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The Cube

Amid widespread protests, Albanian island project sparks fake claims

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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.

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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.

Europe in Motion

Where in Europe is owning a second home most popular?

In one European country, almost half of all homeowners have a second property. Across the bloc, the appeal tends more to be one of leisure than investment.

Economy

Which countries collect the most from property taxes across Europe?

Property tax policies vary across Europe. In some countries, such as the UK and France, property taxes make up a significant share of both GDP and total taxation.

Markets

World’s most indebted company, China Evergrande, delisted in Hong Kong

The collapsed property giant central to China’s real estate crisis will be delisted in Hong Kong this month, highlighting the deepening turmoil in the debt-laden sector.

Economy

Buying a French home as an expat: Tips, tricks, and traps to avoid

France consistently ranks as the most-visited country in the world, with tourists flocking to see the Eiffel Tower, the Côte d'Azur, or the nation’s famous ski slopes. For those who can’t get enough, here are Euronews’ top tips for buying a house in France.

Europe News

Manfred Weber’s longevity as leader of the EU’s most powerful party

Europe's most powerful political party, the European People’s Party (EPP), is holding its two-day Congress in Valencia. Members are expected to re-elect the party chair, Manfred Weber. But what explains his longevity in the EPP?

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.

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.

Travel News

Want to move to Spain? New tax is about to make it much more expensive

Pressure on Spain’s housing market has been exacerbated by overtourism and the proliferation of short-term holiday rentals.