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What Happens When the Seller Doesn’t Deliver — and How Escrow Reduces the Damage
General information only — not legal advice. Rules vary by country and transaction type; always confirm with local counsel/notary. The situation buyers fear (and sellers hate too) You sign an agreement to buy a property. You pay a deposit (either to the seller or into an escrow/stakeholder account). Settlement day arrives… and the seller doesn’t…
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Digital Conveyancing in Europe: eSign / QES, KYC/AML, and “Remote Closings” Explained
General information only — not legal advice. Rules vary by country and transaction type; always confirm with local counsel/notary. The “digital conveyancing stack” in one view Across Europe, property transactions are increasingly a combination of: “Remote closing” usually means you can complete most steps without being physically present—but not always every step, because property deeds…
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Escrow for Property in Cyprus & Greece: How Deposits and Settlement Can Be Protected
General information only — not legal advice. Always use an independent lawyer/notary for your transaction and deposit arrangements. What “escrow” means in property Escrow is any arrangement where money (usually the deposit, sometimes the full balance) is held by a trusted third party and only released when clear, pre-agreed conditions are met. In property deals,…
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Greece Due Diligence Checklist: Title, Planning, Engineer, Notary
General information only — not legal advice. Always use an independent Greek lawyer/notary/engineer for your specific purchase. Why Greece due diligence needs a “four-part” check In Greece, the purchase only becomes secure when the deed is notarially executed and registered/inscribed in the competent registry/cadastre system. A clean closing depends on four moving parts working together:…
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Cyprus Property Due Diligence Checklist (Lawyer + Buyer Edition)
General information only — not legal advice. Always use an independent Cyprus lawyer for your transaction. Why due diligence is where deals are won (or lost) Most Cyprus property problems don’t come from the signing day. They come from what wasn’t checked before money moved: title deed status, mortgages/charges, planning irregularities, or a contract that…
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Greece Property Transfer Taxes & Notary Filing (myPROPERTY) Explained
General information only — not legal or tax advice. Always confirm your exact obligations with an independent Greek lawyer/notary/tax adviser. 1) What is Greece’s property transfer tax (FMA) and who pays it? In Greece, a real estate transfer tax is imposed on purchases/sales of property rights located in Greece, and the buyer is responsible for…
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Cyprus Property Fees & Taxes: Full Buyer Cost Breakdown
General information only (not legal or tax advice). Always confirm your exact costs with an independent Cyprus lawyer/tax adviser before signing. The quick truth: what you’ll actually pay as a buyer Most Cyprus buyers should budget for three buckets: The biggest driver of cost is simple: Is the purchase subject to VAT? 1) VAT on…
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Cyprus Title Deeds, Land Registry & Contract Deposit Explained
Buying property in Cyprus can be smooth when everyone (buyer, agent, lawyer, seller, developer, bank) is working from the same plan. Most delays and disputes come from the same root causes: unclear deposit terms, missing documents, late-stage due diligence surprises, and poor coordination across parties. This REXE-focused guide gives you a simple step-by-step process and…
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How to Buy Property in Cyprus (2026 Step-by-Step Guide
Buying property in Cyprus can be straightforward when the process is managed properly—but it’s also easy to make expensive mistakes if deposits, Land Registry filings, title checks, and taxes aren’t handled in the right order. This guide walks you through the typical Cyprus buying journey step-by-step, explains what to do, when to do it, and…
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Greek Cadastre (Ktimatologio) + Land Registry: What Buyers Must Verify
Why this matters In Greece, the “truth” about a property is proven through the official registration system—and the system is in transition: many areas operate under Hellenic Cadastre (Ktimatologio) while others may still be using legacy structures. The Cadastre is designed to replace the older registrations/mortgages system and records both the legal rights and the…