Cyprus remains a popular destination for international real estate investors. During the first ten months of 2025, foreign buyers were highly active.According to the Land Registry, non-residents have concluded 3,469 contracts for the purchase and sale of real estate, of which 1,846 are buyers from non-EU countries.
Only in Nicosia and Famagusta, there were more European investors than buyers from non-EU countries, while in other areas, most of the real estate investments came from investors from outside the European Union.
The greatest demand for housing was observed in coastal cities, in particular in Paphos and Limassol, where the highest volumes of real estate transactions were also recorded.Paphos attracted the largest number of investors from both Europe and other countries.
- Pathos: a total of 1,198 properties were sold; 545 to EU citizens, 653 to investors from non-EU countries.
- Limassol: a total of 860 properties were sold; 367 to EU citizens, 493 to investors from non-EU countries.
- Larnaca: a total of 721 properties were sold; 289 to EU citizens, 432 to investors from non-EU countries.
- Famagusta: total 211 sales; 110 by EU citizens, 101 by investors from non-EU countries.
- Nicosia: total 479 sales; 312 by EU citizens, 167 by investors from non-EU countries.
These figures show the continued attractiveness of Cyprus as a place to invest in real estate, especially in coastal regions, as well as the growing influence of buyers from non-EU countries on the market.
Source: KNOWS
