Cyprus real estate agent fees: 3% unless agreed otherwise.
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Cyprus is the one market here where the law names a figure: unless the parties agree otherwise, a licensed estate agent's fee is 3% of the value of the transaction, due when the sale agreement is signed. Any agreement with an unregistered or unlicensed agent is invalid, and using an agent is not compulsory. VAT is charged at the standard 19% rate.
Where agent commission is capped, who pays it and the VAT, in twenty-one countries side by side: real estate agent fees by country.
Rules and rates as of October 2026.
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How much does a Cyprus estate agent charge?
The agreed fee, and if nothing else is agreed, 3% of the value of the land transaction, due and payable when the sale agreement is signed, not at transfer of title (Real Estate Agents Law, section 20).
So the 3% is a default, not a cap: a contract can set more or less. Every other cost: Cyprus property buying costs.
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Who pays the estate agent in Cyprus, buyer or seller?
The law does not say; whoever engages the agent owes the fee on the terms agreed. Using an agent is not compulsory for a property transaction.
Ask before viewings whether you are being asked to sign anything that makes you the agent's client.
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Is VAT charged on agent fees in Cyprus?
Yes, at Cyprus's standard rate of 19%.
Taxes once you own: Cyprus property tax for foreigners.
Cyprus agent guide
Choosing an agent in Cyprus? The questions to ask first
Agreements with unlicensed agents are void, and 125 were convicted in 2024. The 12 questions, the licence check, the 3% default and when it falls due, depositing the contract, a first-call script and a worksheet in euros.
How do I check a Cyprus estate agent is licensed?
Agents must be registered with the Real Estate Agents Registration Council and hold a valid annual licence, and the Council publishes a public registry with licence and registration numbers. Any agreement with an unregistered agent is invalid.
The document to check before you pay anything: the Cyprus title deed explained.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the standard estate agent fee in Cyprus?
Who pays the estate agent in Cyprus?
Is a deal with an unlicensed agent valid in Cyprus?
Is there VAT on estate agent fees in Cyprus?
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