A large number of Brits in Cyprus are about to move a step closer to finally receiving title deeds to their property when a planning amnesty runs out in the second week of October.

In a bid to start resolving the country’s title deed issue, earlier this year the Government of Cyprus amended laws on town planning and introduced a planning amnesty. The amended law will enable property-owners who, due to minor building irregularities, have not been granted a certificate of approval for their property – and consequently title deeds – to legalise their Cypriot property. It also means owners can lodge an application to force the developer of their property to take steps to obtain all necessary certificates for the development, leading to the issue of title deeds.

To take advantage of the planning amnesty, applicants must have submitted a “Form of intent” to the Cypriot authorities by 7th October. The Form of intent has to be submitted with an affidavit from an architect or engineer certifying that the property was built prior to the date of legislation.

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