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Cost of Living in Cyprus: A Realistic Budget for Movers and Owners

Rent and ownership costs by city, summer electricity bills, GESY healthcare, school fees and rough monthly budgets: what life in Cyprus actually costs, and what that means if you plan to buy.

HomeNSearch Editorial· 11 min läsning
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Limassol vs Paphos vs Larnaca: Where to Buy Property in Cyprus

An honest comparison of Cyprus's five property markets: who each one suits, what the housing stock looks like, when the rental money arrives, and the trade-offs agents tend to skip.

HomeNSearch Editorial· 10 min läsning
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Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Property Abroad

Ownership quotas, two-tier pricing, hacked payment emails: buying property abroad has traps that cost real money. Here's how buyers walk into each one, and how to stay out.

HomeNSearch Editorial· 9 min läsning
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How to Get a Mortgage Abroad as a Non-Resident

Banks in some countries lend readily to foreign buyers; in others they barely lend at all. Where non-residents can get a mortgage, the terms to expect, and the alternatives when the answer is no.

HomeNSearch Editorial· 12 min läsning
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Property Taxes in Cyprus: What Buyers, Owners and Sellers Pay

No annual property tax, 5% VAT for primary homes and stamp duty abolished from 2026: a lifecycle guide to what you'll actually pay the Cyprus taxman when buying, owning, renting out and selling.

HomeNSearch Editorial· 14 min läsning
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How to Buy Property in Cyprus as a Foreigner: 2026 Guide

Cyprus keeps foreign ownership simple: one routine permit for non-EU buyers, light taxes and a Land Registry deposit that protects you long before the title deed arrives. Here's the whole process, step by step.

HomeNSearch Editorial· 16 min läsning
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How to Buy Property Abroad Remotely — and Do It Safely

Registries went digital and lawyers close deals for absent buyers every week. The full procedure for buying property abroad remotely: live video viewings, power of attorney, escrow discipline and the red flags that should end a deal.

HomeNSearch Editorial· 10 min läsning
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The True Cost of Buying Property Abroad: Taxes, Fees and Hidden Costs

The listing price is only the start. Here's what buying abroad really costs, from transfer taxes and notary fees to currency margins and the bills that keep arriving every year after completion.

HomeNSearch Editorial· 12 min läsning
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How to Buy Property Abroad: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide

A practical, step-by-step guide to buying property in another country: who to hire, what it really costs, how long each stage takes and where the rules differ.

HomeNSearch Editorial· 12 min läsning