Cyprus construction sector looks to the next decade

The evolution of Cyprus' construction industry, from traditional craftsmen to modern project leaders, is shaping the next phase of the island's real estate and infrastructure landscape, according to Stelios...

Cyprus tightens regulations boosting safety in property sector

The construction sector is entering a new phase of modernisation following the publication of updated regulations reshaping the framework governing mechanical and electrical (M&E)...

Third-country nationals face two-plot limit in Cyprus

Cyprus is preparing to introduce sweeping restrictions on land acquisitions by third-country nationals, limiting ownership to a maximum of two plots with a combined...

Cyprus banks warn on unfair contract terms reform risks

The Cyprus banks have issued a stark warning over proposed legislation targeting unfair contract terms, as the measures head for a parliamentary vote. The Cyprus...

Sweeping reforms announced to overhaul trainee lawyers’ system

The Legal Council has announced a sweeping reform of the framework governing trainee lawyers in Cyprus, signalling a shift towards strengthening practical training and...

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Cyprus property sales analysis February 2026

As reported yesterday, property sales in Cyprus increased in February 2026, continuing the steady momentum seen in the property market over the past year. According...

Paphos overtakes Limassol in luxury property prices

Cyprus' property market has started to show a shift in power, with Paphos now recording higher average prices than Limassol for new homes. While Limassol...

Cyprus building permits surge as residential demand accelerates

Construction activity in Cyprus recorded a sharp increase during the first eleven months of 2025, with both the total area and value of building...

Non-EU buyers accounted for 30% of January’s property sales

Based on the number of property sale contracts deposited at Land Registry offices across Cyprus, non-EU buyers made up 30.8% of all property sales...

House price index dips slightly in Q3 2025

The latest preliminary figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (CyStat) suggest that the residential property market remained broadly stable in the third quarter...

Fewer building permits but strong growth in area and value

The number of building permits issued in Cyprus declined during the first eight months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. However,...

Smaller flats, smarter living: Cyprus housing shift

The discussion surrounding minimum permissible apartment sizes in Cyprus is often clouded by concerns over a perceived "decline in quality of life" or so-called...

Could Middle East tensions boost Cyprus property market?

Escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, have inevitably raised questions about potential ripple effects...

How foreign interference in Iran reshaped relations with the West

Iran-backed Hezbollah launched a drone strike on RAF Akrotiri just after midnight on 2 March. Damage was minimal and no one was injured. I...

How geopolitics is shaping the Cyprus property market

The resilience of the property sector in Cyprus will largely depend on how long the current geopolitical crisis lasts. So far, however, the market...

Renting in Cyprus: Tenant rights, deposits, contracts & common rental scams

Renting in Cyprus in 2026 remains competitive, particularly in cities such as Limassol and Larnaca. Rising demand for apartments and houses has increased rental...
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When governments restrict foreign buyers, investors should pay attention – not panic

Every few years, headlines appear announcing new restrictions on foreign property buyers. Governments present these measures as housing protections. Critics call them barriers to...

Jointly-owned buildings bill delayed as disputes persist

Thousands of jointly-owned buildings residents remain effectively unprotected as long-standing problems persist, while the long-awaited revision of the legislative framework governing jointly-owned buildings faces...
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