what is client-side project management — and why it could be the most important decision you make when building in cyprus

Let's be honest. If you're building or renovating in Cyprus from abroad, you're probably a little nervous. Contractors who disappear. Budgets that double. Work that stops the moment you board the plane home.

A client-side project manager works exclusively for you — not the developer, not the contractor, not the architect.

Why this matters in Cyprus

Contractors are often managing multiple sites at once. Without someone monitoring your project regularly, your job becomes lower priority. Mid-range residential builds run between €1,200 and €2,000 per square metre — having someone qualified watching over your project every week isn't a luxury, it's basic risk management.

What a client-side PM does week to week

Visit your site every week — in person. Document everything with photographs. Deliver a written report every week covering what was completed, what's planned, budget position, and open issues. Track the budget and flag unexpected charges before you approve them.

Maison Rêves provides independent client-side project management across Cyprus. We work exclusively for property owners.