In Cyprus, houses cost more as cost of construction materials climbs

A Cypriot union representative recently declared that homeownership in Cyprus has become an ‘impossible dream’. In Cyprus, the rising cost of construction materials has resulted in property values increasing by an estimated 10 per cent. Speaking to local outlet Stockwatch, Danos Real Estate’s Angelos Constantinou explained that the rise in the price of steel, wood, copper […]
Residential Property Price Index up in the first quarter of 2021

The Residential Property Price Index (RPPI) recorded a recovery in the first quarter of 2021, on a quarterly basis, after two consecutive quarters during which prices fell, according to the RPPI compiled by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). The increase was mainly due to an increase in apartment prices. More specifically, the CPI (houses […]
COVID-19 situation in Cyprus quite good, positivity rate remains stable

The COVID-19 situation in Cyprus is quite good in general in all epidemiological indicators with the positivity rate in the last week remaining stable at 0.1%, according to the National Surveillance Report as of 15 June, published on Friday. Regarding cases diagnosed, there was a shift to younger ages (23.1% and 21.1% of the cases […]
Leading economic index shows prospects for growth

Cyprus Composite Leading Economic Index (CCLEI) marked its second consecutive annual gains in May, showing prospects for economic growth following the adverse consequences from the continuing Covid pandemic. According to a press release, the CCLEI, compiled by the University of Cyprus’ Economic Research Centre (ERC) in collaboration with Hellenic Bank, recorded an annual increase of […]
Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC): Economy to grow with a moderate pace in 2021

Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC): Economy to grow with a moderate pace in 2021 The Cypriot economy will recover in 2021 albeit with a more moderate pace compared with the previous projections affected by the lockdown measures in January and April this year which had a less severe toll on the economy, the Central Bank […]