Italian residents are subject to all world income, including payments from pensions and savings plans.
However, not all foreign accounts are taxed automatically.
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Latest Mediterranean property taxes news and analysis. 79 MedRealty stories.
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 →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 →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 →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 →Property owners in Portugal with an annual IMI tax above 500 EUR have until Monday to pay the second part of the…
If the tax exceeds 500 EUR, the amount is divided into three payments: in May, August and November.
Read →Property inheritance in Greece requires verification of documents.
Families must confirm the exact composition of the inheritance before repair or sale.
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 →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 →Portugal's IFICI regime succeeds NHR with narrower eligibility
Portugal's NHR regime is closed to new applicants.
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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Greek hoteliers are demanding a government VAT discount of up to 6.5% and tighter controls on short-term rentals.
The Federation of Greek Hoteliers (HHF) has sent Premier Kyriak Mitsotakis a five-point letter.
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 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 →Artificial intelligence invented non-existent laws in Italy.
Authorities often don't know the answers better than a bot.
Read →U.S.
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 →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 →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 →Tourists in Portugal spent 12.87 billion euros in six months.
In June, revenue reached almost 2.54 billion euros, and in May there was even a record of 2.74 billion euros.
Read →In the Algarve, tourists pay more than just for accommodation.
Amounts and terms vary depending on the location.
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 →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 →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 →Six Portuguese municipalities exceed €1,000 in average monthly taxpayer income
The Portugal News reported that six municipalities in Portugal recorded average monthly taxpayer income of at least €1,000 in 2024.
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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 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 →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 →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 →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 →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 property inheritance: why planning cannot wait
Portuguese real estate is often more than an investment—it represents a life project.
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 →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 →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 clears backlog: 525,000 cases resolved
After years of chaos in its immigration system, the Portuguese government has announced tangible progress.
Read →Portugal faces exodus as bureaucratic hurdles drive migrants to Spain
Portugal is losing immigrants due to bureaucratic obstacles.
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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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.
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