Guides
Guides to buying property abroad
9 min readUpdated 26 Oct 2026
Buying property in North Cyprus as a foreigner: step by step
How a foreigner buys a new build in North Cyprus: reservation, contract, 0.5% stamp duty, Permission to Purchase, title transfer and the 2026 limits.
7 min readUpdated 26 Oct 2026
Property costs and taxes in North Cyprus for foreign buyers
Extra costs for foreigners buying in North Cyprus: 5% VAT, 0.5% stamp duty, a 4% or 9% transfer fee and a lawyer, with a £150,000 example.
9 min readUpdated 26 Oct 2026
Title deeds in North Cyprus: types, the property issue, checks
Pre-1974 Turkish, exchange and allocation titles in North Cyprus, the Orams case, the IPC and prosecutions in the Republic of Cyprus, with dates.
8 min readUpdated 26 Oct 2026
How to check a developer in North Cyprus before you pay
What you can check about a North Cyprus developer: company records, title deed type, mortgages, building permit, kat irtifakı and completion approval.
5 min readUpdated 26 Oct 2026
Residence permit through property in North Cyprus (October 2026 rules)
Residence permits for property owners in North Cyprus from October 2026: 10 years from £300,000 with a title deed, 5 years below or while awaiting permission.