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Ensure that you have done your research thoroughly, and never act on a whim.   The following points should also be borne in mind:

Location - consider:

Local facilities

Schools

Proximity t job

Social life

More for your money if a few kilometres into the countryside, but still near enough to enjoy resort facilities.

Buying property:

Never waste time looking at properties you can't afford

Complete a mortgage application before you start

Check condition of properties on the site, re quality of build

Talk to existing owners about their impressions

Seek professional advice, and never sign a contract without running it past your own solicitor

Agree all fees with solicitors, builders etc prior to instructing them to proceed

Ensure that the property is registered with title deeds

If registration of transfer is not to take place immediately, deposit your sales contract at the District lands office within 2 months of signing it.

If you are building a property, consult qualified architects, engineers, electricians etc, and invite the tenders from several contractors and specialists with the appropriate credentials.

Check to ensure that a new property comes with a Building Guarantee

Take time to also see the surrounding areas, and local colour and culture at regional fairs and events.

MOVING - don't forget

Cost of shipping belongings

Legal costs

Taxes

Travel & health insurance

Quarantine costs for pets

Ensure passports are valid until next return to UK

Leave duplicate set of vial documents with contact in UK
When first arriving on the island, you need to establish yourself as a resident of Cyprus, and obtain immigration papers. Life would be difficult without these.