Who is entitled to carry out real estate transactions in Northern Cyprus

In Northern Cyprus, intermediary activity in the real estate market is carried out by agencies and specialists operating in accordance with the current legislation. When buying or selling property, it is necessary to choose companies that are members of the North Cyprus Realtors Association and operate officially.

• Who can work in real estate
• North Cyprus Realtors Association
• Legislative changes
• Frequently asked questions about real estate in Northern Cyprus
• If you need help with real estate matters

The Law on the North Cyprus Realtors Association is aimed at regulating the activities of real estate agencies and increasing market transparency. Its purpose is to establish uniform requirements for market participants, improve the level of protection for buyers and sellers, and reduce the number of illegal intermediaries.

At present, the activities of real estate agencies are carried out in accordance with the current legislation and the requirements established for professional market participants.

Who can work in real estate

Real estate activities in Northern Cyprus are carried out by real estate agencies and specialists operating in accordance with the requirements of current legislation. When choosing an intermediary, it is recommended to make sure that the agency is a member of the North Cyprus Realtors Association.
List of members of the North Cyprus Realtors Association.

North Cyprus Realtors Association

The Association has existed since 2004 and unites professional participants in the Northern Cyprus real estate market. It contributes to the development of the industry, the improvement of service quality, compliance with professional standards, and the protection of the interests of property buyers and sellers.
Official website of the North Cyprus Realtors Association.

Legislative changes

As of 11 May 2026, a new status, Lisanslı Ara Yatırımcı (licensed investment intermediary), has appeared in the legislation of Northern Cyprus. This status is applied within certain procedures related to the sale of real estate to foreign buyers and does not cancel the activities of real estate agencies and members of the North Cyprus Realtors Association.

Frequently asked questions about real estate in Northern Cyprus

Which agencies can deal with real estate?

We have compiled verified real estate agencies on a separate page; you can ознакомиться with them.

Can the sale and purchase agreement be registered independently?

Yes, you can do it yourself. But without knowledge of the language and local legislation, this option is often difficult. In practice, most buyers prefer the support of an experienced real estate agency or lawyer.

If you need help with real estate matters

If you have questions about real estate, you can contact our legal partner — the company DeJure.

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