You must have a solicitor in Cyprus in order to complete a purchase and you will probably want to consult with one before going ahead.

In general, solicitors will offer you a free consultation meeting in order to meet you, establish a relationship and give you general information about their services and the process of house buying in Cyprus. They will then charge a fixed rate for your property purchase, agreed in advance.

The solicitor will do any necessary searches on your property, draw up the contract and carry out the "Specific Performance" and Council of Ministers application. (Please see information below)

The solicitor will also be able to take your Power of Attorney if you do not intend to live permanently in Cyprus, in order to carry out official business with banks or government authorities.

Please ensure that the solicitor you choose is independent of the company from which you are purchasing.

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• Price and payment terms
• Solicitors
• Banks
• Specific Performance
• Approval of the Council of Ministers
• Selling your property
• Capital Gains Tax
• Inheritance Tax
• The Cost of Purchasing and On-Going Expenses
• Property Transfer Tax
• Stamp Duty
• On-going expenses
• Local authority tax
• Maintenance charges
• Home insurance
• Living expenses
• Personal taxation
• Retirees
• Income tax and NI