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@pantheman I already have an important update.

My Mum sent a message to the developer yesterday asking "Do you know who owns the land title deeds?". He came back immediately and said that he has the title deed and "if you wish I can try to transfer the land".

We are now extremely sceptical - this ...

Dear Nigel and Pantheman,

Your replies have been extremely interesting and they certainly give me at least another avenue or two to investigate. I greatly appreciate your both taking the time to share your knowledge and insights with the community.

I don't understand why your mother has to appear ...

But the fact that Title Deeds haven't been issued shouldn't affect probate?

Dear Nigel,
Thank you for your kinds words and reply.
The reason my Mum can't get probate is because, despite having fully paid for the property, it doesn't have title deeds. Therefore, the property cannot be transferred ...

Dear Nigel,
According to your interesting article here https://www.news.cyprus-property-buyers.com/2021/09/23/title-deeds-backlog-reducing/id=00164552 the number of title deeds outstanding is reducing. The bad news - we appear to be part of the 5000 outstanding 'complex' cases.

In short ...