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Figures Show Buyers Lean Towards Luxury Apartments In Limassol And Affordable Options In Nicosia

Between January 2019 and August 2024, apartment sales in Nicosia reached 13,415 units, with a total value of €2.1 billion, while Limassol recorded 13,092 apartment sales worth €5.1 billion, according to data from the Department of Lands and Surveys cited by Ask Wire.

The report highlights a clear distinction in buyer preferences: Limassol dominates the high-value luxury apartment market, with a sales volume almost nine times higher than Nicosia. Conversely, Nicosia leads in affordable housing transactions, with twice as many as in Limassol.

In Limassol, 2,174 transactions in the €500,000–€5 million price range accounted for €2.6 billion during this period. For apartments in the €50,000–€200,000 range, Limassol saw 5,451 transactions worth €774 million.

Nicosia, however, excelled in the lower price bracket, with over 11,000 transactions in the €50,000–€200,000 range, emphasising its strong position in the affordable housing sector.

The data also reveals that as property prices rise, demand in Nicosia tends to decline, unlike in Limassol, where interest remains robust in the €201,000–€500,000 price segment.

Market Insights and Opportunities

Ask Wire CEO Pavlos Loizou noted that Limassol’s thriving luxury apartment market presents a significant opportunity for developers. By offering high-quality, diverse options, they can cater to international investors seeking exclusivity and an appealing lifestyle.

In Nicosia, the focus on mid-scale developments designed to meet the needs of local entrepreneurs and households provides a pathway for stable returns, reflecting the city’s strong position in the affordable housing market.

EU Farm Output Prices Decline For The First Time In Nine Months

EU Market Adjustments Signal New Price Trends

Agricultural output prices across the European Union declined in the fourth quarter of 2025, marking a shift after several quarters of increases. Data from Eurostat shows that farm gate prices fell by 1.9% compared with the same period in 2024.

Crisis of Declining Prices In Select Markets

Cyprus recorded one of the more notable decreases in agricultural input costs among EU member states, with prices falling by 2.6% compared with Q4 2024. The reduction eased cost pressures for the local agricultural sector following periods of higher prices earlier in 2025. Across the EU, prices for goods and services consumed in agriculture remained relatively stable. Non-investment inputs such as energy, fertilisers and feedingstuffs showed limited overall changes during the quarter.

Country-Specific Divergence In Price Movements

Eurostat data highlights considerable variation across member states. Fifteen EU countries recorded declines in agricultural output prices. Belgium registered the largest decrease at 12.9%, followed by Lithuania (8.2%) and Germany (6.0%). At the same time, twelve countries reported increases in output prices. Ireland recorded the strongest rise at 6.8%, followed by Slovenia (5.6%) and Malta (4.2%).

Stability In Agricultural Inputs Amid Commodity Shifts

Agricultural input prices also showed mixed developments. Eleven member states recorded declines, including Cyprus (2.6%), Belgium (2.1%) and Sweden (2.0%). Other countries experienced moderate increases, including Lithuania (4.2%), Ireland (3.3%) and Romania (2.5%). Among major agricultural commodities, milk prices declined by 4.1% while cereal prices fell by 8.9% across the EU. In contrast, fertilisers and soil improvers increased by 7.9%, reflecting continued volatility in input markets.

Outlook For EU Agriculture

The latest Eurostat data points to uneven price developments across the EU agricultural sector. While input prices remained broadly stable in many markets, movements in output prices varied significantly between member states. These trends highlight the need for farmers and policymakers to adapt to shifting commodity prices and changing cost structures across the European agricultural market.

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