Breaking news

Cyprus Property Market Growth Expected To Slow In 2025, Survey Finds

The Cypriot property market is expected to experience a slowdown in growth in 2025, following its post-pandemic surge, as new challenges emerge that require strategic adjustments. A recent industry survey highlights that while moderate growth is forecast over the next two years, various external factors, including regional conflicts, will require careful management.

Forecast For The Coming Years

High interest rates, which have been a significant challenge in recent months, are expected to decline, as pledged by Cypriot banks. Meanwhile, stabilising demand and the completion of planned construction projects are expected to offset negative impacts from external events. These factors contribute to a cautiously optimistic outlook for the market.

Survey Insights: Market Sentiment And Expectations

A survey involving 300 participants from construction companies, real estate agencies, and banking institutions reveals that market sentiment remains generally positive or stable. Specifically, 46 per cent of respondents view current market conditions as either ‘positive’ or ‘very positive,’ while 37 per cent see them as ‘stable.’ Only 17 per cent of participants view the market negatively, with no respondents rating conditions as “very negative.”

Outlook For 2025: Optimism With Caution

Looking towards 2025, the outlook remains mixed but cautiously optimistic. One-third (33 per cent) of respondents express optimism about the market’s prospects for the coming year, while 43 per cent expect conditions to remain stable. However, 24 per cent expressed some degree of pessimism, although none described their outlook as “very pessimistic.”

Cyprus Residential Market Surpasses €2.5 Billion In 2025 With Apartments Leading the Way

Market Overview

In 2025, Cyprus’ newly built residential property market achieved a remarkable milestone, exceeding €2.5 billion. Data from Landbank Analytics indicates robust activity countrywide, with newly filed contracts reaching 7,819, including off-plan developments. This solid performance underscores the market’s resilience and dynamism across all districts.

Transaction Breakdown

The apartment sector clearly dominated the market, constituting 81.6% of transactions with 6,382 deals valued at €1.77 billion. In contrast, house sales represented a smaller segment, encompassing 1,437 transactions and generating €737.9 million. The record-high transaction was noted in Limassol, where an apartment sold for approximately €15.2 million, while the priciest house fetched roughly €6.2 million.

Regional Analysis

Nicosia: The capital recorded steady domestic demand with 2,171 new residential transactions. Apartments accounted for 1,836 deals generating €349.6 million, compared to 335 house transactions worth €105.5 million, anchoring Nicosia as a core market with average values of €190,000 for apartments and €315,000 for houses.

Limassol: As the island’s principal investment center, Limassol led overall activity with 2,207 transactions. Apartments dominated with 1,936 sales generating €824.1 million, while 271 house transactions added €157.9 million. The district enjoyed premium pricing, with apartments averaging over €425,000 and houses around €583,000.

Larnaca: This district maintained robust activity with a total of 2,020 transactions. The apartment segment realized 1,770 transactions worth €353 million, and houses contributed 250 deals valued at €96.3 million. Average prices hovered near €200,000 for apartments and €385,000 for houses, positioning Larnaca within the mid-market bracket.

Paphos: With a more balanced mix, Paphos completed 1,078 transactions. Ranking second in overall value at €503.2 million, the district saw house sales generate €287.8 million and apartments €215.4 million. Consequently, Paphos achieved the highest average house price at approximately €710,000 and an apartment average of €320,000, emphasizing its premium housing profile.

Famagusta: Distinguished by lower transaction volumes, Famagusta was the sole district where house sales outnumbered apartment deals. Out of 343 transactions, 176 involved houses (yielding €90.4 million) and 167 were apartments (at €32.4 million). The segment’s average prices were about €194,000 for apartments and over €513,000 for houses, signaling its focus on holiday residences and coastal developments.

Sector Insights and Forward View

Commenting on the report, Landbank Group CEO Andreas Christophorides remarked that the analysis demonstrates an ecosystem where apartments are the cornerstone of the real estate market. He emphasized, “The apartment sector is not merely a trend; it is the engine powering the country’s real estate market.” Christophorides also highlighted the diverse regional dynamics: Limassol leads in apartment pricing, Paphos commands premium house prices, Nicosia remains pivotal to domestic demand, Larnaca sustains competitive activity, and Famagusta caters to holiday home buyers.

In a market characterized by these varied profiles, informed monitoring of regional and sector-specific dynamics is crucial for investors aiming to make targeted and strategic decisions.

eCredo
Uol
Aretilaw firm
The Future Forbes Realty Global Properties

Become a Speaker

Become a Speaker

Become a Partner

Subscribe for our weekly newsletter