Guides to buying property in Cyprus
Practical guides to buying a new-build home in Cyprus: the purchase process, the taxes and permanent residency through property.
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Buying property in Cyprus as a foreigner in 2026
How a purchase of a new build in Cyprus works: lawyer, permit for non-EU buyers, contract registration at the Land Registry, staged payments and title deeds.
Read guide TaxesCyprus property taxes in 2026: VAT, fees and capital gains
What you pay when buying, owning and selling property in Cyprus in 2026: VAT at 19% or 5%, Land Registry fees, no stamp duty, no annual property tax, and capital gains tax after the 2026 reform.
Read guide ResidencyCyprus permanent residency through property in 2026
The fast-track permanent residence permit under Regulation 6(2): a new home of at least €300,000 plus VAT from a developer, €50,000 income from abroad, fees, family and how to keep the permit.
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