Cyprus: buying property
The UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office has recently updated information for British nationals wanting to buy property in Cyprus; further information be found on the UK.GOV website.
News
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EC wants answers to risky citizenships
The European Commission has asked Nicosia whether it would investigate "possible misconduct" in the scandal… -
New scheme to speed building permits by 2022
A new scheme to simplify and speed up building permits should be fully rolled out… -
Names of 25 citizenship investors revealed
The names of 25 of the 26 investors from whom Cyprus is in the process…
Articles
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Land Registry values down while prices rise
The Cyprus Land Registry has come under attack over its valuation of properties on the… -
Strategic defaulters and sovereign corruption
The government backed Estia scheme enables those who have deliberately defaulted on their housing loans,… -
Foreclosures highlight we are the eternal victims
A personal view on foreclosures, the banking system and the Cypriot mentality of never taking…
Legal Matters
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Court annuls Alpha Bank Cyprus fine
The Administrative Court has annulled a fine of €250,000 imposed on Alpha Bank Cyprus by… -
Radical justice reforms on the way
The government is determined to introduce radical reforms to the justice system to do away… -
Bank foreclosure: outline of the legal framework
The procedure by which banks in Cyprus foreclose on property is often confusing and the…
Investor Centre
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Instability expected in Cyprus real estate sector
Although it's too early to make any conclusions, there are indications that the Cyprus real… -
Citizenship scheme reaching saturation point
Cyprus' property developers and other stakeholders are concerned over the future of the construction industry… -
Cash Was King!
Cash Is King is a slang term reflecting the belief that money (cash) is more…
More Recent Reports
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Online property auctions to combat NPLs
An online auctions platform has been launched designed to increase the sale of mortgaged properties whose owners have defaulted on their loan agreement and before a foreclosure has taken place... -
Estia scheme falling flat on its face
The Cyprus non-performing loans scheme, Estia, is probably falling flat on its face; applicants need to complete 30 pages with their family income and property details and include 40 to 50 other documents... -
Paphos marina may have cruise ship facilities
The cabinet has given the green light for a study that will look into the possibility of building facilities for cruise ships as part of a proposed Paphos marina at Kissonerga Potima Bay to the north of the town...
