House prices could fall by up to 10 percent, German study saysThe risk of house prices falling in Germany is increasing, a new study has warned. As house price rises increasingly outpace the cost of rentals, the market becomes more and more unstable. According to one study, price corrections “of up to 10 percent” are possible in the near future. December 8, 2022
Foreigners buy 790 properties in LisbonIn the first six months of 2022, foreigners bought around 790 residential properties in the Lisbon Urban Rehabilitation Area (ARU), representing an investment that amounted to €403 million, according to data released by Confidencial Imobiliário. November 9, 2022
Minimum investment amount for property acquisition under Greece Golden Visa program will be raised to €500,000On 10 September, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis made an announcement and stated that the minimum investment amount for property acquisition under Greece Golden Visa program will be raised to €500,000. September 12, 2022
Price of student WG rooms in Germany rising rapidlyAs students begin arriving in Germany for the new semester, many are facing significantly higher costs for student housing than they perhaps budgeted for. It’s not just energy and food that are getting more expensive, but also rooms in shared flats (WGs). September 9, 2022
Rent cap at 2% in PortugalRents in 2023 may be updated by landlords up to a maximum of 2 percent instead of 5.43 percent. This was announced as part of the plan to combat inflation and respond to price increases. September 8, 2022
Home valuations hit new record in PortugalProperty prices attributed by banks in credit applications rose for the 11th consecutive month in July, reaching a new record of an average of €1,417 per square metre. September 1, 2022
A new real estate boom in Thailand?About 105,928 units are expected to be launched during the year, with a total value of ฿387 billion, which means a 40% increase in the total value of ready-to-move-in houses compared to 2021, with the number of units likely to increase to 75%. August 17, 2022
Property demand outstripping supply in PortugalAlmost half of the more than 12,000 homes that make up the 280 new residential developments launched in the first half of this year have already been sold, a clear sign that the supply in the Portuguese real estate market is far short of the country's needs. August 11, 2022
Apartments in Dubai’s prime spots see double-digit price increases amid real estate boomApartments in Palm Jumeirah were 18.8 percent more expensive in July this year, while prices of units in Burj Khalifa were up 17.8 percent August 10, 2022
New Zealand launches new investor migrant visaThe New Zealand government said on Wednesday that it had created a new investor migrant visa to attract experienced, high-value investors to invest in domestic businesses. July 21, 2022
House prices fall by up to 6,6 percent in major German citiesAfter years of high activity and spiralling house prices, the German property market is finally starting to cool off amid high interest rates and the cost of living crisis, figures from a recent study have shown. But while things are easing on the real estate market, the situation on the rental market remains tense. July 20, 2022
Cambodia Launches $100,000 Golden Visa With 5-Year Path to CitizenshipCambodia’s Interior Ministry has announced the opening of its new residence by investment scheme, the Cambodia My Second Home program. Qualifying for the CM2H, which is a renewable visa with a validity of ten years, will require a US$100,000 investment. July 19, 2022