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23rd April 2024
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Foreclosure bill bunfight continues

The debate in the Cyprus parliament on the controversial foreclosure bill continues with opposition parties refusing to support the bill in its present form and calling for a series of amendments.

Troika push repossessions bill

The Troika has indicated that if Cyprus fails to introduce legislation to ease the procedures for property repossessions, it could jeopardise the release of the next tranche of the bailout.

No more escape for tax cheats

Those with tax arrears exceeding €3,000 will be prevented from selling or transferring their property under a new law passed by the Cyprus government to help with the crackdown on tax evasion.

Getting your Title Deed issued

Those waiting for the all-important Title Deed to be issued for the property they purchased can request the Land Registry to issue its deeds, providing a Certificate of Approval for the property has been issued.

Swiss Franc loan time bomb defused

The transition period provided for in the Statute of Limitation law that Cyprus introduced in 2012 and which was extended by six months in May has now been extended by a further 12 months.

New law enshrines rent reductions

Despite opposition to any rent control legislation and warnings that it would create new distortions in the market, the government passed a law last evening aimed at reducing rents.

Cyprus Property Action Group report

In its latest update, the Cyprus Property Action Group (CPAG) says that as a result of the persistent lobbying of the European Union and MEPs that changes will come about to resolve the problems in the island's property industry.

MEP calls for Cyprus land law reform

During his review of the Cyprus presidency of the European Union, Sir Graham Watson MEP called for a reform of the island's land laws and the establishment of a banking ombudsman.

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