Compulsory Acquisitions, Property Value Reduction & Recovery of Expropriated Land
We advise and represent property owners, developers, and investors in complex matters arising from compulsory acquisitions, diminished property value, and state interference with property rights in Cyprus.
Our team combines legal expertise with strategic insight to help you assert your rights and secure just compensation—or, where applicable, reclaim your land.
We act for clients in proceedings against government departments, municipalities, and public authorities, ensuring that infringements on private property are legally justified, proportionate, and—when not—properly remedied.
Our Services Include:
Compulsory Acquisition & Expropriation
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Legal representation in expropriation proceedings
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Challenging expropriation decisions for procedural or legal irregularities
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Negotiating and litigating fair compensation for full or partial land takings
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Advice on valuation disputes and loss assessments
Application for the Return of Expropriated Land
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Applications for the return of land where the State or public authority has failed to develop the expropriated property within the statutory timeframe
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Legal actions based on violation of Article 23 of the Cyprus Constitution (Right to Property)
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Petitions before the Administrative Court for annulment or reversal of expropriation
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Coordination with land registry, valuers, and technical consultants
Reduction in Property Value
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Compensation claims for depreciation caused by:
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Urban planning changes
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Nearby public works or infrastructure development
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Restrictions on use, zoning downgrades, or conservation area designations
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Legal redress for indirect takings or regulatory interference
Advisory & Dispute Resolution
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Filing objections and appeals before the appropriate bodies and authorities and the Administrative Court
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Pursuit of injunctive relief where urgent protection is needed
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Ongoing support in negotiations with State and local authorities