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Ownership & Tax · 4 June 2026

Italy property taxes for investors: a factual guide

Registration tax, IMU, the cedolare secca on rental income, capital gains and the (non-property) investor visa for international buyers in Italy. Factual, no advice.

Onora Capital · 3 min read

Ownership & Tax · 4 June 2026

Greece property taxes for investors: a factual guide

Transfer tax, ENFIA, rental-income tax, capital gains and the raised Golden Visa thresholds for international buyers in Greece. Factual, no advice.

Onora Capital · 2 min read

Ownership & Tax · 4 June 2026

France property taxes for investors: a factual guide

Notaire fees, taxe foncière, rental-income tax, capital gains and the IFI wealth tax for international buyers in France. Factual, no advice.

Onora Capital · 2 min read

Ownership & Tax · 4 June 2026

Portugal property taxes for investors: a factual guide

IMT, IMI, rental-income tax and capital gains for international buyers in Portugal, plus the end of the real-estate Golden Visa route. Factual, no advice.

Onora Capital · 2 min read

Ownership & Tax · 4 June 2026

Spain property taxes for investors: a factual guide

Purchase taxes, annual property tax, rental-income tax and capital gains for international buyers in Spain, plus what changed for residency. Factual, no advice.

Onora Capital · 3 min read

Market Updates · 4 June 2026

Italy real-estate investment hotspots: where investors focus

Lake Como, Tuscany, Milan, Puglia and the Amalfi Coast, the Italian markets drawing international investors, with indicative yields and character.

Onora Capital · 2 min read

Market Updates · 4 June 2026

Greece real-estate investment hotspots: a region guide

Athens, the Cyclades, the Ionian and more, where international investors are active in Greece, with indicative yields and market character.

Onora Capital · 2 min read

Market Updates · 4 June 2026

France real-estate investment hotspots: where to look

From the Côte d’Azur to Paris and the Alps, the French markets international investors focus on, with indicative yields and what drives each.

Onora Capital · 2 min read

Market Updates · 4 June 2026

Portugal real-estate investment hotspots: a region guide

Where international investors are buying in Portugal, Lisbon, the Algarve, Porto and beyond, with indicative yields and the character of each market.

Onora Capital · 2 min read

Market Updates · 4 June 2026

Spain real-estate investment hotspots: where investors are looking

A region-by-region look at the Spanish markets drawing international real-estate investors, from the Costa del Sol to the Balearics, with indicative yields and what each area is known for.

Onora Capital · 2 min read

Market Updates · 18 May 2026

How to read a listing figure: gross yield, net yield, cap rate.

Three of the most common figures on a real estate listing, and what each actually tells you before you request an introduction.

Onora Capital · 3 min read

Platform · 18 May 2026

Property as an asset class. Listed with the numbers attached.

Real estate has always been an investment, but most listings show floor plans and lifestyle photos before they show a single financial figure. Onora flips that order.

Onora Capital · 3 min read

Market Updates · 12 May 2026

Off-plan in Southern Europe, what we're watching in 2026

Climate, residency programmes, infrastructure: a descriptive look at the factors shaping new-build inventory across Spain, Portugal, France and Greece this year.

Onora Capital · 2 min read

Market Updates · 5 May 2026

What to Check Before Investing in a New-Build Development

Building permit, developer track record, financing structure, completion documents: the customary documentation list professional buyers and investors review for new-build.

Onora Capital Editorial · 4 min read

Market Updates · 5 May 2026

Spanish Real Estate Market: Key Facts for International Investors (Q4 2025)

According to INE, Spanish house prices rose 12.9% year-on-year in Q4 2025. Foreign buyers accounted for 13.52% of registered transactions. A factual overview.