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More homes are key to tackling Cyprus’ housing crisis

The real success of efforts to tackle Cyprus' housing problem is measured by the people, families and young adults who are ultimately able to find a home. That was the point made recently by Yiannis Misirlis, President of the Cyprus...

The roller-coaster ride of Cyprus property prices over the years

Cyprus property prices have followed an uneven path since 2006. The national index shows apartments rising strongly in recent years, while house prices have...

Dangerous buildings in Cyprus: prevention must start with proper management

Cyprus is debating what to do about dangerous and jointly owned buildings. Authorities, lawmakers and property professionals are considering inspections, enforcement and changes to...

Property developers call for curbs on foreign property investors

Property developers in are calling for tighter rules on foreign property investors in Cyprus. They say overseas buyers are pushing up land prices and...

Cyprus housing crisis: a crisis of the economic model

Recent government announcements on housing are welcome, but they will not be enough to correct the long-standing distortions in Cyprus' property market. Home prices continue...

Cyprus property boom: who are we building homes for?

The 8.5% rise in home prices in the second quarter of 2026 is bound to attract attention. For a buyer in the Cyprus property...

Cyprus’ investment drive overlooked housing costs

Cyprus' strategy to attract overseas investment has delivered economic benefits. But without proper planning for housing, it has also added pressure to rents and...

Why Cyprus needs a new regulatory framework for property developers

Buying a property is one of the biggest financial decisions most people will make. It is therefore reasonable for buyers to want to know...

Easy prey: buying property in Cyprus can become a nightmare

I've moved into the house that was sold to me as fully renovated, only to discover that it's been one thing after the other....

Could a tenant reliability register fix the Cyprus rental market?

After many years in the property sector, I have seen Cyprus' real estate market go through many cycles. I have experienced economic downturns, managed...

Cyprus housing crisis: the 25,000 homes it still needs

There is one number that, in my view, should change the way we discuss housing in Cyprus: 25,000 homes. These are not homes needed over...

Cyprus housing crisis: the lost decade of homebuilding

The Cyprus housing crisis did not begin with today's soaring property prices. It began when the country stopped building and, more than a decade...

Construction costs must be part of affordable housing

The housing market already faces enough challenges. Housing supply is limited, planning and permitting times can be unreasonably long, land is expensive and finance...

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