Portuguese Government launches new housing policy to tackle rising prices
Portugal’s Prime Minister has announced a fresh housing strategy aimed at bringing together all key players in the...
Tourist lets in Spain are pushing locals out of city outskirts
Residents of working-class neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Spain's big cities are witnessing how their "barrios"...
Greeks opt for houses over 20 years old
Older homes have drawn the most interest from buyers in recent years, a trend that was confirmed based on data for...
Portugal House prices in the North are increasing
The most recent analysis of the average prices for buying a house in North Portugal compares the prices between April...
Who exactly would have to pay Spain’s 100% property tax?
Recent news that Spain's government is pushing ahead with plans to impose a 100% tax on some foreign property buyers...
Record foreign investment in Greek realty in 2024
Foreign investment in the Greek property market recorded a historic high for a year in 2024, as well as for a single...
Portugal’s Property Market Predicted to Grow at Over Twice the Rate of EU, UK, and North America Until 2027
Nationally, Portugal saw a 15.8% annual increase in house prices as of March 2025, with key regions like Lisbon,...
The extra costs of buying a home in Spain
If you're looking to buy a property in Spain, it’s important to know that things here probably work a little...
Greek Property Prices Projected to Slow Down
The Greek housing market is expected to slow slightly from double-digit price increases during 2025. According to...
Which properties are most in demand in Portugal?
The demand for homes to buy in Portugal is on the rise, having reached one of the highest levels in the last eight...
Which Foreigners Are Buying the Most Properties in Spain?
Spain, with its beautiful landscapes, temperate climate, and rich cultural heritage, has long been a favoured...
Portugal property prices up 6.3%
House prices in Portugal rose 6.3% in March compared to the same month in 2024. With this growth, buying a house now...
Greek Real estate prices average 8.7% up in 2024
The average price of Greek property in 2024 increased by 8.7%, well above Greece’s inflation rate, though the pace of...
Mortgages in Greece
Viva Costa International, is a leading UK-based foreign mortgage broker with over two decades of experience and are...
Portugal House prices up 2.1% in February
House price growth in mainland Portugal accelerated in February, with an increase of 2.1% compared to the previous...
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