Housing market

Economy

Is China finally turning the corner on its economic slump?

China's economy shows tentative signs of recovery, but a sluggish property market and geopolitical uncertainty cloud the outlook. Economists remain cautious, warning that while stabilisation is under way, a robust rebound remains elusive.

15/08/2025

Culture Series

Meet the mastermind behind Azerbaijan’s pioneering Sea Breeze Resort

In partnership with Azpromo

Fuelled by his passion for music and business, Emin Agalarov is transforming Azerbaijan’s Caspian coast with Sea Breeze—a bold, multi-use development blending lifestyle, tourism, and culture.

14/08/2025

Europeans' Stories

Spain’s housing crisis deepens: residents’ anger is rising

Millions across Europe are being priced out of housing, with Spain at the heart of the crisis. Euronews’s international correspondent Valérie Gauriat reports from Barcelona, where skyrocketing rents and property speculation are pushing residents to the brink.

06/08/2025

Europe in Motion

Real-estate luxury: This Spanish city is now the world's hottest hub

For the first time, Madrid and Milan have knocked Paris, London and New York off the top spots.

01/07/2025

Economy

UK house prices slow in April as market digests stamp duty changes

While housing prices are expected to be softer in the near future, buying activity is likely to pick up pace as summer progresses, with expectations of further BoE rate cuts also estimated to support this trend.

01/05/2025

Economy

Where in Europe will property investment pay off most in 2025?

The countries with the highest rental yields and most favourable property taxes could offer the best financial returns on property investment. A recent report studied all the elements to find out where the best location is to invest in property in Europe.

26/04/2025

Economy

Where did house prices and rents rise the most in 2024 across Europe?

Euronews takes a closer look at how house prices and rents evolved across Europe in 2024.

18/04/2025

Europe in Motion

Which EU countries saw rents and house prices rise?

Houses in Hungary and Estonia tripled in price from the last quarter of 2024 to 2010 — and rents are going up too.

15/04/2025

Economy

UK house prices drop in March linked to change in stamp duty rules

The average property price fell by an average of £1,575 (€1,843) month-on-month, although the total recorded a 2.8% annual rise.

07/04/2025

Economy

UK house price growth stays stagnant in March ahead of stamp duty hike

Northern Ireland continued to experience the strongest house price growth in the UK in the first quarter of the year, followed by the North West. London, meanwhile, struggled.

01/04/2025

Europe News

How can the EU guarantee access to affordable housing?

The European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen, has called for more investment and 'less red tape.'

27/03/2025

Europe News

Housing crisis: EU can do 'much more' than build new homes, says MEP

In less than a decade, average house prices have risen by 48% across the EU. The European Parliament's has set up a new committee to tackle the crisis, and its chair Irene Tinagli told Euronews there is plenty of room for manoeuvre.

21/02/2025

Economy

UK house price growth slows in February as stamp duty deadline looms

UK house prices stabilised in February, with Scotland and London seeing gains, while Wales and the North East were more sluggish.

17/02/2025

Economy

Property sector in danger? More countries may follow Spain's tax moves

France, Greece and Portugal could also follow Spain's lead and potentially make significant property tax changes in an effort to tackle their respective housing crises and make real estate more affordable to residents.

11/02/2025

Economy

Rents in Ireland could rise as Taoiseach suggests review of price cap

Leader Micheál Martin says investors require more stability to invest in housing, which could subsequently reduce shortages.

10/02/2025

Economy

UK house prices see weak rise in January amid high interest rates

UK house prices have advanced marginally in January as buyers continue to struggle with affordability pressures.

31/01/2025

Economy

Spiralling housing costs hit jobs as employers struggle to find staff

Surging housing prices have led to several employees leaving capital cities, and as consequence, many employers have introduced staff housing benefits in order to attract and retain staff.

10/01/2025

Economy

Which are the best European countries to invest in property in 2025?

From the average rental yield to property taxes, a recent report studied all the elements to find out where the best location is to invest in property in Europe.

02/01/2025

Economy

Global housing outlook: prices are expected to rise in 2025

Construction cannot keep up with the booming demand in most countries pushing prices up almost everywhere except for China and France.

31/12/2024

Economy

How many months of salary do you need to buy a house in Europe?

It depends on where you live. A recent report weighs property prices against how many months of average salary they cost.

27/12/2024