The Centraal Planbureau (CPB) highlights that the new housing subsidies in the Netherlands, amounting to 5 billion euros, are likely to benefit landowners more than homebuyers. With rising housing prices expected, the CPB suggests that these subsidies should be reallocated…
The real estate market in France is showing signs of recovery, with a 20% increase in transactions at the end of 2024, as reported by Century 21. Factors like declining inflation, reduced home prices, and lower borrowing rates have contributed…
Greece faces significant economic challenges in 2025, focusing on rising inflation, housing affordability, and revenue generation. The government aims to limit inflation to 2.1% while increasing wages and pensions by 3.4%. New subsidy programs and tax reliefs are planned for…
According to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office, property prices in Ireland rose by 9.7% in the year leading to October. Dublin experienced a notable increase of 10.4%, while home prices outside the capital rose by 9.2%. The…
Starting mid-January, Greek consumers will benefit from substantial reductions in bank transaction fees, with a total saving of €150 million expected. Key measures introduced by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis include zero fees for digital bill payments and cash withdrawals from…
The latest report from Notaires de France reveals a significant decline in housing prices across most major French cities in 2024, with an overall drop in transaction volume by 17%. Homebuyers now have increased purchasing power, allowing them to buy…
An analysis by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) reveals concerns about the overvaluation of residential property prices in Ireland, which have surged by 155% since 2013 and are currently 14% above the peak of the last boom in…
An analysis by the ESRI indicates that residential property prices in Ireland may be overvalued, raising concerns reminiscent of the past financial crisis. While property prices have surged by 155% since 2013 and are now 14% higher than the 2007…
Olivier Salleron, president of the French Building Federation, warns of impending disaster in the construction industry if the 2024 finance bill is not renewed in 2025. He predicts the loss of 150,000 jobs and 20,000 businesses going under, following 40,000…
Homeowners in the UK express feelings of betrayal as they face difficulties selling properties with spray foam insulation installed under a government scheme. Major lenders are rejecting homes with this type of insulation, citing concerns over potential damage. Nearly 250,000…
In October 2023, the commencement of construction on 4,249 homes marked a 62% increase compared to the previous month, according to the Department of Housing. Builders have been motivated to initiate projects due to waivers on development levies expiring next…
