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Municipal Council of the “3V”: Landmark Decision on the Interpretation and Implementation of the New Building Code

Civil Engineer Konstantinos Kioleoglou writes on NouPou about the new decision by the Municipal Council of Vari – Voula – Vouliagmeni, which clarifies key issues regarding the implementation of the New Building Regulation (NOK) and paves the way for the restart of construction activity, which had been frozen for the past twenty months. 15/09/2025 Author: NouPou.gr […]

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House Prices Up 3.7% On Back Of High Demand – ONS

20 August 2025: Falling Interest Rates Drive Inflation Average UK house prices increased 3.7% in the 12 months to June 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), writes Bethany Garner. This rise takes the average price to £269,000 – a £9,000 increase compared with 12 months ago. Prices were up 1.4% in June. The ONS […]

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Moody’s upgrades Greece to investment grade on strong fiscal recovery and stability

By Reuters March 15, 202512:30 AM GMT+2Updated 3 days ago A Greek flag flutters atop the parliament building in Athens, Greece March 28, 2023. REUTERS/Louiza Vradi/File photo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab March 14 (Reuters) – Global ratings agency Moody’s upgraded Greece’s rating to “Baa3” from “Ba1” on Friday, citing quicker-than-expected improvement in public finances and the […]

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These are the most competitive rental markets in the U.S.

Published Wed, Mar 5 202511:49 AM ESTUpdated Wed, Mar 5 20251:34 PM EST Diana Olick@in/dianaolick@DianaOlickCNBC@DianaOlick ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Key Points Last year, developers completed close to 600,000 multifamily units, according to the U.S. Census. Lease renewal rates rose to 63.1% in the early part of […]

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Calls for more government help for housing market

Emma-Jayne Blackman BBC News, Jersey BBC In 2024, a family on an average income could afford a mortgage on a one-bedroom flat A Jersey estate agent says the government needs to do more to support the housing market. Gill Hunt, the president of the Jersey Estate Agents’ Association, said “a stamp duty holiday” would get the […]

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When will the housing market crash again?

Michele Lerner Updated Thu, January 2, 2025 at 8:19 PM GMT+2 9 min read A housing market crash happens when home values plummet due to a lack of demand for homes or an oversupply. Housing market crashes can happen for multiple reasons, such as a deep recession or depression causing homeowners to lose their jobs, high mortgage […]

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Renting vs. Buying a Home for Families: A Modern Financial Analysis

The question of whether to rent or buy a home is a pivotal decision for families, impacting not only monthly finances but also long-term financial stability and quality of life. In today’s economy, where factors like rising interest rates, inflation, and property market volatility all play critical roles, choosing between renting and buying has become […]

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Greece’s ‘Generation Rent’

Nikos Roussanoglou 20.10.2024 • 15:47     The number of people who have to rent their homes keep rising, as the percentage of those living in their own home is dropping. As sales prices continue their rally, meanwhile, this trend is only expected to intensify further in the coming years. According to data presented recently […]