Cyprus Real Estate

As stated previously, non Cypriots must obtain permission from the council of Ministers before purchasing property. For individuals, this will be granted, as a rule, bone fide cases where individuals wish to acquire flat, a house or piece of land for the erection of a house intended for residency, or regular use as a holiday home. Individuals cannot obtain permission for more than one property. In the case of acquiring land with a view to building, the area allowed will usually be approximately two thirds of one acre.

In case you require air condition ing/central heating, we suggest that the advice of a qualified electrical and mechanical engineer be sought. Fees for this consultant are around 4% for the design and 2% for supervision (on the cost of the works).Insist on all drawings being ready before inviting tenders.

In addition a 1.5%-2% is payable for the structural design and 0.3% for structural supervision. If you are at a loss as to the choice of a suitable consultant, seek the advice of the Registrar of the Association of Architects & Engineers (all licenced architects must be registered). Please bear in mind that in case of large buildings you may be able to negotiate a lower fee (as also in the case of repetitive work).

If you are purchasing a property on a new development, it will have been set by the developers/management company. Regardless of agent's commissions, you should still pay the same price whoever you purchase through whether you go direct or through a third party. Resale properties are handled much the same way as in the UK with a valuation taking place and the agent's fees agreed before the property is marketed.

Cyprus is the lead nation that joined the European Union in 2004 which is another factor affecting the growth and prices in the property for sale market of Cyprus. It is expected that in the run-up to becoming a member of "the club", prices of property for sale in Cyprus will continue to rise at an estimated growth rate of around 20% per annum.The climate of Cyprus makes the island one of the healthiest places in the world. With 340 days of bright sunshine annually.

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