All reports tagged with: "advice"
Well meaning or crooked lawyers?
Reports of “crooked” lawyers in Cyprus are legion. Paphos (or Pafos) appears to have an unusually high percentage of wrong doings by lawyers in comparison with other Cyprus towns and cities according to Antonis Loizou.
Cyprus Bar to advise lawyers after landmark ruling
Following a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of Cyprus which found a Cypriot lawyer professionally negligent, the Cyprus Bar Association has determined to advise its members accordingly.
Resolving Cyprus property disputes
Finally, you are on your way to having your dream home in Cyprus, you’ve signed a contract, made your payments and it seems nothing can go wrong… think again!
Managing Cyprus apartments and building complexes
Many people buying apartments in Cyprus and units in building complexes are unaware of how they are managed and their obligations. Louise Zambartas explains.
Pissouri ‘The Edge of Heaven’
Popularised by Gordon Honeycombe in his book ‘The Edge of Heaven’, the Cyprus village of Pissouri has become a hot spot for those seeking a place in the sun. A long time resident advises prospective property buyers about the importance of seeking independent advice.
Expats in Cyprus, tax advantages and domicile
Expats have been misled into believing that if buy a property in Cyprus and retire to the island, they will not be liable for UK Inheritance Tax.
Cyprus property exchange schemes target UK homeowners
There’s a very real possibility that you could end up buying a property being blissfully unaware that it’s mortgaged; you’ll only discover this later, when you come to sell the property or when the bank comes knocking on the door to repossess it because the developer has not repaid the loan.
HELP – I can’t pay the mortgage!
The worst thing you can do is bury your head in the sand and hope that the problem will somehow go away; it will not. The first thing you must do is discuss the problem with the bank that loaned the money
UK updates travel advice
The UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office is advising Britons visiting Cyprus that “there are risks involved with purchasing property on the island of Cyprus” and that those contemplating buying property
FCO raises warning level
Buying a Greek Cypriot owned property in the Turkish occupied areas without the owner’s consent is a criminal offence, carrying a maximum prison sentence of 7 years and any attempt to undertake such a transaction could result in a prison sentence of up to 5 years.
