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Why €400,000 may not be enough to buy you a home in Portugal

In Portugal, finding a home under €400,000 is increasingly difficult — and sometimes impossible. The average asking price is now €430,500, according to Imovirtual.

Economy

Home sales in Europe: Where did they rise most in 2025?

Home sales rose in 17 of 20 European countries in 2025 as lower borrowing costs helped revive demand. France recorded more than one million transactions, while Slovenia saw the sharpest percentage increase.

Europe News

Would you rather own your own village or a city flat?

In Thuringia, Germany, an entire mini-village is up for sale for €390,000, including 15 buildings, but the dream comes with a catch.

Economy

Where are property taxes highest and lowest in Europe?

Buying a home in Europe? Taxes follow you from purchase to sale. Here's where property is taxed most and least.

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Travel News

No glamping at Cala Finanza as government revokes permits

A luxury resort financed by Brazilian investors was planned, with special economic zone status to bypass landscape and environmental rules. Civic and environmental groups forced the government to revoke the permits, and the regional authority has appealed to the administrative court.

Business

Why Portugal is attracting the world's super-rich

In recent years, Portugal has seen a sharp rise in the number of ultra-wealthy residents, fuelled by property investment, international capital flows and the appeal of the Portuguese way of life.

Economy

Which European cities require nearly 19 years of income to buy a home?

Home prices have raced far ahead of local incomes across much of Europe, placing Lisbon among the continent's least affordable housing markets.

Economy

The 10 most expensive European cities to buy a home in 2026

A new ranking shows Switzerland and Luxembourg dominate Europe's priciest property markets, with apartment prices in Zurich more than double those in Paris.

Business

Rents in Spain hit record high, taking 50% of wages

The figures reveal a worrying trend: the share of wages spent on rent has risen from 38% in 2019 to 50% in 2025, the highest level in the entire data series.

Economy

The eurozone cities beating Paris for rental income in 2026

Europe's best buy-to-let opportunities have moved away from its priciest cities. Here are the ten eurozone markets where rental income is highest — ending with a surprising number one.

Economy

Not even inheriting a home: most Spaniards don't see it as an option

61% of Spaniards doubt they will inherit a home, as housing becomes harder to access. Inheritances grow in importance, yet only one in five sellers obtained their property this way.

Focus

From reconstruction to resilience: lessons for future cities

In partnership with World Urban Forum

President Ilham Aliyev says Azerbaijan’s post-conflict reconstruction experience offers lessons in urban planning, infrastructure development and the creation of smart communities from the ground up.

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Europe’s short-term rental rules are changing: we need to get them right

Partner content presented by Airbnb

Airbnb welcomes the new EU short‑term rental data rules, urges clear, harmonised implementation, and warns blanket curbs could hurt tourism and jobs.

Business

Which European cities are driving the luxury housing surge?

Prague led Europe's prime property market in 2025 while London saw the largest decline. Tokyo dominated globally with a near 60% surge. Euronews Business takes a closer look at changes in luxury housing prices.

Road To

Cities tackle urban challenges as WUF13 preparations continue

In partnership with World Urban Forum

Preparations for the 13th World Urban Forum are under way, highlighting the need for global dialogue, cooperation and knowledge sharing to address shared challenges in housing, climate resilience and urban growth.

Road To

Can WUF13 end the global housing emergency?

In partnership with World Urban Forum

Housing for all remains a central global challenge, with discussions focusing on inclusive policies, affordability and sustainable urban development.