Reduced 5% VAT on new builds in Cyprus in 2026: who qualifies and how it is calculated
Two reduced-VAT schemes in Cyprus — transitional and new. Area and price limits, the 31.12.2026 deadline, worked examples and how to apply for 5%.
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Cyprus, explained: taxes, costs, mortgages, residency and the market. Verified data with references to laws and sources.
The real cost of buying a new build in Cyprus on top of the price: 2026 breakdown
VAT, Land Registry, lawyer, mortgage and power of attorney — every cost of buying a new build in Cyprus with a €300,000 example. Stamp duty was abolished in 2026.
Cyprus rental income tax for property owners from Israel
Cyprus rental income tax in 2026: the scale, 20% deduction, 2.65% GHS, VAT on short lets, and Israeli tax with no double tax treaty.
Cyprus permanent residency through property: conditions, amounts and risks in 2026
Cyprus residency under Regulation 6(2) from €300,000: qualifying property, required income, timelines, fees and how the status can be lost.