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Limassol Apartment Sells For €15.2 Million, Underscoring City’s Luxury Market Dominance

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

January 9, 2026

High-Value Transaction Sets Benchmark

A striking €15.2 million transaction for a three-floor apartment in Limassol has emerged as the standout deal in Cyprus for October 2025. This record-breaking sale not only highlights Limassol’s unrivaled position in the high-end real estate market but also reinforces its appeal among discerning buyers.

Market Dynamics And Regional Dominance

Analysis from Ask Wire, a leading data analytics firm at the intersection of real estate and technology, reveals that the top ten property deals in October totaled €87.6 million. Notably, eight of these high-value transactions took place in Limassol, collectively amassing nearly €77 million. The remaining two transactions occurred in the Ayia Napa area of the Famagusta district, contributing approximately €11 million to the monthly figures.

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Spotlight On Potamos Germasogeia

The record-setting deal occurred in Potamos Germasogeia, a locale that has consistently attracted substantial investments. Ask Wire CEO Pavlos Loizou emphasized the sustained momentum in this area, noting that high-value property sales frequently surface in Potamos Germasogeia—a trend not commonly observed in other regions.

Diverse Transaction Portfolio

Beyond luxury apartments, residential properties comprised a significant share of October’s top deals. Specifically, four out of the ten transactions involved residential assets, including three apartments in Potamos Germasogeia and one house in Ayia Napa, together valued at €31.9 million. In addition, three field sales totaled €16.9 million, further diversifying the high-end market landscape.

Conclusive Insights

The comprehensive analysis, built on data from the Cyprus Department of Lands and Surveys and processed by Ask Wire, underscores Limassol’s exceptional role in driving high-ticket real estate transactions. As the city continues to attract premium property investments, its status as the epicenter for luxury real estate in Cyprus remains unequivocally secure.

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Cyprus Tax-To-GDP Ratio Rises To 36.3% In 2025

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

October 30, 2026

Cyprus’ tax-to-GDP ratio edged up to 36.3% in 2025, from 36% in 2024, remaining below the European Union and euro area averages, according to Eurostat.

Across the EU, the ratio rose to 40.7% from 40.2%, while the euro area average increased to 41.3% from 40.7%.

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EU Tax Revenues Reach €7.68 Trillion

The tax-to-GDP ratio measures revenue from taxes and net social contributions as a share of gross domestic product. It provides an indication of public revenue relative to the size of an economy, although national tax systems and social contribution rules vary.

EU governments collected €7.68 trillion in taxes and social contributions in 2025, an increase of €401 billion compared with the previous year.

France Records Highest Ratio

France had the EU’s highest tax-to-GDP ratio at 46%, followed by Belgium at 44.7%, Denmark at 44.3% and Austria at 43.9%.

At the other end of the scale, Ireland recorded the lowest ratio at 22.7%. Romania followed at 29.3%, Malta at 30.3% and Bulgaria at 30.6%.

Ratios Increase In 19 Member States

The tax-to-GDP ratio rose in 19 EU countries in 2025. Germany recorded the largest increase, climbing from 40.3% to 41.4%. Malta’s ratio rose from 29.3% to 30.3%, while Spain’s increased from 37.2% to 38.1%.

Eight member states recorded declines. Sweden saw the largest fall, from 41.8% to 41.2%, followed by Latvia, where the ratio dropped from 34.9% to 34.2%.

Cyprus’ 0.3-percentage-point increase was more modest than some of the changes elsewhere in the bloc. Its ratio nevertheless rose alongside the EU and euro area averages, reflecting a broader increase in tax and social contribution revenue relative to economic output.