Finance and Property News

Property sales and prices in Spain are forecast to rise in 2018 as long as there are no sudden economic surprises or changes to the mortgage market. Anticipa, one of Spain’s biggest real estate providers, expects sales to rise 9.3% next year to 526,000 units, up from...

In Spain, housing has finally been confirmed as the most attractive asset to invest in, achieving an average income of around 9.5%, according to data from the Bank of Spain. Property prices are set to increase further over the next few years as industry experts point...

rental sector. The average rent for new leases has risen 20.9% over the last year, with cities like Madrid and Barcelona achieving some of the highest rents in more than a decade. This is due to a rise in demand, but also to a drop in supply caused by many homeowners...

2017 could be the turnaround year for Greek property, as overseas buyers begin to return to the country. New research from TheMoveChannel.com reveals that interest in Greek real estate has risen steadily in the last nine months. In Q1 2017, enquiries doubled compared...

As summer hits full swing, Brits are packing their bags ready for the long Bank Holiday weekend. Holiday homes will be on the brain for many tourists, as the appeal of staying in the sunshine lingers long after their return home. Where, though, are the best places to...

Portuguese property sales are sustaining their momentum this year, despite a slight slowdown in Lisbon. The latest RICS/Ci Portuguese Housing Market Survey found that contributors once again noted an increase in transactions in June. However, the pace of growth...

Foreign buyers now make up one in three property sales in Cyprus, as overseas demand continues to climb. New figures from the Department of Lands and Surveys shows that overall property sales jumped 18 per cent year-on-year in July 2017, following a 28 per cent...

If you’re looking to buy a property abroad, or more specifically in Europe, then we have some useful information for you. A recent report published by the Post Office has revealed the top three cheapest places in Europe to live in, based on the value of a basket...

Overseas buyers are returning to Italy, reveals new research from TheMoveChannel.com. The portal’s latest Top of the Props index reveals that Italy re-entered its Top 5 countries in June, becoming the world’s third most popular destination. Italy climbed five places...

Barcelona is leading Spanish property price growth in 2017, according to new figures. Tinsa’s latest data shows that the Catalonian city is enjoying the strongest capital growth in the country, with prices up 21.7 per cent in the second quarter of the year, compared...