European Union: Real Estate

Purchasing property in Cyprus requires navigating complex legal procedures, regulatory requirements, and due diligence checks that protect both buyers and sellers. Understanding the conveyancing process, from initial contract preparation through title deed transfer, helps international investors and property buyers avoid common pitfalls including undisclosed mortgages, planning irregularities, and delayed title deeds.

British expats living in Spain face a critical decision about their UK property: should they keep it as a rental investment or sell and reinvest the proceeds? With the 2025 Renters' Rights Act fundamentally changing landlord rights, new EPC requirements demanding costly upgrades by 2030, and complex dual UK-Spain tax obligations creating hidden costs, the traditional assumption that property is always the best investment no longer holds.

The Court of Appeal has revisited the essential elements of the actio rei vindicatoria, clarifying the burden of proof required to establish ownership in property disputes.

Acquiring a French château involves navigating complex fiscal and legal considerations, from choosing between personal ownership and establishing a Société Civile Immobilière to managing wealth tax obligations and capital gains relief. Understanding these intricacies—including inheritance rules, rental income taxation, and long-term ownership benefits—is essential for protecting and optimizing your investment in France's luxury real estate market.

The recent placement of warning notices on residential buildings in Germasogeia, calling on occupants to vacate their homes due to structural danger, has once again brought to the forefront the issue of dangerous...

Finland's land use planning system is undergoing a major overhaul with the proposed Land Use Act, introducing significant changes to regional plan authority, planning processes, and renewable energy project requirements. The reform aims to streamline administrative procedures while imposing new distance requirements for wind turbines and planning obligations for solar power plants that will fundamentally reshape how developers approach renewable energy projects.

Environmental clauses are transforming commercial leases into tools for environmental management, driven by ESG requirements and sustainable finance constraints. As green leases become increasingly standard in Luxembourg's real estate market, landlords and tenants must navigate new obligations around energy performance, reporting requirements, and cost-sharing arrangements. The legal drafting of these clauses requires precision to balance environmental goals with practical implementation and preserve asset

I admit it. I have been confused for years about the rendita catastale. I have never been entirely sure about its role in the Italian economy or how it benefits the individual or the system as a whole. Until now. A recent deep dive into some economic analysis finally made the penny drop.

Yes. Buying property in Italy as a foreigner is fully legal, with no restrictions for non-residents. Most foreign buyers can purchase Italian real estate under the principle of reciprocity.