Legal stakes raised in Cyprus Title Deed scandal

A case about to come before the UK High Court in London against several Cypriot developers and lawyers could help to create a healthy property system in Cyprus according to Dr Katherine Alexander-Theodotou.

Ban Cyprus property companies and close their UK offices

Lord Jones of Cheltenham has called on the British government to close the UK offices of Cypriot companies selling property and to ban the promotion of Cyprus property at overseas property exhibitions.

Cyprus bombshell rocks their Lordships

The Cyprus Government was ‘economical with the truth’ when it assured the UK Government that it intended to introduce a Bill to address the Title Deed issue affecting thousands of Brits who have invested in property on the island.

Cyprus president avoids demonstrators

Last evening’s peaceful protest at the new municipal park in Peyia was planned to coincide with its formal opening by President Christofias. But at the last minute the President postponed his visit due to an ‘important commitment’. Perhaps he wanted to avoid the demonstrators?

End in sight to Title Deed saga?

The main reason in most cases is that currently land owned by developers can be mortgaged again and again, leaving those who bought properties without their Title Deeds for anything up to 20 years. The average waiting time, even for Cypriot buyers is 12 years.

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