Reforming how jointly owned buildings are managed is an opportunity to tackle longstanding problems. These affect the safety, upkeep and day-to-day running of many...
Abandoned, unsafe and dangerous buildings in Cyprus are a growing concern. Above all, they pose a threat to public safety. They also damage the appearance of towns and villages, putting pressure on property values...
Cyprus house prices rose more sharply than rents in the second quarter of 2026, according to Eurostat's latest housing statistics. The country's house-price index stood 5.46% higher, while the rent index was up 4.05%....
Cyprus recorded 1,956 off-plan sales of apartments and houses (i.e. under construction or at the planning stage) in the third quarter of 2026. Their combined value reached €606.4 million, according to Landbank Analytics.
Compared with...
Police are investigating extensive damage to the reception area of an apartment complex in Emba, Paphos, after two masked men allegedly entered the building late on Friday night.
The incident was reported shortly after 11.30pm...
Cyprus planning exemptions are raising a troubling question: can developers build without required permits, then seek approval after the damage is done?
A special report by the Audit Office warns that exemptions intended for extraordinary...
Shared ownership could give more young professionals and middle-income families a foothold in Cyprus' housing market. The model lets buyers purchase part of a home and pay a regulated fee on the share they...
Construction material prices in Cyprus continued to rise in September, with the annual increase led by metals, wood-related products and plastics. The latest figures from the Cyprus Statistical Service (CYSTAT) could add pressure to...
The EU Justice Scoreboard 2026 has once again exposed one of Cyprus' most persistent structural weaknesses. Despite years of reform efforts aimed at modernising the judiciary, the Cyprus courts remain among the slowest in...
