Knowledge Centre and Blog

Welcome to the O.C Real Estate knowledge centre. Here you will find professional guides, market analysis, weekly video briefings and practical advice for anyone investing in Cyprus. We gather what matters on investment property, yields, taxation and relocation, so you can move forward with confidence at every step.

Video briefing · 22.06.2026Weekly briefing, 22 June 2026Everything moving in Cyprus this week: the economy, politics and property, in a short, focused video.▶ Watch the video

Video briefing · 01.06.2026Weekly briefing, 1 June 2026A compelling round up from Cypriot sources on the economy, politics and the global forces shaping the island.▶ Watch the video

Video briefing · 24.05.2026Weekly briefing, 24 May 2026The economy, the golden visa, policy summits and the geopolitical picture, all in one short video.▶ Watch the video

Tax guide · 8 min readProperty purchase tax in Cyprus: the updated 2026 guideVAT at 19% versus 5%, transfer duty, the abolition of stamp duty and the change coming in 2027.Read more ›

Investment guide · 9 min readChoosing a property agency in Cyprus: why guidance in your own language is the keyFrom mapping demand across Limassol, Paphos and Larnaca to the tax points that really matter, updated for 2026.Read more ›

Travel and leisure · 11 min readA perfect break in Paphos: the complete five day winter itineraryWineries, beaches, the village of Lefkara and an off road trip through the Akamas peninsula, seen through an investor’s eyes.Read more ›

Market analysis · RecommendedWhere is the money going? Foreign investment trends across EuropeWhat draws investors to European markets, which barriers they run into, and what buyers are looking for in Cyprus and Greece.Read more ›

Market trends · 5 min readVisitor numbers are surging in Cyprus: a destination for holidays and for investmentInbound tourism data for Cyprus and what it means for investors, broken down by Paphos, Limassol and Larnaca.Read more ›

Investor guide · 7 min readCalculating yield on Cyprus property: how to maximise your returnGross yield versus total return, plus a map of prices and yields across the Paphos district.Read more ›

Buying guide · 7 min readNew build or resale in Cyprus? The 2026 guideEvery difference between new and older property in Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos, including transfer costs, VAT and yields.Read more ›