The Cyprus real estate sector achieved a historic milestone recording record levels in April 2026, the highest performance ever. According to figures released by the Department of Lands & Surveys, a total of 1,611 property sale contracts were submitted nationwide, representing a 15% increase compared with the 1,404 contracts registered in April 2025.
Significantly, this performance surpassed the long standing record of 1,556 sales set in April 2007, the height of the pre-financial crisis boom. The current activity spans the entire spectrum of the market, including residential homes, commercial units, land and building plots.
Strong Performance Across Most Districts
Growth was visible in almost every corner of the Republic, though some districts stood out more than others:
- Paphos: The clear frontrunner with a massive 41% year-on-year increase.
- Larnaca: Continued its steady climb with a 21% increase.
- Limassol & Nicosia: Saw more measured growth at 10% and 2%, respectively.
- Famagusta: Remained stable.
Investor Profiles
Domestic purchasers continued to dominate the market in April 2026. Cypriot buyers accounted for 962 transactions, representing roughly 60% of all sales. Buyers from EU countries contributed 197 contracts, equivalent to 12.2%, while non-EU purchasers completed 452 transactions, making up 28.1% of total activity. Non EU buyers were particularly active in Paphos and Nicosia, where demand skyrocketed by 64% and 60%, respectively.
Despite the complexities of the global landscape, the Cypriot real estate market is proving to be remarkably resilient, driven by a combination of local necessity and the island’s increasing reputation as a stable investment destination.
Overseas Buyers Play a Key Role
Foreign purchasers, both EU and non-EU, now account for 42.6% of all property transactions in Cyprus during 2026, underlining their growing importance to the market’s expansion. In Paphos especially, international buyers purchased more than double the number of properties acquired by local residents.
Despite global uncertainties and regional tensions, the Cyprus property sector continues to show strong resilience, supported by sustained interest from both domestic purchasers and overseas investors.
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Despite the complexities of the global landscape, the Cypriot real estate market is proving to be remarkably resilient, driven by a combination of local necessity and the island’s increasing reputation as a stable investment destination.
