Buyer's guide to North Cyprus
Everything a foreign buyer needs to know before committing — the parts that decide whether a purchase works out, written without a sales pitch.
Title deeds in North CyprusThe three categories of North Cyprus title deed and what each means for a buyer: pre-1974 Turkish title, Eşdeğer excha…Taxes and fees when buyingEvery cost on top of the asking price in North Cyprus: 12% title transfer fee, 5% VAT, 0.5% stamp duty, transformer co…The North Cyprus property buying processThe North Cyprus purchase process end to end: lawyer, contract registration within 21 days, Council of Ministers permi…Residency and visas in North CyprusNorth Cyprus residence permits for foreign property buyers: title-deed and contract routes, what the permit does…The risks of buying property in North CyprusGreek Cypriot property claims and criminal exposure in the Republic of Cyprus, oversupply of 26,830 unsold units, limi…Living in North CyprusWhat life actually costs in the TRNC, plus healthcare, international schools, banking, money transfers, driving and ut…Mortgages and financeHow buyers actually fund a North Cyprus purchase: local bank lending at 50% LTV and 5–13%, interest-free developer ins…Choosing a developerA practical checklist for vetting a North Cyprus developer: delivery record, building licence, title category, contrac…Buying landLand in North Cyprus for foreign buyers: the 1,338 m² limit, title categories, zoning and building permits, costs, and…
Start with the numbers
If you would rather see prices first, our market analysis is built from 1,669 developer listings (August 2026, including schemes this site does not list) — median £244,900, £2,829/m².
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