Sisie, Nigels advice is spot on, and the 18 month estimate is unreasonable and unachievable in Cyprus. Many complexes will never have deeds issued for a couple of reasons.

Firstly re your solicitor, check his impartiality and distance from the other parties involved. Use the High Commission website to find recommended solicitors. If needs be drop him/her sooner rather than later. Nigels and the property action group websites are helpful.
Good luck, keep asking questions.

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Unfortunately, in some circumstances, it is possible for a vendor to mortgage the land 'your' property is built on - even though you have deposited your contract of sale at the Land Registry for Specific Performance. The problem arises for building sites under division or for a part of a building, such as an apartment, under construction.

Regards,

My Friend
U Fell Into The Same Trap That All Cyprus Developers Are Carefully Preparing For All Foreigners
U See, Hear They Just Want Yr Money
They Dont Want To Give U Anything In Return

Good Luck

The best solution to title deed woes is to buy a resale apartment with a clear title deed. If you are interested in a one bedroom in Agia Napa, send a message and I can give you information on an apartment I have there- full title deed, one bedroom 50 square meters for 50,000 pounds.