Housing and utilities

Where to find a home, what to check at a viewing, what to include in the contract and how to get your deposit back.

The process from reservation to title deed, 5% VAT on a first home, Council of Ministers approval for non-EU citizens, and mortgages for foreigners.

The deposit for a non-EU tenant is €350. How to put the account in your name, understand the tariff and read your two-monthly bills.

How to set up water service and understand bills issued every four months. Refuse charges, communal fees (koina) and gas cylinders.

Four providers, fibre in most urban areas and 24-month contracts. Emergency SMS alerts only reach Cypriot SIM cards.

Flats without central heating can reach +12…+16 °C in winter, with humidity up to 80%. How to manage mould and electricity costs.

The €3 duty per item from July 2026, courier services, grocery prices and alternatives to Amazon.