Cyprus Property Sales Pass 10,000 in the First Half of 2026
Cyprus property sales reached 10,007 contracts in the first half of 2026, 15% more than a year earlier, according to the Department of Lands and Surveys. Paphos and Limassol posted the strongest growth.
By RealDeal team · 2 min read · Published 2 Jul 2026 · Updated 8 Oct 2026
Cyprus property sales reached 10,007 contracts in January–June 2026, up 15% from 8,729 in the first half of 2025, according to Department of Lands and Surveys (DLS) data. Every month of the half-year was ahead of the same month of 2025. The figures count sale contracts deposited with district land offices, not completed title transfers.
June: 1,964 contracts, up 27%
June was the busiest month of the year so far, with 1,964 contracts against 1,544 a year earlier. Limassol drove the increase, with 727 contracts, 64% more than in June 2025. Paphos rose 28%, while Famagusta was broadly flat (−1%). Over the second quarter as a whole, 5,298 contracts were deposited, 15% more than a year earlier.
Paphos and Limassol lead growth
Paphos posted the fastest growth over the six months (+21%), closely followed by Limassol (+20%). Limassol remained the largest market with 3,264 contracts, about a third of the total. Larnaca (2,163) edged past Nicosia (2,141) to become the second-largest market, while Nicosia grew the least, at 7%.
| District | H1 2025 | H1 2026 | Change | June 2026 vs June 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limassol | 2,725 | 3,264 | +20% | +64% |
| Larnaca | 1,948 | 2,163 | +11% | +6% |
| Nicosia | 2,010 | 2,141 | +7% | +10% |
| Paphos | 1,653 | 1,992 | +21% | +28% |
| Famagusta | 393 | 447 | +14% | −1% |
| Cyprus total | 8,729 | 10,007 | +15% | +27% |
Source: DLS.