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Issues to watch out for: Lawyers acting for both buyer and seller , therefore not independent Lack of planning permission or building permits   Fluctuations in currency and interest rates  affecting prices/charges Payment plans or fees not being included in the initial contract Ability to obtain certificates of final completion  (deeds cannot be issued without this) Ability to obtain title deeds What redress is there if problems are identified   Buying Property in Northern Cy

There have been 3 types of freehold title in Northern Cyprus. ​ Pre-1974 Turkish Title or British Title  refers to land, or property built on land, which was always part of North Cyprus and never owned by Greek Cypriots. TRNC Esdeger Title . Also referred to as Exchange Title, this is where aTurkish Cypriot owner has been given this land by the TRNC government in exchange for an equivalent piece of land, which they previously owned, in the South of the island. Esdeger land is

When you’re buying land you won’t see the size in acres or hectares. In Northern Cyprus, land is usually advertised in Donum, or sometimes Evleks. 1 Donum = one third of an acre 1 Donum = 1,338 square metres 1 Donum = 14,400 square feet 1 Donum = 120 feet x 120 feet 1 Donum = 40 yards x 40 yards 1 Donum = 4 Evleks 1 Evlek     = 3,600 square feet 1 Evlek     = 60 feet x 60 feet 1 Evlek     = 20 yards x 20 yards Land Measurements in North Cyprus