Building condition in Cyprus

What papers cannot show: damp, roofs, cracks and wear, in any home.

2 guides · reviewed 7 Oct 2026. Covers property in the Republic of Cyprus (Department of Lands and Surveys records). Not the north of the island.

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Damp in Cyprus homes usually comes from one of three places: the ground (rising damp), rain getting in through roofs, terraces or window frames, or condensation on cold walls. It is common: 32.1% of people in Cyprus lived in a home with leaks, damp or rot, against 15.6% across the EU (Eurostat, ilc_mdho01, 2023 data, updated 13 Aug 2026).

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Guide · 7 Oct 2026Damp in Cyprus homes: the signs to look for before the first rainsRising damp, leaks or condensation: what each looks like, where to look at a viewing in Cyprus, and what to ask the seller or committee.Read the guide

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Before you signHave the home checked before you signPapers do not show the building. An Etimo inspector checks the home itself and gives you a written report with photos.See the check before you buy

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