LIMASSOL, Cyprus, June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As energy efficiency shifts from a selling point to a resale necessity, the Cyprus specialist builds the standard into every shortlist it sends out.
BNO developments has announced that energy class A-rated properties will become the standard for the new-build properties in Cyprus it recommends to customers. The company said the change reflects changing buyer expectations and increasing demand for energy-efficient properties with strong long-term resale potential.
As energy efficiency shifts from a selling point to a resale necessity, BNO Developments views this as a baseline rather than an optional feature. The company said energy class A homes will now top the shortlists it draws up for international buyers, relocation clients and property investors evaluating opportunities across Cyprus.
According to the company, a Class A rating has become an increasingly important consideration for both buyers and lenders. BNO Developments believes that homes that meet modern energy efficiency standards are better positioned to maintain their value over time, while homes with lower assessments may face greater challenges in the resale market.
The decision formalizes an approach that the company says its advisors have been following for years. Working with clients in the Cyprus real estate market, the team has observed the growing importance of energy performance in both purchasing and resale decisions.
“A cheap house with a poor energy label is not a bargain. It is a problem you experience when resale,” says Laura Papadopoulou, Paphos advisor at BNO Developments. “I’d rather have a difficult conversation now than see a customer struggling to sell in five years. Protecting their way out is part of the job.”
The BNO is clear that the standard is a guideline and not a straitjacket. A buyer who wants a particular older project will still get honest help. But the company says its shortlists will routinely be at the top of Class A new build projects, and expects the rest of the market to continue to develop similarly in 2026 and beyond.
About BNO Developments
BNO developments works with international buyers, relocation clients and long-term investors looking for new build properties in Cyprus. The slogan ‘Building New Opportunities’ summarizes the work: connect buyers with developers, lawyers and mortgage partners and stay with them from the first assignment through to the transfer. More at BNO developments.
Website: https://bnodevelopments.com
