Many European cities are struggling to contain the rise of Airbnb-style rentals. Their proliferation leaves local residents complaining of a lack of affordable homes. In a move that could have an impact on Airbnb in Portugal, Porto’s city council has decided to temporarily stop issuing licenses for new short-term rental properties in certain areas.
If you’ve spent any length of time browsing property listings in Portugal, you’ve probably noticed a wide selection of land for sale. Large plots of land, often with one or more ruins for renovation, are easy to find. Sometimes the prices seem incredibly tempting too. So, is buying land in Portugal and building a house to your dream specification a good option? This article explores the practicalities.
Milan and Cortina have won the bid to host the Winter Olympics in 2026. Could this be the time to invest in a property here before prices rise? If so, summer is the perfect time to book that viewing trip.
If you’re moving to the Emerald Isle with children – or you’ll have grandchildren, nieces, nephews and so on visiting you – these family-friendly places in Ireland are the best locations to buy your home. From the Dublin suburb that ticks all the boxes, to the perfect village to experience rural life, we’ve scoured the country for the top spots.
Will children be coming to stay at your Italian property? Whether they are family or rental guests, you’ll discover that if the kids are having fun then the adults can also relax and enjoy their time in Italy.
The Spanish housing market offers all types of homes, some older, some off plan but there is a third option – building your own house. Most people looking to move to Spain head for the Costas and finding land in these areas is not always easy as available plots often go straight to contractors. Nevertheless, you can find plots, some even with a sea view (at a price) and then you can build your home precisely as you want it. How though, do you buy land in Spain?
