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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.

Economy

Nearly half of non-homeowning Europeans cannot or will not buy a home

Nearly half of Europeans who do not own their home are either unable or unwilling to buy one. The figures vary widely across the continent, largely reflecting affordability pressures.

Europe in Motion

Who's most affected by Europe's housing crisis?

A decade of soaring house prices and rents across the EU is straining household budgets, deepening overcrowding and reshaping living and career choices.

Economy

Bank of mum and dad: Did the UK housing boom lock in privilege?

A new report shows the housing boom made parental property wealth a decisive gatekeeper to opportunity, high-end renting, and owning for younger generations.

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Business

Portugal tops EU list for overvalued housing prices

The European Commission estimates that the average overvaluation of housing prices in Portugal is higher by around 25%, "surpassing other property markets" in the bloc.

Europe Today

EU vows transparency in housing market, Commissioner Jørgensen says

In an interview with Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today, European Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen said Brussels has pledged to identify speculation and boost market's fairness as part of its first affordable housing plan unveiled on Tuesday.

Europe News

EU to revise state aid rules to address bloc-wide housing crisis

The European Commission has presented a plan to address the housing crisis in Europe, which includes relaxing rules on economic intervention by governments.

Economy

UK housing market cools as sellers cut prices for second month

Prices across the UK dropped again in the four weeks to 6 December, with property valued lower than a year ago as tax speculation and slower demand weighed on the market.

Economy

What are Europeans giving up for their mortgage payments?

Many Europeans are taking on hefty mortgages to cover housing costs. For some, such loans require cutting back on daily purchases — but what gets trimmed first?

Europe News

EU to loosen state aid rules to boost affordable housing supply

The EU's housing commissioner told Euronews that the European Commission will address the housing crisis by considering investments, energy, social, and internal market policies, as well as state aid rules.

Business

Cost of housing per square metre hits all-time high in Portugal

The lack of affordable housing has become a pressing issue for Portugal's government, headed by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro. A shortage of stock continues to push prices up, while high foreign demand is also making properties unaffordable for locals on lower salaries.

Europe in Motion

Are priced-out European singles turning to love to buy a home?

Salary, love life, geography... For people living alone, the road to the property ladder is strewn with obstacles. Who faces the biggest costs, and what solutions are Europeans turning to?

Travel News

Airbnb safety concerns can deter travellers. Can transparency fix it?

Airbnb safety reviews can influence bookings, new study shows

Europe News

Danish minister: Affordable housing vital to people with disabilities

Denmark’s social affairs minister is urging the EU to tackle the growing institutionalisation of people with disabilities by ensuring affordable housing.

Design

Stirling Prize: Appleby Blue Almshouse wins top UK architecture award

Appleby Blue, a pioneering social housing project in London to help people downsize and live communally has won this year's Stirling Prize, Britain's most prestigious architecture award for a new building.

Economy

Property bubbles: Where in Europe are houses the most overpriced?

A new European Commission report published on Tuesday shows that house prices in Portugal are among the highest in Europe, with tourism and the crisis in the construction sector being the main factors.