The key trend of the year is a shift towards more expensive properties. With a slight increase in the number of transactions (+0.77%), their total value increased by about 10%, indicating increased demand for premium assets.
Dynamics by region
- Limassolhas retained its status as a leader in investment volume. With a slight decrease in the number of transactions, their total value increased to 1.7 billion euros (from 1.5 billion), confirming the attractiveness for buyers of high-budget real estate.
- Nicosia has shown the most rapid growth. For the first time, the value of transactions here exceeded the mark of 1 billion euros, reaching 1.1 billion. The capital is also a leader in demand for new housing: the number of contracts for new buildings increased by 17%.
- Larnaca and Famagusta continued their steady growth path, increasing the total cost of transactions by 9.6% and 10.5%, respectively.
- Pathos remained aloof from the general trend: with an increase in the number of purchase and sale agreements, the total value of transactions in the district decreased slightly.
Marinos Kineyirou, President of the Council for Registration of Real Estate Agents, called the results of 2025 proof of the strength of the sector, which has successfully overcome foreign policy shocks.
However, Kineyiru also pointed to the main challenge for the market in 2026.:housing affordability. Rising prices create serious difficulties for local households seeking to purchase property, which requires the attention of authorities and market participants. The coming year is expected to be a period of stabilization after strong growth.
Results of 2025 and forecasts of the Cyprus real estate market for 2026
Source: Cyprus Mail
