Cyprus is off to a strong economic start in 2025, with the country’s GDP rising by 1.3% in the first quarter, according to a flash estimate released by Eurostat on Thursday. That’s a notable jump compared to the broader EU and eurozone, which both posted more modest 0.3% gains during the same period. Quarter-on-Quarter Momentum Builds This growth follows a quieter end to 2024, when Cyprus recorded...
The Cyprus Real Estate Agents Registration Council has voiced strong support for new legislation that would bring tighter oversight to daily rental properties, a move they say is long overdue. This week, the council participated in a House commerce committee session where a bill was under discussion to toughen regulations surrounding self-catering accommodations. The proposed changes would also introduce...
Cyprus' property market has made a full-circle comeback, with current apartment prices now on par with figures last seen back in 2012—right before the island’s banking crisis shook the economy. Recent findings from the Central Bank of Cyprus show that apartment values have climbed to record highs, signaling a strong recovery in the real estate sector. Apartment Price Index Hits All-Time High As of...
Mortgage rates in Cyprus showed significant variation in March 2025, with interest rates depending largely on the lending bank and loan structure. According to data released by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC), the highest average rate for new housing loans reached 5.24%, while the lowest came in at just 2.50%. Mortgage Interest Rates: Who's Charging What? For new home loans with a variable interest...
At the recent Property Show Pafos ’25, George Mais, President of the Paphos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evep), emphasized that while Paphos has seen positive development in recent years, there’s still massive untapped potential. What’s needed now? Strategic state support and a stronger focus on public infrastructure to match the private investment already flowing into the region. Why This...
In 2024, the real estate sector in Cyprus hit a new milestone, with the total value of property transactions climbing to €5.71 billion — the highest ever recorded. According to PwC Cyprus, this marks a slight 1% uptick compared to the previous year. While the market’s value edged upward, the number of transactions actually dipped. PwC reported 23,900 deals for the year, reflecting a 3% drop from...
March 2025 brought a major upswing in lending across Cyprus, with total pure new loans climbing to €658.2 million, a sharp increase from €246.1 million in February, according to figures released by the Central Bank of Cyprus. Business Lending Drives the Growth The largest boost came from new loans issued to non-financial corporations for amounts exceeding €1 million. These soared to €483.1...
March 2025 brought a major boost in lending activity across Cyprus, with pure new loans more than doubling from the previous month. According to the Central Bank of Cyprus, €658.2 million in fresh loans were granted in March—a sharp rise compared to €246.1 million in February. Business Loans Lead the Way The most dramatic increase came from large business loans (over €1 million), which shot up...
Cyprus has started 2025 on a strong financial footing, posting a budget surplus of €580.6 million in Q1, which equals 1.6% of the country’s GDP, according to provisional data from the Statistical Service of Cyprus. This marks a slight bump from the same period last year, when the surplus stood at €575.7 million (1.7% of GDP). What’s Boosting Government Revenue? The biggest push came from social...
Paphos is no longer just a postcard-perfect destination — it’s now one of Cyprus’ hottest real estate hubs. In 2024, property transactions in the district reached a record-breaking €1.19 billion across 4,853 deals, a figure that soars nearly 30% above pre-COVID highs. And this isn't just domestic buzz: foreign buyers now dominate, especially when it comes to new-build apartments, shifting the...
