History of building2 min readUpdated July 2026
Title deeds in Cyprus: the history and the current process
Why title deeds became a national issue, and how contracts are protected today.
The backlog
For years, separate title deeds for apartments were issued long after delivery, leaving buyers with contracts but no registered title. Legislative reform and specific performance rules have substantially changed that picture.
How buyers protect themselves now
Deposit the contract of sale at the Land Registry within the statutory period; that secures specific performance rights. Your lawyer should also confirm the plot carries no undisclosed mortgage and that the planning and building permits match the drawings.