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by Nigel Howarth
17 Dec 2023 10:28
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: No More Planning or Building permits!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 5465

Re: No More Planning or Building permits!!!

Hi David,

I published the article in Cyprus Property News - Ministry to axe building permits for low-risk developments.

Regards,
by Nigel Howarth
08 Dec 2023 10:49
Forum: Louise Zambartas' Legal Questions
Topic: CAEDB - Tax on Sales
Replies: 3
Views: 6467

Re: CAEDB - Tax on Sales

If your lawyer received 300+ letters, imagine how many thousands were sent to other lawyers.

All down to the incompetence of MPs.

Regards,
by Nigel Howarth
07 Dec 2023 19:35
Forum: Louise Zambartas' Legal Questions
Topic: CAEDB - Tax on Sales
Replies: 3
Views: 6467

Re: CAEDB - Tax on Sales

Hi HappyCamper The law was introduced in February 2021 that levied 0.4% tax of all sales of immovable property. The 0.4%, was to go towards supporting Greek Cypriot refugees for their inability to possess, have access to, or otherwise gainfully use their land in the occupied north. However, the law ...
by Nigel Howarth
05 Dec 2023 16:34
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: Boundary external wall
Replies: 3
Views: 4031

Re: Boundary external wall

Hi RobertJ and welcome to the forum As he's attached a port to your property's exterior wall, he's probably guilty of criminal damage. He needs to remove it and pay the costs of repairing your wall. As Vendela has noted he's probably built the porch and made changes to his car port illegally. Regards,
by Nigel Howarth
02 Dec 2023 11:26
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: Co-owned flat doesn't show on Cyprus DLS portal
Replies: 6
Views: 7128

Re: Co-owned flat doesn't show on Cyprus DLS portal

Hi Pan A general search of the DLS database will not show who owns the property, etc. , but it will show the location of the property, its size, and a few other bits and pieces. (I've done this before for those wanting to know how their communal fees are calculated.) At least I'll be able to see if ...
by Nigel Howarth
01 Dec 2023 19:21
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: Co-owned flat doesn't show on Cyprus DLS portal
Replies: 6
Views: 7128

Re: Co-owned flat doesn't show on Cyprus DLS portal

Hi Dave

If you can send me the details on your deed through my contact page that are highlighted in yellow on this image.

I'll see what I can find on the DLS database.

Regards,
by Nigel Howarth
22 Nov 2023 09:19
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: Asset Backed Loan
Replies: 1
Views: 3702

Re: Asset Backed Loan

Hi donotjudge

The best people to ask about this is a bank, but I believe it should be possible to use the land as collateral for a loan.

Regards,
by Nigel Howarth
16 Nov 2023 16:14
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: Buying a old house by a mixed couple
Replies: 6
Views: 7372

Re: Buying a old house by a mixed couple

Hi Tomas When your Sale Agreement is lodged with the Land Registry, it prevents the vendor changing his mind about the sale - or selling the property to someone else. It is absolutely essential that your lawyer checks with the Land Registry to check there are no prior claims on the property (such as...
by Nigel Howarth
13 Nov 2023 09:39
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: Buying a old house by a mixed couple
Replies: 6
Views: 7372

Re: Buying a old house by a mixed couple

Hi Tomas and welcome to the forum. 1. You'll need to pay legal fees and Property Transfer Fees. You'll find a Property Transfer Fee calculator at https://www.zyprus.com/help/1260/property-transfer-fees-calculator 2. As you're buying in joint names, the Property Transfer Fees will be slightly lower t...
by Nigel Howarth
06 Nov 2023 20:49
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: Buying residential land on a main road? Access?
Replies: 4
Views: 5418

Re: Buying residential land on a main road? Access?

There seems to be access immediately opposite the plot. You could park there and walk across the road. I've been looking at the shadows cast on the road by the trees and bushes and I'm certain the land is lower that the road by the plot. The planners should give you an 'off the record' opinion, but ...
by Nigel Howarth
06 Nov 2023 15:30
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: Buying residential land on a main road? Access?
Replies: 4
Views: 5418

Re: Buying residential land on a main road? Access?

H4 is a residential zone, but it looks to me as if the road falls away and the barrier's there to prevent vehicles going off the road. If that's the case, I doubt you'll be given access. You'll need to visit the site and inspect it and speak to the planners to see what's possible. You'll also need t...
by Nigel Howarth
02 Nov 2023 09:26
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: Land Valued Less For No Apparent Reason
Replies: 2
Views: 3959

Re: Land Valued Less For No Apparent Reason

Hi donotjudge I'd like to take a look at your Title Deed. Please contact me via my news site with the items highlighted in yellow in the image below. https://www.news.cyprus-property-buyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Title-Deed-highlight.jpg It's worth remembering the valuation shown on the Land...
by Nigel Howarth
01 Nov 2023 13:09
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: Swimming Pool Construction
Replies: 3
Views: 1589

Re: Swimming Pool Construction

Hi Barry

There's an article in Cyprus Mail. It looks as things are going to change - Upgraded swimming pool legislation expected in parliament.

Regards,
by Nigel Howarth
31 Oct 2023 09:01
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: Co-owner of land
Replies: 10
Views: 3281

Re: Co-owner of land

Hi Christina and welcome to the forum. Yes, you can build on the land depending on zoning etc., but you need to remember that each of your five other relatives will own one sixth of the house and the land. I think you will also need their permission to build. The best solution for you and your relat...
by Nigel Howarth
28 Oct 2023 19:24
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: Swimming Pool Construction
Replies: 3
Views: 1589

Re: Swimming Pool Construction

Hi Barry I've looked through the database of laws and regulations at https://cylaw.org/ and there have been no amendments to either since they were introduced in 1992 and 1996 respectively. As far as I can see, there is no law or regulation that requires a public pool to be fenced. I suggest you ask...