Cyprus Legal News and Insights

Plain-English Cyprus legal guidance on property, conveyancing, title deeds, wills, trusts, immigration, companies and business contracts.

What must a Cyprus trustee check before purchasing, retaining, leasing, financing or selling trust-owned property? A practical guide to governance and administration.

From 1 September 2026, Cyprus property VAT turns on the statutory first-occupation history—not simply whether a home is marketed as new or resale.

A practical guide to Cyprus building, contents, landlord, tenant and communal-property insurance, including Management Committee duties under Cap. 224.

A practical Cyprus checklist explaining why lawyers and banks request KYC, the difference between source of funds and source of wealth, the records that usually help, and how to prepare a clear evidence trail securely.

Should you rent before relocating to Cyprus or buy a home first? This lawyer-led guide separates property ownership from entry, residence, work, tax residence and citizenship.

Overseas buyers can complete many Cyprus property steps remotely, but the sequence matters. This checklist covers lawyer appointment, powers of attorney, AML, currency planning, reservation, searches, contract protection and completion.

For qualifying Cyprus commercial leases signed from 1 April 2026, the lessor’s T.F.1220 non-taxation election has a 30-day control point.

A practical legal guide to Cyprus Renovate–Rent: application dates, grants, property checks, four-year affordable-rent commitment and client action.

Should a Cyprus property be kept for private holidays, rented long term or operated as a short-term let? This decision framework explains why intended use should shape the legal, cost, management and return checks completed before reservation.

Overseas buyers can acquire property in Cyprus, but EU and non-EU buyers follow different routes. This guide explains Cap. 109 permission, COMM 145, due diligence and residence distinctions.

Independent Cyprus property due diligence before signing: title, searches, active DLS fine controls, mortgages, permits, planning, VAT, contract and payments.

A Cyprus reservation deposit can create short-term exclusivity, but it is not a title transfer or an automatic substitute for a protected sale contract. Overseas buyers should agree key checks and refund terms before paying.

Cyprus 5% VAT in 2026: transitional deadline, TFA pre-checks, approval certificates, mixed 5%/19% invoices and first-use rules from 1 September.

A practical Cyprus tenancy checklist for electronic rent clauses, payment instructions, account changes, evidence and existing leases after 1 July 2026.

Cyprus construction-contract guide covering scope, design responsibility, staged payments, certification, extensions of time, variations, delay damages, defects, retention and termination.

A transparent guide to calculating Cyprus rental returns after vacancy, acquisition costs, common expenses, maintenance, tax, GHS, finance and legal compliance.

A current 2026 guide to Cyprus jointly owned buildings, explaining management committees, common expenses, insurance, records, arrears and owner disputes.

A 2026 legal checklist for Cyprus off-plan buyers covering land searches, developer mortgages, permits, staged payments, delays, VAT and the route to a separate title.

A practical Cyprus checklist for owners considering short-term accommodation, covering registration, advertising, property status, contracts, insurance and tax coordination.