Compared to many other countries the process of purchasing property in Cyprus by foreigners is very simple.

Non-Cypriot buyers are entitled to a FREEHOLD ownership of a villa, an apartment or a piece of land with maximum allowed extend of 4 013 m2 (four thousand thirteen square metres).

To purchase property you enter a contract of sale, an agreed deposit is paid and the property is then signed over to you. You then have to apply to the council of ministers for permission to purchase the property.

The contract of sale is then forwarded to the land registry and then registered. This is to protect you the buyer, until permission has been granted and the title deeds are transferred into your name and issued.