Finance and Property News

Property prices in Ireland outside of Dublin increased by 13.4% in the 12 months to April 2017 while in the capital city they are up by 8.2%, the latest official data shows. Overall the figures from the Central Statistical Office (CSO) show that prices at a national...

Buyers in the UK are becoming more efficient, looking at fewer properties as sales have increased at a higher rate than viewings, according to the latest research. But it is still a tough market for first time buyers as the average deposit they are paying has...

Residential property sales and prices in the United States will be driven by changing demographics due to immigration and a growing interest from foreign buyers, according to experts. Overall the market is becoming increasingly international, but not just with...

House values in Spain increased by 2% in April but the country’s housing market is still seeing some significant differences between cities, coastal areas and island locations. The latest data from appraisal company Tinsa shows that prices in big cities like Barcelona...

Properties within easy reach of a local supermarket in the UK are, on average, some £21,512 higher than in nearby areas, new research has found. Homes in areas with a Waitrose, Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury’s or Iceland are most likely to command a higher house price...

Tax change is the most likely policy to affect those buying homes in France once President elect Emmanuel Macron takes over, according to experts. He has promised to revive France’s ailing economy but tax is likely to have more impact on the residential property...

Strong demand and a lack of supply continues to push up prices in Portugal where the housing market recovery is well underway, according to the latest property market survey. Although the headline pace of growth remained constant in March 2017 when compared with...

Property prices have increased by 9.6% year on year in Ireland at a national level, up from 9.4% recorded in February 2017 and the 5.5% recorded in the 12 months to March 2016. The current price growth is being led by the market outside of Dublin, the latest figures...

Growing demand from homes in Spain from domestic and foreign buyers boosted the property market in Spain although prices have fallen slightly. The activity is regarded as good news for the recovery of the country’s real estate market with sales buoyant According to...

The recovery in the residential property market in Cyprus appears well underway with house prices up 1.7% and apartments up 0.7% in the final quarter of 2016, the latest analysis report shows. The biggest increase on the Mediterranean island was a rise of 3.3% for...