Housing Crisis

France, Greece, and Portugal May Impose Housing Tax on British Expats Following Spain's Move

France, Greece, and Portugal are considering following Spain's lead by implementing a 100% housing tax on British expats. Spain's initiative,…

15 January 2025

Airbnb Creates "Suffocation" in Athens: A City Under Pressure

The boom of Airbnb in Athens has transformed the city's central neighborhoods into thriving tourist hotspots, driving up rent prices…

13 January 2025

Greece Introduces New Tax and Rental Framework for Airbnb Properties Amid Housing Crisis

Starting January 1, Greece will halt issuing Airbnb licenses in several districts of downtown Athens as part of new measures…

9 January 2025

Greece Extends Golden Visa Property Contract Deadline to February 2025

Greece has extended the deadline for Golden Visa property purchases to February 2025, giving investors more time to complete contracts…

26 December 2024

OECD Report: Greek Real Estate Prices Have Soared 69% Since 2017

An OECD report highlights a staggering 69% rise in Greek housing prices since 2017, worsening the affordability crisis for local…

7 December 2024

Plan to House Public Sector Workers in Hotel Staff Accommodation on Greek Islands

Greece is tackling its island housing crisis with a new plan to house public sector workers in hotel staff accommodation.…

3 December 2024

Stelios Dionyssiou Facing Foreclosure Despite Claims of Resolution

Greek singer Stelios Dionyssiou faces foreclosure on his home despite previous claims that the situation was under control. A scheduled…

23 November 2024

Nationwide Strike to Paralyse Greece Today: Transport, Health, and Key Sectors to Join Protest

Greece is bracing for a nationwide 24-hour strike today, November 20, as unions protest against stagnant wages, rising living costs,…

20 November 2024

Nationwide General Strike in Greece on November 20: Transport and Key Sectors to Shut Down

Greece will experience a nationwide general strike on November 20, 2024, as public and private sector unions ADEDY and GSEE…

18 November 2024

Seamen’s Union Joins 24-Hour Strike on November 20 in Protest Over Housing Crisis and Labor Issues

The Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) announced it will join a 24-hour strike on November 20, called by the General Confederation…

14 November 2024

Greece Poised to Eliminate Real Estate Route to Golden Visa in 2025

Greece is likely to end its Golden Visa program's real estate investment option in January 2025 to combat its housing…

12 November 2024

Airbnb on the Rocks: Rapid Developments in Greece as Owners Scramble

The Airbnb landscape in Greece is undergoing a seismic shift as Athens moves to prioritize long-term housing affordability. New licenses…

20 September 2024

Greece Targets Airbnb with New Restrictions, Abandons Cap on Rental Days

The Greek government is re-evaluating its approach to short-term rentals amid growing concerns over housing availability. Instead of implementing a…

4 September 2024

Barcelona Locals Protest Mass Tourism with Water Gun Demonstration

Barcelona residents protested mass tourism by spraying tourists with water guns and urging them to "go home." Around 2,800 people…

11 July 2024

Challenges and Opportunities in Greece’s Property Auctions

Property auctions in Greece are becoming a popular solution amid soaring property prices and rents. Despite the opportunities, they come…

24 June 2024

Greek Homeownership Out of Reach: 11 Years' Wages for 60 Sq.m. in Athens

Greeks are facing a daunting challenge in the housing market, with soaring property prices making homeownership a distant dream for…

15 May 2024

Fears of Earthquake Loom Large in Istanbul's Mayoral Race

Melih Ozunal and his neighbours in Goztepe, on Istanbul's Asian shore, are facing a troubling reality regarding the state of…

20 March 2024

Prime Minister Mitsotakis Addresses Housing Crisis and Proposes Measures to Address Affordability Issues

During "Prime Minister's Question Time" in Parliament, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis responded to a question posed by opposition leader Nikos…

9 February 2024

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