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When Limassol Feels Overpriced: Where Cyprus Value Hides
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When Limassol Feels Overpriced: Where Cyprus Value Hides
Contrary to the Limassol‑first myth: Cyprus value is shifting to Paphos and Larnaca—practical finance and seasonal lifestyle guide for discerning buyers.
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Mia Jensen1/15/2026
Why winter house‑hunting in Cyprus improves financing
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Why winter house‑hunting in Cyprus improves financing
Winter viewings in Cyprus reveal motivated sellers, clearer mortgage terms and negotiation leverage—use seasonality to improve financing and preserve lifestyle value.
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Oliver Hartley1/14/2026
France: Life, Local Rhythms and Property Tax Realities
Tax Planning
France: Life, Local Rhythms and Property Tax Realities
Blend of lifestyle and tax reality: how France’s neighbourhood rhythms, IFI, rental regimes and succession rules shape prudent international purchases.
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Mia Jensen1/13/2026
IFI, Inheritance & Rental Tax Truths in France
Tax Planning
IFI, Inheritance & Rental Tax Truths in France
Practical, sensory guide to French property taxes: IFI thresholds, rental regimes and succession law explained with neighbourhood examples and actionable steps.
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Lena Andersson1/12/2026
When Title Deeds Lag: Insurance & Buyer Protections in Cyprus
Insurance & Protection
When Title Deeds Lag: Insurance & Buyer Protections in Cyprus
Practical protections for Cyprus buyers: secure title checks, rebuild‑value insurance, and contractual safeguards that preserve the island lifestyle and limit risk.
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Lena Andersson1/11/2026
Cyprus VAT Surprise: Why June 2026 Alters New‑build Costs
Tax Planning
Cyprus VAT Surprise: Why June 2026 Alters New‑build Costs
A tightened 5% VAT regime and a June 15, 2026 transitional deadline reshape new‑build economics in Cyprus; act on permits, not assumptions.
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Lena Andersson1/10/2026
Non‑Resident Mortgages in Cyprus: Unusual Routes to Better Rates
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Non‑Resident Mortgages in Cyprus: Unusual Routes to Better Rates
Contrarian mortgage routes for non‑residents in Cyprus: why local relationships, timing and property type can yield better terms than you expect.
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Mia Jensen1/9/2026
France: Hidden Legal Rules That Surprise New Owners
Legal Requirements
France: Hidden Legal Rules That Surprise New Owners
Practical, lifestyle‑first legal guidance for buying in France: how transfer taxes, ownership structures and forced‑heirship reshape the dream and future proof your purchase.
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Lena Andersson1/8/2026
Protecting the Life You Buy in Cyprus: Insurance & Risk
Insurance & Protection
Protecting the Life You Buy in Cyprus: Insurance & Risk
How recent Cyprus title‑deed reforms change the insurance and buyer‑protection playbook — practical steps to insure the lifestyle you intend to live.
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Erik Johansson1/7/2026
Cyprus tax myths that alter where and how you buy
Tax Planning
Cyprus tax myths that alter where and how you buy
How Cyprus’ non‑dom perks, seasonal rhythms and ownership choices shape the lifestyle and tax outcome of a property purchase—practical steps and red flags.
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Oliver Hartley1/6/2026
Cyprus Tax Truths: Non‑Dom, Rentals & Seasonality
Tax Planning
Cyprus Tax Truths: Non‑Dom, Rentals & Seasonality
How Cyprus’s lifestyle choices — non‑dom status, short‑term letting and seasonal occupancy — materially alter taxes and yields; practical steps and sources to plan wisely.
OH
Oliver Hartley1/5/2026
Insure the Life: Protection Strategies for Cyprus Buyers
Insurance & Protection
Insure the Life: Protection Strategies for Cyprus Buyers
Live Cyprus fully — then protect it. Practical insurance, title clarity and local expertise keep your seaside mornings intact while market data guides prudent buyers.
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Erik Johansson1/4/2026

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