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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Business

HSBC announces $3 billion buyback despite missing profit expectations

Higher interest rates have boosted profits for Europe’s biggest bank, bringing their third-quarter pre-tax total to $7.7 billion ($6.26 billion after tax).

Economy

IMF worries about China's financial stability due to property crisis

At the ongoing World Bank-IMF annual meetings in Morocco, IMF officials urged Chinese authorities to intervene as an unprecedented property crisis rocks the world's second-largest economy.

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

Housing crisis: Portugal will end special tax regime for new residents

To tackle the shortage of affordable housing, the government has decided to end a 10-year tax relief scheme for new residents

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Metaverse real estate values are skyrocketing, with one plot selling for a record €2.49 million. Decentraland's Sam Hamilton explains why

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From Dubai to Spain: How Huspy is disrupting the home-buying market

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The UAE-born ‘PropTech’ platform is simplifying the process of buying homes, arranging viewings online and delivering initial mortgage quotes within 30 seconds