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Capital Gains Tax on the sale of property in Cyprus

FOR those who have immovable property in Cyprus and are considering to sell it they need to be fully...
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Brit in property dispute gets no relief from Attorney General

OPENING a new can of worms for Cyprus property owners, the Attorney General has told a British buyer his...
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What hope for justice in Cyprus?

WHEN Interior Ministry official Savvas Ioannou was questioned by Jean Christou about the 'Immovable Property Tax Scam', he was...
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Cyprus property lawyer says contract cancellation fees are illegal

A major problem has been created by greedy property developers who insist on claiming cancellation fees from purchasers. The developers try to take advantage of buyers who wish to re-sell property purchased without a separate title deed.
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Can we get our money back?

WE are new to all this and hoping for some help and advice. We paid a reservation fee of...
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Immovable property tax & fraudulent practices

The Immovable Property Tax law based on 1980 values is to most foreigners a very confusing concept which has no parallel in other EU countries. Relying on this confusion, developers ensnare and contain clients in the Title Deed trap.
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New swimming pool laws bring relief

The Cyprus government is looking into changing the laws concerning swimming pools will bring relief to many people who have bought property in Cyprus. Under current legislation, communal swimming pools in private developments are treated as public swimming pools.
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Top 10 tips on what to do on discovering problems with your new property

Having taken delivery of a new property, some buyers discover they have problems. This article has been by Louise Zambartas, a dual qualified English Solicitor and Cyprus Advocate, advising people what do do if they find themselves in this situation.
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Top 10 tips on buying land in Cyprus

Every property purchase has individual factors which make it unique and in the case of buying land in Cyprus...
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Top 10 tips on making a Will in Cyprus

NOBODY likes to think about making a Will, but whenever you have a major change in your family or...
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Top 10 pitfalls to avoid when buying property in Cyprus

When undertaken properly, purchasing a property in Cyprus is a pretty straightforward process. However, I am regularly approached by...
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Top 10 property contract clauses

When you instruct a lawyer in Cyprus you trust them to include everything that needs to be included in...
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Top 5 legal tips for property buyers

BUYING a property in Cyprus can be a daunting experience, particularly if you are unfamiliar with the system here. You...
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Is your lawyer working for you?

People buying property in Cyprus often make the fundamental mistake of not taking independent legal advice. Many choose to use...
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Title Deed trap and the emergence of self-help groups

The Politics of Homeownership and Title Deeds (1) We have been consistent in explaining, and drawing attention to the sorry...
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Buyers and their odyssey: case studies

The Politics of Homeownership and Title Deeds (2) In last month's issue of in In Touch we critically examined...
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Surviving the Property Jungle: A Safety Kit for Property Hunters

The Politics of Homeownership and Title Deeds (3) This final Part 3 of our articles on the property trap...
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Avoiding the bad apples

You cannot expect the same checks and searches to be carried out in Cyprus when buying property as you would have done in the UK.
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Compensation for late delivery of a property

IN A CONTRACT OF SALE regarding immovable property, either off plan or under construction, there is usually a term...
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An Oasis in the Search for Title Deeds

THE PROTECTION of the rights of buyers of immovable property in Cyprus constitutes a chaotic and worrying reality. Thousands...
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