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Swedish holiday homes: How to buy the summer house of your dreams
Many people in Sweden have a summer house or 'sommarstuga' to escape to during their long holidays. Getting one of your own can be easier than you think – and can be surprisingly affordable, despite the increased cost of living.
How to buy your own Swedish island
Ever felt like spending your summers lounging around on your own island? Or have you always wanted to build a James Bond-style supervillain fort in the middle of the Stockholm archipelago?
French island offers up to €10,000 to second-home owners who rent out their property
Local officials on a French island are offering incentives of up to €10,000 to second-home owners who are willing to rent out their properties on a long-term lease, in order to try and overcome the housing shortage for locals.
'Oasis of stability': Madrid becomes luxury housing haven for foreigners
Spain's capital has emerged as a coveted global luxury housing destination as Latin American and US investors fuel a real estate boom, seduced by competitive prices and high living standards.
Why are Spanish homes so cold?
Many foreigners who move to Spain are surprised by just how freezing Spanish winters can be, but they're equally shocked by how sometimes it's colder inside their homes than outdoors.
Foreigners buy over 60 percent of Spain's luxury homes
International buyers are involved in 62 percent of purchases of luxury properties in Spain, according to a recent report by real estate agency Lucas Fox.
How much do you need to earn to buy a home in Germany in autumn 2025?
Real estate prices are on the rise again, but some financial experts suggest that now is a good time to buy a home in Germany. So how much do you need to earn to purchase a house or apartment here?
What Germany's tax authorities need to know if you rent out your home
Whether you plan to let your whole home or just a single room, make sure you’re aware of the rules around declaring the income to the German tax man.
What you need to know about legally renting out a French second-home
Many property owners in France may be curious about earning some extra cash renting out their home - especially on platforms such as Airbnb - but it's important not to fall foul of local rules on registration and taxes.
Gibraltar head fears influx of Brits moving there to avoid 90-day rule in Spain
Gibraltar's Chief Minister Fabián Picardo has warned that The Rock's new post-Brexit status will make it "a very attractive place" for Britons wanting to skirt Schengen's 90-day rule, adding that an influx of residents could push property prices up.
How much do you need to earn in Germany to buy a million euro home?
Thinking of purchasing your dream home in Germany? We look at how much you might have to earn to secure a high-end property - and where you can find a better deal.
Brittany town bans second homes amid housing shortage
A town in Brittany has passed a local decree banning the construction of second homes amid an increasing housing shortage for local people.
Spain's 100 percent property tax for foreigners weakened by new court ruling
Spain's National High court has ruled against the Spanish government's MO of not letting people deduct expenses when declaring rental income if they own property in Spain, but don't reside in the EU. This sets a precedent for the planned 100 percent property tax.
How to challenge your 2025 French property tax bills
Property tax bills are being sent out to French property owners, and many people will notice an increase - but if you think the price hike is too high - or you have been sent a bill in error - here's how you can challenge it.
Where is it easiest to get a first-hand rental apartment in Sweden?
Sweden’s housing market is famously difficult to break into, with first-hand rentals especially hard to come by. Or is it? One report reveals that while some areas have long queues, others have empty apartments ready to move into straight away.
Should I buy a property in Spain now before it gets too expensive?
Spaniards have 'property fever' currently; they're buying at record rates in part because they fear that if they wait any longer they won't be able to afford a home. So is it better to jump on the bandwagon and buy or wait for another moment?
How likely is it that Sweden lowers the key interest rate in August?
Many experts predicted that Sweden's central bank, the Riksbank, would lower the key interest rate at its next meeting in August. Have higher-than-expected inflation rates changed that prediction?
Why are variable rate mortgages so popular in Sweden?
For people from countries where fixed-rate mortgages are the norm, it can be surprising to discover that in Sweden they are a rarity.
Where can I find France's €1 homes?
The practice of selling homes for €1 to attract people to remote areas is widespread in Italy - in France it's less common, but they do exist if you know where to look.
What's the latest on Swedish property prices?
Swedish property prices saw a modest increase in May. Why was that, and what could make them rise in the future?
Inside Spain: Catalonia backs ban on foreign residents buying homes
In this week’s Inside Spain we look at how the Catalan Parliament has voted in favour of preventing temporary residents who've lived in the country for under five years from buying homes.
Will France follow Spain's 100% tax on non-EU house-buyers?
Spain is pushing ahead with tough new measures to limit the purchase of real estate by non-resident foreigners, in order to try and tackle its housing crisis. So is France - which also has a housing shortage - likely to follow suit?
Why is Switzerland not building enough housing for its growing population?
Experts warn that Switzerland will continue to struggle with an inadequate supply of housing to meet the demands of an expanding population. These are the reasons why this is so.