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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.

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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.

Euronews Witness

Social Housing in Vienna: Is it as good as it seems?

Vienna, known as the European capital of social housing, has long been hailed as the poster child for affordable housing initiatives. But could this tradition be on its way out?

Economy

Where in Europe have property prices increased tenfold since 2015?

Hungarian house prices have climbed by more than 166% since 2015, but there's a country with an even more eyewatering increase.

Economy

Going Solo: How singles get hit the worst in a cost of living crisis

From housing to travel costs, singles regularly see higher costs than their coupled-up counterparts, which could get worse due to the current cost of living crisis.

Economy

Is a commercial real estate crisis unfolding across Europe?

Recent global events have sparked fears of a commercial real estate crisis in Europe, mirroring situations in Japan and the US. Notably, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG faces significant downturns due to the real estate market's weakness.

Economy

Time to buy a house? It might cost double the price

House prices and rents in the EU show significant trends that vary across the country, according to new official data.

Economy

Turkey inflation soars to over one-year high at 64.8%

Turkey’s inflation jumped to its highest level since November 2022, driven by higher housing and utilities prices