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Monthly Archives: November, 2011

An end to greedy developers extorting cancellation fees

The days when greedy property developers could extort contract cancellation fees from purchasers who wished to sell a property in Cyprus before its Title Deed had been issued have come to an end.

EU to investigate community tax discrimination claims

British expatriates who are outraged at paying higher taxes than their Cypriot friends and neighbours living in their Community at Kouklia, a village some 10 miles south of Paphos, are taking their case of alleged discrimination to Europe.

Governor warns Cyprus is at the edge of the precipice

The Governor of the Island's Central Bank has warned that Cyprus is at the edge of the precipice and has called on the government and parliament to work together to overcome opposition from the unions to proposed austerity measures.

Housing market paralyzed pending legislation changes

The Cyprus Land and Building Developers Association has urged President Christofias to approve legislation agreed by MPs to temporarily abolish/reduce Property Transfer Fees as the delay has resulted in a complete paralysis of the Island's property market.

Commission refers Cyprus to EU Court of Justice

The European Commission has referred Cyprus to the European Court of Justice for non-compliance with European Union Treaty rules on the free movement of capital in respect of unrestricted access to buy a second home in Cyprus.

Property prices will continue to fall says bank chief

Cyprus bank executives see a further deterioration in the Island's economic conditions next year that they consider will further reduce liquidity, increase the cost of borrowing, and put further downward pressure on property prices.

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