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Economy

How the ECB rate hike will affect mortgage borrowers

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Business

Why do women struggle more than men to buy a home?

A consistent pay gap and more difficulties in saving for a deposit compared to men are some of the factors holding women back from home ownership.

Climate

Hot property: How climate gentrification is driving up house prices

Extreme heat is not only making cities less liveable; it’s also reshaping who can afford to live where.

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.

Destinations

Australia’s tiniest town goes on sale for a bargain price

With just two residents, a four-bed roadhouse and an unofficial mayor’s job description that includes running the post office and pouring pints, the outback town of Cooladdi is searching for new owners willing to embrace an unconventional way of life.

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The Cube

Amid widespread protests, Albanian island project sparks fake claims

The heated controversy surrounding the multi-billion-euro property development project across various Albanian beauty spots has triggered a stream of misleading online claims.

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.

Destinations

This remote Scottish island with cabin could be yours for €405,000

The rugged private island, complete with a solar-powered cabin, is going under the hammer for less than the average UK house price. Tucked away in Scotland’s remote Summer Isles, it offers a rare chance to own an off-grid escape in one of the country's most spectacular natural settings.

Economy

The eurozone cities beating Paris for rental income in 2026

Europe's best buy-to-let opportunities have moved away from its priciest cities. Here are the ten eurozone markets where rental income is highest — ending with a surprising number one.

Business

Piety at home, property abroad: What are Mojtaba Khamenei's assets?

Official sanctions records, corporate filings and land registry documents point to a vast financial network possibly tied to Iran's new supreme leader.

Business

NYC’s 'ghost' skyscrapers where the ultra-rich park their wealth

Billionaires’ Row, a cluster of luxury residential skyscrapers near the southern end of Central Park in New York City, is seemingly abandoned, according to estimates from established real estate firms.

Europe in Motion

House prices or lifestyle? Here's why many Europeans say no to buying

It's no secret that it's difficult to get on Europe's property ladder these days, but, surprisingly, extortionate house prices aren't the only reason people are choosing to rent. Europe in Motion unpacks the latest European Housing Trend report.

Travel News

This Tuscan town is offering cash to new residents

The mayor of Radicondoli has earmarked €400,000 this year to lure new residents.

Climate

How climate change has become the property market’s biggest threat

From plummeting house prices to insurable homes, climate change is impacting the property market around the world.

Moments

How Sardinia is luring foreigners to its depopulated villages

In the last few years, its remote communities have launched various schemes in the hope of bolstering their dwindling populations and sagging economies.

United Kingdom

Angela Rayner resigns as UK deputy prime minister over stamp duty row

In the UK, levies are charged on property purchases, with higher charges due on more expensive homes and second homes.

Business

Rhode Island’s ‘Taylor Swift tax’ sets off debate over second homes

Rhode Island’s new levy on €1 million-plus holiday homes—dubbed the "Taylor Swift tax”—is inspiring copycats, as policymakers hunt for cash for housing and try to curb "lights-out" neighbourhoods.