Monthly Archives: January, 2012

News

Construction workers threaten strike action

Nigel Howarth - January 31, 2012

As waves of industrial unrest sweep the Island, construction sector workers in Cyprus are planning the first in a series of 24 hour token strikes on St. Valentine's Day over the use of cheap foreign labour.

Investment

Cyprus one of five Eurozone nations cut by Fitch

Alan Lawton - January 28, 2012

Following its warning a week ago, Fitch cut the sovereign credit ratings of Cyprus and five other Eurozone nations yesterday, indicating there was 50 percent chance of further cuts in the next two years.

Legal Matters

Department of Land and Surveys Citizens Charter

Nigel Howarth - January 28, 2012

The Department of Lands and Surveys 'Citizens Charter' provides information on the services it offers together with the procedures to be followed and the costs associated with various types of applications related to immovable property in Cyprus.

News

Title Deeds hopes dashed by latest property legislation

Lucie Robson - January 28, 2012

Residents of the Harbour Shore Estates at Coral Bay, some of whom have been waiting for their Title Deeds for more than 30 years, have found that the new Specific Performance Law introduced last year may have ruined their chances.

Investment

Cost of housing loans may increase

Editorial - January 24, 2012

Banks are considering increasing housing loan interest rates of in light of the tough conditions in the sector and the increased risk in the Island's property market, according to StockWatch.

Investment

EU congratulates Cyprus on measures

Editorial - January 24, 2012

European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Olli Rehn and President of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi have congratulated Cyprus on the tough decisions and the austerity measures it has adopted to achieve fiscal consolidation.

Monthly Archives: January, 2012

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