Real Estate Law and Construction Law

Grid congestion in the Netherlands is creating unprecedented challenges for commercial real estate landlords and tenants, raising critical questions about who bears responsibility when insufficient electricity capacity affects leased premises. This analysis examines how Dutch Energy Act provisions, landlord-tenant law, and recent court decisions intersect to determine liability for grid capacity shortfalls.

Belgium's new Book 7 of the Civil Code introduces fundamental changes to real estate and construction law, reshaping risk allocation, conformity standards, and contractual relationships. With implementation set for September 2027, property developers, contractors, and real estate professionals face critical decisions about updating their standard documentation and contractual frameworks.

For non-EU buyers seeking to acquire property in Cyprus, understanding the relationship between real estate investment and permanent residence rights is crucial. While Cyprus offers a fast-track permanent residence route for qualifying property investments of at least EUR300,000 plus VAT, purchasing property alone does not automatically grant residence status.

Purchasing immovable property in Cyprus requires thorough legal due diligence to avoid serious complications. From verifying ownership and checking for mortgages to understanding Title Deed requirements and contractual protections, these ten essential legal checks can help protect buyers from costly mistakes and ensure a smooth property transaction.

Co-ownership can become difficult when one owner wants to sell and the others do not. Cyprus law provides several ways of dealing with that situation, but they are not interchangeable. There is an important difference between selling the whole property, selling an undivided share, dividing the property and, where division is not possible, seeking a compulsory sale.

Cyprus property law now intersects with cryptocurrency regulation as international buyers increasingly seek to use Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins for real estate acquisitions. While crypto-funded property purchases are legally possible in Cyprus, they require careful structuring to satisfy contract law, Land Registry requirements, anti-money laundering obligations, and the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).

Ireland moves forward with legislation to implement the EU Deforestation Regulation, introducing supply chain due diligence requirements for commodities like cattle, cocoa, coffee, and wood. The draft bill aims to ensure products placed on the Irish market are certified as deforestation-free, with enforcement beginning in December 2026.

Cyprus has been attracting foreign property buyers for decades. British retirees, Israeli investors, European families, Middle Eastern businesspeople and international professionals continue to look at Cyprus for homes...

Le décret n°2025-755 du 31 juillet 2025 relatif à la modification de dispositions du code rural et de la pêche maritime...

Ο θάνατος ενός συγγενικού προσώπου δημιουργεί, πέρα από τη συναισθηματική επιβάρυνση, μια σειρά από πρακτικά και νομικά ζητήματα. Τι γίνεται με τα ακίνητα του αποθανόντος; Τους τραπεζικούς του λογαρ

When a person passes away leaving assets in Cyprus, those assets cannot usually be transferred immediately to relatives or beneficiaries.

Cyprus has long been a preferred destination for property investment and family homes. Many foreign nationals own real estate here, either as a second residence or as part of a broader estate plan.