Transfer fees – Property transfer fees are payable once only to the land registry. The amount is based on a sliding scale. The fee is borne by the purchaser and is due when the title deeds are transferred to his name.
Scale:
Value of property (CYŁ)
Rate of transfer fee (%)
Up to Ł50,000
3.0
Ł50,000 - Ł100,000
5.0
Over Ł100,000
8.0
Example: Purchase price CYŁ90,000 First Ł50,000 @ 3% = CYŁ1,500 Remaining CYŁ40,000 @ 5% = CYŁ2,000 TOTAL transfer fees = CYŁ3,500
Immovable Property Tax The registered owner is liable for this annual tax which is based on the value of his property as at January 1st 1980. Property belonging to individuals valued at up to CYŁ100,000 is exempt from this tax. Contact us for rates for properties of CYŁ100,000.
Stamp Duty A stamp duty of Ł1,50 per thousand is levied on purchase contacts with a value of up to CYŁ100,000. For any amounts more than this, the rate is 2.00%. This duty is due within 30 days of signing the contract. The payment is payable by the buyer when presenting the contract to the tax authorities for authentication and validation as an official document acknowledge by the government authority.
Capital Gains Tax Gains from the sale of immovable property in Cyprus are taxed at a rate of 20%. However, generous exemptions are given, i.e. net capital gains up to CYŁ50,000 earned from the disposal of a family residence are tax exempt.
Common Expenses These are payable over fixed periods throughout the year. They cover an owner's share towards the cost of cleaning and maintaining common areas such as gardens, swimming pools, management fees and repairs. They are estimated to be in the region of Ł150 – 250.00 per year.
Electricity and Water Supply Both services are payable to the appropriate authorities over fixed periods throughout the year. They are based strictly on the consumption of each unit. A rough guide could be approx. Ł250.00 per year. Rubbish is collected by the municipal authority at an approx. cost of Ł30- 50 per year.
