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Economy

UK mortgage rates could stay higher for longer - here's some advice

Cooling inflation rates could reduce the interest payments due on variable mortgage plans, but analysts warn this won’t happen just yet.

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.

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.

Business

How high interest rates created a healthier housing market

A closer look at house prices in 25 major cities around the world shows a sharp decline in prices, according to a study.

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Economy

Time to buy a house? UK prices are falling, rents are sky-high

House prices in the UK fell compared to last year, the first time since 2012, according to official data.

Economy

Could rental tenants be losing interest in London?

London is the only place in the UK where tenant demand has shrunk over the last three months ending in October, a survey shows.

Business

Housing crisis: It’s never been harder to rent a flat in Paris

It takes six months on average before being able to rent a furnished studio apartment in Paris, according to recent data.

Economy

UK: Is homeownership becoming a privilege for the elite?

A large majority of people aspiring to buy a house in the UK find that homeownership is reserved for the elite, says a new report.

Economy

UK mortgage approvals fall to lowest in eight months

The latest data suggests a further slowdown in the property market due to rising borrowing costs.

Economy

Home turf headwinds for VinFast's global ambitions

VinFast, a Vietnamese automaker, is grappling with doubts over the reliability of its EVs among local consumers. Despite global expansion efforts, scepticism due to product issues, negative press, and a lack of trust present significant challenges in their quest for success.

Smart Regions

Andalusia: sustainable construction and transport thanks to the PICSA

In partnership with the European Commission

The Spanish region of Andalucía is on a mission to insulate thousands of buildings to prevent heat loss and regulate temperatures indoors and it's all thanks to a European initiative.

Economy

Countries across Europe grapple with housing crisis

Over recent years, housing crises have become increasingly prevalent across Europe, affecting nations of varying economic health. Portugal, Turkey, and even wealthy Luxembourg are grappling with the common challenge of providing affordable and accessible housing for their citizens.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Europe's housing dilema highlighting inequalities

In this edition of our talk show Brussels, my love?, we dive into the complex housing crisis touching most EU countries today and hear about a new media law to protect journalists against interference.

Economy

Number of young Portuguese homeowners has halved in 20 years

Over two generations, the percentage of people aged under 25 who own their own home has fallen by around 50%.

Business

Housing crisis: Andorra is getting fed up with wealthy foreigners

Andorran MPs change real estate rules as internet celebrities and wealthy foreign investors flock to the tax haven.

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.

World News

China's Evergrande struggling to avoid defaulting on $340 billion debt

Evergrande ran short of cash after Beijing tightened controls in 2020 on corporate debt the ruling Communist Party worries is dangerously high. Some other developers collapsed, leaving half-finished apartment blocks standing empty.

Euronews Witness

Ireland's housing crisis: millennials, a generation sacrificed

In recent years, Ireland has seen a continued trend in emigration: young graduates and working millennials are leaving the Emerald Isle for greener pastures. But this time they are leaving on account of a housing crisis exacerbated by inflation, which is destroying their future prospects

Business Planet

Are short-term rentals the cause of Porto's housing crisis?

In partnership with The European Commission

Residents of Porto say they're being squeezed out of the housing market by short-term rentals, but landlords say they're boosting the local economy

Ireland

Landlords: victims or foes in the Irish housing crisis?

In the final instalment of this three-part series on the housing crisis in Ireland and Italy, Euronews examines the role of landlords in the Irish housing market, where one-third of people renting require financial assistance from the state to pay their rent.