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Planning loophole: build first, get permission later

Cyprus planning exemptions are raising a troubling question: can developers build without required permits, then seek approval after the damage is done? A special report by the Audit Office warns that exemptions intended for extraordinary cases risk becoming a second...

Construction law proposal seeks faster dispute resolution

Two MPs, Michalis Paraskeva and Odysseas Michaelides, have tabled a bill to speed up the resolution of disputes in construction contracts. It would allow...

Larnaca apartment owners allege illegal utility connections and unauthorised lettings

The Management Committee of a Larnaca apartment complex has raised a series of complaints, alleging illegal electricity and water connections, apartments being used without...

Cyprus lawyer faces 14 charges over €185,000 estate funds

A 47-year-old lawyer in Cyprus, who has not been named, has been referred to the Limassol Criminal Court to face 14 charges linked to...

Cyprus to tighten golden visa rules ahead of Schengen move

Cyprus plans to tighten its golden visa scheme ahead of joining the Schengen area, the Deputy Minister for Migration has told MPs. Nicolas Ioannides said...

The Cyprus non-performing loans crisis is over – or is it?

Cyprus has made major progress in tackling its non-performing loans, but the private debt problem is far from over, according to a new article...

Cyprus homes bonanza as state plots offered at 75% discount

Families in Cyprus are being offered a major boost in the race to secure an affordable home, with state-owned plots set to be sold...

EU affordable housing act will crack down on Airbnb

The European Union is preparing to give cities and regions new powers to curb short-term rentals such as Airbnb as part of a wider...

Jointly-owned building law scandal: how much longer will it take?

Cyprus property owners are facing another dose of parliamentary déjà vu as MPs reopen long-running discussions over jointly-owned buildings, with proposed legislation dating back...

Cyprus property owners face tougher rules on dangerous buildings

Cyprus is preparing to give authorities stronger powers to tackle dangerous buildings, with property owners potentially facing repair bills, fines and even demolition orders. The...

Parliament reopens debate on foreign property ownership in Cyprus

Parliament's Interior Committee is bringing back four proposals deferred during the previous parliamentary term, with changes aimed at tightening rules on foreign property ownership...

Cyprus could gain powers to target short lets in housing hotspots

Cyprus could soon have firmer legal backing to change its short-let rules to restrict Airbnb-style rentals in areas facing proven housing pressure. But any...

Cyprus developers urge action on unsafe & jointly-owned buildings

Cyprus must make meaningful progress on unsafe and jointly-owned buildings during the new parliamentary session, according to the Property Developers Association (CPDA). The association...

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