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Cyprus Real Estate Agents Association Presses For Legislative Reform In Real Estate Market

In a decisive call for modernizing regulatory frameworks, the Cyprus Real Estate Agents Association (Skek), under the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), has formally urged lawmakers to reevaluate long-standing real estate legislation.

Call For Immediate Legislative Review

The association has requested that the House internal affairs committee promptly examine and vote on a proposal aimed at reforming the Real Estate Agents Law of 2010. The proposal, already through full legislative technical processing, is designed to update the legal framework, restrain the excessive powers of the Real Estate Agents Registration Council, and mitigate abusive practices that have marred the industry.

Curbing Monopolistic Influence

Christos Nicolaou, President of Skek, articulated concerns over the unchecked influence of a monopolistic body. He argued that no single entity should wield the power to arbitrarily shape the entire sector’s future, underscoring the need for balanced oversight to ensure market vitality and fairness.

A Call For Professional Accountability

Nicolaou urged Parliament to heed the collective voice of professionals by enacting the proposed reforms before the conclusion of the current parliamentary term. This directive underscores a broader commitment to maintaining transparency, equal treatment under the law, and elevated standards of professionalism in real estate activities.

An Open Invitation For Dialogue

In its concluding remarks, Skek reaffirmed its commitment to facilitating ongoing dialogue with state authorities. Their objective remains clear: to promote a transparent, equitable, and competitive market environment that supports robust real estate practice in Cyprus.

Cyprus Industrial Production Advances Amid Diversified Sector Growth In 2025

Cyprus’ Industrial Production Index rose to 113.0 points in December 2025, marking a 3.5% increase compared with the same month a year earlier, according to data from the Cyprus Statistical Service. The figures suggest continued industrial momentum as the country’s production base expands across several manufacturing segments.

Overview Of Economic Momentum

Based on the 2021 reference value of 100 points, industrial output maintained an upward trend throughout 2025. For the full year, production increased by 3.6%, reflecting steady growth supported by manufacturing activity and ongoing industrial investment.

Sector Analysis: Winners And Losers

Manufacturing remained the main driver of growth, expanding by 4.6% in December. Water supply and materials recovery also contributed, rising by 3.2%.

Other sectors showed weaker performance. Electricity supply declined by 2.4% compared with December 2024, while mining and quarrying fell by 1.7%, highlighting uneven performance across the industrial landscape.

In-Depth Manufacturing Performance

Within manufacturing, furniture production and related activities, including machinery repair and installation, recorded one of the strongest gains, rising 13.8% year over year.

Wood and cork products, excluding furniture, increased by 11.9%, while machinery, motor vehicles, and transport equipment production rose by 8.1%.

Annual Trends And Segment Challenges

For the full year, the manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products posted the strongest growth, rising 10.9% compared with 2024. Wood and cork products grew by 9.1%, while basic metals and fabricated metal products increased by 8%.

Furniture-related activities expanded by 7.2%. At the same time, paper products and printing declined by 9.5%, while textiles, apparel, and leather products fell by 3.8%. Electricity supply recorded a full-year decline of 2%, underscoring differences in sector performance.

Outlook

The latest data points to continued growth in Cyprus’ industrial sector, led primarily by manufacturing. At the same time, weaker performance in energy and selected manufacturing segments highlights areas where productivity and investment strategies may shape future industrial performance.

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