Property law · Cyprus

Buying a home in Cyprus, made simple

Buying or selling property in Cyprus, handled end to end. Contracts, due diligence, and every document — so the keys change hands without surprises.

Buying property in another country is one of the biggest decisions you will make — and in Cyprus the process has its own steps, searches, and paperwork. My job is to take that weight off you: to check everything, explain everything, and make sure the property you are buying is exactly what you think it is.

What I handle for you

  • Title and due diligence. I verify ownership, check for mortgages, charges, or encumbrances on the title, and confirm planning and building permits are in order.
  • The contract of sale. I draft or review the contract, negotiate terms on your behalf, and make sure the price, deposit, and completion dates protect you.
  • Deposit of contract. I deposit the contract at the Land Registry to secure your interest in the property — a crucial step many buyers don't know to ask for.
  • Permits and transfer. Where needed, I obtain permission for non-residents to acquire property, then handle the transfer of title into your name.
  • Selling, too. If you are the seller, I manage the same process from your side — contracts, clearances, and a clean, on-time completion.
The process

How a purchase usually goes

Every case is a little different, but most purchases move through the same four steps. Scroll through to see exactly where you'll be at each stage.

01
Step 01

Reserve & review

We agree terms and I run a full review — title, ownership, and the seller's documents — before you commit anything serious.

  • Ownership and title verified at the Land Registry
  • Mortgages, charges, or encumbrances checked
  • Planning and building permits confirmed in order
02
Step 02

Contract & deposit

I draft or review the contract of sale, negotiate the terms that protect you, then deposit it at the Land Registry to secure your interest.

  • Price, deposit, and completion dates set to protect you
  • Contract deposited at the Land Registry
  • Your right to the property secured in law
03
Step 03

Permits & clearances

Where needed, I obtain permission for non-residents to acquire property and clear the tax side, so nothing holds up completion.

  • Acquisition permit obtained for non-residents, if needed
  • Tax clearances applied for and obtained
  • Everything lined up and ready for transfer
04
Step 04

Completion & transfer

We complete, and I transfer the title into your name. The keys are yours — with no loose ends left behind.

  • Title transferred into your name
  • Final checks, fees, and handover handled
  • The keys are yours
What you can count on

Your purchase, protected

The safeguards I put in place on every property matter — whatever you're buying, wherever you're buying it.

01

Clean title, verified

Ownership, charges, and permits are all checked before you commit a single cent.

02

Your purchase secured

I deposit the contract at the Land Registry, so your right to the property is protected in law.

03

One fixed price

Agreed up front for the whole purchase. No hourly meter, and no surprise costs at completion.

Reassurance

Common questions

Yes. EU citizens buy on the same footing as residents. Non-EU buyers can also purchase, usually with a permit to acquire — which I obtain for you as part of the process.
Not necessarily. Much of the process can be handled remotely, and where signatures are needed in person, a power of attorney can let me act for you. I'll tell you in the first meeting exactly what your case needs.
It registers your contract at the Land Registry, which protects your right to the property even before the title transfers. It's one of the most important safeguards in a Cyprus purchase — and I do it as standard.
Typically transfer fees, stamp duty, and VAT where it applies, plus my fixed fee. I'll set these out clearly at the first meeting so there are no surprises later.

Thinking about a property in Cyprus?

Tell me what you're looking at. I'll talk you through the process and agree a fixed price — usually the same day.