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Notes de l'île.

Reportages éditoriaux sur l'immobilier, le design, l'investissement et le lifestyle chypriote.

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Cyprus Permanent Residency by Investment: Navigating 2026 Thresholds and Timelines
Residency

Cyprus Permanent Residency by Investment: Navigating 2026 Thresholds and Timelines

An in-depth look at the evolving landscape of Cyprus permanent residency by investment, offering high-net-worth individuals clarity on 2026 requirements, timelines, and potential challenges.

June 27, 2026 7 min readBy Lextrus Editorial
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Cyprus Property: Navigating Title Deeds, VAT, and Transfer Fees
Guide · 7 min read

Cyprus Property: Navigating Title Deeds, VAT, and Transfer Fees

Understanding the intricacies of Cyprus title deeds, VAT, and transfer fees is crucial for any astute international property investor. This guide clarifies key considerations for a smooth acquisition.

Lextrus EditorialJune 29, 2026
Unpacking Short-Let Rental Yields in Limassol and Paphos
Market · 7 min read

Unpacking Short-Let Rental Yields in Limassol and Paphos

A detailed look into the current short-let rental yield landscape across Limassol and Paphos, offering vital insights for discerning property investors.

Lextrus EditorialJune 29, 2026
Off-Plan vs. Resale in Cyprus: A Strategic Property Buyer's Guide for 2026
Guide · 7 min read

Off-Plan vs. Resale in Cyprus: A Strategic Property Buyer's Guide for 2026

Navigating the Cyprus property market for 2026 demands a nuanced understanding of off-plan developments versus established resale properties. This guide provides a strategic framework for discerning international buyers.

Lextrus EditorialJune 27, 2026
Unlocking Potential: A Realistic Look at Cyprus Rental Yields
Market · 7 min read

Unlocking Potential: A Realistic Look at Cyprus Rental Yields

Discerning investors consider Cyprus buy-to-let opportunities for their portfolio. This article provides a candid assessment of rental yields, taxation, and net operating income.

Lextrus EditorialJune 27, 2026
Limassol Property for Non-Doms: Tax and Residency in 2026
Residency · 6 min read

Limassol Property for Non-Doms: Tax and Residency in 2026

Explore the strategic advantages of acquiring property in Limassol as a non-domiciled individual, considering evolving tax and residency landscapes in Cyprus for 2026.

Lextrus EditorialJune 27, 2026
Paphos vs Limassol: Where Affluent Buyers Are Investing in 2026
Market · 7 min read

Paphos vs Limassol: Where Affluent Buyers Are Investing in 2026

Discerning international buyers weigh the distinct offerings of Paphos and Limassol for their Cyprus property investments as 2026 approaches. This analysis provides clarity on current market trends and future prospects.

Lextrus EditorialJune 27, 2026
Branded Residences in Limassol: An Evolved Ownership Experience
Architecture · 7 min read

Branded Residences in Limassol: An Evolved Ownership Experience

The rise of branded residences on the Limassol coastline redefines luxury property ownership in Cyprus, offering discerning buyers an enhanced lifestyle proposition and significant long-term value.

Lextrus EditorialJune 27, 2026
Why Limassol Marina remains the safest store of value in 2026
Market · 12 min read

Why Limassol Marina remains the safest store of value in 2026

Tightening supply, a maturing super-yacht economy and a new wave of family offices have made the marina perimeter the most resilient micro-market on the island.

Lextrus ResearchJune 10, 2026
Inside a restored mansion within Nicosia's Venetian walls
Architecture · 8 min read

Inside a restored mansion within Nicosia's Venetian walls

A four-year restoration brings a 19th-century townhouse back to life — Lefkara lace, carved timber doors and a quiet courtyard pool steps from Ledra Street.

Stavroula MichailMay 28, 2026
Paphos: vineyards, villas and the next coastal wave
Lifestyle · 6 min read

Paphos: vineyards, villas and the next coastal wave

From Latchi to Sea Caves, a new generation of low-density villa estates is reshaping the western coast — with prices still 30% below Limassol equivalents.

Stavroula MichailMay 14, 2026
Golden Visa update: what changed in 2026
Residency · 5 min read

Golden Visa update: what changed in 2026

Faster track for €300,000 buyers, stricter source-of-funds documentation and a new clock on biometrics — a practical brief for non-EU investors.

Stavroula MichailApril 30, 2026
Ayia Napa, quietly rebranded: the marina, the museum, the money
Market · 9 min read

Ayia Napa, quietly rebranded: the marina, the museum, the money

Once the party capital, the eastern coast has spent five years and €1.2bn becoming something else entirely. A walking tour with the architects behind the shift.

Lextrus ResearchApril 18, 2026
Buying off-plan in Cyprus: five clauses your lawyer must rewrite
Guide · 7 min read

Buying off-plan in Cyprus: five clauses your lawyer must rewrite

Title deed timing, specification drift, delay penalties, escrow release and assignment rights — the contract terms that quietly cost buyers six figures.

Lextrus ResearchApril 02, 2026
Stone, cedar, silence: the slow architecture of the Troodos foothills
Architecture · 10 min read

Stone, cedar, silence: the slow architecture of the Troodos foothills

A new wave of mountain homes is trading marble for local stone and chestnut. Inside three projects under €1.5m that feel like Cyprus, not Dubai.

Stavroula MichailMarch 19, 2026
Where the yields are: a postcode-level rental yield map for 2026
Market · 11 min read

Where the yields are: a postcode-level rental yield map for 2026

Long-let, mid-term and short-let yields broken down by neighbourhood — and the three areas where gross returns have crossed 7% for the first time.

Lextrus ResearchMarch 04, 2026
The Cyprus kitchen, reimagined: six chefs on what an island home should cook
Lifestyle · 6 min read

The Cyprus kitchen, reimagined: six chefs on what an island home should cook

From outdoor wood ovens to discreet meze pantries — how the island's leading chefs are influencing the way buyers brief their architects.

Stavroula MichailFebruary 21, 2026
Cyprus non-dom, revisited: still the cleanest tax residency in the EU?
Residency · 8 min read

Cyprus non-dom, revisited: still the cleanest tax residency in the EU?

17 years in, the regime is stable but no longer unique. A side-by-side with Italy, Portugal and Malta — and where Cyprus still wins on paper and in practice.

Lextrus ResearchFebruary 08, 2026
Rapport de marché T1 2026

Perspectives de l'immobilier à Chypre — prix, rendements et tendances des segments.

Une dépêche privée avec des données au niveau du district, des volumes de transactions et des commentaires de conseillers. Gratuite sur demande.