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Cyprus property investment offers EU membership, English-speaking professionals and sunshine most of the year, with Limassol's marina towers leading the market and a permanent residency route for buyers of new homes worth €300,000 or more.
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At a glance
Cyprus combines an EU legal system based on English common law with a relaxed island lifestyle. Limassol has grown into a business hub with a superyacht marina and a skyline of new towers, and Paphos offers a quieter coast and golf. See Limassol luxury hotels and the Cyprus country guide.
Place names are given here in both Greek and Turkish where both are in use, for example Lemesós (Leymosun) for Limassol.
EU citizens buy freely. Non-EU buyers, including Americans, apply to the District Administration for permission under the island's Acquisition of Immovable Property law; it is usually granted for up to two homes, or a home and a shop or office, or a plot of up to about one acre for a home. Parliament has been reviewing this law, so confirm the current position with a Cypriot lawyer.
This guide covers property in the Republic of Cyprus, where title is registered with the Department of Lands and Surveys.
High-rise residences and marina homes, the island's most expensive market.
Villas near beaches and golf resorts at lower prices than Limassol.
A city close to the main airport with a marina redevelopment under way.
Gated communities with villas around championship courses.
Leading developers and branded
Developer of the landmark ONE tower in Limassol and the Minthis golf resort.
A long-established developer across Paphos and Limassol.
Builds homes and resort communities across the island.
Waterfront villas and apartments beside the island's superyacht marina.
Indicative prices and rental
| Segment | Approximate price | Indicative gross yield |
|---|---|---|
| Limassol prime apartment | From about €5,000 to €12,000 per sq m (roughly $5,400 to $13,000) | About 4% to 6% |
| Paphos villa | From about €500,000 to €3 million | About 4% to 5% |
| Item | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| VAT on new builds | 19%; 5% on qualifying main residences within size and value limits |
| Transfer fees (resale only) | 3%, 5% and 8% bands, halved to about 1.5% to 4%; none where VAT applies |
| Stamp duty | Abolished from January 1, 2026 |
| Legal fees | About 1% |
| Annual property tax | None at national level; small local fees |
Non-EU investors can obtain permanent residency by buying a new home from a developer for at least €300,000 plus VAT, paid in full. The main applicant must show a secure annual income from abroad of at least €50,000, plus more for each family member. The permit covers the investor's family and is processed by the Civil Registry and Migration Department.
Compare it with other programs on golden visas and residency by investment.
How an American buys property in Cyprus
Your lawyer checks title, permits and any mortgages.
Pay a deposit and sign the sale contract.
Deposit the contract with the Department of Lands and Surveys to protect your interest.
Submit the non-EU acquisition application to the District Administration.
Complete payment, pay VAT or transfer fees, and register title.
If your purchase qualifies, file the investor residency application.
Yes, with a routine permit from the District Administration.
A new home worth at least €300,000 plus VAT, plus proof of income from abroad.
Yes, on new builds, at 19% or a reduced 5% for qualifying main residences.
It has the island's busiest business scene, a superyacht marina and the strongest rental demand.
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This guide is general information, not financial, legal or tax advice. Rules, fees and thresholds change; confirm every figure with the official authority and a licensed local lawyer before you commit funds.
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Not every buyer arrives on holiday. Whichever way you buy, every buyer is pointed to a licensed Luxury Real Estate Agency or Developer in the Territory.
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Many international buyers own before they ever visit. They view homes and projects by video and virtual tour, work with a licensed agency, developer and lawyer, and sign and pay from home, often through a power of attorney where the law allows.
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Checked October 2026. Prices and dates are approximate and can change. See our standard.
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