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Hi Tomas

Firstly, congratulations on your marriage.

Individual rezoning on request is not possible.

Regards,

Hi livecyrax

Thanks for reasons that made you decide you wouldn't buy property in Cyprus.

Things have improved over the the 23 years we've been living here, but there's still some way to go to fully deal with the systemic problems.

We haven't had any problems, probably because we did a lot of ...

Hi Tomas

It is possible that land in a Γα4 agricultural zone could be rezoned at some time in the future, but it could take many decades.

Plans are reviewed every ten years - and if there's a demand for housing the area, land adjacent to residential land may be rezoned.

But expansion takes place ...

Carrying out comprehensive due diligence before signing a sale agreement is essential to safeguard your investment, avoid legal complications, and ensure peace of mind.

Risks when buying property in Cyprus

While Cyprus presents good opportunities, buyers should remain cautious. Some of the ...

Hi Omega

Did you see the last reply to your earlier question about Pyla at https://www.cyprus-property-buyers.com/ ... hp?p=10222

Regards,

Hi Brian

I've done a bit more digging:

As from 8 June 2012 the reduced rate of 5% applies to the acquisition and/or construction of residences to be used by eligible persons (residents of the Republic or/and other EU member states or other non EU member states) as the primary and permanent place ...

Hi Brian

Sadly, your lawyer is correct. You'll have to repay a portion of rebate.

Regards,

I expect many here have seen the news on my website and in the Cyprus Mail that the Swimming Pool laws have changed.

The key changes affecting people living in apartments and other complexes of six or more residential units with shared swimming pools mean that there is:

No longer a requirement ...

Hi xamenos

The ban was imposed more than 10 years ago to stop land speculation. I expect the announcement is lurking somewhere on the Interior Ministry's website. And the law/regulations on the cylaw.org website .

An article on the subject was also published last year - Buying land or plot in ...

Hi Joan & John B

All is well here - thanks.

I've sent you an email asking for more information so I can check for you.

Regards,

Is there a draft copy of the new law for joint ownership which is pending?

You can find the initial (2022) draft of the new Jointly-Owned Building law on my website by clicking here .

However, there have been significant changes since then and a revised bill has yet to be put before Parliament ...

Hi Alassa

I wouldn't be worried about being forced out of your house until the problem's resolved.

According to the law "No person shall possess or use or cause any other person to possess or use any building or part of a building, until a certificate of approval has been issued by the competent ...

Hi Alassa

As your developer didn't put in a pavement or road, I suspect his architect refused to sign off the development. (And it's also possible that your developer didn't pay his architect.)

I know in Larnaca that others with problems like yourself were advised to use a company to complete the ...

Alassa wrote: 12 Jun 2025 18:28I do have the architect name so I could try there as well.

Yes you should - a.s.a.p. He should have signed off the property, which he has to do before the Planning Department will inspect the property and (hopefully) issue a Final Certificate.

Regards,

Hi Alassa and welcome to the forum

Assuming you have the Title Deed for your house, the building permit, planning permit, plans, etc. will be held in your local Land Registry office.

If you don't have the Title Deed, the building permit will be found in your local Town Planning office UNLESS the ...