Cyprus Sotheby’s International Realty: INSIGHTS Q1 2024

Cyprus, May 14, 2024 – Cyprus Sotheby’s International Realty has published its quarterly report “INSIGHTS” on Cyprus Residential Real Estate market in the first quarter of 2024 based on data from the Cyprus Land Registry. Anastasia Yianni, CEO of Cyprus Sotheby’s International Realty, commented:

Even though the figures of this period show us a decline in both value and volume of sales, we should consider it in the context of the previous years steep climb up. The current situation on the real estate market shows leveling out to the statistics similar to the year 2021. The figures for Q1 2024 are definitely lower than in 2023, but that was expected as the market stabilizes after strong growth in 2022 and 2023 years.

In the last two years (2022-2023) the market was super dynamic due to the geopolitical tension, primarily influenced by the ongoing geopolitical situation that led many families and businesses to relocate to safer countries like Cyprus.

We have a moderate outlook for the high-end property market for 2024 and expect a stable demand for residential property from both local and international buyers supported by traditional Cyprus market drivers such as attractive lifestyle and business opportunities with a sunny climate, safety, reasonable cost of living, favorable tax system, the island’s prospects as an international business centre and one of the top investment destinations in Europe.

As we navigate the Cyprus real estate market into 2024, it’s crucial to consider these trends and insights for informed decision-making.

The key report takeaways

• According to the Cyprus Land Registry, for the first quarter of 2024, the number of sales contracts reached 2,456 with a total value of 585 million euros.
• In the first quarter of 2024, the high-end property market in Cyprus recorded 659 transactions, representing 27% of all deals within this reported period. The total value of these high-end properties reached €290 million, accounting for 49% of the overall market value.
• During this period, the high-end apartment segment recorded 550 transactions, amounting to €190.5 million. The premium housing segment resulted in 109 deals, with a total value of approximately €100 million.
• In Limassol, in Q1 2024, the market registered 635 residential property transactions, 51% (322 properties) of which were from the high-end segment, indicating particularly great demand for premium residential properties in this region. High demand was reported for apartments priced above EUR 200k, with 283 transactions accounting for 51% of the total in Cyprus, and for houses priced above EUR 500k, with 39 transactions representing 36% of the total for Cyprus during the past quarter.
• In Q1 2024, Pafos recorded 469 residential property transactions, with 22% (102 properties) in the high-end segment, underscoring the sustained demand for premium residential properties. During this period, 37 houses priced above EUR 500k were sold, making up 34% of such sales in Cyprus, and 65 apartments priced above EUR 200k were sold, accounting for 12% of the total in Cyprus.
• In Nicosia, in Q1 2024, the residential transactions totaled 705 deals, with 19% (136 properties) in the high-end market segment. The demand for premium residential properties in Nicosia is moderate, as reflected in the sales of 15 houses (14% of the total in Cyprus) and 121 apartments (22% of the total in Cyprus) during the past quarter.
• In Larnaca, residential transactions totaled 532 in Q1 2024, with only 15% (81 properties) falling into the premium market segment.
  The emerging demand for premium residential properties in Larnaca is reflected in the sale of 10 houses priced above EUR 500k (9% of the total for Cyprus) and 71 apartments priced above EUR 200k (13% of the total for Cyprus) during the reported period.
• In Famagusta, in Q1 2024, the market registered 115 residential property transactions, of which 16% (18 properties) were under the high-end segment.
  The demand for premium residential properties in Famagusta shows potential for growth, as reported by 8 houses (7% of Cyprus’s total) and 10 apartments (2% of Cyprus’s total) being sold in the premium category over the last quarter.

Find out more and download the free Q1 INSIGHTS 2024 report at the link: https://www.cyprus-sothebysrealty.com/

The numbers for Q1 2024 in the report are adjusted based on the data from the Cyprus Land Registry.

The high-end property market/premium segment/premium market in the report means houses above EUR 500k and apartments above EUR 200k.

About Cyprus Sotheby’s International Realty  

Cyprus Sotheby’s International Realty is a luxury real estate agency in Cyprus, headed by CEO Anastasia Yianni. Established in 2019, the agency offers a full range of services for residential and investment properties, with offices in Paphos and Limassol.

As part of the largest affiliate network of Sotheby’s International Realty, which includes more than 1,000 offices in 81 countries, clients of Cyprus Sotheby’s have access to an exclusive portfolio of elite properties worldwide.

In 2023, Cyprus Sotheby’s International Realty was honored with the European Property Award for Best Real Estate Agency Website and Best Real Estate Agency Single Office in Cyprus.

The agency’s affiliation with the esteemed Sotheby’s auction house, known for its 300-year history, underscores its commitment to exceptional service quality and bespoke customer experiences.