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2025 Sets a Positive Trend for Cyprus Real Estate

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.

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.

Cyprus Registered Unemployment Rises 9.9% In June

Cyprus’ registered unemployment increased in June 2026, with the number of jobseekers rising by 903, or 9.9%, compared with the same month a year earlier, according to the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat).

Registered Unemployment Reaches 10,056

The number of people registered at District Labour Offices reached 10,056 at the end of June, up from 9,153 in June 2025.

Seasonally Adjusted Figures Show A Gradual Increase

Seasonally adjusted data, which provide a clearer picture of underlying labour market trends, showed registered unemployment edging up to 10,656 in June from 10,543 in May.

Services Sector Accounts For Most Of The Increase

Cystat attributed the annual rise primarily to higher numbers of registered unemployed in accommodation and food service activities, public administration, education, and human health and social work.

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