Tuesday, 5 February 2008

Sell Cyprus Apartments

By William Marind

Cyprus is the lead nation that joined the European Union in 2004 which is another factor affecting the growth and prices in the property for sale market of Cyprus. It is expected that in the run-up to becoming a member of "the club", prices of property for sale in Cyprus will continue to rise at an estimated growth rate of around 20% per annum.The climate of Cyprus makes the island one of the healthiest places in the world. With 340 days of bright sunshine annually.

The best approach in buying your cottage is to visit the village of your choice yourself and seek information from the village muchtar (the chairman of the village parish). Estate agents may prove helpful but use them as a second choice. It is evident that the less popular the village is by foreigners, the lower the cottage's price.

The contract in then longed with the Land Registry within two months if being signed which will prevent the vendor from selling the property on a second time, and will be a charge on the property pending completion.Application is made at the Central Bank at this time for the necessary permit for the transfer of purchase money. This application is not necessary if both the purchaser and the vendors are foreigners.The transfer of the title deed is then completed, the full price is then paid and vacant possession is given by the vendor.

Such treaties combined with very favourable tax rates for international business entities in Cyprus open the doors to significant tax planning opportunities. The fact that Cyprus is not considered a tax haven but rather a country offering tempting tax incentives expels the distrust that international tax havens often arouse.

Application to the Council of Ministers fee costs around 200.Lawyers fees - as in the United Kingdom, these will vary according to the amount of work carried out by your lawyer. As a guide one or two percent of the purchase price is normal.Estate fees - as in the United Kingdom, these will vary according to the amount of work carried out by your lawyer.Estate agent fees are usually paid for by the vendor, although if your using an estate agent it may be wise to ask if you are required to pay his fee.

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