rates, which banks lend, documents, age limits and the non-EU permit — by property lawyers.
VAT on Property in Cyprus: When You Pay 5% and When You Pay 19%
When is VAT on Cyprus property 5% or 19%? The 2026 rules on the reduced primary-residence rate: the 130 m², €350,000 and €475,000 limits, clawback, and a worked example.
The Cyprus Acquisition Permit for Non-EU Buyers: Cap. 109 Explained
How non-EU buyers get the Cyprus acquisition permit: Cap. 109, Form Comm. 145, who decides, timelines by district, ownership limits, and the proposed 2026 reforms.
Buying a Property in Cyprus Without a Separate Title Deed: How to Do It Safely
Is buying property without a separate title deed in Cyprus safe? How specific performance, the 6-month deposit deadline, the 5-day search certificate and a bank waiver protect you.
Inheritance Law and Cyprus Property: Wills, Forced Heirship and Probate
Cyprus inheritance law for property owners: zero inheritance tax, forced heirship under Cap. 195, the Brussels IV opt-out, why you need a Cyprus will, and how probate works.