Toon
English expat in Cyprus
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English
Lives in Paphos
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Registration: 04 June 2011
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Trapped buyers
Cyprus trapped buyer case exposes deep property & legal failuresBy Nigel Howarth- December 2, 2025Cyprus' trapped buyer crisis persists as faulty laws and developer debts continue to leave purchasers at risk.A recent letter published in the ... Read More
Beware of fake estate agents
Surge in fraud by fake real estate agents, council warnsBy Alexandra Theodorou- December 2, 2025Beware fake estate agents in Cyprus.Hundreds of people have been defrauded by individuals posing as real estate agents, according to the Cyprus Real ... Read More
Procedures for gaining residency by jonathonkennard
What are the procedures for gaining residency in cyprus yellow slip i believe they call it and does it impose any tax isssues etc
No more than 5-10 days to receive the appointment date ..but the actual appointment might be 3-4 months shead Read More
Timeline for approval by Theresamcdermott
Hello we are in month 2 of waiting for approval from Paphos Council of Ministers to purchase. Does anyone have any recent experience of the timeline for approval. Thank you
@Theresamcdermott Just had confirmation from my friend who is selling this morning and she is still.waiting to complete the.sale, transfer has not as yet taken place so the buyer is in the same situation.. my friends tax clearance was completed a ... Read More
Timeline for approval by Theresamcdermott
Hello we are in month 2 of waiting for approval from Paphos Council of Ministers to purchase. Does anyone have any recent experience of the timeline for approval. Thank you
Recent experience of a close friend of mine ..minimum 6 months...and still waiting Read More
Landlords v Tenants
Landlord versus statutory tenantcover Landlord versus statutory tenantArticle by George CoucounisJustice sets the limits in the rental relationship between landlord and tenant Rent control law 23/83 clearly regulates the relationship between ... Read More
Waiting for ID cards by MacGeorge8035
Hi, it has now been over 4 months since we got our temporary residency sorted. But, we are still waiting for our ID cards. How long have people generally waited for ID cards after getting temporary residency.I have tried phoning immigration in ...
Welcome to the mysteries of Cyprus Read More
New IPL for communal living jointly owned buildings by Toon
A new bill currently discussed in parliament proposes that homeowners will not be able to sell their property until their utility bills have been settled and they have obtained a respective confirmation from the management committee of a residential ...
Jointly-owned buildings: management committees & Title DeedsBy Nigel Howarth- October 8, 2025Cyprus management committees meetingFollowing my rant last week on communal fees for jointly-owned buildings in Cyprus, I’ve been contacted by ... Read More
Cyprus Tax Residency and UK Statutory Residence Test by 19kevin
Hi,I am in the process of buying a property in Cyprus and intend to become a Cyprus tax resident. I initially propose to be in Cyprus a minimum of 183 days per year. I intend to put my share of my UK house (we are tenants in common) in trust for ...
You might like to consider speaking to a wills lawyer or a specialist here ..Maplebrook Services ie Wayne the will man he has a very good reputation Read More
New IPL for communal living jointly owned buildings by Toon
A new bill currently discussed in parliament proposes that homeowners will not be able to sell their property until their utility bills have been settled and they have obtained a respective confirmation from the management committee of a residential ...
Communal fees: The crisis in Cyprus’ jointly-owned buildingsBy Nigel Howarth- October 4, 2025Cyprus communal fee payment for jointly-owned buildingsIt’s been more than two years since a bill was drafted, designed to resolve longstanding ... Read More
Water meter muddle by Neptune3
I live in a flat, and recently had a water leak. My plumber had to switch off the water to fix it. It turned out that my water meter was not connected to my water tank, but to another water tank on the roof. So for 4 years, the water bills were my ...
Yep good solid advice as often the tanks are not clearly marked and as such cannot always be identified by the owners committee or management company...regarding leaks and repairs required as well as bills Read More
Property Purchases by Toon
A collateral agreement for the purchase of a property may be illegal and result in criminal liabilityA collateral agreement to pay under the table for an immovable property, in addition to being illegal and void, may also incur criminal liability of ...
Loopholes exposed in property sales to third-country nationalsBy Nigel Howarth- September 27, 2025Cyprus property sales to third-country nationalsA new report by the Cyprus Audit Office highlights serious gaps in the property acquisition framework ... Read More
New IPL for communal living jointly owned buildings by Toon
A new bill currently discussed in parliament proposes that homeowners will not be able to sell their property until their utility bills have been settled and they have obtained a respective confirmation from the management committee of a residential ...
Cyprus parliament resumes debate on jointly-owned buildings billBy Nigel Howarth- September 26, 2025Jointly-Owned Buildings (Nicosia) CyprusThe Cyprus Parliament has restarted discussions on a new bill to regulate jointly-owned buildings such as ... Read More
Banks fined for unfair terms
Cyprus CPS fines banks €1.4 million for unfair contract clausesBy Nigel Howarth- September 23, 2025Cyprus Consumer Protection Service fines banks 1.4 million Euro.The Bank of Cyprus and Eurobank (formerly Hellenic Bank) must amend thousands of ... Read More
New IPL for communal living jointly owned buildings
A new bill currently discussed in parliament proposes that homeowners will not be able to sell their property until their utility bills have been settled and they have obtained a respective confirmation from the management committee of a residential ... Read More