Tag: property

According to the latest research released by an international real estate consultancy, total commercial real estate investment in Portugal reached approximately €2.67 billion in 2025, representing a 10% increase compared to the previous year. Foreign capital accounted for around 60% of total investment, maintaining its dominant role in the market and demonstrating sustained confidence from […]

In this opinion piece, the author examines the evolving relationship between Greece’s real estate market and the tourism sector in 2025–2026, highlighting the key challenges, investment dynamics and policy considerations shaping both industries. The direction of Greece’s real estate market in 2025–2026 is set to play a decisive role in shaping the country’s tourism sector, […]

Greece’s tourism sector continues to post strong headline performance, but underlying shifts in travel behavior and mounting structural challenges are reshaping the industry’s outlook, according to the Annual Greek Tourism Report for 2024 published by INSETE , the research institute of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE). The report, which also includes individual annual studies for […]

The Ellinikon residential development, located on the site of the former airport in southern Athens, has attracted attention from buyers in over 110 countries. According to data released by the developer, international buyers account for 45% of total sales, highlighting the project’s global appeal in the real estate market. Significant Participation from the Greek Diaspora […]

Greece’s property market is undergoing a clear structural transformation in 2025, with foreign investors increasingly concentrating on high-end residential assets. Amid global inflation, geopolitical tensions, and regional instability, Greek real estate is no longer viewed primarily as an affordable holiday option, but as a strategic vehicle for asset protection and long-term value growth. According to […]

Portugal’s real estate market continues to heat up. According to the latest data released by Statistics Portugal (INE), Portuguese house prices reached a new all-time high in the third quarter of 2025, with the house price index rising 17.7% year-on-year. This marks the third consecutive quarter of record-breaking growth, confirming that property prices remain on […]

The prime residential market was marked by a cyclical slowdown in the third quarter of 2025, registering the slowest growth rate in the last two years. However, Lisbon stands out as one of the most resilient European markets. According to Knight Frank’s Prime Global Cities Index (PGCI), the average annual global appreciation was 2.5%, while […]

This year, foreign investment enthusiasm in the Greek real estate market has noticeably cooled. According to Balance of Payments data from the Bank of Greece, the share of real estate within foreign direct investment (FDI) has declined. Declining Share of Real Estate in Foreign Investment Data shows that in the first half of the year, […]

Greece’s real estate market has officially entered a phase of full recovery. According to the latest processed data from the Bank of Greece House Price Index, by the end of Q3 2025, national housing prices had surpassed their 2008 peak by 7.14%. Since the market bottom in 2017, home prices have surged by an impressive […]

Greece continues to establish itself as a secure and high-value market for luxury vacation and lifestyle properties, with top locations including Mykonos, Paros, Athens and Corfu. According to a new report, the country continues to attract both holiday home seekers and investors aiming to build long-term value, as rising expectations and shifting buyer preferences reshape […]

Over the past five years, Portugal’s property market has undergone dramatic changes. National home prices have surged, supply has tightened, and listings below €200,000 have virtually disappeared from major cities and most regions. The market is rapidly shifting from affordable housing to higher-priced residential segments. Sharp Decline in Affordable Listings: –73% in Five Years Long-term […]

These regions were once the primary choices for middle- and lower-income families. Today, rapidly rising rents are intensifying pressure across the entire rental market According to a new survey by Greece Sotheby’s International Realty, annual luxury home sales in Greece have reached €800 million to €1 billion. However, compared with the €50 billion luxury property […]

Over the past five years, rental prices in Greece’s Attica region have risen much faster than household purchasing power. For residents who rely on renting, this means reduced real disposable income—even if wages increase or taxes decrease, the rising cost of rent offsets those gains. According to data from the Spitogatos Price Index (SPI), from […]

Latest data from the Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum shows a continued decline in applications for Golden Visa residence permits. In October 2025, only 458 applications were submitted — a 49% drop compared to the same month in 2024. From January to October 2025, the total number of applications reached 6,212, down about 12% […]

According to the Bank of Greece’s November 2025 Report, the Indices of Apartment Prices recorded by 7.7% in 3Q2025. During the first three quarters of 2025, apartment prices rose by 7.1%, 7.6%, and 7.7%, respectively. This trend indicates that after the sharp slowdown in 2024, the market is now entering a phase of mild but […]