Cyprus vat reduction for first-time home buyers agreed

Following a series of proposals, counter proposals, discussions and debates, a compromise deal has been reached on the VAT reduction for first-time home buyers.

With 33 MP voting in favour and 18 against, the bill reduces the VAT payable on new homes measuring up to 275 square metres to 5%.

If the government accepts the bill, the changes will come into effect on 1st October.

Agreement on the compromise bill was reached yesterday following an urgent meeting between the Cyprus Finance Minister, Kikis Kazamias, and the House Finance Committee. 

Source: Cyprus Property Buyers