George Coucounis

The issue of trapped buyers has concerned thousands of citizens for many years. These are individuals who purchased immovable property, fulfilled their contractual obligations, paid the purchase price, yet were ...

Property disputes between former spouses do not always end with the issuance of a consent judgment. Reaching an agreement is not the only demanding stage; its enforcement is equally challenging. ...

The tax reform that came into force on January 1 introduces significant changes to the Cypriot tax system. Among the most notable amendments is the revision of the Capital Gains Tax ...

Judicial regulation of family disputes often unfolds in an environment of intense conflict, where the best interests of the child are invoked as the supreme guiding principle. This principle, however, ...

In recent years, Cyprus has recorded significant growth in the short-term rental sector, particularly through platforms such as Airbnb, with an increasing number of entrepreneurs engaging in this hospitality model. ...

Marriage, beyond its moral and social dimension, constitutes a legal relationship with rights and obligations. When, however, marital cohabitation deteriorates to such an extent that its continuation becomes unbearable, the ...

The functioning of the real estate market has always relied on intermediation. A real estate agent is expected to identify an interested party, bring the parties into contact and contribute ...

The Schengen Area is often presented as a technical European project or as a tool facilitating the free movement of persons and businesses. In reality, however, it constitutes one of ...

The principle of proportionality is among the fundamental principles of modern public law and constitutes an integral element of the control of public power. Its operation, however, is neither unlimited ...

Specific performance is one of the most powerful and intrusive remedies of equity, as it goes beyond monetary compensation and compels the actual fulfilment of a contractual obligation. Its significance ...

Public access to environmental information constitutes a fundamental element of the European legal order and a core instrument of modern governance. At a time when decisions relating to energy, major ...

Construction activity constitutes a fundamental pillar of economic growth and urban development. In recent years, particularly in urban centres, the intensity and pace of development have significantly altered the built ...

Affordable housing in Cyprus is not threatened by development itself, but by the absence of effective preventive control over property acquisitions by third-country nationals. In the vast majority of cases, ...

Information on allergens is not merely a matter of good customer service practice; it is a mechanism for safeguarding public health. In the catering environment, where consumers are unaware of ...

In agreements involving the sale of multiple properties together, time tests not only the contracting parties and the terms they agreed upon, but also any constraints encountered, such as development ...

The recent military intervention by the United States in Venezuela, involving the use of armed force on the territory of a sovereign state and the arrest of its incumbent head ...

The concept of “fair rent” under the Rent Control Law is not synonymous with what each landlord or tenant may subjectively consider a “reasonable” rent. The legislator has set specific ...

The family home is the centre of daily life and a refuge of stability for every family. When spouses are separated, the question of who remains in the home often ...

Co-ownership of immovable property, as a form of proprietary relationship, presupposes equality among co-owners and joint use according to each co-owner’s share. This constitutes the fundamental basis on which ...

Procedure is not a flexible framework that allows litigants to correct their mistakes after they have presented their case before the court. Rather, it is a mechanism that ensures the ...

The modern European tourism market has evolved into a dynamic but often unstable environment, where consumers rely on travel organisers for packages combining flights, accommodation, and other services. At the ...

Possession of immovable property constitutes a central element of ownership and is legally protected against any unlawful interference. When possession is granted with the owner’s consent through a lease ...

Bankruptcyshould not be seen as a stigma or punishment, but as an opportunity for a fresh start. The legislation on bankruptcy and discharge from debts is designed to help individuals ...

Health insurance is a vital sector directly linked to the protection of the insured’s health and life. The conclusion of an insurance policy is not a mere formality; it ...