The planning power that should stay local
Co-ownership of immovable property often creates a difficult planning impasse. What happens when an owner has a lawful right to develop their property, but one or more co-owners do not ...
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One word can determine an entire commercial transaction
In today’s business world, it is often assumed that major commercial disputes are determined by the amount of money involved, the bargaining power of the parties, or their financial ...
Remote work and labour law in Cyprus
Remote work has become a permanent feature of the modern labour market, transforming the operation of businesses, the organisation of production and, above all, the very substance of the employment ...
The content of a property sale contract
A contract for the sale of immovable property has long constituted the cornerstone of certainty and security in real estate transactions.
In today’s property market, however, where land developments ...
Local govt reform will ultimately be judged by quality of services
July marked two years since the implementation of Cyprus’ local government reform, one of the most significant institutional reforms undertaken by the Republic of Cyprus since its accession to the ...
The end of the road for Cyprus’ old ID cards
August 3 marks the end of an era for thousands of Cypriot citizens who still hold the well-known, old-style blue identity cards. From that date onwards, these identity cards will no ...
EU strengthens protections of flyers
A passenger departs from Larnaca for Brussels and arrives at the destination four hours later than scheduled. Another learns at the airport that their flight has been cancelled, while a ...
Outstanding common expenses do not prevent title transfer
The legislation protecting trapped buyers was enacted to remedy a serious and long-standing distortion in the real estate market. Many purchasers, despite having paid the purchase price in full and ...
When demolition gives way to the rights of third parties
The protection of immovable property is a fundamental principle of Cypriot law. Trespass upon land constitutes a serious infringement of the right to possession and enjoyment of property and entitles ...
Who is liable when AI gets it wrong?
Artificial intelligence has long ceased to be merely a promise of technological progress. It has already become embedded in the core of economic activity, influencing the way decisions are made ...
Tourism enters era of last-minute bookings
Cyprus tourism is facing a profound transformation that is reshaping the entire structure of the market. The period when holidays were booked months ahead of summer, allowing businesses to forecast ...
Court decision on single-parent allowance provides clarity
Child maintenance is one of the most sensitive areas of family law because its central concern is not the financial dispute between parents, but the safeguarding of the child’s ...
England boosts tenants’ rights without abolishing landlords’
From May 1, English tenancy law brings an end to no-reason evictions, marking a new phase in the regulation of residential tenancies. The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 constitutes a major reform of ...
Are social media platforms liable for dangers of doomscrolling?
The continuous exposure to negative or distressing news online, widely known as doomscrolling, has become a well-recognised phenomenon with significant psychological and social implications. Anxiety, emotional exhaustion, and social isolation ...
Digital signatures and the new legal reality
Can a simple click create the same legal obligations as signing a contract? In the era of digital governance and electronic transactions, the answer is evidently yes. The introduction of ...
Professional illegalities have legal consequences
The proper functioning of the market presupposes that contracting parties comply with the legislative framework governing the exercise of professional activities. Particularly in regulated sectors, such as insurance, the legality ...
Cyprus: safe haven or temporary stop for capital?
Whenever the Middle East enters a period of tension, the same assumption almost automatically resurfaces: that Cyprus will become an immediate recipient of capital inflows and that the real estate ...
Winding up of companies and the limits of the creditor
The procedure for winding up a company on the grounds of inability to pay its debts constitutes a powerful, yet highly regulated tool for creditors. It is not a simple ...
Trapped buyers and the new legislation
The issue of trapped buyers has concerned thousands of citizens for many years. These are individuals who purchased immovable property, fulfilled their contractual obligations, paid the purchase price, yet were ...
Enforcement of judgment in property disputes
Property disputes between former spouses do not always end with the issuance of a consent judgment. Reaching an agreement is not the only demanding stage; its enforcement is equally challenging.
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How does tax reform affect land-for-development agreements?
The tax reform that came into force on January 1 introduces significant changes to the Cypriot tax system. Among the most notable amendments is the revision of the Capital Gains Tax ...
Consent to psychological assessment of parents
Judicial regulation of family disputes often unfolds in an environment of intense conflict, where the best interests of the child are invoked as the supreme guiding principle.
This principle, however, ...
The growth and prospects of Airbnb in Cyprus
In recent years, Cyprus has recorded significant growth in the short-term rental sector, particularly through platforms such as Airbnb, with an increasing number of entrepreneurs engaging in this hospitality model.
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The irretrievable breakdown of marriage and divorce
Marriage, beyond its moral and social dimension, constitutes a legal relationship with rights and obligations. When, however, marital cohabitation deteriorates to such an extent that its continuation becomes unbearable, the ...