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Turkish Nationals Buying Property in Occupied Cyprus

Published January 4, 2026, 09:16
Turkish Nationals Buying Property in Occupied Cyprus

The construction industry in the occupied territories is being affected by the prosecution of individuals who have illegally occupied Greek Cypriot properties. Despite denials from the occupation regime, a trend is emerging where the squatters are selling their properties and leaving, while Turkish nationals are buying them. According to available data, over 60% of homes in the occupied territories are being sold to Turkish citizens, with only 6% going to residents of the pseudo-state.