Real estate articles in Western Europe, page 3
Statistics: In 2022, Russians bought up thousands of apartments in Turkey, Georgia, and Dubai
The authorities of Turkey and Georgia reported a record number of real estate deals concluded by Russians in these countries during the 12 and 9 months of 2022, respectively. The high activity of buyers from Russia was noted by official sources from Thailand and Spain based on the data on registration of ownership rights in 2022.
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Transnational real estate investment: 2021 year-end results of Tranio’s survey
Cross-border property investors ramped up to or surpassed the pre-COVID-19 level of activity in most countries by the end of 2021.
French citizenship: how to get
In this article we will tell you how foreigners may obtain citizenship in France, who can apply for the country's passport and how to avoid being refused the desired document.
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French nationality law
French citizenship has historically been based on the principle of jus soli (“right of soil”), in contrast to the German definition of nationality through jus sanguinis (“right of blood”).
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Dual citizenship in France
In this article, we will discuss whether it is legal to have dual citizenship in France, and what the difference between dual and second citizenship is.
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Business visa in France
Foreigners apply for a France business visa to visit business partners, participate in negotiations, exhibitions and conferences related to their professional activities.
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The way to a traveler’s heart is through their stomach: A culinary ranking of European cities
For travelers, food can make or break a city; the more culinary options there are in a city, the more enticing a destination it will be among tourists and expats. Toward this end, a team of analysts at international real estate brokerage Tranio have conducted a survey on food outlet penetration across major European cities, taking into account the housing prices and quality-of-life rankings.
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The Dos And Don'ts In Overseas Property Investment
We still don’t know quite when the world will go back to normal, if ever. Most people speak about the ‘new normal’, but it’s difficult to say exactly what that is. However, if that has been putting you off overseas property investment, it should do so no longer.
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Sunny paradise for seniors
Retiring abroad is a growing trend. People relocating abroad can enjoy their senior living at its best: in a warm climate, by the sea, and with quality healthcare. Here is an overview of European locations for retirement with living costs and a roadmap for choosing your place in the sun.
The best places to invest in property in 2021
Will Coronavirus have a profound impact on the property market like some have predicted? Will Brexit impact where companies operate and consequently, where people are moving to? 2021 could be an unusual year for the property market, as some expected and unexpected major events have impacted the way in which we all live our lives.
Selling property in France: tax implications and advice
Pre-owned real estate in France is not just popular with buyers — it is gaining traction. According to the Notaries of France (Notaires de France), 2019 closed out a record year for the existing homes market with more than 1,000,000 transactions.
Buying property in France: pitfalls for foreigners
When it comes to buying French property, foreign nationals are treated on par with citizens of France. Foreign nationals are permitted to buy residential and commercial property in France as individuals, or through a legal entity.
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Property maintenance costs in the UK
It costs about £9,000 a year to maintain property in the UK, including minor repairs, mortgage costs, telephone and internet, insurance, council tax and public area maintenance charges.
Arrondissements of Paris: where is the best place to buy property?
There are no lookalike districts in the capital of France, and each arrondissement is a separate little world with its own atmosphere, history, and champions.
European limitations on foreign property purchases
In Europe, no law prohibits foreign citizens from buying property but certain countries have put limitations on this right.