'Standard 'blanks' for wills in Cyprus?
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Hello Louise,
I know that one of the topics in which you specialise is Wills here in Cyprus.
In some countries, it is possible to buy a 'kit' or standard 'blank' form to make out your own will, together with full and d ...
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Cars - duty-free procedure?
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I have had my car in Cyprus now for over a year on the yellow, temporary importation form. The time has come to register it duty-free. Does anyone know the correct, up-to-date procedure for this ? My agent has told me I need ...
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Management committee set up
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I have read a lot of posts on this forum re the setting up of management committee which have been very helpful and have copies of the relevant legal stuff.
Has anyone actually completed the process yet in the Famagusta are ...
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pre-1974 property purchase in the north.
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have a customer whose father is looking at a property in the North that has documented ownership pre 1974, what pitfalls should he be aware of, the solicitor in the north is ISO registered.( do not want to get into any other ...
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failure to pay property transfer tax
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Dear Louise,i wonder if you could advise as to what happens if my title deeds arrive and then after 6 months(which i believe is the time you are allowed before specific performance runs out),that i would not be in a position ...
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Is Louise still around?
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Anybody know if Louise is still around?I have been trying to contact her.
Cheers,
Campbell. ...
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More on Management Committees
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Hi Louise,
Some considerable time ago I asked you what the position was about setting up a Management Committee without anyone having Title Deeds.This was the Famagusta District.Both you and my own solicitor told ...
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mortgaged land ?
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anybody know how to go about finding out if the land your house is built on is mortgaged by the developer ???????????????? ...
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General info
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Good morning,
I am currently in the process of trying to open my own bar in the Protaras area of Cyprus and was wondering if there is any pointers and helpful information that you could provide me with.
At this point i ...
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Title Deed Issue
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Hi,
When a developer is ready to release the Title Deeds, how long a period is there from the notice to issue to the time that the relevant fee's have to be paid..?
Thanks ...
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RE SNK Exclusive Properties
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HI LOUISE .COULD YOU TELL ME WHEN THERE IS A MEMO ON LAND THAT HAS TO BE SOLD.WHAT DOES THAT MEAN THANX ...
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Contract Fine
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Hi, I am asking this question on behalf of a friend. She owns an apartment in Ayia Napa, from the developer Karoussos. Last year she made a payment of 1000euro, she has asked what this money has gone to pay, and the lawyers ...
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Title deeds and death
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Hi - having been referred from another thread, I shall try to put my question as clearly as I can. In theory it should require a very short answer.
When we bought our residence here in Cyprus, we were told that, as we wer ...
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Lease Options
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Lease options are becoming a more common method of controlling property in the UK, do they exist in Cyprus? ...
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Failure of payment of Tax Contributions
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Very good point...I have heard of this happening before, as you say the only way to know 100% is to get a certificate of payment from the social security office in Paralimni, regardless of what your payslip is telling you!! ...
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Employers Social Insurance Contributions
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Hi,
Looking for some advice regarding social insurance contributions. I was recently made redundant and given 2 months salary in lieu of notice and a bonus payment. I was normally paid direct into my bank account howeve ...
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Sitting Tenant
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We are currently in rented accomodation and we are thinking of buying a property which also has a sitting tenant. What would happen with the tenant if we bought the property. Would a new contract have to be drawn up if we b ...
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VAT refund for property purchase by non-EU citizen?
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I asked this question to Nigel and he suggested that I post here.
According to the information I read about VAT refunds, I will meet all the requirements for the refund except that I am not an EU citizen (I am an Americ ...
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Socilitor Fees on Selling Property
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Hi
I hope someone can help me. I am looking at selling my 2 bed apartment and wondered if anyone had any idea how much a solicitor will charge.
Also does anyone know of a good solicitor?
Thanks
Dave ...
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Registering a company in Cyprus
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Hello
This is a general question, with no specific business in mind yet. I am currently based in the UK.
The question is how easy / what is the process to go about registering a company / business in Cyprus? In the UK ...
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Communal Law
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Hi to all that have replied.
Just a quick line to say thanks for all your advice, help and assistance.
Regards
Kevin. ...
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communal swimming pool
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Hi,
does anyone know if the law was actually re-worded? I have found reference to it going to be but not to it actually happening.
Also do you know if there are any opening times guidelines?
Thanks ...
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Accountant Paralimni area.
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Hi, we are looking for an accountant around the Paralimni area. Would appreciate any recommendations.
Thanks
Craig ...
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Marfin Laiki Bank Mortgage Conditions
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I am trying to get hold of a copy of the General Terms and Conditions issued by the bank with their mortgage agreements in or before April 2008.
Does anyone have a copy/know where I may get a copy? The bank are trying ...
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Financial Discrimination - Legally Right or Wrong?
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Is it actually lawful for companies to impose different rules and charges on Non-Cypriots?
Have come up against this a few times with utility companies, banks etc., who quite openly admit they charge Non-Cypriot Citizens ...
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Question to Giovannis
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Purchased two properties - one in Pernera one in Pyla -due for completion April 2010. Have asked our solicitors for a letter in writing ensuring us that the land on both properties has not been remortgaged - or likely to be ...
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Bank repossesions
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Furhter to Nigel's announcement
At what point is an unsuspecting property owner likely to get the bad news! and what can he do.
Would a bank offer a remortgage to cover their losses? or are you out on your ear? ...
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Threatening Letter
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I have been trying to get a refund from MRI for an After Sales Membership Fee that we paid them of over £1000 for 5 years. There is 3 years left of the membership but the company is no longer on the island. I paid this thr ...
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How best to make final payment on property?
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A simple question, now that our off plan property is ready to be handed over. Once we have checked the property over with the developer and are satisfied, we receive the keys, provided all sums due to the developer have been ...
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Rule of One Property
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I was given to understand that the rule of one property was being phased out. Has this been implemented yet? As I am about to buy a second property I would appreciate your advice. Thank you. ...
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A question for Giovannis
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Just a quick query.
As you know we paid taxes for the failed purchase Xlofagou plot so that we could file court proceedings against the developers. Now that the case has been finalised, are we able to claim that tax back ...
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Making a will
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Can anyone please advise me of a good lawyer to use to make a will?
When we bought property here 6 years ago but was still living in the uk we had a will drawn up by the solicitor we used for our property.
We have now been ...
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where do we go from here
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Hi we purchased a property and have struggled to pay the 1000euro monthly payment due to the world crisis etc and we have been told that if we fall into 6 months arears the bank has no choice as it is standard but to sen ...
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Private dectectives
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Hi all,
Does anybody know if I can be pursued in the Uk for a debt that I am gurantor for as I have had a letter from a solictor (all in Greek) trying to get me to pay. I was told they found me by using a private detectiv ...
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Resale and Title Deeds
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I own an apartment in Cyprus that I bought as a resale from the original owners 2 years ago. At that time, they told me the title deeds would be ready within a few months. However, I am still waiting! Over the last year I ha ...
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who do i speak to?
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I intend to chase to people for money. Who do i speak to
Thanks ...
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Am I liable after my contract was registered @ Land Registry
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Hi
Can you clarify something for me,
Is it true that if a developer has one (or more) mortgages on the land where your property is, and if, the developer does not pay said mortgages, do the individual residents have a l ...
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Good eveining Giovanni Please help with MRI furniture
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I want to tax your brain if i can.
I have ordered from MRI Furniture foolish i know but you live and learn.I am having now joy in getting a date of when they will install my furniture not returning emails and can never ge ...
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land mortages enquiry
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hi giovanni I tried to do a enquiry on your personal e mail address which i got from the eastern forum site , unsuccesfull?regards shoshanna ...
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British High Commission Lawyers List
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It is with great pleasure that A & G Kouzali Law office announce that we are now on the British High Commission "Lawyers List".
Our work has been appreciated by the British High Commission and we hope that we meet th ...
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SNK
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Can you please help. Bought with SNK, still know nothing bungalow still unfinished, if you know anything please help its a closed book. ...
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Please help! I can't sleep with worry - I can't afford it
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I don't know where to turn, this is my last hope. I am unable to make the payments for the completion of a property I paid a deposit on in 2006, I have lost all my assets other than my family home back in the UK and worry no ...
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Paralimni Lawyer??
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Has anyone had recent dealings with or know a lawyer called Georgious (sorry for spelling /close) whose business is located in the Paralimni area?
Could you email me feedback please if this applies to you or leave contact ...
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Repossesion
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Hi,
Does anyone know if it is true that repossesions are unheard of in Cyprus?
Thanks ...
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Legal Advice please?
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We may have cause to employ the services of a different solicitor to our purchasing one for various reasons.
Should I contact incumbent solicitor making them aware of my intentions since they will be contacted for document ...
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Is it possible to fold?
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Hi,
Is it possible to fold the property investment and sell it back to the developer?
Can the developer buy it back at the same price and sell the investment to someone at a higher price. I am happy to lose my depos ...
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Will
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I was in a certain Lady advocates office on friday in Paphos and was told that if you do not have a will in Cyprus and subsequently die that the Cyprus government take 50% of your estate
Can somebody please clarify this inf ...
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Advice on property/divorce
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Hi,
Can anyone recomend a good solictor that deals with divorce/property. And where do I stand being based in the UK?
Short and culry of it is this...
Lived in a house with husband. We split up I came back to the UK and ...
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4 month rule for ARC
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Hi does anyone know if the 4 month rule to apply for Aliens Registration Card still exsists and what would happen if someone went down there one week late, i saw on one of the government websites that they fine you?? Does th ...
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Wills
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Can anyone recommend a solicitor to draw up some wills in the Paralimni area. How much is it likely to cost?
Karen ...
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