Antonis Loizou Archives - Financial Mirror

The era of small quality contractors

It is now necessary to introduce the European system of certification of technical competence by craftsmen builders. The situation that prevails today in the construction industry in Cyprus of “you are what

4th March 2024

Columnists/Comment/Cyprus/Property

Seeking new markets in 2022

The end of 2021 was met by the Cypriot real estate sector with no major changes. The lower-end housing directed towards locals in the region of EUR 300,000-500,000 had good demand and

26th March 2022

Columnists/Cyprus/Property

Buying an older apartment

As modern apartments are experiencing an increase in values in Cyprus, there is growing interest for the older units as well. If an older apartment or building is maintained at an acceptable

3rd October 2021

Comment/Guests

Providing concierge and ‘added services’ helps keep Cyprus tenants happy

There has been a growing interest in Cyprus apartment rentals where in recent years rents have increased by at least 50%, especially for units that are geared towards foreign tenants. Recent experience

16th August 2020

Columnists/Cyprus/Property

Old habits will undo new building permits target

Having studied the Minister of Interior Nicos Nouris’ proposal on real estate permitting procedures, we have the following comments to make. You state, Mr Minister, that you aim to improve the building

2nd August 2020

Comment/Property

Dark arts of Cyprus property sales

The situation regarding estate agents is not healthy and it is a cause of constant argument between property sellers, buyers and the agents seeking a commission. Most of the wrongs were corrected

4th July 2020

Columnists/Cyprus/Property

Creating a green paradise in your own back yard

With approximately 40% of the land area in Cyprus covered by forest, trees and bushes, our island needs a lot more green, notwithstanding our water shortage situation. The Ministry of Agriculture is

2nd May 2020

Columnists/Comment

PROPERTY: The Cyprus Housing Cycle

. Like many other things most of our lifestyle habits are changing and they now have a cycle. A young couple starts with the acquisition of an apartment 1-2 bedrooms, then depending

14th October 2018

Comment/Property