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Buying Land

Buying Land

Foreign citizens have the right to acquire any desired property in North Cyprus and there are no limitations whether buying land, villa, apartment, commercial or Investment property.

Landowners or developers may also take out mortgages on land. If you sign a contract and there’s already a mortgage, loan or claim on the land, you’re likely to become liable for that mortgage should the landowner declare bankruptcy.

Ask a lawyer to check for mortgages placed on the land through the Land Registry. If you’re made aware of a mortgage before signing a contract, it’s unlikely you’ll obtain deeds in your name until the mortgage is paid off.

Land Measurements
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


Freehold and Leasehold
All properties in Northern Cyprus hold a freehold title deed. There is no leasehold.

Sovereign Base Areas (SBAs)
If you want to buy land in the SBAs you need consent of the Administrator of the Sovereign Base Areas to purchase, even if it’s owned by someone who has previously obtained consent. Without this consent the acquisition and registration is null and void. The Administrator only gives consent in exceptional circumstances. In other words, overseas buyers probably wouldn’t want to do this.

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