Cyprus 2026 Property Tax Reforms: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

Published: 02/02/26 Author: Antonio From 1 January 2026, Cyprus introduced a major overhaul of its tax regime that directly impacts sale and purchase transactions involving immovable property. This is not a routine update it reshapes the costs, structure and compliance requirements of real estate deals in Cyprus. For anyone planning to buy, sell or invest in Cypriot property this […]

Cyprus real estate: A decade of strong price growth

By Helen Daniilidou 30/10/2025 In the past ten years, property prices across Cyprus have surged significantly — presenting compelling opportunities for both home-buyers and investors alike. According to data analysed by Phileleftheros and published on In-Cyprus, apartment prices in many districts have nearly doubled. Here’s what the numbers tell us — and what they mean […]

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 […]

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 — […]

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 […]

Non-EU buyers purchase over 25% of Cyprus properties

Cyprus Mail 23/09/25 Elias Hazou Foreign nationals are increasingly snapping up immovable property in Cyprus, accounting for over a quarter of all property sales in 2024, although that ratio is likely an undercount, a report released on Tuesday by the Audit Office showed. The auditor-general’s special report found that 27.35 per cent of property sales during […]