In brief: Cyprus is preparing a reform of the outdated Cap.109 law on property acquisitions by foreigners from outside the EU. Current rules impose limits and require government approval, yet due to loopholes, transactions often proceed with minimal oversight. Authorities are not happy with this — in August the Ministry
Cyprus remains one of the most accessible property markets in the Mediterranean: ownership is freehold, English is widely used in legal transactions, and the cost structure is transparent. Below is a practical roadmap — from the first viewing to obtaining the Title Deed (certificate of ownership) — with specific notes for non-EU
Tap the link and explore Larnaca's makeover on our live map. In a transaction valued at €132 million, Columbia Group has acquired the Venus Rock Resort, also known as Secret Valley, from the Bank of Cyprus — the largest single property deal in the island’s history. This milestone
Tap the link and explore Larnaca's makeover on our live map. For years, Larnaca had a reputation as Cyprus’s laid-back coastal neighbour — a place of leisurely rhythms, low-rise buildings, and modest tourism. But that image is rapidly changing. From Livadia to Pyla, cranes now dot the horizon,
In the western part of central Limassol, in the Agios Antonios district, extensive works have begun to revitalise the seafront as part of the Limassol 2030 strategy. Tap the link and explore Limassol’s makeover on our live map. Project scope: * 350 m sandy beach between the old shipyard and
In 2025, U.S. tax rules changed, and real estate investors are feeling the effects. New laws on capital gains, 1031 exchanges, mortgage deductions, and taxes for foreign investors are reducing profits. These changes make smart planning more important than ever. If you own, rent, or sell property in the
In 2025, Donald Trump comes back to the White House. Now his major concern is to have more products in the U.S. under his ‘America First’ policy. That means higher taxes on products from other countries and more support for making things inside America. So, what does this mean
It’s becoming more expensive to build globally, and the construction industry is expected to feel the impact by 2025. Prices for core building materials are shifting again, and one big question is back on the table: are US import tariffs inflating building material prices, or is it more complicated
“Green” construction and the shift toward clean energy construction are becoming increasingly important to Americans. More and more homes are equipped with solar panels and built according to green home development standards, using sustainable technologies and materials. But suddenly, a barrier appeared on this path — the US tariffs on green
When the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) changes its interest rate, the whole world feels it — not just Americans. US Federal Reserve policy changes affect global interest rates and property values in countries far from Washington. We’ll explain how this mechanism works, what happens to housing market affordability, and
So, the elections and debates are over, and Trump is again at the head of the White House. The whole world is watching his every move closely. And there’s something to watch — his policies are often quite unexpected. Are changes coming to real estate? Investors want to know what
China does what it does best: turning cities into futuristic marvels powered by AI and 5G smart infrastructure. The country is simply changing urban landscapes right before our eyes and has already involved more than 500 cities in this activity! Just imagine! This undoubtedly speaks to the scale of the