buying
Buying off-plan in Cyprus: payments, risks and protection
How to read a payment plan, what to ask a developer and why the buyer's lawyer must review the contract.
Reviewed 27/05/2026Reviewed by: property lawyer
This material is not legal or tax advice. A transaction requires checks of the specific property, applicant and documents.
Payment plan is more than percentages
Compare not only 30/50/20 structures, but dates, construction milestones, bank guarantees, delay penalties, finishes and included costs.
Legal due diligence
The buyer's lawyer should check land, permits, encumbrances, contract terms, sale-agreement registration and actual construction status.