Golden visa debate as Cyprus issues 48k permits

From January 2023 to August 2024, Cyprus granted more than 48,000 residence permits to non-EU citizens - employees of foreign-owned firms and their families - with Russian citizens topping...

Cyprus emerging as a hub for foreign entrepreneurs

Cyprus is rapidly gaining ground as one of Europe's most promising business destinations, ranking among the top five countries for entrepreneurs relocating from abroad. According...

Cyprus’ golden visa praised; fast-track citizenship sparks debate

Praised as one of the world's leading residency programmes, Cyprus now faces questions at home over new citizenship rules that critics warn could echo...

Housing demand grows as young couples dominate applications for state aid

Cyprus has received more than 560 applications under its new affordable housing schemes since their launch last year, with officials saying the early response...

How non-EU nationals exploit loopholes in Cyprus property law

A loophole in Cyprus' legal framework allows non-EU nationals to acquire real estate, even as individuals, without attracting much attention. In practice, non-EU nationals purchase...

Over 53,000 Cyprus properties transferred to non-EU nationals

The ownership of 53,076 Cyprus properties have been transferred to non-EU nationals as of 7 July 2025 with a further 29,089 in the pipeline,...

Cyprus drops to 42nd in global house price index

Cyprus has slipped to 42nd place in the Knight Frank Global House Price Index for Q1 2025, recording a nominal rise of 2.0% in...

Building permits fell 4.8% in 2024

The number of building permits issued in 2024 fell 4.8% compared to the number issued in 2023, according to figures released by CySTAT. During the...

Cyprus property sales at 17-year high in Jan–July 2025

The surge in Cyprus property sales continued in July, with the first seven months achieving the strongest seven-month performance since 2007. According to official data...

Top 10 property sales in the first half of 2025

The Cypriot property market maintained strong momentum in the first half of 2025, with the top ten most expensive property sales totalling €169 million,...

Construction materials prices edged down in October

The Price Index of Construction Materials for October 2024 reached 117.18 units (base year 2021=100), recording a fall of 0.08% compared to the previous...

When one lawyer acts for both sides

Cyprus is home to one of the most active real estate markets in the Mediterranean. From luxury seaside villas and modern urban apartments to...

Five years on the Cyprus golden passports scandal continues

Five years after Cyprus scrapped its disgraced Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP), the scandal surrounding its so-called golden passports continues to haunt the island. What...

Property boom or takeover? Cyprus under pressure

An article by former MEP Takis Hadjigeorgiou published in the Greek language Kathimerini talks about the large number of foreigners buying property in Cyprus...

Is Cyprus losing control of its property market?

A quiet but significant shift is happening across Cyprus. While most eyes remain on tourism numbers and construction booms, something deeper is underway: more...

Airbnb & foreign buyers driving Cyprus housing crisis

Young people face a housing dream out of reach – Calls for decisive state action from Petrou and Fakontis – How foreign investment, digital...
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Cyprus property market: stable prices and strong demand

In an article published in INBusinessnews, the President of the Cyprus Real Estate Agents Registration Council Marinos Kineyirou writes that the Cyprus property market...

Flash: New Cyprus swimming pool law & regulations in English

Following numerous email requests, a printable version of the new Cyprus swimming pool law and regulations in English may be downloaded from my website...
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