One of best things about buying property in Cyprus is that, within certain limits, your world really is your oyster, i.e. you can buy almost anything you want! Here, types of freehold property that non-Cypriots are currently allowed to purchase include:

·apartments ·villas ·land; provided that total area of land does not exceed 4014 square meters

Having found a property that you like, that complies with these very minimal limitations, all you then need to do is to sign a purchase agreement for your chosen piece of property. Here, agreements to purchase property in Cyprus are generally very straightforward and routine. That said, as a non-Cypriot, you will need to submit an application to Council of Ministers requesting their approval to transfer property deeds to your name.

Untypically, and very much to its credit, Cyprus is not like most other foreign countries however as it has a very relaxed policy towards non-Cypriots buying property in Cyprus. That said, although you do not specifically need to be a resident in Cyprus, in order to be entitled to purchase and own property in Cyprus, as a non-resident you will need to comply with certain local regulations; including making an application to Council of Ministers to request their permission for you to put your name, as a non-Cypriot, on property ownership deeds.