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Cyprus: How VAT vs. Transfer Fees Change Where You Buy
Tax Planning

Cyprus: How VAT vs. Transfer Fees Change Where You Buy

Why VAT, transfer fees and clear title shape whether Cyprus’s coastal dreams cost you — and how to preserve the lifestyle you want while avoiding legal and tax surprises.

LA
Lena AnderssonFeb 15, 2026
Villa CuratedVilla Curated
When Cyprus’s Tax Perks Shape Where You Buy
Tax Planning

When Cyprus’s Tax Perks Shape Where You Buy

How Cyprus’s tax perks—non‑dom rules, VAT vs transfer‑fee tradeoffs—reshape where and how to buy; lifestyle choices should drive structure, not headlines.

NvL
Nina van LeeuwenFeb 14, 2026
Villa CuratedVilla Curated
When Cyprus's Non‑Dom Perk Becomes a Costly Illusion
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When Cyprus's Non‑Dom Perk Becomes a Costly Illusion

Why Cyprus’s non‑dom advantages and modest transfer fees can mislead buyers — plan domicile, titling and seasonality to protect lifestyle and capital.

NvL
Nina van LeeuwenFeb 4, 2026
Villa CuratedVilla Curated
Turn Croatia’s 3% Transfer Tax Into Practical Advantage
Tax Planning

Turn Croatia’s 3% Transfer Tax Into Practical Advantage

Practical, lifestyle‑aware tax planning for buying property in Croatia — how the 3% transfer tax, VAT and timing can be shaped to your advantage.

MJ
Mia JensenFeb 1, 2026
Villa CuratedVilla Curated
Cyprus: When 5% VAT Becomes a Costly Mistake
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Cyprus: When 5% VAT Becomes a Costly Mistake

How Cyprus’s generous 5% VAT and transfer‑fee rules can become advantages—or costly traps—if you miss size, value or residency conditions. Practical steps and local sources included.

NvL
Nina van LeeuwenJan 31, 2026
Villa CuratedVilla Curated
When Croatia’s Tax Rules Quietly Shape Where You Live
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When Croatia’s Tax Rules Quietly Shape Where You Live

How Croatia’s mix of transfer tax, VAT rules and municipal regimes quietly alters where lifestyle and returns align; plan at municipal level and confirm VAT early.

NvL
Nina van LeeuwenJan 30, 2026
Villa CuratedVilla Curated
Croatia’s 2025 Property Tax: Turn Change into Advantage
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Croatia’s 2025 Property Tax: Turn Change into Advantage

Croatia’s 2025 tax changes reshape cost and opportunity—learn which purchases face 3% transfer tax or 25% VAT, municipal annual levies, and tactical steps to preserve the lifestyle you seek.

NvL
Nina van LeeuwenJan 24, 2026
Villa CuratedVilla Curated
Why French Taxes Make Some Villages Smarter Buys
Tax Planning

Why French Taxes Make Some Villages Smarter Buys

How France’s local taxes, IFI rules and short‑let regulations shift which towns and property types offer enduring value for international buyers.

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Erik JohanssonJan 21, 2026
Villa CuratedVilla Curated
How Greece’s 2024 Visa Shift Changes Tax & Timing
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How Greece’s 2024 Visa Shift Changes Tax & Timing

How Greece’s 2024–25 Golden Visa and tax shifts change where buying preserves lifestyle and net returns; neighbourhood choice now shapes tax exposure.

NvL
Nina van LeeuwenJan 17, 2026
Villa CuratedVilla Curated
France: Life, Local Rhythms and Property Tax Realities
Tax Planning

France: Life, Local Rhythms and Property Tax Realities

Blend of lifestyle and tax reality: how France’s neighbourhood rhythms, IFI, rental regimes and succession rules shape prudent international purchases.

MJ
Mia JensenJan 13, 2026
Villa CuratedVilla Curated
IFI, Inheritance & Rental Tax Truths in France
Tax Planning

IFI, Inheritance & Rental Tax Truths in France

Practical, sensory guide to French property taxes: IFI thresholds, rental regimes and succession law explained with neighbourhood examples and actionable steps.

LA
Lena AnderssonJan 12, 2026
Villa CuratedVilla Curated
Cyprus VAT Surprise: Why June 2026 Alters New‑build Costs
Tax Planning

Cyprus VAT Surprise: Why June 2026 Alters New‑build Costs

A tightened 5% VAT regime and a June 15, 2026 transitional deadline reshape new‑build economics in Cyprus; act on permits, not assumptions.

LA
Lena AnderssonJan 10, 2026
Villa CuratedVilla Curated

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