Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced an increase in the transfer tax for third-country buyers to 15%.
For €100,000, the tax will increase from 3000 to €15,000.
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Despite an increase in the number of registered Irish citizens in Algaswa almost tripled since 2012, the area is turning…
The speed of identification between Ireland and southern Portugal contributes to the growth of the Irish community.
Read story →Praida Thalesia is one of the most interesting beaches on the coast.
Praida Thalesia is one of the most accessible beaches in the Algarve.
Read story →A surprising trend is taking hold of Portugal’s property market, with today’s buyers looking for energy-efficient homes…
A technical document (Energy Category) is mandatory for the sale or rental of housing.
Read story →Our property of the week offers a unique modern villa with sea views and a swimming pool in the Luz area.
This two-storey house combines modernity, practicality and high-quality materials, making it an ideal choice for both a permanent living area and a holiday home.
Read story →Residents and guests of Vilamuara can enjoy a unique program: the ancient Roman ruins in the Algarve are transformed…
Not only is it a great way to spend an evening with family or friends, but it’s also an opportunity to explore the region’s history from the ground floor.
Read story →This year's Festival da Sardinha returns to the Portuguese pearl of Portimoy with free concerts and delicious strips…
On August 4-9, visitors can enjoy live music, local cuisine and family entertainment for free.
Read story →In the Portuguese region of Alentege, wine production will increase by 20% compared to last year, reaching 108 million…
The vineyards have just started cleaning.
Read story →In the Portuguese heat, they fell asleep under hurricanes, and now apartment owners are forced to apply for one…
“If one house has 100 apartments, it will cost hundreds of insurance,” he says.
Read story →Art, history and wine is a great day for Extremosis.
Despite its famous white marbles, medieval castle and winding streets with traditional cafes and independent shops, Extremoz attracts tourists with its quiet life away from the…
Read story →A beautiful story about the return of an old Algaz luxury hotel!
Court buildings are now used as guest rooms or buffet rooms, and the isotope cabinet is reclassified as a reading area.
Read story →Alenteo continues to cement its status as one of Portugal’s premium housing markets, attracting wealthy buyers from…
Active development is maintained thanks to limited stock, strict planning regulations and sustained international interest.
Read story →Turkish coastal property appreciates 20–25% annually as market enters rational phase in 2026
Bodrum continues to command premium prices, with villas fetching 250,000–300,000 lira per square metre (approximately $6,500).
Read story →Turkey prepares tax overhaul for foreign investors—Fethiye poised to benefit most
The Ankara government has submitted a package of proposals to parliament that could fundamentally reshape the country's appeal to foreign investors.
Read story →Turkish property prices fall in real terms despite nominal gains
In April, the residential property price index rose 26.6% in nominal terms—an impressive-sounding figure.
Read story →Turkish commercial property surges 31% annually in nominal terms, but stagnates in real terms
Turkey's central bank has released first-quarter 2026 data showing the Commercial Property Price Index (CPPI) rising 31% in nominal terms, yet remaining flat when adjusted for…
Read story →Championship golf course to reshape Dalaman–Fethiye property market
A championship 18-hole golf course will open in June 2026, just 20 minutes from Dalaman airport, marking a watershed moment for the region.
Read story →Turkish citizenship for $400,000: how the investment scheme works
$400,000 and a Turkish passport in your pocket.
Read story →Fethiye rental villas deliver up to £41,500 annual profit for owners
Since the pandemic, tourists have shifted en masse from hotels to private villas and apartments.
Read story →Three villages divide Fethiye's property market—each suited to different buyers
Fethiye has transformed over recent decades from a fishing village into one of Turkey's most sought-after resort destinations.
Read story →Buyer pays, seller withholds keys: Turkey's most common property dispute
The majority of disputes follow a familiar pattern: a purchaser deposits funds or pays in full, yet the seller refuses to execute the transfer of ownership.
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