In the first nine months of 2026 (January to September), about how many property sales contracts were lodged with the Department of Lands and Surveys (DLS) in Cyprus?
- About 6,300
- About 9,500
- About 15,000
- About 25,000
The DLS recorded 14,969 sales contracts from January to September 2026, about 14% more than a year earlier. September alone brought 1,681 contracts, the strongest September on record.
Cyprus Mail: Strongest September on record, nine-month total reaches 14,969 (DLS data) (2026-10) From January to September 2026, buyers from abroad signed 6,267 of the 14,969 sales contracts lodged in Cyprus (DLS data). What share of contracts did foreign buyers sign (in %, one decimal)?
% 6,267 / 14,969 x 100 = 41.9%. So roughly two in five contracts in Cyprus are signed by foreign buyers, which is why international clients matter so much to agents there.
Cyprus Mail: Strongest September on record, nine-month total reaches 14,969 (DLS data) (2026-10) According to the RICS and KPMG Cyprus Property Index for Q2 2026, what indicative gross rental yields did apartments and houses offer?
- Apartments about 5.5%, houses about 3.0%
- Apartments about 3.0%, houses about 5.5%
- Both about 7%
- Apartments about 8%, houses about 6%
The index put gross yields at 5.51% for apartments and 3.01% for houses, with apartment rents up 7.36% in a year. Apartments usually suit yield investors, while houses appeal more to owner-occupiers.
Papacleovoulou: Cyprus property market trends 2026 (CBC and RICS/KPMG data) (2026-09) Which district lodged the most property sales contracts in Cyprus in the first nine months of 2026?
- Nicosia
- Larnaca
- Paphos
- Limassol
Limassol led with 4,860 contracts (up 17%), ahead of Larnaca (3,291), Nicosia (3,163), Paphos (2,999) and the government-controlled part of Famagusta (656).
Cyprus Mail: Strongest September on record, nine-month total reaches 14,969 (DLS data) (2026-10) In January to September 2026, which district completed the largest NUMBER of property transfers, even though another district had a far higher total value?
- Nicosia
- Limassol
- Paphos
- Famagusta
Nicosia completed 4,507 transfers worth EUR 811.85 million, while Limassol completed 3,808 worth EUR 1.44 billion, 38.7% of the national value. Nicosia deals are numerous but much cheaper on average.
Cyprus Mail: Cyprus property sales soar to EUR 3.7bn (Council and DLS data) (2026-10) According to the Central Bank of Cyprus residential property price index, by how much did Cyprus home prices rise in the year to Q2 2026?
- 2.4%
- 5.8%
- 8.5%
- 12.1%
The Central Bank index rose 8.5% year on year and 2.4% on the quarter in Q2 2026. Apartments rose faster (8.9%) than houses (5.8%).
Cyprus Mail: Property prices climb as foreign demand stays strong, CBC says (2026-09) In the Central Bank of Cyprus index for the year to Q2 2026, which district recorded the SLOWEST price growth?
- Limassol (7.8%)
- Nicosia (5.7%)
- Paphos (9.6%)
- Larnaca (9.8%)
Nicosia was the slowest at 5.7%. The fastest was the government-controlled part of Famagusta (10.0%), then Larnaca (9.8%), Paphos (9.6%) and Limassol (7.8%), the only district where growth eased.
Cyprus Mail: Property prices climb as foreign demand stays strong, CBC says (2026-09) CYSTAT's house price index, built from Land Registry data, gives a second official view of prices. What did it show for Q2 2026?
- +7.9% on the year and +2.4% on the quarter
- +8.5% on the year and +1.6% on the quarter
- +3.4% on the year and no change on the quarter
- -1.8% on the quarter after a weak spring
CYSTAT's preliminary index rose 7.9% year on year and 2.4% on the quarter in Q2 2026. New dwellings rose faster over the year than existing ones. The 8.5% figure is the Central Bank's separate index.
Cyprus Mail: House prices jump 7.9% in second quarter (CYSTAT) (2026-09) In July and August 2026, which district had the highest median ASKING price for apartments in Cyprus, at about EUR 4,600 per sqm (AXIA Valuers)?
- Paphos
- Larnaca
- Nicosia
- Limassol
Limassol led at about EUR 4,600 per sqm, ahead of Paphos (about EUR 3,827), Larnaca (about EUR 2,784) and Nicosia (about EUR 2,407). Asking prices are what sellers list at, not what buyers finally pay.
AXIA Valuers: Cyprus property asking prices and rents by district (2026-08) In July and August 2026, in which district was the median asking price per sqm for HOUSES higher than for apartments (AXIA Valuers)?
- Limassol
- Paphos
- Nicosia
- Larnaca
Paphos was the only district where houses (about EUR 4,180 per sqm) were listed above apartments (about EUR 3,827). It reflects the villa and golf-estate market of the west coast.
AXIA Valuers: Cyprus property asking prices and rents by district (2026-08) In Limassol, the median asking price for apartments was about EUR 4,600 per sqm in July and August 2026 (AXIA Valuers), while completed resales had a median of EUR 2,686 per sqm in the first half of 2026 (Landbank Analytics). By how much (in %, rounded) was the asking median above the resale median?
% 4,600 / 2,686 = 1.713, so the asking median was about 71% higher. The gap mixes new towers in listings with older stock in resales, so always price a client's home on comparable completed sales, not on asking prices.
Cyprus Mail: Limassol commands highest square metre prices (Landbank Analytics, H1 2026) (2026-09) In Q2 2026, which district had the highest share of sales contracts signed by buyers from abroad, at about 66% (Central Bank data)?
- Larnaca
- Limassol
- Paphos
- Nicosia
Paphos led at about 66%, then Famagusta (52%), Larnaca (44%), Limassol (34%) and Nicosia (16%). Nicosia is mainly a market of Cypriot owner-occupiers.
GK Law Firm: Cyprus real estate market 2026 by district (2026-10) DLS figures given to Parliament in August 2025 show which nationality as by far the largest group of foreign buyers in Paphos?
- British
- Russians
- Israelis
- Germans
The British lead in Paphos with 4,483 buyers, ahead of Russians (1,563) and Israelis (1,291). Since Brexit, British buyers need a non-EU purchase permit like other third-country nationals.
Cyprus Mail: Over 50,000 Cyprus properties sold to foreigners by July, Paphos leads the way (2025-08) Interior Ministry data reported in October 2025 showed which two nationalities far ahead of Britons among recent foreign purchases in Larnaca?
- Russians and Ukrainians
- Germans and Greeks
- Israelis and Lebanese
- Chinese and Indians
Israelis (850) and Lebanese (723) led in Larnaca, well ahead of Britons (302). In Limassol, Russians (846) and Israelis (571) led, and in Paphos the British (890) stayed first.
Cyprus Mail: British, Israelis and Russians top list of foreign property buyers (2025-10) Since the May 2023 rules, what is the minimum residential investment for Cyprus permanent residence under Regulation 6(2) for a non-EU investor?
- EUR 300,000 including VAT, new or resale
- EUR 300,000 plus VAT, in new homes bought from a developer
- EUR 500,000 in any property
- EUR 2 million, which also gives citizenship
The investment must be at least EUR 300,000 excluding VAT, in one or two new homes bought from a developer, paid from abroad. A loan taken in Cyprus does not count toward the amount.
GK Law Firm: Cyprus permanent residency in 2026 (2026-10) A non-EU couple with two children under 18 applies for Cyprus permanent residence through a EUR 300,000 property investment. Under the 2023 rules (EUR 50,000 for the applicant, plus EUR 15,000 for a spouse and EUR 10,000 per child), what minimum secure annual income must they show (in EUR)?
EUR 50,000 + 15,000 + 2 x 10,000 = EUR 85,000 a year, before tax, from abroad. An adult child applies separately and needs their own income and a further investment.
GK Law Firm: Cyprus permanent residency in 2026 (2026-10) A client asks in October 2026 whether the Cyprus investor permanent residence scheme is about to change. What is the accurate answer?
- It was abolished in June 2026 when Cyprus joined Schengen
- The minimum rose to EUR 500,000 on 1 January 2026
- It is open, but in September 2026 the government said it will be tightened before Schengen entry and is reviewing about 12,000 permits; no new rules are published yet
- Nothing is planned and holders may now work in Cyprus
On 24 September 2026 Deputy Migration Minister Nicholas Ioannides told MPs that about 1,500 permits were issued in two years, some 12,000 issued since 2013 are being reviewed, and the scheme will be tightened before Schengen entry. Until new rules are published, the 2023 terms apply.
Cyprus Mail: Cyprus to tighten golden visa scheme ahead of Schengen entry (2026-09) A buyer from the Gulf asks whether buying a villa in Cyprus can still lead to a Cypriot passport. What should you tell him?
- Yes, with an investment of EUR 2 million
- Yes, after holding permanent residence for two years
- Only if the villa is bought off plan
- No: citizenship by investment ended in November 2020, and Parliament removed the cabinet's power to grant it to investors in December 2025
The programme was scrapped in November 2020 after an Al Jazeera investigation, after 7,329 people had received passports. Property can still support permanent residence, but not citizenship.
Cyprus Mail: Cyprus ends cabinet power to grant golden passports (2025-12) A British buyer signs a contract for a home in Paphos. What does she need under the Aliens Law, Cap. 109, and when?
- Nothing: British buyers are treated as EU citizens
- A permit on form COMM 145 from the District Administration; she can sign and lodge the contract first, but the title cannot pass to her until the permit is granted
- A permit from the Central Bank before signing any contract
- A residence permit before she may sign
Since Brexit, British buyers are non-EU and need a Cap. 109 permit, filed on form COMM 145 with the District Administration where the property lies. There is no fee, and a complete file usually takes two to three weeks.
Papacleovoulou: Cap. 109 permits for non-EU buyers (2026-09) An investor wants to let his Larnaca flat to tourists on Airbnb. What must happen before he can advertise it?
- Nothing, if he lets it for under 90 nights a year
- He only needs to tell the municipality
- It must be registered with the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, and the registration number must appear on every listing
- He needs a Central Bank licence
Under Law 34(I)/2019, short lets must be in the Deputy Ministry of Tourism's register before being advertised. Letting without registration can bring up to one year in prison, a fine of up to EUR 5,000, or both.
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