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FOREIGN-CURRENCY RETURNS OF 7–10% IN NORTH CYPRUS REAL ESTATE ARE ATTRACTING INVESTORS

Author: Orsiad Gazetesi 📅 05 January 2026 ⏱ 5 min read 🔴 135 people read in the last hour

Despite high inflation, rising costs, and tighter access to financing in Türkiye and the surrounding region, the real estate sector remained one of the more resilient industries in 2025. Within this landscape, the real estate market of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) stands out thanks to its foreign-currency income model. In particular, annual rental yields of approximately 7–10% calculated in British pounds have made Cyprus a strong and stable alternative for investors. The recent 30–40% rise in housing prices shows that the region is no longer viewed only as a holiday destination, but increasingly as a long-term investment hub.

Ongoing construction investments, a growing number of projects, and recent legal regulations are making the market more predictable, while strong rental demand and continued interest from foreign investors are expected to persist in 2026. Through the projects it develops in Cyprus, SOA Holding aims to create sustainable opportunities for investors that combine foreign-currency income with lasting capital appreciation, rather than focusing solely on short-term gains.

With the construction sector expanding, new developments coming to market, and legal regulations strengthening the framework, Cyprus is offering investors a safer and more foreseeable environment. Foreign-currency returns, strong rental demand, and increasing international interest indicate that the North Cyprus real estate market will maintain its growth potential in 2026.

Yalçın Artukoğlu, Chairman of the Board of SOA Holding, shared the following assessment regarding the 2025 property market and expectations for 2026:
“Despite all the challenges, 2025 was a year in which investor interest in real estate remained strong. Cyprus, in particular, stood out with its foreign-currency returns and sustainable rental potential. Today, Cyprus is no longer just an alternative market, it has become a strategic investment centre. In 2026, we expect a more balanced market structure where more selective, higher-quality projects come to the forefront. As SOA Holding, we will continue to develop projects that provide investors with secure, transparent, and long-term value.”