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The Association for Real Estate Development of Portugal (AHDPP) offers a model of “fair rent”, where housing fees should…
Representatives of the association assured that calculations to achieve this goal have already been carried out.
Read →Buying property in Sicily is subject to the same legal regulations as in the rest of Italy.
Inland cities often offer affordable options costing less than €100,000.
Read →Buying real estate in Italy is possible without personal presence at most stages.
If you cannot come, a power of attorney (procura notarile) allows the representative to sign the deal.
Read →Portugal's Integration, Migration and Asylum Agency (AIMA) has expanded its staff to 17% this year.
From July, EU citizens and their families can apply for permanent residence certificates and cards through the portal, pay fees and download documents online.
Read →Portugal's premium property market grows more international
Over the past 40 years, Portugal's premium property market has evolved from a niche segment into one of Europe's most dynamic and internationalised markets.
Read →A new decision by the Portuguese Tax Service of late July, 2026, clarified the status of income from American…
Previously, there was uncertainty: some owners considered such gains to be foreign business profits, which under the old regime might not be taxed in Portugal.
Read →The newspaper Demokratia reports the purchase of a penthouse in the Riviera Tower on Hellinic for near €2,000,000.
Riviera Tower is the tallest residential skyscraper in Greece.
Read →Portugal offers relocation support for workers moving inland
Portugal's Institute for Employment and Vocational Training (IEFP) offers financial support to workers moving to the country's inland regions.
Read →A new river resort has opened in Virula, a village in the municipality of Oliveira de Fradesh.
The project was the result of the investment of the family of entrepreneur Fernando Almeida in the amount of €3,000,000. The hotel is located by the Vuga River and the Ribeiradiou…
Read →In Italy, the price of real estate does not always reflect the market value.
Before submitting a written proposal, it is important to conduct a preliminary legal inspection of the facility.
Read →Greece simplifies the transfer of old industrial and commercial buildings to residential apartments.
Conversion is limited to the current volume of the building: adding floors or expanding the area is prohibited.
Read →More than €105 million is pouring into social housing in the Algarve.
Lisbon is not yet involved, but the region is actively funding affordable housing from the European Regional Development Fund.
Read →Portugal has already allocated 1.5 billion euros for the construction of social houses.
The budget and the EIB have agreed on a new credit limit for 50,000 municipal housing units.
Read →Istanbul, Antalya or Portugal – is it more profitable to invest?
The money does not go to the treasury of the city, but directly to wine farmers.
Read →Building more in Portugal is getting more expensive!
Adding homes to the market is not enough.
Read →The ultra-rich now buy 3.8 homes each.
Knight Frank reports show: Lisbon and the Algarve are winning on this trend.
Read →Portugal surprised everyone: the city of Feira da Foche is building one hundred affordable apartments by the end of the…
The mayor said three projects were completed in August with EIB funding.
Read →Portuguese Alentejo is becoming a trend for those looking for a measured life.
Life here is closer to nature, but there are pharmacies and shops nearby.
Read →By the end of the year, new parking regulations will be in place in Porto.
The current situation is changing: priority will be given to homeowners, and guest areas will be reduced.
Read →Istanbul scares away, and the Portuguese Algarve is turned into the "California of Europe"?
Apartment areas range from 465 to 557 square meters, each plot has its own swimming pool.
Read →In the center of Athens, an office skyscraper turned into a hotel in a couple of months.
The Aroundtown investor has for the first time adapted the building for a hotel in Greece and signed a long-term contract with operator SmartRental.
Read →The EU may ban the British from buying second homes.
Citizens of the UK and other non-EU member states will be at risk.
Read →Construction in Portugal is on the rise again, but the pace has slowed slightly.
The situation is ambiguous: employment in the industry fell slightly to a growth of 1.7%, but wages went up - the index accelerated to 8.5% for the year.
Read →27 cameras in the heart of Lisbon have been keeping order for ten years.
Bairro Alto is considered one of the most dangerous places in the capital, where both petty theft and serious crimes are committed.
Read →Portugal earned almost 926 million euros more in six months.
This growth indicates the stability of the economy and business activity in the country.
Read →House prices in Portugal fell by almost a third.
ORIA chief Joyana Branquinho says online rankings show only a small fraction of reality.
Read →4.7 million euros will be allocated in Portugal to protect the city of Lurinha from floods.
The project is divided into two stages: first, 2.1 million euros will be spent outside the city and will be engaged in 11 months, and then 2.5 million euros will be allocated in…
Read →The Western Algarve in Portugal is not a seasonal resort, but a place with a unique ecology.
Lagos and Alvor operate year-round thanks to yacht life and surfing at Sagres.
Read →The state returned to the capital of Portugal's power grid.
Minister Maria da Graza Carvalo is confident that state participation will accelerate the construction of grids and reduce the cost of electricity.
Read →The new clinic in Kartash will open only in early 2027.
Technical difficulties arose when installing x-rays and dental equipment.
Read →Foreign-backed housing projects expand in Portugal
Three companies plan to invest €87 million in developments comprising 245 homes in Sintra, Viana do Castelo and Vila Nova de Gaia.
Read →Rome and Sanremo are in the top of the search, but foreigners rush to Tericiola.
While other regions are losing interest due to the overcrowding of tourist areas, Tuscany remains the leader with 14.33% of all requests.
Read →Property prices on the Greek islands are breaking records: the average cost of a meter in the Aegean Sea rose by almost…
The island of Antiparos overtook Mykonos in terms of the cost per square meter — now they sell there for 7600 euros.
Read →Property purchase taxes vary sharply across Spain
On a €1 million property purchase in Spain, the tax bill can differ by as much as €65,000 depending on the region.
Read →House prices in the EU have risen by 60% and rents have risen by 20% over the past decade.
The European Commission is preparing a law: the city authorities will be able to limit short-term rentals in areas with a shortage of housing.
Read →Water-saving upgrades cut losses in Alentejo
Águas do Alto Alentejo says its investment programme has saved around 414,000 cubic metres of water, enough to fill about 166 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
Read →Portugal has accumulated a deficit of 300,000 homes since 2014.
You can blame tourists or investors, but the problem is deeper.
Read →Two-thirds of Cyprus’ property market growth in eight months came from Limassol and Paphos.
The total number of transactions is up fourteen percent from last year, with foreign buyers accounting for almost half of all transactions.
Read →Portugal is no longer a cheap alternative to Europe.
Instead of fighting for low labor costs, countries are betting on innovation: artificial intelligence, digital twins and automation are already a reality for local companies.
Read →In Portugal, it is more difficult to buy an apartment for an average salary than in the Netherlands and Switzerland.
Experts note: on the coast - Lisbon, Porto, Algarve - local incomes do not cope with prices.
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EU rules require local branches to be opened, but many US financial giants find customer service in Italy too expensive for a tiny share of the business.
Read →312 new cars for the Algarve tourist hub After nearly two decades of waiting, the Praia do Carvoia parking project has…
The investment will amount to about 6 million euros, and the financing will be taken from banks.
Read →Portugal is building new hotels and accommodation, but the big question is: do we use what we already have?
Statistics say a lot: hundreds of buildings are empty or inefficient.
Read →6.7 billion euros is a new record investment in Portugal in six months.
Black and white: €6 billion went into business and €1.7 billion went into real estate The leaders of the outflow are France (€7 billion) and Spain (€1.9 billion).
Read →Bokinte in Panama is the front-runner and the Portuguese Algarve is content with second place.
The couple will need about $3,085 a month to live.
Read →Portugal in 2026 not only holds the brand, but expands the borders: buyers leave Lisbon and the Algarve towards the…
Add to that more than 300 days of sunshine, a calm pace of life and a low-inflation economy of the year.
Read →Fifteenth store opens in Portugal!
The area of the stall is 1626 square meters.
Read →Viseu was the first city outside Lisbon and Porto to offer free transportation.
Mayor Jose Azevedo’s initiative is aimed at supporting the environment and unloading roads, which the authorities consider a strategic investment in the quality of life.
Read →Rent in the Algarve costs €22 per square meter.
The figures are based on the declarations of owners and agents, not on actual contracts.
Read →The Algarve irrigation upgrade project will save 19 million cubic meters of water annually.
About 15 million euros have already been invested, making it the largest infrastructure upgrade in the region in a long time.
Read →A year after the tragedy that killed sixteen people, the transport company Carris will reveal plans to restore the…
Given the new safety requirements and historical value of the route, engineers are looking for a balance between the reliability of the system and preserving the spirit of Lisbon.
Read →Portugal received the highest A+ rating from Standard & Poor’s.
The Agency forecasts GDP growth of 1.7% and is confident about the future.
Read →In July, the Portuguese accumulated a record €206.7 billion.
However, term deposits fell €21.5 million to €116.4 billion for the first time in almost a year.
Read →The Algarve is building a new six hundred thousand euro kitchen for future chefs.
The mayor of San Bras d'Alportel announced the opening of a specialized training center.
Read →€6.7 billion is how much foreign investors invested in Portugal in six months.
The most active were the French and Spanish.
Read →€1.4 billion poured into Portuguese commerce in the first half of 2026.
But the main news is not the amount, but where the capital goes.
Read →Portugal's largest solar power plant in the Algarve is about to be sold.
The owner was Welink Energy, which went into bankruptcy.
Read →The market of expensive houses in the Algarve has not cooled down, but matured.
Buyers have become more discerning and are willing to pay a premium for ready-to-live housing without long repairs.
Read →82% of transactions in LاجOS are made by foreigners without a mortgage.
The price per square meter rose nearly 9% for the year and reached €4,449.
Read →For €600,000 in downtown Algarve, you pay for thirty years of marketing.
Since the end of 2024, the A22 highway has become free, and the modernization of the railway will reduce the price gap over the next 5-7 years.
Read →€600,000 allocated for tracks and interchanges.
Completed in 2024, part of the roundabout cost €670,000.
Read →€21.6 million investment in a train instead of a hotel.
EU support totalled €9.8 million.
Read →Rent a room in Portugal rose to 527 euros per month.
In some cities, it is extremely difficult to find affordable housing: the supply is shrinking too quickly.
Read →+35% for the quarter.
The problem is that there are not enough workers.
Read →Portugal soared: over the year, the country grew in the ranking of world sites for data centers by 23%.
The demand is growing against the background of artificial intelligence.
Read →The Portuguese economy is based not on giants, but on small businesses.
However, for growth, they will have to adopt AI, automation and digital tools.
Read →€3.2 million to rebuild Algarve.
The Ministry of the Environment allocated this money for the repair of the coastline, riverbeds and slopes.
Read →Portugal will introduce financial support for students who do not find housing in dormitories.
Benefits vary by city: about 161 euros in Lisbon, 419 in Porto and 338 in Covale.
Read →Portugal wants to reduce the notice period for eviction to three years.
The government proposes to assess the scale of work not by bureaucracy, but through cost statistics.
Read →Recent data from stock reports: The Norwegian state fund in Portuguese assets has updated the record.
In the first half of the year, the portfolio grew by 32%, adding 6.6 billion crowns.
Read →Portugal's Golden Visa no longer accepts property purchases
Buying property has not qualified as an investment route for Portugal's Golden Visa since 2023.
Read →Slower property sales do not solve Portugal's housing affordability problem
Portugal's property market is becoming more selective, with buyers taking longer to compare options and the pace of transactions slowing.
Read →The Court markets apartments in Carvoeiro
The Court development in Carvoeiro, Algarve, is marketed as a 104-apartment project with studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units.
Read →Portugal has allocated another 3.5 million euros for coastal rehabilitation after storms.
The Ministry of the Environment approved the expansion of the list of municipalities: new funds will go to Albufeira, Portimana and other cities affected by cyclones Cristina…
Read →Ameixial's climate refuge offers relief from Algarve heat
A public space in Ameixial, in the municipality of Loulé, offers residents and visitors a cooler place to meet during extreme summer heat.
Read →Portugal ranked eighth in the world ranking of quality of life for expats.
Spain and Greece often win the race, but Lisbon does a great job.
Read →In the Azores launched a fund for new flights.
Berta Cabral of the regional government said: We are working on a tool with a strong legal framework and compliance with European norms.
Read →Portuguese authorities have already rebuilt more than 28,000 homes for families.
During the year, we intend to rent another 40,000 new apartments.
Read →In Portugal, families buy homes for 82% of their salary.
New figures show that renting and buying a home takes a huge chunk of the family budget away from the Portuguese.
Read →In June, construction in the EU fell by 1.3%, but Cyprus is not slowing down.
This is a great contrast to the overall market cooling in continental Europe.
Read →The form of a club in Portugal can become a residential project.
The cost of the building index is more than 6000 square meters in the city center, next to the river.
Read →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Three-bedroom penthouse offered in Vilamoura
A three-bedroom penthouse with golf-course and sea views is being offered in Vilamoura, Algarve.
Read →Lourinhã gains attention among Silver Coast home buyers
Lourinhã, about an hour north of Lisbon, is attracting international families, remote workers and buyers seeking coastal homes on Portugal's Silver Coast.
Read →Portugal is growing three times faster than the EU: property prices jumped by 17.9%
While the European market is sluggishly moving forward (the average growth in the EU is only 5%), Portuguese real estate is going up.
Read →Portugal's golden visa is closed, but money from the Persian Gulf is pouring more than before.
Three years ago, the Portuguese government rewrote residency by investment rules.
Read →For 46,800 euros, you can buy a 100-square house in Portugal - that's just where it is.
The Portuguese portal idealista analyzed the prices of real estate in all municipalities of the country.
Read →37 hectares of a Portuguese island with a working fish farm go under the hammer for 750 thousand euros
It's not just a piece of land in the middle of a lagoon.
Read →90% of Catalonia’s population lives in rent-controlled zones – and this is just the beginning of a war between…
The regional government is preparing a new law that will allow municipalities to prohibit the purchase of apartments not for personal residence.
Read →Spain will lead in the growth of house prices in Europe at least until 2028, according to the rating agency Standard &…
According to their calculations, Spanish prices will rise by 9.1% this year, then by 7.4% in 2027 and 6.2% in 2028.
Read →Beyond Lisbon and Porto: Portugal's Silver Coast offers investors what others overlook
Portugal is far more than Lisbon and Porto.
Read →Nicosia costs three times less than Paris—and the gap is widening
Cyprus's capital remains one of Europe's most affordable property markets.
Read →Cyprus court confirms: outstanding service charges cannot block property transfer
Debts for common building expenses accumulate over years on Cyprus, but this will not prevent you from obtaining ownership rights to a property.
Read →Portugal tightens foreign investment screening ahead of EU-wide rules
Portugal is preparing for new foreign investment controls that will directly affect those planning to invest in property and business in the country.
Read →Portugal scraps rental price ceiling in sweeping market reform
The government has enacted a major overhaul of the rental market.
Read →German automotive crisis poses threat to Spanish property market
Volkswagen is considering laying off 100,000 employees and closing four factories in Germany.
Read →Alentejo emerges as Europe's answer to the Hamptons
The region, two hours from Lisbon, has transformed from quiet rural backwater into a magnet for international investors.
Read →Nearly half of American buyers of Portugal's golden visa cite risk diversification as their motive
Nearly half of Americans purchasing Portugal's golden visa describe themselves as investors diversifying their risk exposure.
Read →Lamda Development posts €17.7m loss as Hellinikon investment intensifies
Greece's largest developer, Lamda Development, reported a loss of €17.7 million in the first quarter of 2026, driven by substantial capital deployment in the Hellinikon project…
Read →Second homes account for 60% of transactions in Algarve's premium districts
In Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo, foreign buyers—accounting for 80% of purchasers—pay in excess of €13,000 per square metre and typically settle in cash, eschewing mortgages.
Read →Cyprus issues 44% more building permits as construction pipeline accelerates
Cyprus has issued significantly more building permits in the first quarter of 2026, with 2,276 projects approved compared to 1,580 in the same period last year—a 44% increase.
Read →Cypriot construction costs rising at 4.7% annually, outpacing sector growth
In the first quarter of 2026, construction output on Cyprus grew by just 0.7% year-on-year—seemingly stable.
Read →Cyprus property market returns to growth after 2024 contraction
After declining by 1.1 per cent in 2024, the Cypriot real-estate market has resumed expansion, with residential sales rising 3.8 per cent in 2025.
Read →Cyprus builds at record pace, but prices soar beyond young buyers' reach
Cyprus's property market stands at a crossroads.
Read →Greece launches mass inspections of Airbnb properties with fines up to €20,000 for breaches
The country has begun its first wave of inspections, checking 1,500 properties against new safety standards.
Read →Greece relaxes rules allowing property sales despite tax arrears
Athens is introducing new regulations that give owners greater flexibility.
Read →Portugal cuts VAT on apartment repairs to 6% without municipal approval requirement
Builders have long paid 6% VAT on works in urban rehabilitation zones.
Read →Dutch buyers outpace all rivals in Spanish property market
Dutch purchasers are acquiring Spanish real estate faster than any other nationality.
Read →Portugal launches online portal for EU citizens seeking permanent residence
From 1 July, Portugal's immigration agency AIMA has opened a new online service for applications for permanent residence.
Read →Spain prepares third housing law overhaul in months via emergency decree
The Spanish government plans to approve a new housing package in July through Royal Decree-law.
Read →Portugal records steepest house-price growth in EU at 17.8% year-on-year
The figure represents the highest increase across all 27 EU member states.
Read →Cyprus rental rates climb steadily as property prices outpace eurozone average
Rental rates on Cyprus are rising month on month, with the price index climbing from 101.08 in December 2025 to 103.95 in May 2026.
Read →Cyprus property price growth moderates as market finds equilibrium
The pace of house price increases on Cyprus has slowed, though this does not signal a market downturn.
Read →30,000 cases remain stuck in Portuguese immigration system
Portugal has nearly completed processing one million migrant regularisation cases, but the final stretch is proving protracted.
Read →British buyers storm Funchal as Americans eye Porto: foreign demand reshapes Portugal's property map
An analysis by idealista has revealed that in May 2026, foreign buyers were searching for property in 15 of Portugal's 20 largest cities, with their share of interest reaching…
Read →Portuguese golden visa investments triple outflows despite citizenship law changes
Despite amendments to citizenship legislation, Portugal's golden visa continues to attract foreign investors.
Read →Cyprus launches mortgage-to-rent scheme to broaden property access
Cyprus is operating a programme that enables people to purchase property through a mortgage before transitioning to a rent-to-own arrangement.
Read →Portugal suspends tax relief programme for 2026 as budget constraints bite
The government has abandoned plans for a further reduction in personal income tax in the second half of the year, citing budgetary exhaustion.
Read →Cyprus records €6.5bn in real-estate investment as Mediterranean market accelerates
If you believed that Portugal's golden visa or Turkey's coastline represented the only serious options for property investors, it may be time to reconsider your strategy.
Read →Portuguese eco-resort project frozen as authorities tighten planning rules
Vale Paraiso Eco-Resort, a 53-hectare development on the Castelo do Bode reservoir, has stalled after attracting millions of euros from foreign investors.
Read →Invel investment fund closes €400m fundraising, exceeding target by nearly a third
The investment fund Invel has closed fundraising at €400 million—nearly a third above its original target.
Read →Cyprus and Greece reshape investment landscape for property buyers
Property sales in Cyprus surged 11.9% in the first five months of 2026, with 8043 transactions compared to 7185 a year earlier.
Read →Former British military base in Limassol transformed into residential district with yields up to 8%
In Kato Polemidia, on the site of a former military base, developers have launched Zoia, a project comprising 147 apartments across four five-storey buildings.
Read →1,260 foreign investors lodge complaint over Portuguese citizenship law changes
The majority are holders of golden visas (ARI), who contend that the new rules breach their rights and the expectations they held when obtaining residency status.
Read →Pink gentrification transforms Portugal's LGBTI+ neighbourhoods into luxury real estate
Neighbourhoods in Portugal with a historical LGBTI+ community have become expensive property markets.
Read →Cyprus construction costs hit record high in 2025
According to Eurostat data, the price index for residential building construction has risen to 118 points — 18% above 2021 levels.
Read →Foreign buyers purchase nearly 100,000 homes annually in Spain, hitting record high
Spanish media outlets have renewed accusations that foreign investors are displacing local residents from coastal and island properties.
Read →Portuguese property price growth slows to 17.8% as transaction volumes decline
For the first time in two years, growth in Portuguese property prices has decelerated, falling from 18.9% to 17.8% in the first quarter of 2026.
Read →Limassol apartments are appreciating, not depreciating—here's why
Kato Polemidia was long regarded as a peripheral district, marked by industrial zones and military barracks.
Read →Greece eases import rules for relocating residents, waiving customs duties and VAT
Greece's tax authority (AADE) has issued new regulations for those planning to relocate to Greece or return to the country.
Read →Greece tightens short-term rental rules as owners rush to secure permits before July deadline
From 1 July, Greece is introducing strict restrictions on short-term rentals, prompting apartment owners in Athens and Thessaloniki to expedite permit applications and close deals…
Read →Foreigners see potential in Portugal that locals overlook
A paradox that has persisted for several years: whilst Portuguese residents criticise their country, international investors, technology companies and funds are pouring hundreds of…
Read →Athens new-build prices slow as buyers shift to period properties
New-build prices in Athens continue to rise, but the pace of growth is decelerating.
Read →Greece unveils decade-long housing strategy with four key reforms
Greece's government has presented a 10-year housing strategy for 2026–2035 that includes rent caps, tax incentives for affordable mortgages, and reduced VAT on social housing…
Read →Off-plan purchases become the norm in Portugal's overheated housing market
According to idealista, unfinished projects are attracting more enquiries than completed apartments.
Read →Waste-sorting facility dispute on Costa Blanca exposes risks for Spanish property investors
In Moraira, residents are locked in legal proceedings with local authorities over plans to build a waste-sorting facility in a residential area.
Read →Foreign buyers now account for one in four Barcelona property sales, hitting record high
Last year, Barcelona's property market saw 15,960 apartments and houses sold.
Read →Spanish property: when rental becomes a years-long nightmare
Neil purchased a house near Barcelona in 2005 for €289,000 at the peak of the Spanish property boom.
Read →Cyprus faces building safety crisis as authorities delay property management reform
Thousands of Cypriot residents are living in apartment blocks plagued by serious maintenance issues and poor management, warns Savvas Georgiades, vice-chairman of the Developers'…
Read →Historic Keranis tobacco factory in Piraeus to be transformed into mixed-use residential complex
Redevelopment has begun on a historic tobacco factory building in Piraeus, with plans to create 408 apartments across nearly 30,000 square metres.
Read →Portuguese house prices more than double in 157 municipalities over eight years
The Bank of Portugal has published research showing that the sharpest price increases have occurred in the suburbs of Lisbon and Porto, as well as on the Setúbal Peninsula.
Read →Cyprus construction boom: building permits surge 49% in first two months of 2026
The figures are striking.
Read →Greece launches mass audit of 6,000 property transactions in hunt for hidden money sources
Greece's tax authority AADE has initiated a sweeping review of residential property buyers.
Read →Three-quarters of Greek homes sold in 2025 are over 20 years old as new-build supply dries up
Data from REMAX Hellas reveals a paradox in the Greek market: demand exists, yet the supply of modern housing has virtually disappeared.
Read →Portugal's quiet revolution: how tech is reshaping the investment map beyond Lisbon and Porto
Portugal is undergoing a subtle but significant shift in economic geography—and the implications for investors are substantial.
Read →Palermo surges 26% as Italian property market awakens from decade-long slumber
After a decade of stagnation, Italy is finally moving.
Read →Brussels pushes Portugal to raise property tax—here's why investors should pay attention
The European Commission has urged Lisbon to reconsider its municipal property tax (IMI).
Read →Rental demand in Portugal surges 256% in two months
Portugal is experiencing a genuine boom in the rental housing market.
Read →Portuguese property inheritance: why planning cannot wait
Portuguese real estate is often more than an investment—it represents a life project.
Read →Portugal's housing shortage spurs wave of new construction firms
Portugal's property market crisis is paradoxically acting as a catalyst for the construction sector.
Read →Ultra-wealthy investors view luxury property as capital preservation, not lifestyle
The ultra-high-net-worth have fundamentally reframed their approach to luxury real estate.
Read →American appetite for Italian property wanes as new buyers emerge
Enquiries from the United States have fallen by 21.6%, accounting for the overall 5.89% decline in interest in Italian properties during 2025.
Read →Milan Olympics 2026 shines spotlight on Italian Alps as lifestyle destination
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina have sparked renewed interest in the Italian Alps—but the real trend is not sport, but quality of life.
Read →Tiny Dolomites village outpaces famous resort as foreign buyers' top choice
Nearly 30 per cent of all foreign property enquiries in Belluno province are directed towards Tambre, a diminutive mountain village that has eclipsed even the celebrated Cortina…
Read →Spanish property market loses momentum as Q1 sales fall 8% year-on-year
Spain's real-estate market has downshifted from turbo mode, with sales in the first quarter of 2026 declining 8% compared with the same period last year.
Read →Spain's Supreme Court voids short-term rental registry; property owners seek refunds
Spain's Supreme Court has annulled the national register for short-term lettings, prompting property owners to demand reimbursement of registration fees they have already paid.
Read →Cyprus prepares largest tourism project in years, with completion targeted for 2029
The Rocks is an ambitious development in the Governor's Beach area east of Limassol.
Read →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 →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 →Portugal clears backlog: 525,000 cases resolved
After years of chaos in its immigration system, the Portuguese government has announced tangible progress.
Read →Portugal leads Europe in house price growth at 16.3% in 2025
According to the Bank for International Settlements, this represents the third-highest result globally among 57 countries surveyed.
Read →Cyprus building collapse exposes systemic management crisis
Two people died in a building collapse in Limassol—a wake-up call that cannot be ignored.
Read →German buyers slow their pace in Spanish property market
German purchasers acquired 1,510 properties in Spain during the first quarter of 2026, representing a 7.2 per cent decline compared with Q1 2025.
Read →One in four property buyers in Portugal is a foreigner
According to data from the Bank of Portugal, foreigners accounted for 28 per cent of all residential property purchases in the country last year.
Read →Spain's housing crisis response risks driving investors away, warns analysts
Spain is tackling its housing crisis through measures that risk confusing and deterring investors from the market.
Read →Six Senses makes Portuguese debut with 58 luxury residences and 70-room hotel in Comporta
Sales and construction have commenced on Six Senses Comporta in the Alentejo region, marking the celebrated hospitality group's first venture into the Portuguese market.
Read →Cyprus's paradox: record construction volumes mask acute rental shortage
Cyprus recorded €6.5 billion in property transactions in 2025, up 8 per cent year-on-year, whilst building permits issued rose 9 per cent.
Read →Portuguese property prices surge 16.5% year-on-year to record high
Banks valued residential properties at an average of €2,174 per square metre in April 2026, marking a new all-time high.
Read →Greece to introduce two new property taxes from 2027, bundled with electricity bills
The government plans to collect municipal and regional levies directly through electricity accounts.
Read →Troia Peninsula: Portugal's understated alternative to the Algarve
An hour's drive from Lisbon, the Troia Peninsula operates by a different logic entirely from the Algarve or Cascais.
Read →Arrow Global commits €700m to Palmares project in Lagos, signalling confidence in Portuguese market
British investment group Arrow Global, which manages over €100bn in assets, has invested €700m in Palmares in Lagos.
Read →Commercial property prices in Portugal surge at record pace
Prices for offices, shopping centres and other commercial real estate have surged 10.1 per cent in 2025, marking the highest growth rate on record.
Read →Spain struggles to contain housing crisis as prices surge 13% annually and residents face displacement
Thousands of Spaniards took to the streets of Madrid in May.
Read →First-time buyers can purchase Italian property without relocating
It may sound counterintuitive, but non-residents can acquire a primary residence in Italy whilst remaining abroad and still qualify for first-time buyer tax relief.
Read →1,500 Italian apartments under €50,000 now at auction
Italy's property auction market is expanding for good reason—genuine savings are available.
Read →Italian property auctions: how to secure homes at 25% discount
Italian real estate at auction is not a gamble but a carefully structured process.
Read →IMF identifies housing crisis as Spain's economic Achilles heel, warns against price controls and regulatory volatility
Spain is growing faster than other eurozone countries—GDP is forecast at +2.1% in 2026.
Read →British buyers retreat from Spanish property market to decade-low levels
British purchases of Spanish real estate have fallen to their lowest point in years, trading nearly 40% below 2016 levels.
Read →Spanish court strikes down national short-term rental registry, clearing way for 111,000 blocked apartments to return to…
The saga began in July 2025 when the Spanish government launched a mandatory registration system for tourist lettings (NRA).
Read →€197.7m in top property deals as Cyprus land market surges in Q1 2026
The fifty most expensive property transactions on Cyprus in the first quarter of 2026 totalled €197.7m over three months.
Read →Cyprus construction permits surge 77% year-on-year in January
Cyprus issued 789 construction permits in January, representing a 77 per cent increase compared with the same month last year.
Read →Cyprus as a safe haven: the reality beyond the headlines
Cyprus automatically becomes a 'safe haven' for capital whenever tensions flare in the Middle East.
Read →Greece to streamline eviction procedures from May 2026, guaranteeing tenants six months' notice
From 1 May 2026, Greece will introduce new eviction rules that accelerate the process whilst providing tenants with a guaranteed six-month rent-free period to relocate.
Read →Turkish investors accelerate Greek property acquisitions despite 2025 slowdown
Turkish capital is purchasing Greek real estate at record pace.
Read →Greece launches housing renovation subsidy scheme covering up to 95% of costs
Greece is launching the 'I Renovate' programme in June, a state initiative for property owners seeking to modernise their homes.
Read →Greece offers up to €10,000 per person to relocate to depopulating border regions
From 2025, a state resettlement programme is in effect for the Evros region in the country's north-east.
Read →Nearly 200 family hotels seek new owners in Greek mountains
Small hotels with 10–30 rooms are being offered for sale in Arachova, Kalavryta, Karpenissi and Arcadia.
Read →International hotel groups target Greece with branded residential developments
Greece's real-estate market is attracting the attention of global hospitality giants, who are investing in luxury residential complexes under their own brands.
Read →Athens extends ban on new short-term rental registrations until end of 2026
Greek authorities have opted against hastening liberalisation.
Read →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 →Israeli developer plans resort conversion of abandoned Cypriot village near Limassol
An Israeli company has secured planning permission to transform the abandoned village of Trozen, near Limassol, into a resort development.
Read →Cyprus property prices outpace EU average despite low household spending on housing
House prices in Cyprus are rising faster than the European average, at 6 per cent annually compared with 5.5 per cent across the EU.
Read →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 →Cyprus halts revocation of simplified-scheme building permits pending full review
Cyprus's Technical Chamber has demanded a halt to certificate revocations until a comprehensive audit is completed.
Read →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 →Turkish citizenship for $400,000: how the investment scheme works
$400,000 and a Turkish passport in your pocket.
Read →Portugal overvalued by 35%, warns European Commission as Spain offers better value
Portugal is paying 35 per cent more than fair value for property, according to the European Commission.
Read →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 →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 →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.
Read →Spain's property market surges 12.9% annually, second only to Portugal in Europe
While Germany and France stagnate, Spain's real-estate market continues its steady ascent.
Read →Foreign buyers slow their Spanish property purchases for third consecutive quarter
Foreign purchasers completed 24,800 transactions in the first quarter of 2026, representing a 3 per cent decline compared with Q1 2025.
Read →Americans rise to top of Spanish property market in decade-long ascent
The Association of Spanish Notaries has released a fresh report on foreign property purchases in the second half of 2025, revealing a rapidly shifting landscape.
Read →Off-plan purchases in Spain remain a minefield for investors, even in 2026
An English couple, both in their fifties, decided to build a seaside villa in Tarragona before retirement.
Read →Cyprus property sales surge 15% in April despite regional uncertainty
According to the Department of Lands and Cadastre, 1,611 transactions were completed in April, compared with 1,404 a year earlier.
Read →Cyprus undergoes quiet revolution as foreign buyers shift from investment to relocation
Cyprus is experiencing a fundamental shift in how foreign investors approach the property market.
Read →Cyprus property tax remains absent despite decade-old abolition
Cyprus's housing market in 2026 continues to attract foreign buyers, with rising demand, steady investment flows and a critical shortage of supply, particularly in major urban…
Read →Cyprus tax reform reshapes land-for-development property exchanges
A tax reform came into effect on Cyprus on 1 January that directly affects property exchange schemes.
Read →Tens of thousands of Cyprus property buyers still waiting for deeds despite full payment
Tens of thousands of buyers in Cyprus have yet to receive title deeds despite having paid in full for apartments and houses.
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