Cyprus ‘Trapped Buyers’ Update: The New Draft Law and What It Means
Earlier Today’s Developments Stockwatch recently released details on a new legislative proposal intended to solve Cyprus’ long-standing “trapped buyers” dilemma. This issue…
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Is Cyprus Rent Control Holding Back the Real Estate Market?
Rent control in Cyprus has historically been seen as protecting tenants. However, the Cyprus Property Owners Association insists that the decades-old Rent…
125 Illegal Real Estate Convictions in 2024: Council Reinforces Zero Tolerance
Stepping Up the Fight Against Illegal Brokerage In a major crackdown, the Cyprus Real Estate Agents Registration Council confirmed 125 cases of…
Trapped Buyers in Cyprus: Legislative Proposal Moves Forward
Cyprus is once again addressing the issue of trapped buyers—property purchasers who have paid for their real estate but remain unable to…
Nicosia Dominates with Record €29.3 Million Office Deal in March
Nicosia’s New Milestone Nicosia captured center stage this March by sealing Cyprus’ most expensive property deal: an impressive €29.3 million office building…
April 2025: Subtle Gains and Steady Optimism in Cyprus Real Estate
Cyprus’ property market braced itself for a manageable upswing this April (2025), posting a modest increase in sales compared to the same…
New Legislative Measures for Cyprus’s Trapped Property Buyers: Are They Enough?
New Legislative Measures for Cyprus’s Trapped Property Buyers: Are They Enough? Recent efforts to address Cyprus’s long-standing “trapped property buyers” issue have…
Primary Residences in Cyprus Selling at a Discount: Foreclosure Trends Unveiled
Uneasy Fourth Quarter for Cyprus Real Estate In late 2024, Cyprus faced an unsettling climate in its property market, especially for homeowners…
ECJ Ruling Ends Malta’s ‘Golden Passport’ Scheme, Raises Questions for Cyprus
In a historic turn of events, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) declared Malta’s ‘golden passport’ initiative unlawful, effectively halting one of…
Could Malta’s Golden Passport Verdict Spark a Revival of Investor Citizenship in Europe?
Growing Speculation Over Investor Passports Speculation is on the rise that debates about investor citizenship could be rekindled across Europe, as Malta’s…
Cyprus Real Estate Market in 2025: A Dynamic First Quarter
Cyprus’ real estate scene has surged into 2025, registering property transfers valued at over €1.1 billion and a robust 4,137 sale contracts…
Amendment Seeks New Level of Property Transaction Transparency
MP Kostis Efstathiou has put forward a legislative amendment aimed at enhancing clarity in property deals, shielding buyers from unanticipated legal and…