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Spiralling housing costs hit jobs as employers struggle to find staff

Surging housing prices have led to several employees leaving capital cities, and as consequence, many employers have introduced staff housing benefits in order to attract and retain staff.

Economy

Which are the best European countries to invest in property in 2025?

From the average rental yield to property taxes, a recent report studied all the elements to find out where the best location is to invest in property in Europe.

Economy

Global housing outlook: prices are expected to rise in 2025

Construction cannot keep up with the booming demand in most countries pushing prices up almost everywhere except for China and France.

Economy

How many months of salary do you need to buy a house in Europe?

It depends on where you live. A recent report weighs property prices against how many months of average salary they cost.

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Economy

Squeezed out of the market: Why is renting hard in the Netherlands?

The Dutch government is rolling out a law to cap excessively high rental costs. Economists are divided on the subject.

Economy

Housing market: Where is it the most expensive to buy in Europe?

EU house prices increased by 48% between 2010 and 2023, while housing costs, including paying for utilities skyrocketed in some member states, according to the latest report about housing in Europe by Eurostat.

Economy

Can't afford a house in the UK - how about an island instead?

Euronews Business looks at which islands around the world could cost you less than the average UK house.

Europe in Motion

Where are house prices rising fastest in the EU — and why?

The latest Eurostat data shows a steep rise in house prices in some eastern European countries, as well as a general growth across the bloc of 2.9%.

Europe News

Protesters storm real estate fair in Barcelona

Housing activists, environmental groups and unions mobilised in the wake of souring housing costs.

Economy

Ireland needs 'tens of thousands' more homes to keep up with demand

Ireland's central bank says the housing market is struggling from a decade of under-supply and needs tens of thousands more homes to be built annually.

Economy

UK house prices hit two-year high after 'positive summer' for market

The August Halifax House Price Index also revealed which parts of the UK are seeing the most growth in house prices and what the average property price is in various areas across the country.

Europe News

Advocates call on German government to reign in real estate prices

The Justice Ministry says it will not change rental laws despite the calls.

Europe News

How the Irish government aims to fix the housing crisis

Massive growth in the population of Ireland between 2015 and 2023 has seen demand for housing reach a ratio of now just under 4 to 1. This means that for every four persons seeking a house, only one property is available.

Europe Decoded

What could an EU Commissioner do to tackle the housing crisis?

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has promised MEPs an EU commissioner with a mandate on housing, an area of limited competence for the bloc - how might these new powers be unveiled in practice?

Greece

Greek real estate has become more expensive, recent data show

The housing market is tightening in one of Europe's southernmost countries.

Health news

Study finds lasting health impact of housing insecurity in childhood

A recent study found that housing insecurity during childhood leads to long-term adverse health outcomes.

Markets

Owner, private renter or social renter: How is housing changing in UK?

The UK housing landscape has changed significantly in recent decades with a large fall in home ownership rates. Importantly, the proportion of private renters is rising, while the number of social renters continues to decline.

Economy

UK house prices grow for another month. Where is best place to buy?

The average price of a home in the UK was £281,000 as of February, according to new figures. But prices vary significantly across different regions.

Economy

UK house prices fall after five months of consecutive growth

A delayed timeline for interest rate cuts has pushed up mortgage costs, holding back buyer demand.

Lifestyle

Uber-rich Latinos transforming Madrid into the new Miami

Dozens of families from Mexico, Argentina, Colombia and Venezuela have chosen Madrid as a residential and investment destination, transforming the real estate, cultural and leisure fabric of the Spanish capital.