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Rent surges in Georgia and Armenia as Russians flee mobilisation fears

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Europe in Motion

Where in Europe do people live longest with their parents?

Amid rising property prices in Europe, the average age to leave the parental home is 26, but there's a huge north-south gap in Europe, with people in Spain, Italy, Croatia and Greece peaking over 30.

Europe in Motion

Is long-term renting the new norm in Europe?

As lifelong homeownership slips out of reach for a growing share of the population, a new study tracking 39 OECD countries examines how permanent renting is reshaping housing markets—with countries like Switzerland and Denmark leading a global shift toward lifelong tenancy.

Europe Today

Europe's housing crisis has become an 'emergency', Commissioner warns

A "completely unacceptable" housing crisis in Europe is leaving many "normal people" unable to put a roof over their heads, the EU's housing commissioner has told Euronews, as he announced steps to crack down on short-term rentals.

Business

Europe's most expensive cities to buy an apartment

The price per square metre of buying an apartment in city centres differs widely across Europe. Among the five largest European economies, only two have their capital cities in the top 10 most expensive list.

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Business Series

This region’s reconstruction drives investment

In partnership with Azpromo

Karabakh is moving from reconstruction towards a new phase of economic development, with new industrial and logistics zones attracting investment.

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The Next Frontier of Europe’s Energy Transition: Why Clean Power Moves Home

Partner content presented by EcoFlow

EcoFlow's CEO on why millions of European households are about to become their own energy managers.

Business

Heatwaves push air conditioning to top of French property wish lists

French homebuyers now place much greater weight on a property's exposure, shutters, air conditioning, ventilation and nearby trees to shield them from heat.

Business

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.

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.