The Cypriot banking sector witnessed a significant expansion in February 2026, characterized by a double-digit surge in borrowing and a healthy recovery in deposit levels. According to the latest monetary report released by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Thursday, total loans jumped by 12.3% annually, while deposits maintained a steady growth rate of 4.7%. The data suggests a robust appetite for...
What was once a casual "side hustle" for homeowners has officially matured into a sophisticated pillar of the national economy. According to a new market analysis, the explosive growth of platforms like Airbnb is fundamentally re-engineering the property sector, dictating everything from architectural design to multi-million euro investment strategies. As reported the rise of professional operators...
Homeowners facing the threat of repossession are eyeing the House of Representatives as a sweeping package of foreclosure reforms moves toward a final decision. Following intense deliberations by the Parliamentary Finance Committee, the legislative changes are scheduled for a plenary vote on either April 6 or April 16, 2026. The reforms represent a high-stakes attempt to shield primary residences and...
The national real estate market has officially entered uncharted territory, with apartment prices in the fourth quarter of 2025 eclipsing the previous record set during the 2008 property bubble. According to the latest Residential Property Price Index (RPPI) from the Central Bank, the apartment sector has surged to 123.9 points, marking a monumental recovery from the 2013 financial crisis lows. While the...
The landscape of the Cypriot construction industry is undergoing a profound transformation, shifting from the traditional roots of manual craftsmanship to a future led by sophisticated business strategists. This evolution was the central theme of a keynote address by Stelios Gavriel, President of the Federation of Building Contractors Associations of Cyprus (OSEOK), at the 20th Property Development, Real...
In a proactive effort to protect the island's most vulnerable residents, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos has confirmed the government’s intent to revive the Mortgage to Rent program. Speaking before the House Finance Committee on Friday, March 20, 2026, Keravnos indicated that the scheme will likely reopen for several months to accommodate new applications from struggling homeowners. To ensure a swift...
The construction landscape on the island is entering a high tech era of modernization following the launch of strict new regulations for mechanical and electrical (M&E) installations. These reforms, published this week, are designed to fundamentally upgrade building safety, construction quality, and energy efficiency across the residential and commercial sectors. The Cyprus Scientific and Technical...
While many European nations grapple with rising service costs, the Republic has emerged as a leader in price stability. New data released on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, by Eurostat reveals that annual inflation on the island dropped to 0.9% in February, the second lowest rate recorded across the entire European Union. This localized cooling of prices stands in contrast to the broader Eurozone, where the...
Building costs in Cyprus continued a modest upward trend during the second month of the year, driven largely by rising prices for specialized technical equipment and chemical products. New data released on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, by the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat) shows that the Construction Materials Price Index climbed to 119.28 points, using 2021 as the baseline year. This figure...
Borrowing costs for new homes in Cyprus saw a notable uptick at the start of the year, with the highest available mortgage rate climbing to 3.41% in January 2026. Data released by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) highlights a general upward trend in lending rates, even as the island's average remains more affordable than much of the Eurozone. According to the CBC’s monthly report, the peak rate rose...
