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Live Where Life Happens: Cyprus Streets and Law
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Live Where Life Happens: Cyprus Streets and Law

Live where life happens: match neighbourhood rhythms in Cyprus to legal choices—VAT, transfer fees and title checks—to protect both lifestyle and investment.

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Erik JohanssonFeb 16, 2026
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When Cyprus’s 5% VAT Becomes a Ten‑Year Commitment
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When Cyprus’s 5% VAT Becomes a Ten‑Year Commitment

How Cyprus’s reduced 5% VAT and transfer‑fee rules reshape lifestyle choices — practical steps to protect residency, resale and the life you intend to live.

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Nina van LeeuwenFeb 9, 2026
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Cyprus: Non‑Dom, Residency & Property — Little Legal Traps
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Cyprus: Non‑Dom, Residency & Property — Little Legal Traps

Cyprus offers sunlit living and fiscal advantages, but securing title, residency routes and non‑dom tax benefits requires precise local steps backed by legal and tax counsel.

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Mia JensenFeb 6, 2026
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Streets, Seasons and Secure Title: Cyprus Buying Realities
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Streets, Seasons and Secure Title: Cyprus Buying Realities

Fall in love with Cyprus’s streets and seasons, then secure the life with place‑specific legal checks: land registry, title searches and non‑dom tax planning.

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Lena AnderssonFeb 5, 2026
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Croatia: Seasonal Life, Reciprocity and Quiet Legal Rules
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Croatia: Seasonal Life, Reciprocity and Quiet Legal Rules

Fall in love first, legalise second: how Croatia’s seasonality, reciprocity rules and local customs shape confident property purchases.

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Lena AnderssonFeb 3, 2026
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Reciprocity, VAT or Transfer Tax — A Croatia Checklist
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Reciprocity, VAT or Transfer Tax — A Croatia Checklist

Practical, lifestyle‑led advice for buying property in Croatia—how reciprocity, VAT vs transfer tax and local rules shape the life you’ll build on the Adriatic.

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Mia JensenJan 27, 2026
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Reciprocity & Stewardship: Buying Life (Not Just Property) in Croatia
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Reciprocity & Stewardship: Buying Life (Not Just Property) in Croatia

Fall for Croatia’s daily rhythms — then check reciprocity, cadastre extracts and restoration permits to make the lifestyle yours with legal certainty.

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Lena AnderssonJan 25, 2026
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Croatia: Reciprocity, Timing and the Life You Buy
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Croatia: Reciprocity, Timing and the Life You Buy

Croatia’s coastal charm meets a legal reality: reciprocity checks, VAT vs transfer tax and rising prices change timing and cost. Plan visits, consent and due diligence early.

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Mia JensenJan 23, 2026
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Cap.109 and the Quiet Rules for Non‑EU Buyers in Cyprus
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Cap.109 and the Quiet Rules for Non‑EU Buyers in Cyprus

Cap.109 silently shapes what non‑EU buyers can own in Cyprus — marry the island’s daily rhythms with careful legal checks to protect lifestyle and title.

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Oliver HartleyJan 22, 2026
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How Greece’s Golden‑Visa Shift Alters Where—and How—you Buy
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How Greece’s Golden‑Visa Shift Alters Where—and How—you Buy

How recent Golden‑Visa thresholds, cadastre coverage and Greek tax rules alter where international buyers find lifestyle value — and the legal steps to protect it.

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Oliver HartleyJan 18, 2026
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Why Title Clarity Matters More Than Views in Cyprus
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Why Title Clarity Matters More Than Views in Cyprus

Why title clarity and local customs matter as much as location in Cyprus—practical checks and legal steps that protect the life you want.

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Mia JensenJan 16, 2026
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France: Hidden Legal Rules That Surprise New Owners
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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 AnderssonJan 8, 2026
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