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Legal and financial guidance for international real estate buyers
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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.
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Non‑Resident Mortgages in Cyprus: Unusual Routes to Better Rates
Contrarian mortgage routes for non‑residents in Cyprus: why local relationships, timing and property type can yield better terms than you expect.
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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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Protecting the Life You Buy in Cyprus: Insurance & Risk
How recent Cyprus title‑deed reforms change the insurance and buyer‑protection playbook — practical steps to insure the lifestyle you intend to live.
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Cyprus tax myths that alter where and how you buy
How Cyprus’ non‑dom perks, seasonal rhythms and ownership choices shape the lifestyle and tax outcome of a property purchase—practical steps and red flags.
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Cyprus Tax Truths: Non‑Dom, Rentals & Seasonality
How Cyprus’s lifestyle choices — non‑dom status, short‑term letting and seasonal occupancy — materially alter taxes and yields; practical steps and sources to plan wisely.
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Insure the Life: Protection Strategies for Cyprus Buyers
Live Cyprus fully — then protect it. Practical insurance, title clarity and local expertise keep your seaside mornings intact while market data guides prudent buyers.
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Croatia: Reciprocity, Stewardship and the Lifestyle You Buy
How Croatia’s lifestyle rhythms intersect with legal realities: reciprocity rules, ministry consent for non‑EU buyers, and neighbourhood choices that shape stewardship and value.
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Reciprocity, Rhythm and Real‑Estate Reality in Croatia
Croatia offers a lifestyle of sea‑lit rituals but non‑EU buyers must mind reciprocity and ministry consent—plan stays, legal checks and stewardship for a confident purchase.
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Croatia: Lifestyle Rhythms, Reciprocity & Legal Steps
A lifestyle-led view of Croatia matched to legal essentials: which neighbourhood rhythms matter, how reciprocity and ministerial consent affect buyers, and practical steps to steward your purchase.
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Hidden Legal Costs and Timing When Buying in France
A lifestyle-first look at buying in France: how seasonal rhythms, departmental tax shifts and local rules shape costs and the way you live.
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Reciprocity, Seasons and Hidden Costs of Buying in Croatia
Croatia’s charm masks legal and fiscal quirks: reciprocity requirements, 2025 municipal property taxes, and VAT vs transfer‑tax choices shape who can buy and what it will cost.
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