The Cyprus Real Estate Agents Registration Council has confirmed that written examinations for new candidate real estate agents are scheduled for November 6, 2025. The examinations, an essential step toward licensure under the Republic’s property and planning legislation, will be held on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at the Pavilion in Nicosia.

Legal Mandate and Industry Standards

Council President Marinos Kineyirou outlined that these examinations are conducted pursuant to Article 11(1)(a)(v) of the Real Estate Agents Law. This process is designed to ensure that all applicants possess the requisite understanding of the country’s complex real estate regulations, including the Immovable Property (Tenure, Registration and Valuation) Law, the Transfer and Mortgage Law No. 9 of 1965, and other pertinent legislations concerning property practices.

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Examination Details and Content

The candidates will be assessed through a closed-note, written examination conducted entirely in Greek. The scope of the assessment includes key legal provisions from various laws: the Land and Surveys Department (Fees and Charges) Law, the Sale of Immovable Property (Specific Performance) Law of 2011, the Streets and Buildings Regulation Law, the Town and Country Planning Law of 1972, and the Real Estate Agents Law of 2010. This rigorous evaluation process is set to uphold the integrity and professionalism within the industry.

Eligibility Criteria and Application Process

Eligible candidates must submit their applications online by 2:00 p.m. on September 25, 2025, accompanied by a fee of €100. Applicants are required to meet stringent criteria under Article 11(1) of the Real Estate Agents Law. In addition to being a citizen of the Republic or another EU member state, candidates must not be bankrupt or under any legal incapacity, and must have a clean legal record free from convictions related to dishonesty or moral turpitude (unless formally rehabilitated). Furthermore, the academic prerequisites demand a recognized diploma reflecting a minimum of three years of post-secondary education relevant to the industry, or its part-time equivalent, alongside at least 12 months of professional experience as a registered assistant real estate agent. Postgraduate qualifications obtained after at least one academic year in relevant subjects are also acceptable.

Further Inquiries

Interested parties requiring additional details on the application process are encouraged to contact the Cyprus Real Estate Agents Registration Council at 22666377. This initiative reflects the Council’s commitment to enhancing professionalism and ensuring that prospective agents are adequately prepared to navigate the complexities of Cyprus’s property and planning sectors.