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Cyprus Insights
Stay informed with expert insights on buying, investing, and living in Cyprus. Discover market trends, legal tips, and area guides – all in one place.
Buying Property in CyprusBuying Off-Plan in Cyprus: How Your Deposit and Instalments Are Protected
Buying off-plan means paying for something that doesn't exist yet. Which safeguards Cyprus requires, which it doesn't, and which you have to negotiate.
Legal & Tax InsightsSelling Property in Cyprus: The Process, the Costs and the Tax You Pay
Cyprus charges 20% capital gains tax on property sales — but the 2026 reform nearly doubled the exemptions, and most guides still quote the old figures.
Investment & Market TrendsShort-Term Rental Rules in Cyprus: Registration, Taxes and Penalties
Letting a Cyprus property on Airbnb or Booking requires a registration number by law. Here's what it takes to get one and what happens if you don't.
Buying Property in CyprusHow to Vet a Property Developer in Cyprus: Delivery Record, Title Deeds and Warning Signs
In Cyprus, who you buy from matters as much as what you buy. Here's how to judge a developer's track record before you pay a reservation fee.
Investment & Market TrendsManaging a Cyprus Property From Abroad: Costs, Companies and Obligations
If you own in Cyprus but live elsewhere, you need someone on the ground. What management costs, what it covers, and how to choose a company.
Legal & Tax InsightsChoosing a Property Lawyer in Cyprus and What Their Due Diligence Covers
Every guide says use an independent lawyer in Cyprus. Almost none explains how to choose one or what their search actually covers. This one does.
Buying Property in CyprusBuying Property in Cyprus Remotely: Power of Attorney, Viewings and Handover
A Cyprus purchase can be completed entirely from abroad. Which steps work by power of attorney, and which you should insist on handling yourself.
Buying Property in CyprusCyprus Mortgages for Foreign Buyers: How Much You Can Borrow, What It Costs and Who Qualifies
Foreign buyers can finance a Cyprus property — but with stricter terms, few lenders, and two constraints most people don't see coming until it's too late.
Buying Property in Cyprus€300,000 Buys You 18% More Space in Paphos Than in Limassol
The same €300,000 buys 18% more floor space in Paphos than in Limassol. We ran the numbers across our own inventory — here's what that looks like in practice.
Buying Property in CyprusApartment or Villa in Cyprus: Rental Income or Capital Growth?
Apartment or villa in Cyprus? Apartments yield nearly double on long lets — but villas hold the land and win on short lets. The 2026 numbers, honestly compared.
Locations & Area GuidesRelocation to Cyprus or Turkey: EU Residency or a Fast Passport?
Cyprus or Turkey? One sells a passport, the other EU residency — and a Turkish passport is not an EU one. Real 2026 thresholds, costs, lock-in periods and risks.
Buying Property in CyprusCyprus or Greece: Which Really Costs Less for Property and Residency?
Cyprus or Greece? The 2026 comparison that corrects the €250,000 myth — real thresholds, residency rules, rental restrictions and costs, with qualifying properties.
Buying Property in CyprusNew-Build or Resale in Cyprus: What Should You Buy?
New-build or resale in Cyprus? An honest 2026 comparison of true costs, residency eligibility, title-deed risk and returns — with qualifying properties from €300,000.
Legal & Tax InsightsWhat Is a Title Deed in Cyprus and Why Is It Important?
A Title Deed is one of the key ownership documents in Cyprus real estate. This guide explains what it means, why new developments may not have individual deeds yet, and what foreign buyers should understand before purchasing property.
Life in CyprusPaphos vs Limassol: Where to Buy Property in Cyprus
Paphos or Limassol — which city suits you? An honest comparison of prices, yields, lifestyle and neighbourhoods, with qualifying properties in both cities.
