There’s been a notable shift in Cyprus' financial landscape this April, as the latest figures from the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) show a dip in both deposit and lending interest rates, making it a potentially smart moment for buyers and borrowers to consider their options. Lower Interest Rates = Good News for Borrowers Let’s start with the silver lining: borrowing just got a bit more...
Big news for anyone eyeing a home in Cyprus: the property market is heading into a new era of affordability and opportunity. President Nikos Christodoulides recently shared that thanks to a growing supply of new housing developments, both rental and purchase prices are expected to ease in the coming years. A Market Designed to Benefit Buyers The announcement came during a dinner hosted by the Cyprus...
Cyprus’ residential real estate sector kicked off 2025 with impressive momentum, as both the number and value of property sales surged during the first quarter. This is according to a new report published by Landbank Analytics, based on official data from the Department of Lands and Surveys. Off-Plan and Under-Construction Properties in High Demand From January to March, a total of 1,368 contracts were...
The Cypriot property market continued its upward momentum in May 2025, delivering the strongest monthly sales performance in over a decade. Data from the island’s Land Registry reveals that real estate activity is not just bouncing back—it’s accelerating. Sales Hit a 17-Year High In May alone, 1,664 property transactions were filed—a number not seen since May 2007, when 2,097 contracts were...
Cyprus is proving its tourism power yet again, ranking second in the EU for overnight stays by international visitors in the first quarter of 2025. According to newly released data from Eurostat, 85.7% of all tourist accommodation stays in Cyprus between January and March were booked by foreign guests—putting the island just behind Malta (91.2%) and ahead of Luxembourg (80.4%). This is well above the EU...
Paphos has officially outgrown its reputation as just a scenic seaside escape. The coastal town is now a magnet for serious property investment, and the numbers don’t lie. In 2024 alone, Ask Wire recorded 4,853 property transfers in the region, hitting a record-breaking total of €1.19 billion—nearly 30% higher than the pre-COVID boom. Foreign capital is pouring in, with overseas buyers snapping up...
Cyprus continued its positive fiscal trajectory in the first four months of 2025, reporting a government budget surplus of €646.8 million, equal to 1.8% of GDP. This is based on preliminary figures released by the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT). While slightly down from the €650.5 million (1.9% of GDP) recorded in the same period of 2024, the surplus underscores the country’s ongoing...
According to the S1 2024 Market Insight Report by Danos International Property Consultants & Valuers, the real estate game in Cyprus is shifting gears — big time. The report forecasts that Millennials (Gen Y) and Gen Z will make up 70% of real estate customers by 2025, reshaping the way properties are bought, rented, and even marketed. Shifting Lifestyles & Global Impacts Danos points out that...
The high-end real estate scene in Cyprus saw a noticeable cool-down in April 2025, with a clear drop in transaction value, especially at the luxury tier. Luxury Sales Dip Significantly New data from Ask Wire, a property data firm blending tech and real estate insights, reveals that the 10 priciest property sales on the island in April totalled €18.4 million, while the top 50 combined reached €43.8...
The Cyprus Composite Leading Economic Indicator (CCLEI), a tool used to gauge the country’s future economic activity, rose by 1.8% year-on-year in May 2025, according to the Economics Research Centre (CypERC) at the University of Cyprus. This comes after slightly higher annual growth rates in April (+2.6%) and March (+3.2%), based on the latest revised figures. Still Rising - But Gradually Although...
