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Property & Real Estate lawyers in Cyprus
Buying property in Cyprus is governed by a distinct conveyancing process, with specific rules on contracts of sale, deposit at the Land Registry, title-deed transfer and — for non-EU buyers — Council of Ministers permission. A property lawyer protects your deposit, runs searches for encumbrances and ensures clean title.
What a property & real estate lawyer does
- Independent due diligence on title, encumbrances and planning
- Drafting and depositing the contract of sale at the Land Registry
- Specific performance protection of buyers' rights
- Transfer of title deeds and payment of transfer fees
- Permission to acquire for non-EU purchasers
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Do I need a lawyer to buy property in Cyprus?
It is not legally compulsory, but it is strongly recommended. An independent lawyer (not the developer's or agent's) verifies title, checks for mortgages or memos against the property, deposits your contract at the Land Registry to secure specific performance, and manages the transfer of title.
What is 'specific performance' and why does it matter?
Under the Sale of Immovable Property (Specific Performance) Law, depositing your contract at the Land Registry within the statutory period protects your right to the property even if the seller later tries to sell or mortgage it, and lets you compel transfer of title.