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Britons in Cyprus and inheritance tax

Thousands of Britons have settled in Cyprus, drawn by the sun, the quality of life, and a familiar legal system. Yet behind the idyllic...

Owners of unsafe buildings face higher fines and legal action

A new bill has been introduced in the Cypriot Parliament aiming to crack down on property owners who fail to maintain unsafe buildings, following...

Court rules tenants refusing to vacate commit a criminal offence

The laws governing landlords and tenants in Cyprus are complex. It's often the case that landlords find they're unable to evict tenants when they...

June 2026 deadline set for old 5 per cent VAT housing scheme

Anyone who benefited from the previous 5 per cent VAT scheme for the purchase or construction of a main residence in Cyprus will remain...

Cyprus moves to tighten property rules for non-EU buyers

Three draft laws have been submitted to the House of Representatives as part of an ongoing political effort to introduce tighter restrictions and enhanced...

Cyprus aligns with EU on foreign direct investments screening

Cyprus has taken a major step to tighten controls over foreign direct investments with the approval of a new law aimed at safeguarding national...

Cyprus delays vote on foreign investment screening bill

The Cypriot Parliament has postponed for one week the vote on the bill establishing a national framework for screening foreign direct investments, following a...

Cyprus urged to overhaul its property tax system

Cyprus faces growing pressure to reform its property tax system as part of the government's forthcoming tax overhaul. Economists, including the IMF, argue that the...

Cyprus closes “Golden Passport” loopholes following EU demands

StockWatch reports that Cyprus is moving ahead with significant legislative amendments to the law governing the granting of Cypriot citizenship to investors and their...

Cyprus updates Airbnb law to align with EU framework

The Cyprus House of Representatives has unanimously approved amendments to the Law on the Regulation of the Establishment and Operation of Hotels and Tourist...

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