Lisbon has lost around 8300 registered short-term rental properties since the pandemic, despite rising house prices in…
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Latest Mediterranean property prices news and analysis. 262 MedRealty stories.
Buying property on Lake Como, Garda and Maggiore requires careful preparation.
It is important to conduct a preliminary legal review and issue financing before choosing the object, not after.
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 →Italy is consistently among the world’s leading destinations for foreign property buyers.
The ownership system is well developed and formalized.
Read →Section 90 of the Town Planning Act allows you to apply for a permit without the consent of all co-owners, if the…
After the reform, powers were transferred to district authorities (EOA), but prior to the issuance of a permit, coordination with the director of the Urban Development Department…
Read →Tuscany remains Italy’s most sought-after region for foreign buyers, accounting for more than 15% of all queries on the…
Buying a rural property requires checking foreclosure rights from neighbors and tenants.
Read →The premium rental market in Portugal shows prices up to €30,000 per month.
The leaders are three villas in Lula with an area of about 700 square meters.
Read →Interest in renting rooms in Portugal in the second quarter of 2026 grew on 27% nationwide, while supply declined on…
The most expensive city remains Lisbon with a monthly rate of 550 EUR, ahead of Funchal (500 EUR) and Porto (450 EUR).
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 →Five districts of the Algarve were included in the top 20 of premium real estate in Portugal.
Unlike Lisbon and Porto, which are dominated by apartments, the Algarve leads in the concentration of villas.
Read →Belgium leads Europe in terms of real estate tax burden, while Portugal occupies the middle position.
Rental income tax in Portugal is 25%, but benefits are possible.
Read →The rules for installing air conditioners in Italy depend on the type of property.
Installation must be carried out only by licensed professionals from January 2019.
Read →Modern villa in the prestigious area of Lagos is located a few minutes walk from the beaches and cliffs of Ponta da…
On the upper floor there is a spacious living room with access to the terrace, and on the lower floor there are two bedrooms with access to the garden and swimming pool.
Read →Abruzzo offers a combination of sea and mountains at a price below the Italian average.
Prices are highly dependent on the municipality.
Read →Buying property in Italy does not automatically make you a tax resident.
It is important to plan the tax consequences before the transaction.
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 →The division of property in participation is possible without the consent of all owners.
In the absence of agreement on the choice of a specific site, the distribution is carried out by drawing lots.
Read →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.
Read →The Landmark Nicosia has unveiled its first demo residential facility.
The project, owned by MHV Mediterranean Hospitality Venture, is located in the city centre and includes the Autograph Collection Hotel. The residential complex consists of 17…
Read →Notaries of Spain published data for the second quarter of the 2026 year.
Buyers are becoming more cautious, but the market remains favorable for sellers.
Read →Areas of Lisbon, known for its past grandeur and quiet atmosphere, have become the center of the luxury new-build…
The Principe Real district has cemented the reputation of the city's trendiest postcode.
Read →The short-term rental sector in Spain is preparing claims for compensation to almost €500,000,000 following the repeal…
The Tourist Housing Federation (Fevitur) estimates the loss of property owners in €496,000,000. On average, each owner suffered losses around €33,000 due to lost profits and the…
Read →A new residential complex in the north of Marbella is moving forward after years of approvals.
Marbella Council is preparing the approval of infrastructure works for the URP-MB-2 sector with an area of more than 105,000 sq.m.
Read →Research portal pisos.com analyzed the demand for housing in 50 provinces of Spain and revealed significant differences…
In the province of Zamora, the average price of a property with an area of 100 square meters with a swimming pool is €222,296, while a similar property without a swimming pool is…
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 →The new residential complex Visionnaire Residences in Limassol offers the format of boutique residences.
The architecture of the building is distinguished by smooth lines and panoramic windows from floor to ceiling.
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 →The minimum in Portugal is 920 euros and the studio costs 908.
The average rental price of one room in the country is 505 euros, but a separate room (T1) already pulls 1128 euros.
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 →Prices on the Spanish coast rose 13.5% in the first quarter of 2026.
According to the Tinsa report, the real challenge is not the ban on summer cottages by the sea, but the lack of housing for those who work here.
Read →In Lisbon, the main street is being rebuilt, but not in a hurry.
The City Council is finally getting to work.
Read →More than half of Portugal’s municipalities have come under new housing pressures.
The European Commission in Brussels has created a special mechanism to combat the crisis in the real estate sector.
Read →Rubber has doubled in price: refueling now costs millions.
Companies have to charge more, and supermarkets have warned that prices will rise in a month.
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 →House prices in Portugal fell by almost a third.
ORIA chief Joyana Branquinho says online rankings show only a small fraction of reality.
Read →Landlords in Portugal will raise fees by as much as 2.56% from 2027.
You can raise the price only after the publication of the data in the official notice until October 30.
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 →Portugal has refused to cut gasoline taxes, as Spain does.
Instead of global rebates, the government will return the overpayment of VAT to drivers if prices soar too much.
Read →Price in ads is just the beginning.
The largest expenses are expected when buying from private individuals: the registration tax is 9%, plus 50 euros for a mortgage and cadastre.
Read →Ibiza imposes major penalty over unlicensed tourist rental
Authorities in Ibiza have imposed an initial fine of €793,000 on the owner of a house used as tourist accommodation without a licence.
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 →Apartment rent in Portugal rose by 5.2% over the year.
All regions of the country showed an increase in prices compared to August last year.
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 →The European Commission intends to give cities the right to limit the short-term rental of housing.
Now tourism and rent are inflating prices, pushing people out of the centers of popular resorts.
Read →Greek tax authority schedules 43 property auctions
Greece's AADE has scheduled property auctions with starting bids from €1000.
Read →A property auction in Greece starts at a symbolic €1,000, but may end at €1.247.000.
The Tax Service (AADE) announced the autumn bidding for long-debtors.
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 →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 →September in Italy could hit the budget by 205 euros.
Experts advise not to wait for autumn, but to act in advance: compare the tariffs of private providers and fill the tank outside the city on weekdays.
Read →Italians are preparing to pay 200 euros more for light and heat by autumn.
During the year, electricity prices soared by 61%, and gas almost doubled, by 109%.
Read →September will be a blow to the wallets of Italians.
Consumer advocacy group Codacons warned that due to regional tensions around Iran and dependence on gas, bills will rise by 633 euros by November.
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.
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 leads a global ranking of house-price growth
The cited report places Portugal at the top of the house-price growth ranking, at 15.2%, while its global comparison shows a decline of 1.2% in the first quarter of 2026.
Read →Direct bus from Lisbon to the Spanish Badajoz for 10 euros.
From September 11, a new daily line will connect the Portuguese capital with the city on the border.
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's tourism grew in July despite fewer US visitors
Portugal's tourism sector continued to grow in July: overnight stays increased by 2.1%.
Read →Portuguese President Antonio Jose Šegra has signed a new law on migration.
Key changes concern the expulsion of parents of Portuguese citizens and the detention of children.
Read →Cyprus may impose restrictions on Airbnb, but will get to the truth first.
Demand is growing: over the year, guest shades through platforms increased by almost 25%.
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 →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 →Inflation in Portugal is accelerating again.
Fuel prices have risen so much that the overall consumer price index has risen almost entirely under their influence.
Read →Algarve apartment bank valuations rise
The median bank valuation of apartments in the Algarve reached €3,010 per square metre in July 2026, according to Portugal's statistics institute, INE.
Read →Pestana plans apartment resort at Porto Covo
Construction of the Pestana Porto Covo Beach Residences was scheduled to begin in September near Praia Grande on the Alentejo coast.
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 →Two new hotels in Portugal will open in a couple of years, but the exact addresses are being kept secret.
One of the properties will be a five-star hotel under the Anantara brand - the return of the luxury brand after leaving Vilamour.
Read →A direct flight from New York to the Azores will be launched in 2027.
Regular service three times a week will begin on June 9.
Read →Ryanair named the top 3 destinations from Portugal this summer.
In Scotland, tourists fly from Faro, Lisbon, Funchal and Porto for the castle and lively atmosphere of the Royal Mil.
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 →Will you buy a house in Cyprus if you have to save two years?
The new BestBrokers calculation shows the harsh reality: an average apartment of 108 square meters costs 305,296 euros.
Read →Algarve nursery plans night and weekend childcare
AIPAR is building the Salta-Pocinhas nursery in Conceição de Faro, with plans to welcome children in 2027.
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 →Italian beaches in August turned into noisy hangouts, not a relaxation zone.
Locals complain of endless crowds, cigarette smoke and loud music under domed umbrellas in private clubs.
Read →In Europe, housing and energy are one problem, not two.
Professor Michael Janoscia sees this as a crisis of the whole.
Read →In the summer of 2027, Transavia will open a direct flight from Brussels to Ponta Delgada in the Azores.
Belgium is an important market for the low-cost airline, which is increasing its presence: now four aircraft are based in Brussels.
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 →Italy is emptying in August, and prices on the Padua coast soar.
The editor of the publication spent his vacation not by the sea, but in the Alps of the Dolomites region.
Read →More than 80 municipalities in Portugal are now under the red flag: the risk of wildfires is at its highest.
The Ocean and Atmospheric Institute assesses hazards in five levels from low to maximum.
Read →In the Algarve, tourists pay more than just for accommodation.
Amounts and terms vary depending on the location.
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 →Italy turned the earthquake zone into the largest construction site in Europe.
The climate also dictates its conditions: the heat caused electricity demand to rise by 10%, and tariffs rose by almost 19%.
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 →Detached houses remain scarce in Portugal's new-build supply
Detached houses represented just 7.3% of the new-construction properties offered on Imovirtual, while apartments dominated the segment.
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 →Portugal no longer lives solely on tourists.
Average guest checks are declining and competition requires new approaches.
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 →Oliveira de Azeméis plans grants for historic and local shops
The municipality of Oliveira de Azeméis plans two programmes to support local commerce.
Read →BBVA forecasts fewer Spanish home sales as prices rise
BBVA Research forecasts that home sales in Spain will fall 7.3% in 2026, even as demand remains strong.
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 →A visa for Italy costs up to 269 euros, but the price varies depending on the duration of the trip.
Citizens of many countries, including Russia, need Schengen.
Read →The heat in Portugal is record high and air conditioners are eating electricity.
The best option is heat pumps with a warm floor and solar panels.
Read →Registration with AIRE in Italy costs up to €1,000 per year.
The AIRE system collects personal information from citizens of an old country living abroad.
Read →Banks from the UK and the US will soon stop serving customers in Italy.
Many foreigners keep accounts in their home country for taxes, property rentals or pension payments.
Read →36.2 billion euros is how much tourism in Portugal earned in 2025.
The sector continues to grow: the contribution to value added increased by 5.5% compared to last year.
Read →€4.35 million.
Portal Idealista made a rating of expensive locations.
Read →There is a gallery in the Algarve where prices are below 65 euros and art is more important than sales.
Instead of pathetic exhibitions, there is a living life of artists: one of the galleries works as a workshop with a sunny courtyard, and the owner hides a huge repository with…
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 →Luxury Algarve properties exceed €10,000 per square metre in select areas
Prices for some luxury properties in the Algarve now exceed €10,000 per square metre, especially in sought-after locations.
Read →Cyprus building permits rise 35.1% in January–April 2026
Cyprus authorised 639 building permits in April 2026, up 10.7% year on year.
Read →Olhão hosts 38th Festival do Marisco
Olhão's 38th Festival do Marisco opened on 10 August 2026, showcasing seafood and other dishes associated with the Ria Formosa.
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 →Opening at Tunes station Cozinha da Tia Fatinha is a place that instantly feels warm and welcoming.
Before opening her restaurant, Fatima worked as a cook for several years.
Read →The last minute pushed borrowers crowding before a microloan scheme in Cyprus to 4,269.
Chara Papakyriaku, a public relations specialist at Kedipsa, said that about 4,269 applications had been filed since the scheme was launched in December 2023.
Read →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 →International burger contest comes to Albufeira
The Portugal Burger Cup Summer Edition ran at Parque do Ribeiro in Albufeira from 1 to 10 August 2026.
Read →August holiday season leaves Italian cities quieter
In August, many Italian residents head to beaches or mountains, leaving cities such as Rome and Milan noticeably quieter.
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 →Algarve tops 2026 family holiday value ranking
The Algarve ranked first among 22 European beach destinations in the 2026 Family Holiday Report by Post Office Travel Money and TUI, rising from third place in 2025.
Read →A holiday at the luxurious Westin Salgados Beach Resort in Algaveba gives you the chance to feel like you’re on top of a…
It should be noted that the hotel offers an individual approach to each guest, providing full access to restaurants and services.
Read →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 →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 →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 →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 →Paphos has taken the leading position in new house prices in Cyprus for the first half of this year, standing out from…
For comparison, Limassol sold 2,977 apartments and houses at €810.6 million, while Nicosia raised €435 million due to 1,063 deals.
Read →IKEA opens its sixth Portuguese store near Coimbra
IKEA opened a new store at Mondego Retail Park in Taveiro, near Coimbra, on 30 July 2026.
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 →Foreigners get a mortgage in Portugal more often than they think – here’s what you need to know.
Portuguese banks willingly finance the purchase of real estate for foreigners, but the terms depend on status.
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 →Selling an apartment in Spain is now twice as long as a year ago.
In the real estate market of Spain there was a turning point.
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 →Buying a home in Italy can save you 7,000 euros – and that’s just the beginning.
We are talking about agevolazioni prima casa, a tax deduction for the first home.
Read →Taxes on buying property in Italy eat up 10-15% of the price - but there's a way to save half.
It all depends on who's selling.
Read →A pre-contract in Italy is not just a piece of paper, but a legally binding document that can cost you money if you…
When you buy a property in Italy, there is an intermediate stage between the offer to buy and the final notarial deed – the so-called compromesso.
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 scraps rental price ceiling in sweeping market reform
The government has enacted a major overhaul of the rental market.
Read →Portugal's property market: an extra bedroom costs €100,000
Portugal's new-build market is pricing in a steep premium for additional space.
Read →Cyprus sets record with 10,007 property transactions in first half of 2026
Cyprus has established a new benchmark, with 10,007 property sales contracts concluded in the first half of 2026.
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 →Portugal's property market loses momentum as sales growth slows to 10.5%
Portugal's residential property market delivered mixed signals in 2025.
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 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 →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 →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 →Foreign buyers account for nearly half of ultra-luxury property sales in Spain, concentrated in five key locations
Analysis by Idealista reveals that the market for homes priced above €3 million is dominated by five locations: the Golden Triangle of Costa del Sol (Marbella, Estepona…
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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Catalonia's price controls on seasonal rentals threaten to destabilise the entire rental market
Spain's Constitutional Court has agreed to hear a complaint from more than 50 opposition deputies against Catalonia's housing and planning law of 11/2025.
Read →Spain's Supreme Court voids short-term rental registry as property owners demand refunds
Spain's Supreme Court has annulled the national register for short-term lettings, but a battle over reimbursement is now underway.
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 →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 →British families save £13,000 annually by moving to Spain—but not through property prices
A new CostLiving study reveals that the average British family spends £37,353 per year, whilst their Spanish counterparts spend £24,598.
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 →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 →Italy's IMU property tax: who pays and how much
In Italy, the IMU (Unified Municipal Tax) applies to all property owners except those with a primary residence—though there are important caveats.
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 →Italian IMU late-payment penalty reaches 25% of tax bill
Owners of second homes in Italy should note that 16 June marks the deadline for the first instalment of municipal property tax (IMU).
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 →Greek islands see record 55% summer price surge across Europe
According to AirDNA analysts, average daily rates in Greece jump nearly 55% higher from June to August compared with the rest of the year.
Read →€800m Crete resort project advances to final approval stage
Elounda Hills on Crete has entered the final stages of regulatory approval.
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 →Foreign buyers lose appetite for Spanish property as demand falls 17.6% year-on-year
The first official data for 2026 reveals a cooling Spanish market, with demand from overseas buyers declining at the sharpest pace.
Read →ECB rate rise traps Spanish property buyers as mortgage costs surge
House prices in Spain are rising at 7% annually whilst sales are falling by 8–11%.
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 →Portuguese Immigration Service AIMA Overwhelmed: What Expats Need to Know
Portugal's immigration authority AIMA is drowning in thousands of cases—and if you're planning a move, this directly affects you.
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 →Atri in Abruzzo emerges as foreign buyers' favourite, up 61% year-on-year
The small town in Teramo province has become the region's leading destination for overseas property enquiries, accounting for 4 per cent of all real-estate searches in Abruzzo.
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 →Building material costs surge 10% in two months as Cyprus construction market adapts
Construction materials on Cyprus have risen 10 per cent over the past two months, and 35 per cent over five years—a significant blow to those planning to purchase or build property…
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 →Italian cities crack down on short-term rentals as tourism displaces residents
Venice's population has fallen below 48,000, while Florence residents no longer recognise their city.
Read →Florence nearly triples short-term rental ban as housing crisis deepens
Florence has nearly tripled its restricted zone for short-term tourist lettings.
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 →Barcelona reveals how policy distorts housing statistics
In May, rental prices across Spain rose by 4 per cent to a record 15.1 €/m²/month.
Read →Earthquakes, taxes and connectivity: choosing your region in Italy
Relocating to Italy requires strategy rather than romance.
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 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 →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 →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 →Florence triples short-term rental ban zone, becoming Italy's first city to take such action
Until May 2025, tourist apartments were banned only within the UNESCO heritage zone, affecting 35,600 properties.
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 →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 →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 →Sicily's €1 property scheme draws 110,000 applications for 15 homes
Italian municipalities are aggressively disposing of abandoned buildings through symbolic pricing.
Read →Nine years waiting for a residency card — and Portugal was still worth it
Americans are relocating to Portugal in large numbers, despite the administrative ordeal.
Read →Remote work becomes a ticket to Europe as digital nomad visas proliferate
Remote work is becoming an increasingly viable pathway to Europe, with more countries launching digital nomad visas—a trend that has moved from niche offering to mainstream in…
Read →Spanish property market loses momentum as sales fall 2.6% in Q1 2026
Spain's real-estate market is decelerating for the first time in years, with sales dropping 2.6% in the first quarter of 2026.
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 →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 →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 →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 →Madrid apartment listings surge 17% as prices climb to €6,000 per square metre
The number of apartments listed for sale in Madrid has risen 17 per cent over the past year, whilst prices have climbed to €6,000 per square metre.
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 →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 →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 →Barcelona's rent controls backfire as supply collapses and real prices soar
Over the past two decades, average rental rates in Barcelona have risen just 1.8% in real terms.
Read →Spain's tough talk on foreign buyers is working—but missing the real problem
Property purchases by non-EU foreign buyers fell 17% in 2025, despite the absence of any formal legislation.
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…
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