France’s Vacant-Housing Tax Could Rise to 60% From 2027
France's 2026 Finance Act will replace two existing vacant-housing levies with a single tax that could reach 60% of cadastral...
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Saudi Arabia Deports Over 12,600 Expats in Week-Long Crackdown on Residency and Labour Violations
Saudi Arabia deported over 12,600 illegal residents in a week-long joint crackdown on residency, border and labour-law violations, the Ministry...
Singapore’s Population Hits Record 6.21 Million, Driven by Foreign Residents
Singapore's population hit a record 6.21 million in June 2026, up 1.6% year-on-year, driven mainly by a 3.7% rise in...
Foreign Buyers Paid 35% More Than Spanish Buyers for Housing in Spain in 2025, Registrars Data Show
Spain's Colegio de Registradores data show foreign buyers paid 35% more per square metre than Spanish buyers for housing in...
Burnham Unveils “Your First Home” Scheme: 2.5% Deposit Confirmed, Price Cap Still Undecided Ahead of October Budget
UK PM Andy Burnham unveiled the "Your First Home" scheme offering first-time buyers a 2.5% deposit and a 20% interest-free...
