Real Estate in Spain The Spanish government limited increases in rent to 2% for 3 months according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This temporary cap applies to all rental contracts, which means that homeowners can increase rental prices from the previously set price by 2% at most. This new ru
Potential homebuyers may have to deal with a bit of bad news, as the Federal Budget 2022 revealed that house prices in Australia are not likely to drop. In addition to that, rising interest rates may also offer little relief to those looking to buy homes for themselves or for the purp
UK house prices soar to new heights, reaching an average of £260,000 for the first time, according to The Guardian. The increase in price has been consistent for the past seven months, making it more challenging for homebuyers to find a quality home for themselves or to buy as an asset. In t
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly changed the way how many people work, with a majority of them working remotely from their homes. That shift for the past two years has led to changes in the perceptions UK professionals and residents have about the real estate market. Their expectations from hom
Buying property as a first-time buyer can be a daunting experience. But, if you have the correct information, it can be the most fulfilling endeavor. The current hype on the shift of property market preferences can be misleading for first-time buyers who have no clue what to look out for when pur
Unusual news for the London rental market in which a story of lower rents and better value London rental prices prevail. Good news for tenants but not so good news for landlords that have suffered at the hands of the Pandemic. The Index of UK rental prices was released on February 16th 2022 s
The real estate industry accounts for 40% of global carbon emissions and energy use, making it a major contributor to the impacts of climate change; and, thus, should be a leading force in mitigation efforts. Now more than ever, the sense of urgency to address climate change in the industry is inc
Celebrity properties are irresistible attractions in real estate because of their value, unique designs, and celebrity status sensation. The A-list celebrities have also not been left behind in the boom of property sales post-Covid pandemic. From the Bahamas, Colorado, LA, to London, here are the
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an interesting shift in property buying trends across Europe and the United States, as buyers are increasingly attracted to less populous towns. The French are abandoning the busy capital Paris, and other major cities in favor of the previously looked do
Spain has become a popular destination point, as evident from the high number of Britons rushing to buy second homes since the beginning of 2021. Even with post-Brexit restrictions that allow Britons 90-days visa-free stay in EU countries every six months. The sudden surge in attractions to the h
Nick Marr
Nick Marr is the founder of Homesgofast.com and behind property marketplace TheHouseShop.com and Europe's most established dedicated European property portal (online since 1998) Europeanproperty.com. Nick advised the UK government to help change legislation to make advertising real estate online easier for UK property businesses. The result has been a flourish of innovation creativity helping all stake-holders to greater flexibility allowing for new online models to exist today. Working with thousands of international real estate agents, developers and homeowners worldwide allows him to gain a unique insight to the changes in both digital marketing and the real estate sector. You can find out more about him at NickMarr.com