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Comments on property issues provoke sharp reaction

Observations made UK Minster for Europe David Lidington about the Title Deed 'problems' in the north and south of the Island provoked a sharp reaction from the Cyprus government.

Former Teesside rave club owner to face the music

Gary Robb, convicted drug dealer and former Teesside rave club owner, will soon be facing the music in Cyprus in connection with alleged dealings in usurped Greek Cypriot owned property in the Island's occupied areas.

Guilty of tax evasion unless you prove otherwise

The Land Registry is effectively finding you guilty of tax evasion and defrauding the state of much-needed tax revenues if it inflates the amount you have paid for your property when calculating your property transfer fees.

Is help at hand with Title Deeds?

Property firms offer their services to obtain the all-important Title Deed to properties that buyers have purchased; developers and other advise caution, while some criticize them as "preposterous" or "scams".

Use an independent lawyer not an ambulance chaser

If you have concerns about your property purchase, engage the services of an independent fully qualified and registered lawyer; do not use an ambulance chaser.

No decision on proposals to hike property tax

Although President Christofias has won support to impose a tax of €1,000 a year on profitable companies, no decision has been reached on plans to increase the tax on property.

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