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Portugal and Cyprus win as Brits return to market

Portugal, Turkey and Cyprus are among the main beneficiaries of the returning British interest in overseas property, according to the latest figures from portal Rightmove.

Experts air views on Cyprus property tax

In co-operation with RICS Cyprus, the Cyprus International Institute of Management (CIIM) held an event last Monday on the subject of property tax against a backdrop of the government’s decision to revise the property tax system in Cyprus.

Cyprus swimming pool laws cost thousands

The costs of owning a communal swimming pool in Cyprus are escalating as authorities tighten up the enforcement of regulations seemingly designed for hotels and tourist complexes.

Cyprus submits stability programme to EU

The Cyprus News Agency has reported that government has submitted its Stability Programme to the European Commission, which includes the basic targets to reduce the budget deficit to 6% in 2010 and below 3% by 2013.

Cypriot developer reveals new marketing strategy

Cypriot developer Aristo has begun a new marketing strategy separating its existing stock from its new luxury projects.

Number of building permits in Cyprus fell in January

Latest figures from the Cyprus Statistical Service show that the number, value and area of building permits issued in January 2010 fell compared to those issued in January 2009.

Developer swaps shares for property in Cyprus

Dolphin Capital Investors, the company that owns the Cyprus developer Aristo, is offering its shareholders a ‘shares for assets’ scheme according to a report in the Overseas Property Professional.

Cyprus legal system has reached crisis point

Legal professionals in Cyprus warn that if changes are not made soon, the courts will be failing in their most basic function, to deliver timely justice.

The Loch Ness monster in Cyprus

The new proposals for the Cyprus laws governing estate agents designed to bring them in line with the Acquis Communautaire are a monster in the making according to Antonis Loizou FRICS.

Title Deed reforms before Cyprus parliament soon

Neoclis Silikiotis, the Cyprus Interior Minister, has told Stockwatch that the five bills aimed at speeding up the issue of Title Deeds will be submitted to the Council of Ministers and the Island's Parliament shortly.

New EU anti-fraud and corruption system launched

Following a Eurobarometer report saying that corruption in Cyprus is a national problem comes news of a new EU anti-fraud and corruption reporting system

Cyprus property market speculators lose out

Foreigners who invested in property on the divided island of Cyprus have found their houses were in many cases built by debt strapped developers.

Can Cyprus benefit from the Irish experience?

The Irish government took effective action to protect homeowners when Ireland’s property bubble burst in 2008. Can Cyprus benefit from Ireland’s experience and protect those who have bought property on the Island or are the vested interests too powerful?

Cyprus changes estate agents law following EU inquiry

Following a European Union inquiry into the Cyprus laws governing estate agents, the Interior Ministry has submitted a new draft law to Parliament to bring it into line with the Acquis Communautaire.

Latest property sale figures for Cyprus

The beleaguered Cyprus property market has received some encouraging news from the Government’s Lands and Surveys Department with the publication of its property sale figures for February 2010.

Cyprus government extends water saving subsidies

The Cyprus government's Water Development Department (WDD) has announced the continuation of various subsidy schemes in its drive to promote water saving which have now been extended until 6th December 2010.

Slowdown in Cyprus construction activity continues

Latest figures from the Cyprus Statistical Service show that building permits for the construction of 1,624 residential properties were authorised in December 2009.

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!

Insurance of Cyprus apartments & building complexes

In a follow up article to 'Managing Cyprus Apartments and Building Complexes' Miltiades Miltiadou, the General Manager of Chartis Cyprus, writes about the insurance of jointly-owned buildings.

More delays in O’Dwyer case

It has now more than a year since Court proceedings got underway into the alleged assault of Conor O'Dwyer by a property developer, his son and another man.

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