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Cyprus House Prices Rise 6% In Q4 2025 As Index Holds At 152.9

Market Overview

House prices in Cyprus increased 6% year over year in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to preliminary data from the Cyprus Statistical Service. The House Price Index reached 152.91 points, remaining broadly unchanged compared with the previous quarter.

Quarterly Performance In Focus

The index rose from 144.20 points in Q1 to 150.25, before declining to 147.48 in Q2. Prices then increased to 152.93 in Q3 and remained stable at 152.91 in Q4. Data show fluctuations across the year, with overall growth maintained through the second half of 2025.

New Versus Existing Dwellings

Prices for new dwellings increased from 173.92 to 174.51 in Q4. Existing housing recorded a decline, with the index falling from 135.60 to 134.56. The data indicate diverging trends between new and existing properties at year-end.

Statistical Insights And Market Implications

The House Price Index combines data from new and existing residential properties based on records from the Department of Lands and Surveys. Annual growth accelerated in Q4 compared with earlier periods in 2025. The data show continued demand in the residential market, particularly in the segment of newly built housing.

MENA Venture Capital Stable As International Investor Activity Shifts

A Data-Led Analysis Of Investor Behavior In A War-Affected Region

Venture capital activity in the Middle East and North Africa remained relatively stable one month after the escalation of regional conflict. Early data, however, indicate changes in investor behavior rather than immediate shifts in funding totals. Initial signals are visible in investor participation, capital allocation, and deal pipeline activity.

Venture Markets And The Lag In Response

Funding announcements reflect decisions made months earlier, meaning that today’s figures do not capture the full impact of current events. Investors typically adjust strategies gradually, signaling future shifts long before they are immediately visible in total funding numbers.

International Capital As The Key Pressure Indicator

Participation of international investors remains a key indicator across the MENA venture market. Global capital has historically accounted for a significant share of funding in the region. Following global interest rate increases, international participation declined through 2023. This shift was reflected in lower cross-border deal activity, more cautious capital deployment, and longer fundraising timelines.

Implications For The Broader Startup Ecosystem

Changes in international investor activity affect multiple parts of the startup ecosystem. A recovery in participation was recorded in 2024 and continued into 2025, supporting funding activity and cross-border investment. If uncertainty persists, potential effects include slower investment decisions, reduced cross-border engagement, and extended fundraising cycles. International capital also plays a role in supporting larger funding rounds and access to global networks.

Next Steps For Stakeholders

International capital represents one of several factors shaping venture activity in the region. Its movement often precedes changes in late-stage funding, startup formation, and exit activity. Investors, policymakers, and ecosystem participants rely on data and scenario analysis to assess these trends and adjust strategies.

For A Deeper Insight

Further analysis on venture activity, capital flows, and geopolitical impact across the region is available in the full MAGNiTT report.

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