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Cyprus Apartment Sales Lead New Housing Market In 2025

Overview Of A Dynamic Sector

Apartments accounted for the majority of new residential property transactions in Cyprus in 2025, according to Landbank Analytics. Demand was concentrated in lower and mid-range price segments. Data show buyers focused on properties priced up to €300,000. The segment reflects affordability constraints and investment demand.

Robust Demand In The Apartment Segment

Analysis of off-plan and under-construction contracts shows apartments remained the most active property type. Activity was highest in the €150,000 to €300,000 range. Segment recorded 3,396 transactions, representing more than half of total apartment sales. Data indicate strong demand in mid-range pricing.

Diverse Price Brackets And Transaction Volume

Lower-priced apartments between €0 and €150,000 recorded 1,353 transactions, or 21.2% of the market. The mid-to-high segment between €300,000 and €500,000 accounted for 1,205 sales, or 18.9%. Higher price brackets showed lower activity. Sales reached 234 units in the €500,000 to €750,000 range and 60 units between €750,000 and €1 million. Apartments above €1 million accounted for 134 transactions, or 2.1%. Total apartment sales reached 6,382 units with a combined value of €1.77 billion.

Contrast With The Housing Market

House sales showed a different distribution across price segments. Higher price ranges accounted for the largest share of transactions. Sales in the €300,000 to €500,000 segment reached 574 units, or 40% of the total. Properties priced between €150,000 and €300,000 followed with 405 transactions, or 28.2%. Higher segments included 255 homes in the €500,000 to €750,000 range and 80 units between €750,000 and €1 million. Properties above €1 million accounted for 116 sales, while volumes below €150,000 remained limited.

Strategic Insights And Market Adjustments

Landbank Group CEO Andreas Christophorides said apartments remain the primary option for buyers and investors. Demand is concentrated in price segments below €300,000. Houses are increasingly positioned in higher price brackets. Segment reflects demand from higher-income buyers.

Outlook For A Resilient Real Estate Backbone

Real estate continues to play a central role in Cyprus’ economy. The market offers a range of properties across price segments. Christophorides described 2025 as a year of adjustment. Apartment demand remained stable, while house sales reflected higher-income purchasing patterns.

Cyprus Introduces €200 Million Support Measures To Cut Energy And Food Costs

Comprehensive Relief Measures For A Resilient Economy

The government of Cyprus introduced support measures exceeding €200 million to reduce household expenses and support key sectors. The package targets energy costs, food prices, tourism and agriculture. Measures come in response to rising costs and supply pressures. Implementation begins in April and May 2026.

Energy And Fiscal Reforms

The government will reduce VAT on electricity for households to 5% from May 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. The measure is expected to lower energy bills. Special consumption tax on transport fuels will decrease by 8.33 cents per liter between April and June 2026. Policy targets fuel-related costs.

Broadening The Zero VAT Initiative

Authorities will expand the list of products with zero VAT. Meat, poultry and fish will be included from April 1 to September 30, 2026. Existing zero-VAT categories already include fruits and vegetables. The government also decided not to introduce a green tax on fuels, avoiding an additional cost of about 9 cents per liter.

Sector-Specific Supports

The package includes a 30% wage subsidy for hotel employees for April 2026. Measure supports tourism businesses during the early season. Support for airlines aims to maintain connectivity with key destinations. The agriculture sector will receive subsidies covering 15% of costs for fertilizers and supplies in April and May.

Economic Stability, National Security

President Nikos Christodoulidis said economic stability remains a priority for the government. He noted that growth, fiscal balance and inflation trends support current policy decisions. Statement links economic policy with broader national priorities. The government continues to monitor external risks.

Ensuring Consumer Protection

Furthermore, the government has mandated rigorous market oversight and intensified inspections to prevent exploitative pricing during this period of economic intervention. This proactive stance ensures that the benefits of the measures directly serve the citizens without unintended inflationary impacts.

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