{"id":122813,"date":"2026-03-05T14:50:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T12:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lamaisonestates.com\/?p=122813"},"modified":"2026-03-05T14:50:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T12:50:36","slug":"cyprus-property-sales-surge-11-in-february-despite-regional-tensions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lamaisonestates.com\/ru\/cyprus-property-sales-surge-11-in-february-despite-regional-tensions\/","title":{"rendered":"Cyprus Property Sales Surge 11% In February Despite Regional Tensions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"1\">The Cypriot real estate sector has defied escalating geopolitical volatility, posting an 11% increase in sales contracts for February 2026. Data released by the Department of Lands &amp; Surveys on March 4, 2026, reveals that 1,537 purchase agreements were filed during the month, bringing the market to its highest February volume since the 2008 peak.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">This growth comes at a critical juncture, as the island finds itself a reluctant spectator to a major military confrontation between the U.S.-Israeli coalition and Iran, which has already seen limited drone activity near British military installations on the southern coast.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"4\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">A Nationwide Surge: February District Breakdown<\/b><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">Investment interest was not localized; rather, it surged across all five districts. Limassol and Paphos emerged as the primary engines of this growth, both recording gains of approximately 25% compared to the same month last year.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Monthly Sales Performance:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"7\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Limassol:<\/b> 482 units (+24%)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Paphos:<\/b> 319 units (+25%)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Larnaca:<\/b> 341 units (+2%)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Nicosia:<\/b> 332 units (+5%)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Famagusta:<\/b> 63 units (+14%)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">For the year to date (January\u2013February 2026), total transactions have reached 2,948, maintaining a steady 11% lead over the first two months of 2025.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"10\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Safe Haven Effect vs. Geopolitical Risk<\/b><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\">While the sales figures suggest a market in high gear, the backdrop of the Iran-Israel-U.S. conflict cast a long shadow over the Land Registry statistics.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">On March 1, 2026, a &#8216;kamikaze&#8217; drone, believed to be a Shahed type launched by Hezbollah from Lebanon, struck a runway at RAF Akrotiri. While the Cypriot government has maintained a policy of strict neutrality, the strike prompted temporary evacuations at Paphos International Airport and a surge in air defense deployments from Greece, France, and the UK.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"13\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,0\">&#8220;I want to be clear, our country does not participate in any way and does not intend to be part of any military operation,&#8221; stated President Nikos Christodoulides following the incident.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"14\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Market Outlook: Real Estate at a Crossroads<\/b><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">Analysts are divided on how the market will respond to being a frontline state. Historically, Cyprus property has often acted as a safe haven for regional capital during Middle Eastern instability. However, the 2026 season faces unique headwinds:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"16\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Tourism Impact:<\/b> Flight rerouting and temporary airport closures could dampen the lifestyle buyer segment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Insurance Costs:<\/b> Increased regional risk may lead to higher premiums for large-scale developments.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Investment Migration:<\/b> Continued demand from non-EU buyers (who accounted for 30% of January sales) suggests the island\u2019s residency programs remain a powerful draw.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17\">As the conflict remains extremely volatile, the property market&#8217;s ability to approach 2008 record levels is a testament to the sector&#8217;s current momentum, but one that remains vulnerable to any further regional escalation.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Source:<\/b> news.cyprus-property-buyers.com<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Cypriot real estate sector has defied escalating geopolitical volatility, posting an 11% increase in sales contracts for February 2026. Data released by the Department of Lands &amp; Surveys on March 4, 2026, reveals that 1,537 purchase agreements were filed during the month, bringing the market to its highest February volume since the 2008 peak. 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