*Press Release
Data from the Department of Land Registry and Surveying demonstrate the momentum of the foreign buyer market and the confidence that citizens have in the Cypriot real estate market; which are processed and presented on a quarterly basis by the Real Estate Agents Registration Council.
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The president of the Real Estate Agents Registration Council, Marinos Kynaigirou, stated:
“The Cypriot real estate market is proving its appeal on an international level. The data processed by the Council reveal a very interesting trend. Although buyers from third countries ‘dominate’ in absolute numbers in terms of transactions, we observe that the largest percentage growth now comes from citizens of EU countries. This broadening of the buyer base and increased demand from the European market serve as a guarantee of stability. The continued inflow of foreign investment is important for the real estate sector and, by extension, for the Cypriot economy. “As the Council, we continue to work to maintain a safe and professional environment for every buyer and investor.”
Property Transfers
More specifically, according to data on property transfers completed in the first nine months of 2026, it appears that 1,607 properties were transferred to 2,004 buyers from EU countries. At the same time, activity among third-country nationals was slightly higher, as 1,826 properties were transferred to a total of 2,501 buyers from outside the EU.
The number of properties transferred to buyers from EU countries recorded a significant increase of 42.7% compared to the first nine months of 2025. The number of properties transferred to buyers from non-EU countries also increased by 16.2%.
In terms of individuals, the number of buyers from the EU increased by 11.7% compared to 2025, while the number of non-EU buyers rose by 9.9%.
Sales Contracts
The number of deeds of sale filed reflects the high demand in the market. Specifically, sales contracts were filed for 2,094 properties involving 2,301 buyers from EU countries. Compared to the first nine months of 2025, there was a 21.2% increase in the number of properties for which sales contracts were filed and a 22.4% increase in the number of European buyers.
Demand from non-EU buyers also remains particularly high, with figures more than doubling to 4,173 properties, involving a total of 5,443 buyers. Compared to the same period last year, there was a 19.7% increase in the number of properties and a 17.8% in the number of individuals from third countries who submitted sales documents.
