2025 Sets a Positive Trend for Cyprus Real Estate

by News Editor

April 26, 2025

The real estate market in Cyprus has surged forward in 2025, marking a significant 15% increase in property sales compared to the previous year. This remarkable growth in the first quarter is highlighted by the 4,137 sale documents filed, as per reports from the Registration Council of Real Estate Agents.

While there was a slight decrease of 2.9% in transaction volume, the sales value saw a robust increase of 15%, surpassing €1.1 billion annually. This promising start to the year reflects sustained demand and better alignment of supply to market needs.

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Insights from Regional Markets

Limassol continues to dominate the market, boasting the highest value transfer at €428.7 million and leading in documentation volume with 1,295 sale filings. Additionally, the city recorded 1,203 transaction volumes, underscoring strong investment activities.

In Nicosia, stability reigns with 1,304 transactions valued at €283.5 million. The city attracted 932 new sale documents, reflecting keen interest in fresh developments.

The momentum from previous years carries on in Paphos, with 811 transfers totaling €199 million. This shows lively activity in property purchase, fueled chiefly by international buyers.

Larnaca saw €154 million in transactions from 843 property transfers. The sale documents numbered 910, indicating rising demand bolstered by ongoing investments, as featured in Desalination Breakthrough: Addressing Water Shortages in Cyprus.

Though the Famagusta region ranked lowest with €48 million and 251 transfers, the growth trend persists. The 171 sale documents filed signal an appeal through lower prices and tourism-driven development.

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Cyprus Economic Resilience: Real GDP Growth Driven By Key Sectors In 2025

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

March 4, 2026

Macro-Economic Overview

The Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat) released its first estimate for 2025, showing that the country’s Gross Domestic Product increased by 3.8% in real terms and 4.5% at current prices. In real terms, GDP reached €30.52 billion, reflecting continued economic expansion compared with 2024. Nominal GDP rose to €36.32 billion, indicating higher overall economic activity during the year.

Diverse Sectoral Contributions

According to the production approach, growth was mainly supported by several key sectors of the economy. These included Information and Communications, Hotels and Restaurants, Construction, and Wholesale and Retail Trade, including motor vehicle repairs. The performance of these sectors contributed to the overall increase in economic output during 2025.

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Consumption, Investment, And Trade Dynamics

Data based on the expenditure approach show that public consumption increased by 6.7%, reaching €6.82 billion. Private consumption rose by 3.7% to €20.65 billion. Gross fixed capital formation grew by 2.3%, reaching €7.35 billion, reflecting continued investment activity. Exports increased by 5.3% to €35.52 billion, while imports rose by 4.9% to €34.04 billion. The increase in imports moderated the overall contribution of external trade to GDP growth.

Quarterly Insights: Strong Fourth Quarter Performance

Separate data from Cystat indicate that seasonally adjusted real GDP grew by 4.5% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024, reaching €7.76 billion. Quarterly, GDP increased by 1.4% compared with the third quarter of the year. Growth during the period was mainly recorded in Wholesale and Retail Trade, Information and Communications, and Hotels and Restaurants. The figures confirm continued economic expansion across several sectors of the Cypriot economy during the final quarter of 2025.

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