Japan’s millions of cheap empty houses draw foreign interest
There are 9 million “akiyas” — empty houses — across Japan, according to official government data as of 2023. You2u | Istock | Getty Images Buying a home can feel …
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The best European countries to buy a vacation home: Spain, Italy, France
The Spanish town of Marbella, on the country’s south coast, is popular among overseas buyers. Artur Debat | Moment | Getty Images There are three European countries that are “perennial …
Here’s why property taxes vary so much from city to city
Andreypopov | Istock | Getty Images Property taxes can be a major expense for households, and several factors may affect the size of the bill, research shows. These levies, which …