In a tight housing market, Spaniards are converting old shops into homes.
Tag: Real Estate and Housing (Residential)
For Seoul’s Poor, Class Strife in ‘Parasite’ Is Daily Reality
Like the family in the Oscar-winning film, many in Seoul’s so-called dirt-spoon class dwell in basements far below the rich. “Those living up there must look down on people like me like pigs.”
The Driving Force in Irish Politics? Finding a Decent Place to Live
A severe housing crisis has made life unbearable for many young people, who turned in droves to the previously toxic Sinn Fein party in this month’s election.
The Latest Amenity at Luxury Residences: A Celebrity Chef Is in the House
In Dubai, a new development will feature restaurants run by three acclaimed chefs, reflecting a new mixture of culinary and residential marketing.
As India’s Economy Sags, Even the Trump Brand Is Struggling
India has the largest number of Trump Towers outside North America, but sales are cool in an ailing market for luxury real estate.
A Mexican Oil Chief’s Hide-Out: Sea Views and 2 Golf Courses
Before he was arrested this month, the former head of Pemex lay low in one of the world’s most discreet and exclusive locations on Spain’s sunny southern coast.
Luxury Homes in the French Alps Are a Great Deal. There’s a Reason for That.
For buyers willing to rent luxury homes to vacationers, the savings on value-added tax are substantial.
Berlin Freezes Rents for 5 Years in a Bid to Slow Gentrification
The move, in a capital once known for its artists and its party scene, aims to reverse a trend that is driving out older and lower-income residents.
The Challenge of Building in a Town That Treasures Its Past
In Telluride, a commission keeps a close watch on new construction, which can make it challenging to build your dream house.
Harry and Meghan’s Big Funding Source Is Private. Sort of.
As the couple leave full-time royal life, they have vowed to forgo public funding. But a pledge by Prince Charles to help support them has put a spotlight on his own sources of wealth, including a billion-pound real estate conglomerate.