Top Real Estate Transactions of 2025's First Half: A Look at the Major Property Swaps
Cyprus Real Estate Market Shows Strong Performance in H1 2025
The first half of 2025 has seen a significant surge in high-value real estate deals in Cyprus, with the top 10 transactions accounting for a total value of €169 million.
The limelight was stolen by Limassol, which dominated the list with six entries, totalling a staggering €105.7 million. The most expensive deal involved a house in Ayia Napa, Famagusta, sold for €6.2 million, while the most valuable transaction was the €44.8 million sale of part of an apartment complex in Tsiflikoudia, Limassol.
Nicosia followed closely with two significant deals worth €41.8 million, including a €29.3 million office space in Ayioi Omologites and a €12.5 million plot in Engomi. Paphos also made its mark with two top-tier sales worth €21.5 million [1][4].
A breakdown of district contributions to the highest-value deals reveals that Limassol led the market with a 43.1% share, followed by Nicosia with 22.0% and Paphos with 17.8%. Larnaca and Famagusta each had 9.1% and 7.9% respectively [1][4].
This trend underscores Limassol's dominance in the high-end property market, with key deals in Nicosia and Paphos contributing to the overall picture.
Larnaca is beginning to show momentum in the high-end property market, indicating a promising future for the district. The broad investor interest across districts also points to the resilience of the Cyprus real estate sector [1][4].
In June 2025 alone, the top 10 property transactions exceeded €52.9 million, demonstrating the continued interest in premium properties in Cyprus. The total value of the 50 most expensive transactions in H1 2025 increased by 16.8% compared to the same period in 2024, further highlighting the growth in the market [1][4].
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This overview provides a snapshot of the main high-value real estate activity and district contributions in Cyprus's property market during H1 2025.
- The Cyprus real estate market's strong performance in H1 2025 is marked by high-value deals, with Limassol leading the list with six entries, worth a combined €105.7 million.
- Limassol's dominance is evident in the €44.8 million sale of an apartment complex part in Tsiflikoudia, the most valuable transaction of the top 10 deals.
- Nicosia follows closely with two significant deals worth €41.8 million, including a €29.3 million office space and a €12.5 million plot.
- Paphos also participates in the top-tier sales, contributing €21.5 million to the market.
- Larnaca is showing signs of momentum in the high-end property market, indicating a promising future for the district.
- The total value of the 50 most expensive transactions in H1 2025 increased by 16.8% compared to the same period in 2024, demonstrating the growth in the market.
- The EU, tech, and general-news sectors may find interest in this overview of Cyprus's real estate development, as the market shows resilience and strong potential.
