European Union: Real Estate and Construction

The High Court granted an application to enforce an adjudicator's decision in BMC Renovation Ltd ("contractor") v Gael Property Investments Ltd ("employer") [2026] IEHC 195 (PDF 328KB).

If you are buying a house in Italy and are intending on benefitting from the system of detractions and deductions for the costs of building and renovating your property...

Family offices worldwide are fundamentally reassessing their real estate investment strategies as traditional approaches give way to more sophisticated considerations. The role of real estate is evolving from a passive wealth preservation tool to a strategic instrument that must balance control, flexibility, governance, and intergenerational transfer alongside financial returns.

Cyprus has long been a preferred destination for property investment and family homes. Many foreign nationals own real estate here, either as a second residence or as part of a broader estate plan.

On the 15th of September 2025, the High Court concluded that billionaire businessman John Magnier had failed to convince the Court that an enforceable agreement existed...

Polish banks, land registries, commercial registers and other institutions generally do not recognize a foreign grant of probate or foreign letters of administration.

Environmental clauses are transforming commercial leases into tools for environmental management, driven by ESG requirements and sustainable finance constraints. As green leases become increasingly standard in Luxembourg's real estate market, landlords and tenants must navigate new obligations around energy performance, reporting requirements, and cost-sharing arrangements. The legal drafting of these clauses requires precision to balance environmental goals with practical implementation and preserve asset

Depuis la réforme du 7 août 2023, la procédure de réorganisation judiciaire constitue un nouvel outil pour les entreprises en difficulté.

Depuis la réforme du 7 août 2023, la procédure de réorganisation judiciaire constitue un nouvel outil pour les entreprises en difficulté.

On the 15th of September 2025, the High Court concluded that billionaire businessman John Magnier had failed to convince the Court that an enforceable agreement existed...

The Government's latest Housing for All update was published last week and includes housing delivery statistics for Q1 2024 as well as updates on priority housing actions.

Early that Thursday morning the Legal Services Regulatory Authority announced that it had submitted its report to the Minister for Justice on the proposal that a new profession of ‘conveyancer' might be established.