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Business

House prices continue to rise in Ireland - where's best to buy?

The median price of a home in Ireland stood at €323,000 as of October, according to new figures.

Economy

Here's why repossession looms for pricey property owners

More owners of very expensive property at the top end of the market are being repossessed, according to reports from estate agents around the UK.

Economy

UK house prices rise again after market downturn

UK house prices have risen for the second consecutive month in response to high demand and softening economic conditions.

Economy

UK housing market shows signs of life as prices rise in November

House prices rose in November compared to October but are still cheaper than this time last year, according to a new report.

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Economy

Why has Portugal u-turned on tax breaks for foreign residents?

Portugal's parliament has extended tax breaks for foreign residents until the end of next year despite concerns about rising house prices for Portuguese residents. Euronews Business takes a look at why.

Scenes

Meet the volunteers bent on rebuilding communities across Portugal

In partnership with Media City

"I was amazed when I saw 'Just a Change' tackle a very big problem in Portugal." Rundown homes and their occupants are being given much needed tender loving care by the volunteer group which aims to actively involve beneficiaries with repairs and renovations.

Economy

Housing crisis: Portugal will end special tax regime for new residents

To tackle the shortage of affordable housing, the government has decided to end a 10-year tax relief scheme for new residents

Economy

House prices have started falling in Europe but it may not last long

House prices have fallen by 1.7% in the euro area compared to the previous year and by 1.1% in the European Union in the second quarter of 2023, according to Eurostat.

Economy

It's time to buy property in the UK, but there's a catch

With prices falling by more than 5% in the year to September, this could be the moment to invest in real estate.

Design

Tiny house festival in Romania opens new doors to sustainability

Tiny houses are gaining popularity as a cost-effective and time-efficient alternative to rising housing costs, from TikTok trends to real festivals in Romania.

World News

Europe's hottest property markets: Where have prices risen the most?

House prices across Europe have shown some unusual trends since the 1990s. How does your country compare?

Destinations

Italy's €1 homes: Too good to be true?

We take a look at the ins and outs of buying a €1 home in Italy, with a few recommendations.

Destinations

Overtourism in Venice means local people can’t buy homes

One of Europe's most popular tourist destinations is becoming unliveable for local people because of rising prices.