Buying a home in Cyprus
The order of steps from viewing to transfer, and who does what.
6 guides · reviewed . Covers property in the Republic of Cyprus (Department of Lands and Surveys records). Not the north of the island.
In short
Before you sign for a resale home in Cyprus, ask the seller for seven documents, including the title deed and a Land Registry search certificate dated within 5 working days of signing (Law 132(I)/2023). Each document shows something different; none shows the building’s condition. Your lawyer interprets title; Etimo does not.
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General information, not legal or tax advice. Your lawyer interprets legal title; Etimo does not.