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SEPA Expansion: A New Era for Real Estate Investment in Southeast Europe

17/10/2025 By Helen Daniilidou Albania, Moldova, Montenegro, and North Macedonia have joined the EU’s Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), allowing faster, cheaper, and safer euro transactions with EU countries. (European Commission, Oct 2025) This move is a game-changer for real estate investors. Cross-border property transactions are now smoother, making it easier for international buyers to […]

Larnaca’s Skyline Transforms: A New Era of Urban Growth and Investment

Source: In-Cyprus / PhileNews – “Larnaca’s rapid development heralds first high-rise towers following oil tank removal” By Helen Daniilidou 14/10/2025 Larnaca is undergoing one of the most significant urban transformations in Cyprus. Following the removal of the old oil and gas storage tanks from the coastal refinery area, the city has entered a new era […]

Cyprus Ranks 14th in Global Retirement Index 2025

Source: In-Cyprus / PhileNews – “Cyprus among best countries to retire globally” 14/10/25 by Helen Daniilidou Cyprus has been named one of the top 15 countries worldwide for retirement in the 2025 Global Retirement Index, earning an overall score of 85.73. This highlights the island’s increasing popularity among retirees seeking a balance of tax efficiency, […]

Neocleous Tower: Cyprus’s First LEED Gold Certified Green Building

Source: Cyprus Mail, “Neocleous Tower to become the first LEED project in Cyprus,” published 10 October 2025. Cyprus Mail 14/10/2025, by Helen Daniilidou A New Chapter for Sustainable Development in Cyprus Limassol is stepping into a greener future as Neocleous Tower prepares to become the first building in Cyprus to achieve LEED Gold certification — […]

Using Property to Secure Your Retirement: A Guide for Cyprus Homeowners

By Helen Daniilidou 30/09/2025 For many homeowners, property isn’t just a place to live—it’s a key part of retirement planning. Across the UK and many other countries—from London to Sydney, Toronto to Berlin—homeowners are increasingly considering their property as a vital financial asset for their later years. In Cyprus, this trend is especially relevant given […]

How to Open a Bank Account in Cyprus as a Foreigner.

By Helen Daniilidou 30/09/2025 Moving to or investing in Cyprus often means one of the first practical steps is opening a local bank account. The good news? Both EU and non-EU citizens can do it — but the process is slightly different depending on where you’re from. At Plus Wise Estates, we help our clients […]

The Game-Changing Tax Advantage: Zero Annual Property Tax in Cyprus

By Helen Daniilidou 29/09/2025 In the world of Mediterranean real estate investment, stability and clarity are everything. With recent headlines focusing on Portugal’s increased purchase tax for non-residents and new regulatory complexities in Greece, savvy investors are looking for a reliable, tax-efficient base. This is where Cyprus emerges as a quiet champion. While the rest […]

2025/2026 EU Regulation: Why Cyprus Remains the Safest Short-Term Rental Investment

By Helen Daniilidou 29/09/2025 The European short-term rental (STR) market is facing its most significant shake-up yet. Driven by the twin pressures of housing crises and the implementation of new EU data and transparency regulations (expected to be fully in force by mid-2026), popular destinations are introducing stricter, costlier, and more complex rules. For property […]

Buying Property with Bitcoin & Crypto in Cyprus: Safe Regulated and Legitimate

By Helen Daniilidou 29/09/2025 Cryptocurrency is no longer a niche payment method—it’s becoming part of mainstream finance. In November 2023, Cyprus joined 47 other countries in adopting the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). This move brings crypto transactions under clear international rules, making them as secure and transparent as traditional banking. For investors, this means […]