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New rules come in around Airbnb rentals

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. 

Build your own home, part 1: buying land

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.

Self-building in Cyprus, part 1: Buying the Land

Could you build your own home in Cyprus? If you’re going to move to Cyprus, especially in retirement, you may as well move into somewhere special! Many of us have spent a large part of our lives imagining the perfect home, where everything fits together exactly as we want it. So we are starting a three-part series on self-building in Cyprus, written by someone who did it. In this week’s first part we’re looking into where you buy your building plot and what it will cost. 

Self-building in Cyprus, part 1: Buying the Land

Could you build your own home in Cyprus? If you’re going to move to Cyprus, especially in retirement, you may as well move into somewhere special! Many of us have spent a large part of our lives imagining the perfect home, where everything fits together exactly as we want it. So we are starting a three-part series on self-building in Cyprus, written by someone who did it. In this week’s first part we’re looking into where you buy your building plot and what it will cost. 

Family-friendly Ireland: five places perfect for kids

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.

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