Why Investors Choose Cyprus
- 0% Inheritance Tax (residents) — major advantage
- 0% Capital Gains Tax (hold 5+ years)
- 0% Rental Tax (non-residents, under threshold)
- Golden Visa (€300K = permanent EU residence)
- EU Member (since 2004, stable)
- Stable Euro Currency
- English Documents (all contracts in English)
- Tax Treaties (68+ countries covered)
Market Size
- €100+ billion real estate market
- 15,000-20,000 annual transactions
- 35-40% foreign investor participation
- Growing 3-5% annually
Investor Types
- Retirees from UK, Germany, Scandinavia
- Investors from USA, Canada, Australia
- Wealth from Middle East, Russia, China
- EU citizens seeking residency
- International business owners
Property Types
- Rental apartments (4-6% yield)
- Airbnb/tourist properties (higher yield)
- Luxury villas (appreciation + lifestyle)
- Commercial buildings (office, retail)
- Development land (future appreciation)
Benefits for Agents
- High investor demand = easier sales
- Repeat clients = recurring income
- Global reach = unlimited market
- Tax benefits = strong motivation
- Residency programs = additional value