Author
Nikitas Papadopoulos
Co-Founder and COO, SquareOne
Nikitas Papadopoulos is Co-Founder and COO of SquareOne. A Master of Architecture graduate of the Architectural Association in London, he leads how SquareOne's vision becomes built homes, from design through project delivery to everyday life in them.
- Education
- Master of Architecture, Architectural Association School of Architecture, London
- Experience
- Co-founder of SquareOne; leads design, construction and project delivery
- Writes about
- Design and layouts, Construction, Energy efficiency, Project delivery and launches
Articles by Nikitas (4)
Apartments for Sale in Limassol: 2026 Prices, Areas and New Developments
In short Limassol is Cyprus's busiest property market, with 4,860 sales contracts from January to September 2026, up 17%. Median asking prices for a two-bedroom apartment range from about €389,000 in Agia Fyla to €730,000 in Agios Tychonas. Advertised rents averaged €1,716 a month. New apartments carry VAT, resale apartments carry transfer fees, and stamp duty no longer applies to contracts signed from 2026.
Off-Plan vs Ready Property in Cyprus: Costs, Risks and Protections (2026)
In short Off-plan homes in Cyprus are usually priced 10% to 20% below comparable resale stock and paid for in stages, but take typically 18 to 36 months to complete. Ready property can be inspected and used straight away. Off-plan buyers are protected by the search certificate, lodging the contract at the Land Registry within six months, and contract terms on payments, completion dates and delay.
Cyprus Permanent Residency Through Property Investment: 2026 Requirements
In short Non-EU nationals can get permanent residency in Cyprus by buying a new home from a developer worth at least €300,000 plus VAT, under Regulation 6(2). You need at least €50,000 a year in income from abroad, plus €15,000 for a spouse and €10,000 per dependent child. The permit covers your spouse and dependent children and has no expiry date while you meet the conditions. It does not yet give visa-free Schengen travel.
Apartments for Sale in Paphos: 2026 Prices, Areas and What to Know
In short Paphos had the fastest-growing property market in Cyprus in 2026, with 2,999 sales contracts from January to September, up 18%, and foreign buyers signing 69.8% of contracts from January to July. Typical two-bedroom apartments range from about €160,000 to €350,000 depending on the area, with newer beachfront homes in Kato Paphos higher. Advertised rents averaged €1,131 a month.