Expert analysis on vacation rental yields, STR regulations, tax regimes, and market trends across 13 European countries.
Seven European cities and regions ranked by realistic net yield and regulatory stability — with the acquisition costs, licence rules and yield ranges behind each one.
Market Analysis · 2026-09-09
Regional transfer tax from 6% to 13%, the 19% vs 24% non-resident regime, community vetoes on Airbnb and the tourist licence that decides whether the STR case exists.
Market Analysis · 2026-09-08
Why Amsterdam is closed to STR investors, where Dutch holiday homes still yield 4–6%, and how the Box 3 system and the new 8% transfer tax change the maths.
Market Analysis · 2026-09-07
The zoning designation that decides whether you may rent at all, Vienna's 90-night limit, 10% acquisition costs and where Austrian holiday lets still yield 3–5%.
Market Analysis · 2026-09-06
From under 2% in Czechia to over 15% in Belgium — the all-in acquisition cost for an investment property in 13 European countries, and what it does to your real yield.
Tax · 2026-09-05
The formula, a full Alicante example with and without a mortgage, what a safe margin looks like, and why a licence night cap can kill a deal before you start.
How-to · 2026-09-04
Gross yield looks good on paper. Net yield tells you what you actually earn. Learn the difference, the costs investors miss, and how to compare properties properly.
Investment · 2026-05-10
The asking price is only the beginning. Discover the taxes, management fees, maintenance, and regional costs that determine what a holiday home actually costs you.
Investment · 2026-05-08
Not all European holiday home markets perform the same way. Compare Megève, Provence, Lake Garda and Barcelona across yield, seasonality, supply and demand.
Market Analysis · 2026-05-06
Shifting travel patterns and remote work are reshaping where investors find the strongest short-term rental returns across southern Europe.
Market Analysis · 2026-04-28
The revised non-habitual resident regime brings new opportunities — and pitfalls — for cross-border real estate investors.
Tax · 2026-04-15
From Barcelona's new licensing caps to Vienna's registration mandate — a concise overview of this quarter's regulatory shifts.
Regulation · 2026-04-02
Gross yield is misleading. Here's a step-by-step framework that accounts for local taxes, management fees, and seasonal occupancy.
How-to · 2026-03-20
Austria, Switzerland, and the French Alps offer year-round rental demand — but entry costs and regulations vary dramatically.
Investment · 2026-03-08
After threshold increases and zoning changes, Greece's program is evolving. We break down which regions still make sense.
Investment · 2026-02-22
Most European banks will lend to foreign buyers — but rarely on the same terms as a resident. Here is what loan-to-value, paperwork, and financing structure actually look like across major markets.
How-to · 2026-08-24
Licensing caps in Barcelona and Amsterdam have made headlines. Here is what has actually changed for short-term rental profitability — and where the profitable pockets still are.
Market Analysis · 2026-08-29
Most bad property investments fail because several small warning signs were each dismissed individually. Here are the twelve that come up most often.
How-to · 2026-09-01
France's meublé de tourisme tax rules are genuinely complex. Here is how Micro-BIC, régime réel, and LMNP status actually work — and where the market is strongest.
Investment · 2026-09-03
Italy's national CIN code replaced a patchwork of regional rules for short-term rentals. Here is what it requires, how cedolare secca tax works, and what to check before buying.
Regulation · 2026-09-04
Standard home insurance usually does not cover Airbnb-style letting. Here is what specialist short-term rental cover actually adds, and why platform protection is not a substitute.
Investment · 2026-09-06