Buying real estate in Northern Cyprus is not only a profitable investment but also a legally secure process when done properly.
Alliance-Estate ensures full transaction support, compliance with all local laws, and protection of the buyer's interests.
The legal system in Northern Cyprus is based on the British model, which makes it easier for foreign buyers to understand procedures and ensures transparency during the purchase process.
All purchase agreements must be registered with the Land Registry Office. This registration provides legal protection and secures official ownership rights for the buyer.
We strongly recommend that every buyer works with an independent, licensed lawyer throughout the process.
The lawyer will:
– Verify the title deed
– Check the legal status and cleanliness of the property
– Prepare and translate the purchase agreement
– Act on your behalf under power of attorney (if you're not in the country)
– Register the contract and apply for permission to transfer the title
– Complete the final title transfer into your name
Alliance-Estate works exclusively with experienced and trustworthy lawyers specializing in Northern Cyprus real estate.
Recent changes to immigration and ownership laws in 2025 have made the process even more favorable for foreign investors:
– Buyers with a registered contract are eligible for a residence permit valid for 1 to 5 years
– Foreigners are allowed to purchase up to 3 properties (apartments) or 2 villas
– A signed and registered contract grants visa-free stay for up to 90 days per half-year, or the duration allowed at the border
– Children under 18 are included in the buyer’s residence permit without additional conditions
– The process for obtaining residence permits and registering property has become faster and more straightforward
If you're unable to travel, your lawyer can represent you via power of attorney.
You’ll receive full access to documentation, photos and videos of the property, payment schedules, and contract drafts.
The ownership is legally registered in your name with the Land Registry.
As of 2025, the average cost of legal services for real estate purchases ranges from £2,000 to £3,000.
This includes:
– Preparation and translation of the contract
– Full due diligence on the property and title
– Contract registration at the Land Registry
– Power of attorney processing
– Submission of documents for a residence permit
– Legal support until full title transfer is completed
– Over 20 years of experience in the Northern Cyprus property market
– Only trusted lawyers and developers
– Transparent transactions and full legal protection
– Deep knowledge of local laws and procedures
– Full support until title deed and residence permit are obtained
If you're considering buying real estate in Northern Cyprus, don’t take unnecessary risks.
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Foreign citizens are legally allowed to own any type of real estate at any price. A registered purchase contract grants them the right to obtain a residence permit in Northern Cyprus, subject to meeting basic visa requirements.
Family members of the buyer, including children under 18, are also eligible to obtain residency and live permanently in the TRNC.
The registered contract at the Land Registry is the primary legal document proving ownership rights.
Registration ensures that the property cannot be resold, mortgaged, or leased by any other party.
Foreign citizens have the right to acquire full ownership of real estate regardless of the type of title associated with the land plot.
Titles in Northern Cyprus may be individual, shared, or issued per residential complex.
According to the laws of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, foreigners are entitled to own up to one donum of land (approximately 1,338 sq.m.), three apartments, or two villas.
A registered contract is the legal basis for the buyer’s ownership rights.
It allows the owner to live in, rent out, or sell the property at will.
The title deed (Koçan) certifies full and unconditional ownership of both the property and the land it stands on in the TRNC.
It is issued after the Ministry of Interior grants permission to transfer the title to a specific person.
To apply, the buyer must provide a valid police clearance certificate and, in the case of new developments, pass a government property inspection.
In some cases, if the property is part of a construction project, the issuance of title deeds may be delayed until the complex is completed in full.
The buyer must also have paid the full purchase amount and settled all relevant property taxes.
As of now, the property title transfer tax is 9%, calculated based on the official cadastral value stated in the contract.
For more information about title types, refer to the article: "Northern Cyprus — Title Deed System (Title Deeds Explained)".
