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by Nigel Howarth
18 May 2010 14:57
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: Land Registry N50 info
Replies: 8
Views: 16218

Re: Land Registry N50 info

Hi crystal and welcome to the forum,

It is difficult to work out what the situation is without seeing the results of the search.

Is there any way you can scan the page(s) into your computer and email them to me?

(I will send you an email with my email address).

Regards,
by Nigel Howarth
11 May 2010 14:45
Forum: Buying Off-Plan
Topic: Bought off plan 5 years ago - still problems
Replies: 2
Views: 13936

Re: Bought off plan 5 years ago - still problems

Welcome to the forum Honest-H, Is your new lawyer one of those on the list provided by the British High Commission in Nicosia - see http://www.news.cyprus-property-buyers.com/2009/11/23/finding-lawyers-in-cyprus/id=002254 ? Personally, I doubt very much if you will get anywhere by suing the council ...
by Nigel Howarth
07 May 2010 15:51
Forum: Mark Nowell's Financial Questions
Topic: Swiss Franc Mortgage
Replies: 73
Views: 176921

Re: Swiss Franc Mortgage

Hi Sitarist

I have sent yo an email.

Regards,
by Nigel Howarth
05 May 2010 09:58
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: Floor heating in bathroom.
Replies: 3
Views: 9632

Re: Floor heating in bathroom.

Hi Øivind I have gas-fired underfloor heating. The hot water is distributed through a manifold to different parts of the house. Although we could switch off the hot water circulating to some of the rooms, we have never bothered to do so. We also had the option of having the heating in different area...
by Nigel Howarth
05 May 2010 09:42
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: Cost of title deeds
Replies: 1
Views: 6261

Re: Cost of title deeds

Dear Kate I'm afraid that I can't answer your question. When the Title Deeds are ready you visit the Land Registry, they have a 'Valuations Desk' that assesses the market value of the property when you bought it. I believe they maintain a set of market values based on the values of different types/s...
by Nigel Howarth
30 Apr 2010 19:24
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: Adjoining Plot
Replies: 17
Views: 31667

Re: Adjoining Plot

No need to apologise Louise, I hope my answer was useful.

Regards,
by Nigel Howarth
28 Apr 2010 15:41
Forum: Louise Zambartas' Legal Questions
Topic: General Questions
Replies: 1
Views: 7596

Re: General Questions

Is there any way of finding out whether my solicitor is working for my property developer as well as me. If you would send me a PM with the name of the lawyer and the name of the developer, I may be able to shed some light on this ...there is still no certificate of final approval which means that ...
by Nigel Howarth
28 Apr 2010 15:03
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: Law Forum
Replies: 1
Views: 6537

Re: Law Forum

Hi cherrink, Louise's section is still open. I believe that she has been very busy of late and travelling abroad. I'll take a look at your question and see if I can give you my opinion. And you can always contact Louise directly via her forms website at http://www.cyprusproperty-lawyer.co.uk/ Regards,
by Nigel Howarth
20 Apr 2010 10:05
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: Adjoining Plot
Replies: 17
Views: 31667

Re: Adjoining Plot

Hi Louise There is no fixed rule about solicitors' fees - some of them will ask for payment immediately - others will not. One of the problems here is that people are 'reluctant' to settle their bills - not necessarily Brits - and people like to be paid up-front. Regarding keeping back funds - if yo...
by Nigel Howarth
19 Apr 2010 11:32
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: Satellite provision for large development
Replies: 6
Views: 14105

Re: Satellite provision for large development

Our contract simply says that " provision is made in each property to receive satellite TV. Owners will make a one-off payment for the cost of satellite dishes and connections, if they choose to use the facility" - which isn't quite the same thing - would the developer be able to refuse to allow co...
by Nigel Howarth
17 Apr 2010 21:56
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: Satellite provision for large development
Replies: 6
Views: 14105

Re: Satellite provision for large development

Hi Julie On a property by property basis, €950 + VAT per property is reasonable, but when you total them up, it's very expensive!!! From what you say, your contract of sale does not oblige you to install a system provided by the developer - only that you cannot install one yourself. Personally I'd t...
by Nigel Howarth
17 Apr 2010 21:39
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: Alteration
Replies: 1
Views: 6319

Re: Alteration

Hi Rollwithit I'm fine thanks - and you? When you say a sun roof terrace, I guess it looks something like a pergola - with some shading? If so, it the inspector may not give the OK for the Certificate of Final Approval. I can't give you a definite yes/no, but anyone wishing to make changes should ta...
by Nigel Howarth
15 Apr 2010 11:24
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: Deeds
Replies: 1
Views: 6470

Re: Deeds

Hi cherrink and welcome to the forum, You can read about the process by which Title Deeds are issued on my website at http://www.cyprus-property-buyers.com/law/planning.htm - it does take a long time, typically 10 years if you bought off-plan. Article 10 of the Streets and Buildings Regulations Law,...
by Nigel Howarth
14 Apr 2010 10:06
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: Cyprus property prices - over priced?
Replies: 2
Views: 7736

Re: Cyprus property prices - over priced?

Hi Adi, Thank you for your comments and welcome to the forum. I hope your retirement plans to move here go well. I always recommend that people should rent before they buy and burn their bridges - visiting somewhere on holiday and actually living in the country are two different things. Unfortunatel...
by Nigel Howarth
13 Apr 2010 11:21
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: Title deeds and bankruptcy
Replies: 5
Views: 12448

Re: Title deeds and bankruptcy

Hi Vah,

Think of a Bank Guarantee as being an insurance policy enabling you to recover your money should anything go wrong.

Personally I would say it is worthwhile getting a bank guarantee, although as I mentioned earlier, it can work out quite expensive. It will reduce your risk.

Regards,