Buying in Europe
Country specific guides for buying property across European destinations. Each article covers local regulations, purchase processes, and market conditions.
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Buying a Houseboat in Amsterdam
Here's what you need to know before buying a houseboat in Amsterdam's canals.
Buying a Property in Bulgaria
Bulgaria offers cheap property with solid rental returns in Sofia, plus coastal and ski resort options for investors.
Buying a Property in Croatia
Buying property in Croatia is now safer for ordinary buyers, with lower risks and potential for growth despite slower professional investment activity.
Buying a Property in Hungary
Property investment in Hungary centres on Budapest apartments and Lake Balaton tourist areas, with steady growth and stable rental yields.
Buying a Property in Latvia
Property prices in Latvia are cheap with strong growth predicted, but most opportunities are in Riga where strict building limits keep the old city unspoilt.
Buying a Property in Poland
Polish property prices are soaring after EU entry, with Warsaw and Krakow offering strong rental yields for buy-to-let investors.
Buying a Property in Romania
Romania offers buy-to-let apartments in cities, rural properties, and coastal or mountain resorts, though recent property price growth may be slowing.
Buying a Property in Scandinavia
Get the lowdown on buying property in Scandinavia, from fjord views to winter sports and what sets each Nordic country apart.
Buying a Property in Slovakia
Slovakia is opening up to foreign property buyers with affordable prices in cities and ski resorts as the country modernizes and joins the EU.
Buying a Property in Turkey
Turkish property is now affordable on the Mediterranean coast and increasingly stable for foreign buyers willing to invest.
Buying Property in a Ski Resort
Ski resort properties now attract year-round renters with winter skiing and expanding summer activities like mountain biking and golf.
Buying Property in Albania
Albania's coastal properties cost a quarter of nearby countries, but check it out in person first before buying.
Buying Property in Austria
How British buyers can navigate Austria's property market with a straightforward purchase process and lower travel costs.
Buying Property in Cyprus
What you need to know about buying property in Cyprus as a British buyer, from costs and climate to visas and living expenses.
Buying Property in France
English buyers have been purchasing French property for decades, here's what you need to know about finding the right location and making it work.
Buying Property in Greece
What you need to know about buying property in Greece, from holiday homes to renovation projects in Crete and Corfu.
Buying Property in Italy
Get the lowdown on buying property in Italy, from making an offer through to signing the final deed of ownership.
Buying Property in Portugal
Portugal offers affordable properties across the Algarve and beyond, from golf resorts to coastal villages and rural farmhouses perfect for second homes.
Buying Property in Spain
Get the facts on buying property in Spain, from coastal villas to rural homes and retirement options.
Buying Property in Switzerland
Foreigners can buy property in Switzerland, but the process is more complex than other countries and worth understanding before you invest.
Buying Property on the Canary Isles
What you need to know about buying property in the Canary Islands, from climate and location to taxes and real estate options.
Should You Avoid Expat Communities in Spain?
Whether expat communities in Spain help or hinder your move depends on what you actually want from living abroad.