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In an era where travel and leisure have become an integral part of our lives, timeshare agreements have gained popularity as a unique way to enjoy vacation destinations.

The purchase of newly constructed or off-plan properties without a separate title deed has long been a common feature of the Cyprus real estate market. Although this practice is widely adopted in property transactions, it understandably creates a degree of uncertainty for buyers, as the completion of the transaction and the full vesting of their ownership rights are contingent upon the issuance and transfer of a separate title deed into their name.

Transferring ownership in immovable property in Cyprus is typically done by means of transfer of title at the appropriate district lands office (the department of lands and surveys...

The allure of Cyprus as an investment destination, particularly within the real estate sector, is growing stronger by the day.

In a recent judgment dated 28 May 2025 were our office co-handled the case succesfuly on behalf of the tenants, the Rent Control Court of Nicosia dismissed an application for the determination and increase of rent relating to a commercial premises, holding that it lacked jurisdiction to adjudicate the matter

The most important tax implications of the direct purchase of a real estate property. Impacts for resident and non-resident individuals and/or companies.

This section discusses the most important tax implications of the direct holding of real estate. Firstly, it discusses the impact for resident individuals and non-resident individuals.

The abrupt termination of the Cyprus Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP) on November 1, 2020, marked a turning point for both the Republic of Cyprus and the many foreign investors...

This paragraph discusses the most important tax implications of the direct purchase of real estate.

Land advertised as “residential” may be a registered building plot, a field within a residential zone or part of a proposed subdivision. The distinction can affect the cost of the purchase and how soon, if at all, the buyer can build.

Cyprus's Parliament passed an updated pool law on 10 July 2025, reforming outdated rules that treated almost every shared pool as a high-risk public facility. The new legal framework introduces three clear pool categories and scales compliance requirements based on usage intensity and risk.

The introduction of VAT on the rental of immovable property in Cyprus marked an important shift in the country's tax landscape. Since the amendment of the VAT Law...

In May 2021, our family embarked on a new chapter by relocating to Cyprus—a decision influenced by multiple factors including the desire for a fresh family experience, financial considerations...

An owner can sell a rented property in Cyprus. The difficulty is often the promise made to the buyer about when the tenant will leave. A completion date agreed between buyer and seller does not bind a tenant who has a right to remain.

The amendments to the provisions of the Permanent Residence Scheme that came into force in 2021 aimed to encourage and attract non-EU nationals who seek to obtain permanent residence in Cyprus...

A recent Cyprus Court of Appeal decision clarifies whether unpaid common expenses, maintenance charges, and property-related debts can legally prevent the transfer of title deeds to buyers who have fulfilled their purchase obligations. The judgment examines the critical distinction between genuine statutory conditions for transfer and separate monetary claims that must be pursued through civil proceedings.

The recent judgment of the Cyprus Court of Appeal in CCSRE Real Estate Company Ltd v. Theodorou Menelaou (Crim. App. 94/2022, 31.10.2025) brings to the forefront a long-standing yet sensitive issue: when does a tenant's continued occupation of a property