Buyer guides

Straight-talking guides for buying property in North Cyprus, written for foreign buyers.

The real running costs of owning

Annual charges, utilities, maintenance and the small line items buyers forget. With a worked example.

Can foreigners buy property in North Cyprus?

Yes — with clear rules on how many properties, what size of land, and which approvals apply. Here is the plain version.

Choosing an area: Bafra to Kyrenia

The coastline is not one market. What each stretch is actually good at, and who it suits.

Due diligence: a buyer's checklist

The searches, documents and warranties a proper lawyer runs before you pay a deposit — and the answers you should expect.

Residency, visas and spending time here

How long you can stay, what a residence permit involves, and what ownership does and does not give you.

Mortgages and developer payment plans

Bank lending is limited for foreign buyers, so most purchases run on developer terms. How to compare them honestly.

Rental yields and holiday lets, honestly

What the numbers look like after costs, void weeks and management — and how to test a developer's projection.

Permission to Purchase, explained

Every foreign buyer needs it. What it is, what is checked, how long it takes, and what happens while you wait.

Title Deeds in North Cyprus Explained

Freehold, exchange, allocation and leasehold — the four deed types every foreign buyer needs to understand before signing a contract in North Cyprus.

Taxes and Fees When Buying

A quick breakdown of the one-off and ongoing costs of buying property in North Cyprus, so there are no surprises at completion.

The Buying Process, Step by Step

Reservation, legal representation, contract, Permission to Purchase, payment and transfer — the full remote-buyer roadmap.

Payment Plans & Off-Plan, Explained

How developer interest-free instalments work, what to watch out for, and why they can make off-plan the most accessible way to own property in North Cyprus.