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Faster planning approvals boost Cyprus housing supply

Cyprus' overhaul of its development licensing system is proving to be one of the most important reforms implemented in...

Delays in planning approvals take centre stage

Delays in planning approvals in Cyprus were on the agenda on Thursday when the Cyprus Federation of Building Contractors...

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...

Cyprus fast-tracked 1,300+ permits under new licensing scheme

Despite ongoing backlogs faced by the building permit authorities, new tools introduced over the past year have significantly speeded...

Incentives every now and then, but still no housing

In Cyprus, housing remains a pressing issue. While the government continues to roll out new incentive schemes and planning...

Cyprus plans to modernise planning & permit processes

In a bid to modernise land development and construction across the island, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou has announced a...

Many “Mortgage-to-Rent” homes lack Final Approval Certificates

Around 60% of homes eligible for the "Mortgage-to-Rent" Scheme do not have final approval certificates, according to a report...

Expanded fast-track building licence procedure announced

The Minister of Interior, Constantinos Ioannou, has announced the implementation of an accelerated procedure for issuing urban planning and...

Building permits in 20 to 40 days for larger projects

The digital platform Ippodamos will be expanded to include building permits for larger developments in March, following its successful...

Planning & building permits approved in 40 days

Cyprus is speeding-up the approval process for planning and building permits, reducing the timeline to just 40 working days...

Planning permission axed: Decree, Details & Applications

October 2 saw the Interior Minister’s decree come into force that axed the requirement to obtain planning permission for...

Planning permission axed for low-risk developments

As of October 2, Cyprus will axe the requirement to obtain planning permission for low-risk developments, such as the...

Scramble to process thousands of planning permit applications

The staff at the Limassol District Town Planning Department are scrambling to clear a backlog of thousands of planning...

Planning & building permits to be axed for small developments

The Ministry of Interior is striving to complete the simplification of the development control system by July 1 of...

Fast-tracking building permits a success

The fast-track licensing - town planning and building permits - has proven immensely successful and there will now be...

Giovanis’ Sun City project illegalities (update)

The Sun City project in Ayia Napa, in which the former Akel deputy Christakis Giovanis' Giovani Group is involved,...

Cyprus to fast-track building permits starting October

Cyprus is moving to cut red tape in order to fast-track the issuance of planning and building permits, slashing...

Town Planning Amnesty deadline approaching

October 7th is last date on which 'Statements of Intent' may be submitted under the provisions of the Town Planning Amnesty. After this date, applicants have three years to apply to the relevant Town Planning or Building Authority for a Certificate of Final Approval.

Town Planning Amnesty architects and engineers

The Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (ETEK) has published a list of architects and civil engineers who can assist in the submission of Statements of Intent and Applications under the provisions of the Town Planning Amnesty laws.

Cyprus Town Planning Amnesty penalties announced

The Ministry of Interior has published the penalty charges to be levied under the temporary provisions of the Cyprus Town Planning Amnesty for planning irregularities resulting from overbuilding.

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