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36% of Electronic Foreclosures Suspended Due to Debtor-Creditor Agreements

Published January 22, 2026, 06:01
36% of Electronic Foreclosures Suspended Due to Debtor-Creditor Agreements

The new e-auction electronic foreclosure system provides increased transparency and protection for mortgaged debtors, while also opening the market to international bidders. According to the Cyprus Banks Association, approximately 36% of published electronic foreclosures are suspended due to agreements between debtors and creditors. The electronic foreclosures are carried out fully automatically, without human intervention, in accordance with the Minister of Finance Decree of 2019. The transfer of the property takes place only after the submission of the Electronic Foreclosure Report to the Land Registry and in the name of the successful bidder. Physical foreclosures have been stopped since 2022. The mortgaged debtor has the right to monitor the foreclosure through CyLogin, participate in person or through a relative, and bid for the property. For primary residences worth up to €350,000, the right of first refusal is provided, meaning the ability to purchase the property at the closing price of the foreclosure. Individuals or legal entities from all over the world can participate in the foreclosures, while the system provides information on upcoming procedures and educational material through social media. The largest participation in a foreclosure has reached up to 25 bidders, which can significantly increase the property's price.