European property

Property for sale in Spain

The advent of cheap flights has opened ever more exotic regions in Europe to property investors. But buyers must make sure they understand the local market, whether purchasing a retirement home or a 'fly-to-let'.

Recent articles (3)

The property slump is a global problem – and the worst is yet to come

(21 August 09)

When the global recession hit, commercial property unravelled along with most other assets. But the worst of the fallout is yet to come.

Spanish estate agent's window

A warning from Spain about the property market

(23 July 09)

Everyone is falling over themselves to proclaim a revival in Britain's housing market. But we're not out of the woods yet. David Stevenson takes a look at Spain and finds out just how bad a house price crash can get.

A German property blue-chip going cheap

(05 December 08)

Germany didn't get to join in with the fun of the property boom, but it's suffering from the bust all the same. So is there anything still worth buying? Sven Lorenz thinks there is.