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International Collective Investments Schemes in Cyprus are governed by the International Collective Investment Schemes Law (Law 47(I) of 1999 as subsequently amended, the "Law").

With the amendment of Paragraph 3 of Schedule Five, <strong>the conditions for the imposition of the reduced rate of 5% in relation to the supply or construction of either a residential house or an apartment.

On account of Cyprus's history as a former British colony, Cyprus law is heavily influenced by English law and the English legal system.

The present roadmap provides a clear and structured process for buying real estate.

Cyprus offers attractive opportunities for international property purchasers, but navigating the legal framework requires careful attention to due diligence, contract registration, and VAT implications.

On the 12th of July 2019 the Council of Ministers decided and approved the Scheme for Protection of the Primary Residence and authorised the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Labour, Welfare and Social Insurance ...

Ο περί Μεταβιβάσεως και Υποθηκεύσεως Ακινήτων (Τροποποιητικός) Νόμος του 2026 (Ν. 76(Ι)/2026)...

For many property buyers in Cyprus, one of the first questions is whether the property has separate title deeds. The question is important, but it is often misunderstood. A property without separate title deeds is not automatically a bad purchase, and many properties in Cyprus have been bought, sold, mortgaged and occupied for years before separate title deeds were issued. At the same time, the absence of title deeds should never be treated as a minor technical detail.

When a newly built property reveals serious defects like water ingress, structural cracks, or faulty systems, buyers in Cyprus face complex legal questions about their rights under sale agreements, warranties, and statutory protections. Understanding the distinction between contractual defects liability periods, latent defects, and limitation periods is essential for property owners seeking to hold developers, contractors, or professionals accountable for construction failures.

In all other cases, capital gains are subject to Capital Gains Tax at 20% on the gains arising from the disposal of a chargeable property...

The Department of Lands and Surveys has recently announced the upcoming revision of Form N.270, which concerns the transfer declaration form...

The spread and wide use of digital platforms promoting the short-term accommodation rentals of private properties around the world demonstrated the existence of a gap in the legislation of the Republic of Cyprus.

The factors behind the sale of a real estate need to be analysed. If the individual is considered to be a trader, then income tax applies at the progressive tax system (up to 35%).

The Cyprus Government introduced in May 2023 revised the criteria and conditions for Cyprus Permanent Residency permits to foreign investors, to promote investments to Cyprus.

With the amendment of Paragraph 1(b) points (i) and (ii) that took place on 11/11/2022, the supply of immovable property with a time horizon of 5 years from its completion becomes a taxable transaction if the following conditions are met...

Purchasing property in Cyprus requires navigating complex legal procedures, regulatory requirements, and due diligence checks that protect both buyers and sellers. Understanding the conveyancing process, from initial contract preparation through title deed transfer, helps international investors and property buyers avoid common pitfalls including undisclosed mortgages, planning irregularities, and delayed title deeds.

Cyprus is a popular place for the acquisition of immovable property by foreigners.

Για την περίοδο Ιανουαρίου- Νοεμβρίου 2022, ο ΔΤΚ σημείωσε αύξηση 8,4% σε σύγκριση με την αντίστοιχη περσ