Tag: property

The most recent data from the Imovirtual portal, released on 11 May 2026, shows that the real estate market in Portugal is undergoing a structural transformation, with a heavy concentration of medium- and large-sized homes. Currently, T3 and T4 typologies represent 61.6% of the available supply, while more compact solutions, such as T1 and T2, […]

Greece is evolving into a top choice for wealthy foreigners searching for sea view assets. Greece is emerging as a top summer destination for foreign high-net-worth buyers, with interest peaking from four distinct markets: the US, the UK, Northern Europe and the UAE. These are some of the key findings from the “2026 Luxury Lifestyle […]

Portugal’s median family dwelling price surged 16.8% in 2025, reaching €2,076/m2, according to INE. Referencing the 164,677 sales made in 2025, the median price was €2,076/m2, up 4.3% from the year ending September 2025, and 16.8% compared to 2024, according to INE. According to the statistical institute, the sub-regions of Greater Lisbon (€3,439/m2), Algarve (€3,139/m2), […]

The real estate market in Portugal reached a historic milestone at the end of 2025, with house prices registering unprecedented growth. According to the housing price index, the fourth quarter of 2025 saw a year-on-year increase of 18.9%, bringing the average annual growth to 17.6%. This value constitutes an absolute record in the series of […]

Sale prices of houses in Greece posted an annual increase of 7.8% last year, per Eurostat Home sale prices in Greece were above the European average, but also lower than in several countries, in 2025. According to comparative data based on the Eurostat and Bank of Greece price index, the Greek housing market ranks 10th […]

As housing costs continue to rise in Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve, many expats and remote workers are looking to smaller inland cities where rent and daily living costs remain significantly lower. Portugal is still considered one of the more affordable countries in Western Europe, but where you live makes a big difference to how […]

Sometimes, if we only look at the big picture of the European hotel market as a whole slowly growing, it is easy to overlook a more specific question: where exactly is capital flowing, and why is it going there? When we shift the perspective from the broader European landscape down to the city level, a […]

For decades, Port of Piraeus, located in the city of Piraeus within the Athens metropolitan area, has functioned as the primary maritime gateway to Athens. As the 4th largest port in Europe and the largest in the Eastern Mediterranean, its role has long been clear — a transit hub connecting mainland Greece to the islands […]

Portugal’s real estate market experienced a significant boom in 2025. According to data from the National Statistics Institute (INE), the housing price index rose by 17.6% year-on-year, up 8.5 percentage points compared to 2024, marking the highest increase on record. Existing homes saw a sharper rise of 18.9%, outperforming new homes, which increased by 14.2%, […]

Last year was another strong one for the housing market, as the average annual increase was 7.8% compared to 9.1% in 2024, according to the Bank of Greece’s sales price indices. An important feature of the previous year is the impact that the “My Home II” program seems to have had on the prices of […]

In recent years, the Greece real estate market has entered a phase of structural growth. Latest data shows that in 2025, property purchase demand increased by 17% year-on-year, while rental searches rose by 5%. From a broader perspective, this is not just a cyclical rebound—it reflects a deeper shift in how people approach living and […]

The Portuguese real estate market consolidated its position in 2025 as the main driver of international investment, attracting a record amount of €3.905 billion. This figure represents a 10.4% increase over the previous year, a performance that contrasts sharply with the 34.9% drop in total Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Portugal, which stood at €8.51 […]

The Greece real estate market in 2025 continues to demonstrate strong growth momentum. According to the latest analysis from Spitogatos Insights, demand for homes for sale in Greece increased by 17% compared to 2024, while searches for rental properties rose 5% year-on-year. One of the most notable trends is the surge in interest from international […]

Over the past few days, several reports from Greek media discussing a new wave of tax audits targeting real estate transactions across Greece. For those who have been following the Greek property market closely, this development is quite significant. Greek tax authorities are reportedly strengthening supervision over property deals, especially those involving unclear sources of […]

The supply of rental housing in Portugal grew by 11% in the last quarter of 2025, compared to the same period the previous year. According to data published on 25 February 2026, by the real estate portal idealista, this increase in stock was particularly visible in the district capitals, with Coimbra (47%) and Aveiro (45%) […]