Greece’s four largest banks pass ECB stress tests
On May 5, the European Central Bank (ECB) published results of stress tests involving Greece’s four largest banks. In the worst-case scenario, their capital should not fall below the ECB’s minimum requirements over the next three years. This indicates that the restructuring of the banks in recent years has been a success.
Athens real estate: the last chance for a bargain as economy picks up
The Greek economy is recovering – the country experienced four consecutive quarters of GDP growth in 2017 and the economy is expected to grow 2.5% growth per year in 2018 and 2019. In this environment, real estate prices can only be expected to grow.
Will e-commerce drive out high street retail?
The volume of online transactions is growing by about 20% per year. If this trend continues, e-commerce will reach €4.4 trillion annually by 2020. How will this affect street retail properties?
Why investing in boutique hotels is not for everyone
Investors often ask for our help in finding a 10–30 rooms hotel managed by an established operator under a long-term contract abroad. However, they do not plan on relocating and participating in the management of the hotel but want to receive a guaranteed income.
How to reduce maintenance costs of overseas property
Against a backdrop of an unstable ruble, Russian owners of foreign property are more often than ever trying to save on property maintenance costs.
Investing in micro-apartments in Germany
Prices of micro-apartments range from €120,000 to €300,000. Taking into account all expenses and mortgage costs, an investor needs €70,000 to buy an apartment.
Street retail in Athens: city centre and prime suburban areas in the spotlight
Greece's economic recovery is having a positive effect on the retail property market, which is seeing a growing demand for prime facilities.
How can financially independent people get a Greek residence permit?
A salary of €2,000 per month is enough to qualify for a European residence permit. Affluent foreign nationals can participate in Greece's residence programme for financially independent persons. How does it work and how can one obtain a Greek residence permit?
Local and international press see the light at the end of the tunnel for Greece
Tranio analysts are confident that now is the best time to buy Greek property, as prices have bottomed out and will soon recover. Reports in domestic and international media in Q1 2018 paint the same picture.
Property investors choosing Valencia over Barcelona
Uncertainty prevails in Barcelona's real estate market after the referendum. Many business owners consider Valencia an alternative investment destination.
Changes in the behaviour of Russian property investors in 2017
Major trends of the year are the growing demand for overseas property and transition from a simple rental business to more complex development and redevelopment projects.
The effect of currency fluctuations on foreign property prices
In 2017, the euro and the dollar grew against most major currencies, while the pound fell. As a result, certain property markets have become less attractive to international buyers, while others are ripe for entry.
Russian foreign property investments grow for the first time in 4 years, exceeding $1 billion
In 2017, Russian nationals spent $1.1 billion on international real estate, a quarter more than the year before.
Foreign citizens driving prices up in Jordan’s property market
In late February, Jordan approved a residency-for-investment programme for investors who purchase property above $282,000. Will the new measure have an effect on the local market?
International schools in Valencia
After Catalonia's referendum on independence, many international property buyers previously focused on Barcelona turned to Valencia. Families planning to relocate to this province are spoiled for choice in terms of good international schools for their children.
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