Property for sale in Kyrenia (Girne) spans apartments, villas, penthouses, studios and more, with 1-bedroom apartments starting from around £95,000 and frontline villas reaching £2 million or more. This page lists current Kyrenia properties across the harbour town and the coastal villages either side of Girne, updated as new homes reach the market.
Which areas of Kyrenia can you buy property in?
Beyond central Girne itself, buyers focus on 4 coastal sub-areas: Çatalköy, Esentepe, Bahçeli and Karaoğlanoğlu. Each trades a different mix of price, rental demand and lifestyle.
Esentepe
The eastern golf coast around Esentepe properties is Kyrenia’s growth corridor, anchored by the Korineum Golf and Beach Resort and favoured for capital-growth villas and apartments near the sea.
Bahçeli
Beside the protected Alagadi Turtle Beach east of Esentepe, properties in Bahçeli sit in a quiet coastal village that draws retirees and second-home buyers after sea views below town prices.
Çatalköy
A short drive east of Girne, properties in Çatalköy pair village calm with quick town access, schools and the coast, which suits families and villa buyers.
Karaoğlanoğlu
West of Girne and home to the Girne American University campus, properties for sale in Karaoğlanoğlu feed a strong student and expat rental market, which suits yield-focused buyers.
What types of property can you buy in Kyrenia?
Kyrenia sells apartments, villas, studios, penthouses, bungalows and off-plan units, covering every budget from a compact rental studio to a frontline family villa.
Apartments
Apartments in Kyrenia are the core of the rental market, running from studios to 3-bed homes and suiting yield-focused and first-time buyers who want steady demand.
Villas
Villas for sale in Kyrenia run from golf-coast new-builds to frontline luxury homes and are the family and lifestyle choice, offering space, a garden and privacy.
Studios
Studio flats in Kyrenia are the lowest-cost entry to the market, letting easily in the central and university areas and suiting investors after holiday-let and student income.
Penthouses
Penthouses to buy in Kyrenia are top-floor homes with the widest sea views, carrying a premium over standard apartments and suiting lifestyle buyers and holiday-let owners.
How much does property in Kyrenia cost?
Kyrenia property prices run from £95,000 to £2 million or more, depending on type, location and sea view. The table below sets the current entry points by property type.
| Property type | Entry price |
|---|---|
| 1-bed apartment | from £95,000 |
| 2-bed apartment | from £130,000 |
| 3-bed villa | from £250,000 |
| Frontline or luxury villa | from £500,000 |
Buying costs add about 10% to 20% on top: a 9% transfer fee, 5% VAT on new builds, and 0.5% stamp duty. Kyrenia is one of the most established places to buy a property in North Cyprus, so weigh its entry prices against the wider island.
Costs and returns
Costs and returns decide whether a Kyrenia purchase pays. The transfer fee, VAT and title-deed checks shape the true entry price, so buyers weigh them against the returns in Kyrenia property investment before they commit. A 1-bedroom listed at £95,000 lands closer to £110,000 all-in.
What rental yields does Kyrenia property offer?
Kyrenia property returns 5% to 8% gross on a long let and 8% to 12% on a holiday let, with prime coastal stock appreciating about 8% to 12% a year. Long lets in central Girne earn steadier income than holiday lets on the golf coast, and Kyrenia rental yields set out the split by area and by let type.
The bottom line for Kyrenia buyers
Kyrenia rewards buyers who match the area to the goal: central Girne and Karaoğlanoğlu for yield, Çatalköy and Bahçeli for lifestyle, and Esentepe for growth. Prices still start near £95,000, so browse the current listings above, shortlist your favourites, and arrange a viewing.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, foreigners can buy in Kyrenia with Council of Ministers permission. Since 15 May 2025, a foreign buyer may hold up to 3 apartments or 2 villas in a managed complex, or 1 house on land up to 3,300 m².
A realistic all-in budget for a Kyrenia 1-bedroom apartment is about £110,000, made up of the £95,000 price plus roughly 10% to 20% for the transfer fee, VAT, stamp duty and legal costs. A 2-bedroom apartment starts nearer £130,000 before the same fees.
Kyrenia property nets about 4.5% to 7% a year on a long let, after management, service charges and the 8% or 13% rental tax, and 6% to 7.5% on a well-run holiday let.
Central Girne and Karaoğlanoğlu suit first-time and yield-focused buyers, because they let fastest to students and professionals. Çatalköy, Esentepe and Bahçeli suit families and second-home buyers who want a quieter base.