European Union: Real Estate

For non-EU buyers seeking to acquire property in Cyprus, understanding the relationship between real estate investment and permanent residence rights is crucial. While Cyprus offers a fast-track permanent residence route for qualifying property investments of at least EUR300,000 plus VAT, purchasing property alone does not automatically grant residence status.

László Krupl is a Hungarian attorney specializing in real estate law, greenfield and energy projects, EPC contracts, lease agreements, M&A transactions, and real estate-related litigation.

Ο Δείκτης Βιομηχανικής Παραγωγής για τον μήνα Ιούνιο 2026 έφθασε στις 117,6 μονάδες (βάση 2021=100), σημειώνοντας αύξηση 0,3% σε σύγκριση με τον Ιούνιο 2025. Κατά την περίοδο Ιανουαρίου–Ιουνίου 2026, ο δείκτης παρουσίασε αύξησ&

Purchasing immovable property in Cyprus requires thorough legal due diligence to avoid serious complications. From verifying ownership and checking for mortgages to understanding Title Deed requirements and contractual protections, these ten essential legal checks can help protect buyers from costly mistakes and ensure a smooth property transaction.

Co-ownership can become difficult when one owner wants to sell and the others do not. Cyprus law provides several ways of dealing with that situation, but they are not interchangeable. There is an important difference between selling the whole property, selling an undivided share, dividing the property and, where division is not possible, seeking a compulsory sale.

The Dutch government is implementing significant reforms to residential lease service charges through the Wms legislation, fundamentally changing how landlords can bill tenants for additional costs. This new framework introduces an exhaustive list of permissible service charges, statutory calculation rules, and enhanced oversight powers for the Rent Tribunal...

Owning rental property in Cyprus can be an attractive investment opportunity, particularly given the continued demand for residential and commercial premises from local and international tenants. However, like any property investment, leasing a property carries certain legal responsibilities and potential risks. One of the most challenging situations a landlord may face is the need to recover possession of their property when a tenant refuses to leave, fails to comply with the terms of the tenancy agreement, or creates circumstances that make the continuation of the tenancy impractical.

Real estate transactions in Finland present unique legal requirements that distinguish them from other jurisdictions. From mandatory notary presence and formal execution procedures to permit requirements for non-EU buyers and complex pre-emption rights held by municipalities and the State, navigating Finnish property law demands careful attention to procedural details and strategic timing.

The purchase of newly constructed or off-plan properties without a separate title deed has long been a common feature of the Cyprus real estate market. Although this practice is widely adopted in property transactions, it understandably creates a degree of uncertainty for buyers, as the completion of the transaction and the full vesting of their ownership rights are contingent upon the issuance and transfer of a separate title deed into their name.