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Cyprus Real Estate Sector Surges With €3.5 Billion In Transfers In 2025

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

The real estate market in Cyprus has demonstrated exceptional resilience, with property transfers totaling nearly €3.5 billion in the first nine months of 2025, according to the Real Estate Agent Registration Council. Sales documents nationwide increased by 13% over the same period last year, with 13,173 documents submitted compared to 11,634 in 2024.

High-Value Investments Drive Sector Growth

Although the number of transfers experienced only a modest rise of 0.74%, the overall transaction value surged by 12.6%, reflecting a clear shift towards higher-value deals. Council President Marinos Kineyirou, whose insights underscore the transformation of the sector, stated that these figures confirm a period of robust and qualitative growth. This trend signals sustained interest from both domestic and international investors, further bolstering confidence in Cyprus as a prime investment destination.

Regional Analysis: Limassol, Nicosia, And Beyond

Limassol emerged as the market engine, registering the highest transfer value at approximately €1.3 billion—representing nearly 37% of the national total—and leading in the number of sales documents with a 13% annual increase to 4,156 filings. Similarly, Nicosia maintained its role as the domestic powerhouse, recording the greatest number of transfers (4,293) along with a substantial transfer value of €812.8 million. Notably, Nicosia and Larnaca experienced strong momentum, with Larnaca’s sales documents rising by 15%, reflecting expanding buyer confidence in the district.

Further west, Paphos continued to attract foreign investors with a balanced market showing a transfer value of €708.3 million across 2,568 transfers. Even Famagusta, despite recording the lowest figures—792 transfers and €158.3 million in transfer value—demonstrated a promising 10% increase in sales documents, bolstering its reputation as a burgeoning hub for tourism-related investments.

Outlook For 2025 And Beyond

The marked increase in transaction values, in tandem with the steady rise in the volume of sales documents, provides a compelling narrative of strategic high-value investments and enduring market stability. As Cyprus continues to attract both local and international investors, the property market is poised to serve as a key pillar of economic resilience moving forward.

Cyprus Expected Working Life Reaches 39.5 Years, Above EU Average

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

People in Cyprus are expected to spend 39.5 years in the workforce, around two years longer than the European Union average of 37.5 years, according to the latest Eurostat data for 2025.

The figure places Cyprus among the EU countries with the longest expected working lives.

Cyprus Ranks Above EU Average

Only a handful of member states recorded higher figures than Cyprus. The Netherlands topped the ranking at 44 years, followed by Sweden at 43.4 years, Denmark at 42.6 years, and Estonia at 41.5 years.

At the other end of the ranking were Romania with 32.7 years, Italy with 33.0 years, Bulgaria with 34.6 years and Greece with 35.3 years.

Gender Gap Remains Wider Than EU Average

Men in Cyprus are expected to remain in work for 42.1 years, compared with 36.7 years for women. The gap of 5.4 years exceeds the EU average gender gap of 4.1 years.

Across the bloc, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia were the only countries where women were expected to spend longer in employment than men. Finland recorded the smallest positive gender gap at 0.7 years.

Italy posted the widest gap at 8.9 years, followed by Romania at 6.9 years, Greece at 6.7 years and Malta at 6.3 years.

Working Lives Continue To Lengthen

Between 2016 and 2025, expected working life in Cyprus increased by 3.5 years, placing the country among the strongest performers in the EU over the period. Men’s expected working life rose by 3.3 years, while women’s increased by 3.6 years.

Across the EU, every member state recorded an increase. Malta posted the largest gain at 4.9 years, followed by Hungary and Ireland at 4.2 years each, and the Netherlands at 4.1 years.

Malta’s increase was driven largely by women, whose expected working life rose by 7.8 years, the biggest increase recorded across the bloc.

By comparison, Romania, Spain, Italy, Germany and Austria recorded gains of two years or less over the same period.

Women’s Working Lives Increase Faster Across Europe

Women’s expected working life increased faster than men’s in most EU countries. Denmark, Romania, Sweden and Greece were the main exceptions.

In Cyprus, gains for men and women were broadly similar, alongside Bulgaria, Belgium and Slovenia.

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