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Digital nomads in Portugal: Can they be blamed for a housing crisis?

Tens of thousands of digital nomads have poured into Portugal. But what impact are they having on the country?

Euronews Witness

Building your home differently: The Europeans turning to self-builds

In this episode of Euronews Witness, we find out why more and more people in Europe are deciding to build their own green homes from scratch.

Business Planet

How can public spending by a city drive sustainable innovation?

In partnership with The European Commission

In this latest episode of Business Planet, we discover how local authorities in Oslo are using public procurement to decarbonise the capital's construction sites.

Design

What are modular homes and can they help solve homelessness?

Modular homes have been floated as a low-cost, high-quality housing solution to help people experiencing homelessness transition to a permanent home.

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Dubai sees a bumper year for property sales

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Dubai sees a bumper year for property sales in 2022 with over 97,000 properties changing hands.

World

“The new Algeria is now”: massive housing and infrastructure projects

In partnership with anep

Algeria has embarked upon a hugely ambitious project to build five major new cities from scratch. Already 3 million people have benefitted from the distribution of 800,000 housing units and 2 major sports stadiums.

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24th edition of Cityscape Dubai opens its doors

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

The event focused on how the real estate market is adapting to change when it comes to new technology and sustainability

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The cost of housing is rising. Here's how rents compare across Europe

While rents have increased almost everywhere in Europe, there are major differences from one country to another.

Travel News

Europe is a ‘bargain’ for US holiday homebuyers right now. Here's why

As the Euro plummets in value, some American home buyers are taking advantage of their increased spending power.

Netherlands

Amsterdam to house migrants on cruise ship moored in port

The Netherlands is trying to solve a refugee accommodation crisis that has left hundreds of people sleeping outside dedicated centres.

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Linda Mahoney Founder and partner of BetterHomes in Dubai

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Linda Mahoney speaks about being the mother of two small children living in Dubai over 20 years ago, when she was faced with a dilemma, to stay and make a business for herself or return to the US. She stayed and built her BetterHomes real estate business from scratch. It now employs 450 employees.

Euronews Witness

Inside Lisbon's housing crisis

Prohibitive property prices, spiralling rents, speculation and evictions. Lisbon once again finds itself in the midst of a housing crisis. Euronews' Julian Gomez investigates what it means for residents and asks what the authorities are doing to combat it.

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Dubai’s little-known suburban communities

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You might be familiar with Dubai’s skyscrapers but did you know the city is home to thriving suburban communities where many residents live with schools, malls, hospitals and leisure facilities.

The Exchange

Going through the roof: what does 2022 have in store for global property prices?

In partnership with Media City

The pandemic has transformed the global property market. In this episode of the Exchange, industry leaders offer their predictions for the $10 trillion sector in 2022.

Tech News

Euroviews. Renting a home? Why your landlord could be your bank

The purchasing power of banks and investment firms are making it more difficult for individuals to buy a home. But new technological solutions could offer some hope.

Home

Berliners want a new landlord. Is a community land trust the answer?

In a city where 80 per cent of its inhabitants rent, how land and property are owned and allocated is an ongoing battle.

Tech News

Evergrande: What will happen if the property giant collapses?

The Chinese property group has sparked fears it could default on its €240 billion debts, but analysts say it's unlikely to cause a global crisis.

Germany

Could housing shortages in Berlin and nationwide sway German voter choice?

Just weeks ahead of German federal elections, protesters took to the streets of Berlin to demand a nationwide rent freeze and the construction of new social and affordable housing. Berlin has been particularly hard hit by the lack of housing as its population has risen significantly in 10 years.

Real Economy

InvestEU: The European plan mobilising billions to boost slumping investment

In partnership with The European Commission

The pandemic has caused European investment to slump. But the EU has a plan to mobilise billions in capital and guarantee investments. It’s called InvestEU and it’s also looking to boost investor confidence whilst giving a helping hand to digitalisation and the green transition on the way.

Smart Regions

Europe's biggest concrete 3D printer creates the home of tomorrow

In partnership with the European Commission

The first one-piece, two-storey building made entirely using a concrete 3D printer stands as excellent example of how the European construction sector could be revolutionised. It's quick to build, uses less material and is more eco-friendly.