Larnaca a prime hotspot for real estate investors
Cyprus-based real estate platform INDEX.cy released a report identifying Larnaca as a key destination for investors and homebuyers in the real estate market. The report is based on an analysis of the local property market, highlighting significant investor interest due to low deposit interest rates. Analysis of over 4,200 real estate listings on INDEX.cy showed a notable price difference between new and pre-owned properties in Larnaca, with new real estate priced at €3,619 per square meter and pre-owned properties at €2,289 per square meter, accounting for respective taxes and fees. This represents a 36% discount on pre-owned properties. Similar price differences were observed in other regions, albeit smaller. The findings are based on an analysis of 24,773 new properties and 4,539 pre-owned ones. The report underscores Larnaca’s growing significance in real estate transactions for both investment and residential purposes. Anton Karbanovich, founder of INDEX, mentioned the emergence of a ‘flipping sector’ where investors buy, renovate, and sell pre-owned properties for profit, with Larnaca being particularly notable in this trend. The report concludes that Larnaca is becoming a prominent destination for real estate investments and endeavors.