News & Insights
Over the last few years Spanish Banks have unwittingly become the biggest estate agents in Spain. The banks have had to repossess so many properties from owners who could no...
Like it or not, Theresa May’s decision to call a snap general election could well go on to be seen as a masterstroke in timing. Don’t get me wrong, I’m...
During the boom times of property sales in Spain the vast majority of people purchasing properties did so “off-plan”. They were persuaded by glossy brochures and liked the thought of...
Timeshare can be a murky industry and very often things aren’t what they initially seem. And there is no better example of that than Timeshare Forums and internet sites. There...
At some stage when you buy a property in Spain you will need to obtain an NIE. NIE stands for “Numero de Identidad Extranjero”, which translates as “Foreigners Identification Number”....
When you own a property abroad there may be times when you need access to healthcare. Within Europe (at the current time of writing prior to the UK coming out...
You have bought your property abroad and are now looking forward to using it. You intend to either use it yourself as a holiday home, as a retirement home or you...
Banish the Brexit Blues: Let’s be honest, the market went pretty quiet towards the end of 2016. Buyers put any plans they had on hold amidst all the political uncertainty....
On Saturday 21st January the requirements to make claims under Mortgage Floor Clauses in Spain were published in the official Bulletin of the State in Spain. Floor Clauses are clauses in...
So just 3 weeks into the year and it’s clear that Brexit is not only dominating the headlines but also the ‘headspace’ of those looking to purchase or sell overseas...
“The Swiss Franc mortgage taken out to fund our investment in Cyprus some years ago has become a nightmare”. “It is an issue causing us huge distress and anxiety as...
More often than not when buying a product or paying for a service we will be asked to enter into a contract of one sort or another or sign Terms...
Many years ago when Timeshare first appeared as a concept the attraction was quite simple – you owned/purchased a single week in an apartment (often called a “unit”) in a...
The Nicosia District Court recently granted an interim order for the freezing of a borrower’s installments in Swiss Francs (CHF). The lawsuit was filed by a borrower and a guarantor...
The above is a question that more often than not begs for an answer. It has become a frequent occasion for non-Cypriots (mainly U.K. citizens) to be served with documents...
For many, renting a property out is a key element in making their dream of buying property abroad achievable. Buyers I speak to often talk about a desire for the...
When a legal issue is encountered in a foreign jurisdiction, you will often hear talk of a Power of Attorney. In reality this is nothing to be afraid of. A...
With the huge growth of social media in recent years, individuals who have legal issues abroad, whether it is problems with a failed development overseas or issues such as Swiss...
Often when dealing with a legal issue abroad it will be necessary to get a document “legalised” for a specific legal purpose. This may sound like a rather complicated legal...
It may seem strange to ask such a question but bizarrely this is one of the most common questions we get asked. The simple answer is no, you don’t. However,...
Judicare is very often contacted by people who have found themselves involved in Court proceedings in Cyprus – whether as Plaintiffs or Defendants – asking whether we can find out...
If you are encountering problems with an off-plan property purchase in the United Arab Emirates, then news of a recent landmark case being successfully concluded in the UAE may offer...
Through the use of TCA Law in Cyprus, we are now awaiting the final setting down of firm trial dates in relation to our clients and their claims against the...
Swiss Franc Mortgage problems in Cyprus & the issue of Jurisdiction ————————————– 1. In the last few weeks the issue of jurisdiction i.e. in which Court the purchasers of immovable...
For more than a decade Jonnie has been one of the most recognisable and well-loved celebrities within the international property industry. A highly respected expert on all matters associated with...
Τhe Supreme Court of Cyprus issued a very important judgement on the 23/12/2015 in relation to the validity of Powers of Attorney used, among others, in transactions relating to the...
For more than a decade Jonnie has been one of the most recognisable and well-loved celebrities within the international property industry. A highly respected expert on all matters associated with...
As the deadline of 31st December 2015 approaches, clients of immovable properties in Cyprus are faced again with confusion surrounding the implementation of the Limitations Law in Cyprus and with...
As we approach the seminars being held at Birmingham City FC (Saturday 24th October) and Arsenal FC (Sunday 25th October) there have been some notable recent changes to legislation in...
Birmingham City Football Club and Arsenal Football Club will again be the venues for the latest free seminars given by Judicare and their Cyprus Barristers for any concerned purchasers of...
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