Court cases involving the Portuguese Migration Agency (AIMA) will no longer be handled exclusively in Lisbon.
Instead of creating separate courts, specialized sections in existing courts will be introduced.
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Italian residents are subject to all world income, including payments from pensions and savings plans.
However, not all foreign accounts are taxed automatically.
Read →Buying a second property in Italy requires a clear understanding of tax status.
In Italian law, the status of a holiday home (casa vacanza) is assigned to an object that is not the main residence of the owner. This definition is based on the official…
Read →The Council of the Municipality of Lurinha in Lisbon County has decided to reduce the share of the tax on income of…
Property tax (IMI) for major residential buildings will be reduced by 30 EUR for families with one dependent, 70 EUR for two and 140 EUR for three or more.
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 →The Athens court banned the rent of apartments in a residential building for short-term tourist tours.
The company, which rented the apartment in the summer 2025 year, must immediately stop commercial lease.
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 →An Athens court has banned short-term rentals in a residential building.
The court pointed out that the rules of the house require only residential use.
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 →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 →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 new AMANI residential complex in Limassol is based on the concept of wellbeing living.
Development includes coworking, cafés and social zones to support social life.
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 →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 →Purchasing Masseria in Pulia requires careful scrutiny.
These historic farm complexes are often referred to as agricultural land (zona agricola). In such areas it is forbidden to build new residential buildings. Existing additions and…
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 →Foreigners legally residing in Portugal can now use automatic e-gate gateways on arrival and departure from the…
This is expected to help reduce queues, especially during peak summer periods.
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 →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 →Until December 31, 2026, EU citizens with expiring residence permits have a chance to extend their status without…
Through the personal account, you can apply, pay fees and download scans of certificates.
Read →The ultra-rich now buy 3.8 homes each.
Knight Frank reports show: Lisbon and the Algarve are winning on this trend.
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 →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 →35.8% fewer complaints in six months to AIMA Portugal's Integration and Migration Service shows a real leap forward.
In the first half of 2026, the number of successful visits increased by 60% compared to last year.
Read →80% of transactions at Algarve are made by foreigners.
According to the Engel & Völkers report for 2025-2026, Irish people are actively buying homes in the best resorts in the country: Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo.
Read →In Portugal, foreigners open accounts online, but not always.
Large chains in Lisbon and the Algarve are used to Russian-speaking customers, but digital banks like ActivoBank and Revolut work differently.
Read →The EES system was due to go into effect on September 6, but Portugal and eight other countries decided to postpone the…
Flight companies, including Ryanair, had to ask for an extension of the grace period.
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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Greece imposes strict regulations on hotels and Airbnb.
In congested areas where the pressure is maximum, the construction of new hotels is now only possible on sites of at least 16 acres.
Read →Artificial intelligence invented non-existent laws in Italy.
Authorities often don't know the answers better than a bot.
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 →Cyprus property sales set a record for the period
Property sales in Cyprus exceeded 13,000 in the first eight months of 2026, a record for the period.
Read →More than 57 million euros have been allocated for the recovery from Storm Christine in Portugal.
In the Beira Baixa region, the priority has been to quickly approve the remaining applications to help people and businesses return to normal.
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 →The Portuguese tax regime IFICI (NHR 2.0) gives residents a benefit of up to 10 years.
Unlike the old system, eligibility for benefits is now checked annually.
Read →There will be more direct flights from the US to Italy, with United launching three new routes to the East Coast by…
But there is a caveat: obtaining a residence permit is not easy.
Read →Italy's long-term residency rules for Americans
After 5 years of continuous residence in Italy, eligible applicants may seek EU long-term resident status, subject to further conditions.
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 →From September 1, Portugal will change the rules for stateless people.
Applications are submitted free of charge and are treated as an urgent matter for six months to nine months.
Read →Fifteenth store opens in Portugal!
The area of the stall is 1626 square meters.
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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →In Europe, housing and energy are one problem, not two.
Professor Michael Janoscia sees this as a crisis of the whole.
Read →Parking of electric scooters can block access to wheelchairs and a stalker.
The city council has decided to start developing new rules for micromobility.
Read →€480 a year of savings is the real effect of expanding travel in Portugal.
The Ministry of Infrastructure confirmed the details of the European Mobility Weekly.
Read →+35% for the quarter.
The problem is that there are not enough workers.
Read →Portugal will join Wellness Weekend 2026.
The uneven charity initiative already includes 15,000 institutions, more than 2,000 cities and 187 countries.
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 →Twenty-two thousand victims a year because of the heat.
To stop this trend, by 2029, the Red Cross and Zurich will launch a program for 100,000 residents of Lisbon and Braga.
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 →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 →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 →€4.35 million.
Portal Idealista made a rating of expensive locations.
Read →Italy has allowed citizenship to be restored to those who lost it to a foreign-born parent.
Italy's Supreme Court ruled that children of dual citizens do not lose Italian citizenship, even if the parent later became a foreigner.
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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Residents and guests of Vilamuara can enjoy a unique program: the ancient Roman ruins in the Algarve are transformed…
Not only is it a great way to spend an evening with family or friends, but it’s also an opportunity to explore the region’s history from the ground floor.
Read →Portuguese trips abroad rise 30% in first quarter of 2026
Residents of Portugal made 923,800 trips abroad in the first quarter of 2026, up 30% year on year, according to INE figures reported by The Portugal News.
Read →Three-bedroom penthouse offered in Vilamoura
A three-bedroom penthouse with golf-course and sea views is being offered in Vilamoura, Algarve.
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 →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 →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 →EU sues 17 countries for failing to comply with new single work permit law
The European Commission requires Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, France, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia…
Read →Italy considers stripping citizenship from naturalised citizens over minor offences
Parliament is debating two bills that would allow the state to revoke citizenship from naturalised Italians convicted of serious crimes—murder, human trafficking, sexual violence.
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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 set to reject citizenship revocation law despite parliamentary backing
Parliament is preparing to reject a proposal from the Chega party to ratify a decree imposing loss of citizenship as an additional punishment for crime.
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 →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 →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 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 →Portugal launches residence permit renewal portal for September–October 2026 expirations
Portugal's immigration agency, AIMA, has opened a dedicated online system for renewing residence permits.
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 →Remote workers in Portugal pay taxes twice: first in their home country, then in Portugal.
If you work for a foreign company but live in Portugal, this applies to you.
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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Spain may double waiting period for permanent residency status
The Vox party has proposed extending the residency requirement from five to ten years for foreign nationals seeking long-term residence permits.
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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Millions of Italian emigrants' descendants unaware they can claim Italian citizenship
Argentina's diaspora is home to 903,000 Italians, Germany to 813,000, and Switzerland to 648,000.
Read →Tuscany offers up to €30,000 to relocate to mountain villages
The region has launched the 'Residenzialità in Montagna 2024' programme, which subsidises the purchase and renovation of homes in sparsely populated communes.
Read →Spain versus France: where foreign buyers can still purchase holiday homes without punitive taxes
France imposes additional taxes on second homes of up to 60 per cent, British county councils have doubled property taxes, and Wales could raise them by as much as 300 per cent.
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 →British residents in Italy risk border delays over single document requirement
For those who relocated to Italy before Brexit: the carta di soggiorno is no longer merely advisable—it has become a practical necessity.
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 clears backlog: 525,000 cases resolved
After years of chaos in its immigration system, the Portuguese government has announced tangible progress.
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 →Portugal faces exodus as bureaucratic hurdles drive migrants to Spain
Portugal is losing immigrants due to bureaucratic obstacles.
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 →Portugal issues nearly 6,000 work visas in months, double the previous year's total
The government has launched a new regulated migration protocol, with results exceeding expectations.
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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Neocleous Tower: Cyprus's uncompromising approach to luxury residential development
Upon entering Neocleous Tower in Cyprus, one immediately grasps that this is no ordinary project.
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