North Cyprus Buyer Guide
Off-Plan vs Resale
How to compare new-build, off-plan and resale property questions before relying on headline claims.
Topics
- off-plan
- new build
- resale
- completion status
- developer questions
- handover
Questions to ask
- Is the property complete, under construction, newly built, resale or planned?
- What exactly is included: fixtures, furniture, appliances, pool, landscaping, parking and shared facilities?
- What handover, snagging, warranty or defect process is documented?
- What site or management obligations will apply after completion?
- What should my lawyer check before I rely on the contract or completion route?
Evidence to request
- Completion or construction status
- Specification and inclusion list
- Site and management obligations
- Handover or snagging notes
- Current photos or viewing notes
Warning signs
- The property is sold on lifestyle language but not documented specifications.
- Completion timing is treated as certain without written evidence and independent review.
- A buyer is asked to compare off-plan and resale without understanding different legal and practical checks.
Rules, fees, limits and timing can change and may depend on nationality, property type, contract date and title status. Use this as buyer preparation, then ask an independent qualified lawyer or adviser to confirm current legal, tax, residency, insurance and transfer questions before relying on conclusions.
Last reviewed: 2026-07-04. Status: public-safe question guidance; exact legal and tax figures intentionally excluded.