House prices unlikely to drop this year

The end of 2021 saw Europe’s and Cyprus’ economies gradually recovering from the two-year rollercoaster ride of lockdowns, the stock market at record highs, and inflation increasing. One year later, the disruptions

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Energy efficiency in real estate investment

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has released a discussion paper on proactively managing sustainability risks, focusing on the real estate sector. The paper highlights the crucial role that real

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Cyprus changing demographics need shaping

Cyprus’ changing demographics are causing havoc to the real estate market, accentuating socio-economic imbalances, and creating polarised communities. A bit dramatic? Let’s see. According to the latest census, the population in the

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Homes adapt as circumstances change

In the Special Theory of Relativity, Einstein determined that time is relative—in other words, the rate at which time passes depends on your frame of reference. My grandmother Marina used to tell

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Real estate ownership balance shifting

Cyprus Central Bank’s recent financial stability report included some interesting data about the loans and properties that passed into the ownership of Credit Acquiring Companies (CΑCs), shedding a little more light on

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Greece waking up to start-up culture

 I recently attended Endeavor’s 10-year anniversary celebration of setting up an office in Greece. Endeavor is a global, non-profit organisation that supports high-impact entrepreneurs in emerging markets to fuel economic growth. The

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