by Why Select Estates International Is the Agent to Trust in North Cyprus
Select Estates International is a data-driven, island-wide real estate brokerage with international reach, in-house technology and end-to-end client support. For more than 24 years it has helped buyers, sellers and landlords in North Cyprus (the northern part of Cyprus). It now also sells property in Dubai.
Choose Select if you want three things: the largest portfolio on the island, prices you can check against real market data, and one team that stays with you from the first enquiry to the title deed and beyond.
Select at a glance
- Company: Select Estates International (Real Select Estates Ltd), more than 24 years in the North Cyprus property market.
- Services: property sales, buyer search, valuations, conveyancing, long-term rentals and property management.
- Portfolio: around 1,000 listings, the largest in North Cyprus, in one central pool.
- Coverage: the whole island, with agents in Kyrenia (Girne), Iskele and Lefkoşa (Nicosia).
- Data: the first and only detailed market data in North Cyprus: price index by location, trends, rental yields, area reports and a quarterly market report.
- Technology: its own CRM, buyer–property matching and the first and only online property valuation in North Cyprus.
- Reach: buyers mainly from Europe, plus Turkey, Iran and Russia, and a direct partner agency agreement with DAMAC in Dubai.
- Payments: bank transfer, or USDT and Bitcoin held until completion.
How to choose an estate agent in North Cyprus
A good agent protects your money and your time. Ask these seven questions to any agency, then compare the answers.
| Question to ask any agent | Select’s answer |
| How many properties can you show me? | Around 1,000 listings across the island, in one central pool. |
| How do I know the price is fair? | Price index by location, rental yields and a quarterly market report. |
| What is my property really worth? | A free online valuation, the first and only one in North Cyprus. |
| Who will see my property? | All main property portals, international websites, social media and around 6,000 email contacts. |
| Who handles the paperwork? | Our in-house conveyancing department, through to the title deed. |
| How can I pay? | Bank transfer, or crypto (USDT or Bitcoin) held until completion. |
| What happens after the sale? | Long-term rentals and property management in every city. |
An agent who can answer all seven with facts, not promises, is usually one you can trust.
Data-driven: prices based on real market data
Select publishes the first and only detailed market data in North Cyprus. It covers a price index by location, market trends, rental yields, area reports and a quarterly market report. Every client gets an honest price based on this data, even when it is not the number they hoped for.
Why this matters: in a market with few public records, an agent with data lets you decide with facts instead of opinions.
- For buyers: see what similar homes sell and rent for before you make an offer, and check the expected rental yield before you invest.
- For sellers: start with the free online valuation, then compare it with the price index for your area. A realistic price attracts buyers in the first weeks, when interest is highest.
- For investors: compare areas by price trend and rental yield, not by brochure promises.
You can open the market data and the valuation tool on the Select website and check every figure yourself.
Island-wide: one portfolio, every area
Select covers the whole northern part of Cyprus: Kyrenia (Girne), Alsancak, Lapta, Esentepe, Bellapais, Catalkoy, Iskele, Long Beach, Famagusta and Lefkoşa (Nicosia). Around 1,000 listings sit in one central pool, the largest portfolio in North Cyprus. Agents in Kyrenia, Iskele and Lefkoşa all work from it.
- For buyers: one agent can show you any property in any area, so you deal with one person instead of many agencies.
- For sellers: every Select agent can offer your property to their clients from day one.
International reach: buyers and opportunities across borders
Select’s buyers come mainly from Europe, plus Turkey, Iran and Russia. We list on all the main property platforms in North Cyprus, on international portals and on social media, and our email list reaches around 6,000 contacts.
Since 2016 we have also advised investors on property in the UK, Dubai and Portugal. We first sold Dubai property in 2017 and have sold property in Turkey and London to private clients.
In October 2026 we signed a direct partner agency agreement with DAMAC, one of Dubai’s best-known developers. A Dubai office is planned for early 2027. See our Dubai projects.
- For buyers: developers value the buyers we bring, which can mean early access to new launches and special prices, including DAMAC projects in Dubai.
- For sellers: your property reaches serious buyers abroad, not only local ones. As your sole agent, we add our own three-month marketing budget for property portals and social media.
In-house technology: one platform, built by Select
Select built its own platform instead of renting one, so every part works together.
- Select CRM: every buyer, seller and enquiry in one system.
- Buyer–property matching: links each buyer’s brief to the right listings.
- Online valuation: instant price estimates for owners.
- Market data tools: price index, trends, rental yields and reports.
- Lead distribution: each enquiry goes straight to the right local agent.
- Owner platform: rentals, payments and bills managed online.
For buyers, new listings that match your brief are flagged as soon as they arrive. For sellers, your property is matched against our buyer database on day one. Our agents train in Select Academy, our own training programme, so every client gets the same standard of service.
Client protection: from first call to title deed and beyond
One Select team handles the search or sale, the paperwork, the payment and the life of the property after the keys. Behind it is one rule: the client’s interest comes first.
- Protected paperwork: in North Cyprus, a sales contract registered at the Land Registry stops the property being sold or mortgaged to anyone else. Our in-house conveyancing department guides you through this and every step to the title deed. We also recommend your own independent lawyer as an extra check.
- Clear agreements: every agreement is in writing, with clear terms for buyers and sellers.
- Secure payments: pay by bank transfer or in USDT or Bitcoin. Crypto is held in our company account or a partner exchange wallet and released to the seller only when the sale completes. Our conveyancing and IT teams manage the process.
- After the keys: we find long-term tenants and manage properties in every city, and the online owner platform shows rent, bills and bookings in one place.
Select has worked to these standards in North Cyprus for more than 24 years.
How it works
Buying with Select
- Tell us your budget, preferred area and goals.
- We match you with properties from the whole portfolio and share the market data.
- You view your shortlist with a local agent.
- You reserve and sign, with our conveyancing team guiding every document.
- You get your keys, and we can rent out or manage the property for you.
Selling with Select
- Get your free online valuation.
- Agree the asking price and sign our agency agreement.
- We market your property to buyers in North Cyprus and abroad.
- We arrange viewings and negotiate offers for you.
- Our conveyancing team takes the sale through to completion.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best estate agent in North Cyprus?
The best agent is the one that can prove its claims. Select Estates International has more than 24 years of local experience, the largest portfolio on the island (around 1,000 listings) and published market data you can check yourself.
Can foreigners buy property in North Cyprus?
Yes. Foreign buyers need Permission to Purchase (PTP) from the Council of Ministers before the title deed is transferred, which typically takes three to six months. Under the 2026 rules, a foreigner can generally buy one residential property, or up to three apartments or two villas in an approved complex. Turkish citizens have higher limits. Rules change often, so check them before you buy.
How do I find out what my property is worth?
Use the free online valuation on the Select website, the first and only one in North Cyprus. A Select agent can then compare it with recent prices and rental yields in your area.
Where can I see North Cyprus property prices and rental yields?
Select publishes a price index by location, market trends, rental yields, area reports and a quarterly market report, so you can compare areas before you decide.
Can I buy property in North Cyprus with crypto?
Yes. Through Select you can pay with USDT or Bitcoin. The funds are held in the company account or a partner exchange wallet and released to the seller when the sale completes.
Which areas does Select cover?
All of North Cyprus, including Kyrenia (Girne), Alsancak, Lapta, Esentepe, Bellapais, Catalkoy, Iskele, Long Beach, Famagusta and Lefkoşa (Nicosia).
Can Select rent out and manage my property?
Yes. Select handles long-term rentals and property management in every city in North Cyprus. Owners can follow rent, bills and bookings on the online owner platform.
Does Select sell property in Dubai?
Yes. Select is a direct partner agency of DAMAC, with access to new launches and special prices. A Dubai office is planned for early 2027.
Start with Select
Buying, selling or renting, the first step is a short conversation. Call or WhatsApp +90 548 878 00 11, or open a free account on our website for online valuations, market reports and email alerts.
Read next: Foreigners buying in North Cyprus · Permission to purchase (PTP) · Title deeds explained · Taxes and fees when buying · Off-plan buying checklist
Sources: Buying Property as a Foreigner in North Cyprus, In Your Pocket, July 2026 (rules for foreign buyers).
