Cyprus Land Registry

[Robyn]

Hi, is there a Land Registry in Cyprus similar to the one in the UK? I would like to find out who owns a particular property in Nicosia. Thanks.

[Nigel Howarth]

Hi Robyn and welcome to the forum,

Yes - there is a Land Registry in Cyprus that bears some resemblance to the one in the UK. However, as the law in Cyprus is quite different to that of the UK, obtaining information about someone else's property can be difficult/impossible.

In England and Wales

• The Land Registry operates an open register which means that copies of all documents referred to on the registered title can be obtained by anyone, subject to payment of the necessary fee.

In Cyprus

• Information or documents in the public register of Titles connected with the ownership of immovable properties and charges or encumbrances lodged against them are treated as confidential and unavailable for public inspection.

It may be possible for a lawyer here 'with a good working relationship' with the Cyprus Land Registry staff to obtain the information.

Regards,