by Diana Olick for CNBC There’s good news in the housing market to close out 2024: there’s a lot more supply. The bad news: a lot of that supply is stale, sitting unsold for much longer than usual. Active listings in November were 12.1% higher than they were in November 2023 and hit the highest […]
Cautious optimism’ forecast despite end to key stamp duty relief and fears of higher taxes and interest rates Experts have predicted a “buyer’s market” for house hunters in the year ahead, giving them greater negotiating power as the mood of the housing market shifts to “cautious optimism”. However, even the more hopeful expectations for 2025 […]
By Christine Romans for CNBC New year, same old real estate market: The high mortgage rates, scarce inventory and dismal affordability that have plagued housing look set to linger into 2025. There were some signs of improvement late last year. Pending home sales rose for four months in a row through November, boosting hopes that […]
ΝΙΚΟΣ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΦΑΚΗΣ Written by Konstantinos Kioleoglou, Civil Engineer NTUA & Managing Partner of Avakon – Real Estate Development Chaos in the Real Estate Market Following the Council of State’s Ruling on Building Code Bonuses The real estate market is in turmoil following the announcement from the Supreme Court regarding the construction incentives of the New […]
Sofia Spingou 11.12.2024 • 17:40 Greece’s supreme administrative court, the Council of State, has ruled that key provisions of the New Building Regulation (NOK) are unconstitutional. These provisions include incentives to increase building height in exchange for enhanced energy efficiency and more communal and green spaces, which, the court ruled, violate Article 24, paragraphs 1 […]
It’s been a tough five years for UK property investors and 2024 has maintained the trend. Outflows from open-ended funds continue, another big name fund has announced its closure, while investment trust performance has been poor, with discounts widening. ver the past 12 months, almost £1 billion has been withdrawn from UK-domiciled funds making direct […]
by Kioleoglou Konstantinos for Skai.gr The announcement of the Supreme Court’s decision on the Building Regulation Code (NOK) brought a sense of redemption for all those involved in the construction sector. Redemptive and Punitive Implications Supreme Court’s Decision on the Building Regulation Code (NOK) The announcement of the Supreme Court decision on the Building Regulation […]
n October, the median sales price for a single-family home in the U.S. was $437,300, up from $426,800 a month prior, according to the latest data by the U.S. Census. Here are five key factors to watch out for in the housing market in 2025, according to experts. Housing is not cheap — whether you’re buying or renting. […]
Konstantinos Kioleoglou, Managing Partner of Avakon, analyzes the trajectory and prospects of the Greek real estate market, placing the phenomenon of the Athenian Riviera under the microscope. He examines its strengths and weaknesses in comparison to other global destinations for luxury home purchases. Konstantinos Kioleoglou, Managing Partner of Avakon, analyzes the development and prospects of […]
Greece’s affordability and rising property standards make it a top choice for European home buyers Photo Unsplash Kathimerini Greece Newsroom By Nikos Roussanoglou The Greek real estate market has significant prospects for establishing itself as one of the main destinations for foreign home buyers, being the fourth cheapest in Europe. The fact it remains one […]
