Reports written by Bejay Browne
Cyprus swimming pool laws cost thousands
The costs of owning a communal swimming pool in Cyprus are escalating as authorities tighten up the enforcement of regulations seemingly designed for hotels and tourist complexes.
Illegal building in Cyprus must be stopped
In the Paphos district of Cyprus severe flooding has occurred in many homes built illegally on dry river and stream beds, ravines and rubble-filled gullies causing their owners major problems and heartache during the heavy winter rains.
Report on destruction of sea caves at Paphos
As well as causing irreparable damage to the sea cave rock formations at Peyia in Paphos, large pipes have also been laid going into the sea. Inspectors need to visit Chlorakas, Peyia, Emba and Kissonerga on a daily basis and carry out extensive checks.
Paphos timeshare touts get violent
More than 18 months ago the Cypriot authorities were reported to be cracking down on timeshare touts operating in Paphos. But it seems they have made little headway as instances of violence are now being reported.
Sea caves destroyed by developer
Developers in Cyprus are causing irreparable damage to the natural environment and seem intent on destroying the very reasons people come to live on the island in their endless quest for money.
Cyprus president may avoid property protestors
Hearing the news that President Christofias may be unable to attend, Cyprus Property Action Group co-ordinator Denis O’Hare said that there will be another opportunity to demonstrate.
Paphos timeshare companies desperate to clean up image
Brendan Surgenor plans to clean up the mess, bring down the numbers of representatives on the streets, and legalise the touts to a specified number per company. There are many dotted around Paphos; it’s not just on the seafront and in the market
Paphos timeshare touts out of control
Aggressive timeshare touts in Paphos are hassling guests inside top-class hotels along the seafront in a desperate attempt to drum up new business.
Cyprus property companies on brink of bankruptcy
A 20 to 30 per cent cut in the old prices, which were too high, could stimulate some interest from people and get the stagnant property market moving; at lower prices, the banks could also become more willing to offer housing loans to buyers.
Thousands of Cyprus property workers face job losses
AS MANY as 3,000 construction workers in Paphos could lose their jobs in the coming months if there is no turnaround in the real-estate slump, a survey of companies in the area has found.
The survey was carried out by ACMA Consultants on behalf of the Paphos Building Contractors Association. It found that out of the [...]
