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by Nigel Howarth
15 Apr 2024 14:09
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: individual building project in Paphos area
Replies: 1
Views: 107

Re: individual building project in Paphos area

Hi Janne and welcome to the forum We built our house in Erimi (Limassol). We bought the land in 1992, engaged an architect in 1996, finalised the design in 2002 and issued invitation to tender to six building contractors. We shortlisted three of those who tendered, inspected properties they'd built ...
by Nigel Howarth
13 Apr 2024 13:38
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: Debt after repossession.
Replies: 3
Views: 273

Re: Debt after repossession.

I go along with Pan on this. The property will have been valued by the bank before its repossession and would have pursued the debtor at that time if there'd been a shortfall.

Rgds,
by Nigel Howarth
10 Apr 2024 11:15
Forum: Communal Property Management
Topic: swimming pool licence & fences.
Replies: 1
Views: 251

Re: swimming pool licence & fences.

Hi henry Fencing off the swimming pool and making it only available to owners and their guests is a good idea. It will also help avoid accidents. However, fencing off a pool does not make it a private pool - according to the Cyprus swimming pool regulations: Cyprus Law N.55(I)/92 paragraph 2 states ...
by Nigel Howarth
04 Apr 2024 14:41
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: Building Density
Replies: 2
Views: 181

Re: Building Density

Hi trekker

Although the zone isn't shown isn't shown on the deed, you can find it on the DLS database. To use the DLS database interactive maps, you'll find a guide at https://property-11519.kxcdn.com/wp-con ... e-Maps.pdf

Regards,
by Nigel Howarth
04 Apr 2024 14:37
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: Building Planning Permission Amnesty.......!
Replies: 3
Views: 210

Re: Building Planning Permission Amnesty.......!

We turned a tiled are outside the back door of our townhous into a small extension with a roof, measures around 2X3M. Would this be a problem if we wanted to sell? Assuming you got planning permission, it wouldn't be problem. If you didn't get planning permission and a potential buyer instructed a ...
by Nigel Howarth
03 Apr 2024 09:19
Forum: Selling Property
Topic: Defaulting on a loan
Replies: 44
Views: 103092

Re: Defaulting on a loan

Hi TD Think of PMs as 'Post-It' notes. You should not rely on them for storing your messages and my replies as capacity is limited. The problem is made worse as some people do not bother to pick up my replies. I have replied to your PM saying I've replied by email, which will help you keep track. If...
by Nigel Howarth
03 Apr 2024 08:21
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: Cement plant redevelopment in Moni
Replies: 2
Views: 105

Re: Cement plant redevelopment in Moni

Hi Tom and welcome to the forum.

I've heard nothing about the proposed project since May 2021.

Regards,
by Nigel Howarth
02 Apr 2024 13:26
Forum: Selling Property
Topic: Listed houses
Replies: 2
Views: 93

Re: Listed houses

Hi espghia Listed houses are more expensive to renovate as the materials used are regulated, but may be more attractive to some buyers looking for charm and original features. I know you can sell you unused development rights to someone else who can use it elsewhere, but I don't know what is permitt...
by Nigel Howarth
27 Mar 2024 14:11
Forum: Selling Property
Topic: Defaulting on a loan
Replies: 44
Views: 103092

Re: Defaulting on a loan

Hi TD When you post a Private Message, I get receive an email - and I replied to that email. If you check your inbox there's a reply to your private message waiting. As for logging out & logging back in, I expect your cache has been cleared and your details lost. (I use the free version of the passw...
by Nigel Howarth
25 Mar 2024 13:05
Forum: Buying Off-Plan
Topic: Pitfalls: Buying a plot and building timber house
Replies: 5
Views: 24971

Re: Pitfalls: Buying a plot and building timber house

Hi Bejinariu and welcome to the forum Building a home on agricultural land is currently prohibited. The earlier messages were posted in 2016, but the ban was introduced later to prevent land speculation as people bought agricultural land close to planned roads, etc. in the hope its value would incre...
by Nigel Howarth
25 Mar 2024 13:05
Forum: Buying Off-Plan
Topic: Pitfalls: Buying a plot and building timber house
Replies: 5
Views: 24971

Re: Pitfalls: Buying a plot and building timber house

Hi Bejinariu and welcome to the forum Building a home on agricultural land is currently prohibited. The earlier messages were posted in 2016, but the ban was introduced later to prevent land speculation as people bought agricultural land close to planned roads, etc. in the hope its value would incre...
by Nigel Howarth
24 Mar 2024 09:40
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: Photovoltaics for All Scheme 2024
Replies: 1
Views: 301

Re: Photovoltaics for All Scheme 2024

Hi RoyalT Yes - there are new rules in the pipeline, which should help you when they come into force later this year. For more information, visit RES communities: photovoltaics in apartment buildings . (I suggest you register for my weekly newsletter to keep yourself up-to-date with developments.) R...
by Nigel Howarth
20 Mar 2024 10:35
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: Buying in Paphos area
Replies: 11
Views: 828

Re: Buying in Paphos area

Irini wrote: 20 Mar 2024 03:22I actually found out that as an EU citizen (which I am), I have the right to rent my property for both long term and short term (less than 30 days) :-))
I don't believe that excuses you from getting a license.

Regards,
by Nigel Howarth
19 Mar 2024 15:02
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: Building Planning Permission Amnesty.......!
Replies: 3
Views: 210

Re: Building Planning Permission Amnesty.......!

Hi John

Your guess will be as good as mine on any future building amnesties, but anything's possible.

What's the issue with your property?

Regards
by Nigel Howarth
18 Mar 2024 11:32
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: Buying in Paphos area
Replies: 11
Views: 828

Re: Buying in Paphos area

Hi Irini

A friend got a license to rent his property and he wrote an article on what he did - see How to get a license to rent your property.

Regards,