Antonis Loizou, Author at Financial Mirror

Building density law stumps development

Real estate and property development contribute to creating job opportunities and the growth of the Cyprus economy. Development is controlled by the existing town planning zones, which set certain factors, such as

12th March 2022

Comment/Property

Funds should invest in real estate

In the 42 years of operation in the Cyprus real estate market, we are still learning about wrongdoings and sick mentality. I was criticised by many when I wrote that the main

7th March 2022

Comment/Property

Making good decisions on property compensation

There should be a clarification on what is considered loss of property use and rental compensation for it. The subject came up in court cases where our office was an expert witness.

26th February 2022

Cyprus/Property

Strange but true real estate tales

One of the most recently odd things about real estate is the insurance scam, leaving many people uninsured. It brought the attention of some of MPs, but nothing has happened since then,

19th February 2022

Comment/Property

Water tourism should be explored

One of Cyprus’ many attractive features is the water dams scattered across the country, especially in the Paphos and Limassol regions. In addition to the basic supply necessity of such dams, they

12th February 2022

Comment/Life & Society

Property rules need changing

It seems that despite the initial lukewarm reaction by politicians to properly investigate poor management of the Cyprus economy (many of whom have only themselves to blame), we are now experiencing the

6th February 2022

Comment/Property

Democracy in progress

Winston Churchill said, “democracy is not the best system, but it is the best system we have so far until we find a better one”. And I dare say that some countries

29th January 2022

Comment/Cyprus

Paphos regeneration lacks spark

Following my initial visit to review the heart of Paphos central area regeneration in 2016, I visited the project again during the Christmas holidays. A particularly good effort has been made. This

22nd January 2022

Comment/Life & Society

Giving credit where it is due

From time to time, I visit the old Limassol port and fishing harbour, and I am very pleased to note the revamped project is most successful and operational. The buildings in the

8th January 2022

Comment/Life & Society

Alternative lifestyle for retirement

The idea for an individual or couple renting a home for their retirement and seeking facilities of a regular home, including a maid, visiting doctors (on-call), a car with a driver, is

1st January 2022

Comment/Life & Society