In the heart of the Middle East, Dubai is now positioned as a major hub for global real estate. The city has an impressive dynamic. With innovative projects, a thriving economy and an exceptional quality of life, Dubai is undeniably on the rise. The city has risen to the top of the global real estate scene, becoming a veritable Eldorado that attracts investors from all over the world. This futuristic metropolis, emerging from the desert sands, has transformed its cityscape into a real estate paradise. Real estate in Dubai is not experiencing a crisis. Indeed, all the indicators are green, contrary to the situation in Europe at the moment. Since January 1, 2023, the number of sales recorded in Dubai has increased by 40% compared to the year 2022. So, what are the reasons for this success?  

The summer of 2023 was a milestone for the entire real estate market in Europe. The combination of economic, social, and environmental factors have influenced the purchase, sale, and rental of real estate throughout the area.  In this article, we will take a close look at the main events and trends that shaped the European real estate sector during the summer and set the trend for the start of the school year. 

The real estate market in New York is known to be one of the most dynamic and competitive in the United States and the world. As a global financial center, the city attracts local and international real estate investors. After some turbulence and uncertainties related to the global economic context, the city that never sleeps does not seem to be weakening in terms of real estate. So what does the real estate market look like in New York in 2023? In this article, we will look at the current trends in the real estate market in New York, the most popular neighborhoods and the different factors to consider when buying real estate in this city. 

Is the seller’s market changing?  Are agents keeping pace with the industry?  Let's look at what both agents and buyers are saying about the international real estate market, its trends, and the buying process for the remainder of 2022.

2022 is going to be an interesting year in France. For a start, France has just taken over the presidency of the Council of the European Union. And in the spring, the country will be electing a president. There's a lot going on. And of course, there's still the pandemic to be accounted for, with Omicron currently ripping through the country. 

Portugal has had a relatively 'good' pandemic, holding one of the world's highest rates of vaccination and citizens who have really tried to make social distancing and mask-wearing work. That's reflected in the way the property market picked up in 2021, with a high number of transactions - volumes were up 25%, at a value 38% more than in 2020, with prices rising throughout the year.  

Portugal has been one of the most successful of EU countries at suppressing the coronavirus pandemic; though it had a second wave in January, it now has new cases down to just a few hundred a day, and deaths in single figures. That's a remarkable performance. Italy, for instance, is still seeing over 10,000 new cases a day.

Brexit is now official, and yes, British citizens are now considered as non-residents, thus they will have updated requirements from work and life in European countries, however in regards to the real estate buying property in Europe is still possible. Many non-residents are buying property in France, Portugal and Spain and the process in most cases is not that difficult.