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Swedish town tries to attract new residents with bargain land

Göten has an aging population and low birth rate but it’s popular with tourists.

Business

France moves to tighten up Airbnb rules amid row over short-term lets

The deregulation of the tourist rental market is not just a French concern. Other countries have been considering the matter for some years.

Economy

German property crisis deepens as foreign investment dries up

High interest rates and economic uncertainty are driving overseas investors away from German real estate.

Economy

Why the days of lower European property prices may soon be over

European residential properties have held onto nearly all their value, while the overall price drop for all types of commercial properties slowed down significantly after almost two years of going downhill, latest data reveals.

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Markets

Town-sized private land in the Arctic is up for sale for €300 million

The 15,000 acre plot is halfway between Norway and the North Pole. It lies at the heart of a pristine wilderness which has provoked debate over climate change and is the focus of geopolitical tensions among global powers who are eager to exploit the natural resources of the Arctic region.

Markets

Buying a piece of an island: How crypto could change property deals

Europe is the hottest market for swapping property for cryptocurrencies, according to the founders of asset-backed cryptocurrency Unicoin.

Spain

Spain to end golden visas for foreign real estate investors

Lawmakers hope closing the scheme will shut off an opening that critics say has allowed dirty money into the economy.

Economy

Germany's commercial real estate plunge could be a threat for banks

Germany's commercial real estate crisis could mean trouble for the country's banks due to their high exposure to the sector.

Culture news

Freddie Mercury's London home up for sale for over €30 million

The Queen frontman left the eight-bedroom villa and all his possessions to his close friend and ex-girlfriend, Mary Austin.

Economy

Millennials set to become 'richest generation in history'

Millennials could stand to inherit trillions worth of property and property assets passed down by ancestors in the next 20 years.

Business

What are shadow banks and why are they failing in China?

European investment in China is under threat as the country's shadow banks face crisis.

Economy

UK homebuying struggle: Deposits hit 105% of average annual income

The price of an average house in the UK increased further in January, at the swiftest rate since October, according to mortgage provider Nationwide.

Markets

UK estate agents predict respite for housing market

Brighter days could lie ahead for the housing market following a rocky period caused by inflated mortgage costs.

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.

Business

Where in Europe will the property market revive in 2024?

The rise of technologies, such as AI, and the solid growth in tourism-related sectors could drive Europe's commercial real estate market next year, while the housing market struggles to get back on its feet and the rental market soars.

Business

House prices continue to rise in Ireland - where's best to buy?

The median price of a home in Ireland stood at €323,000 as of October, according to new figures.

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.

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.

Economy

Housing crisis: Rent control gets the green light in Grenoble

Grenoble is the latest French city to bring in rent control measures, joining the likes of Paris, Lyon and Bordeaux.

Economy

How are European firms exposed to China’s struggling property sector?

A number of European companies have been facing tremors as the Chinese property sector teeters on the brink of collapse.