Living in Cyprus, buying property, getting residency
Practical guides from our own life on the island and from the questions our clients ask us most.
Permanent Residency in Cyprus Through Property: How It Works
Who qualifies for Cyprus permanent residency through a €300,000 property investment, which income you need, who in your family is included and what the process looks like.
Buying Property in Cyprus as a Non-EU Citizen: Steps and Costs
The purchase process for non-EU buyers in Cyprus, from reservation to title deed, and the costs to budget for: VAT, transfer fees, legal fees and what you no longer pay.
The 60 Day Rule: Tax Residency in Cyprus Without Living Here Full Time
How the Cyprus 60 day rule works in 2026, the four conditions, how days are counted, what changed this year and why it suits people who travel a lot.
What to Check Before You Buy a Home in Cyprus
Air conditioning, hot water, heating, windows and water pressure decide how comfortable and how expensive a Cyprus home is. Our checklist for viewings.
Running Costs of a Home in Cyprus: What People Forget
Electricity, water, internet, pool and garden maintenance, common expenses: the running costs of a Cyprus home that buyers often underestimate, with practical tips.
Cost of Living in Cyprus: Our Real Monthly Budget
Rents, utilities, groceries and a real monthly budget from our own household in Cyprus. What is cheap, what is expensive and what to expect.
The Downsides of Living in Cyprus: Our Honest View
Summer heat, a slow pace, a thin safety net and the risk of isolation: what we wish we had known before moving to Cyprus, and how we deal with it today.
Finding Your People in Cyprus: Why Community Decides Whether You Stay
Why community matters more than weather or property when you move to Cyprus, where to meet people, and what we have seen in years of watching people arrive and leave.