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France’s Real Estate Trends Reveal a Boom in Sales for Rare and Atypical Homes

France’s Real Estate Trends Reveal a Boom in Sales for Rare and Atypical Homes

Lisbon Forecast to Drive Portugal’s Luxury Residential Real Estate Market with Up to 5.9% Price Growth by 2026

Lisbon Forecast to Drive Portugal’s Luxury Residential Real Estate Market with Up to 5.9% Price Growth by 2026

BBVA Portugal Sells Real Estate and Loan Portfolios to LCM Partners-Managed Funds

BBVA Portugal Sells Real Estate and Loan Portfolios to LCM Partners-Managed Funds

Portugal’s Commercial Real Estate Investment Poised to Hit €3 Billion this year as Market Stability Strengthens

Portugal’s Commercial Real Estate Investment Poised to Hit €3 Billion this year as Market Stability Strengthens

Spain’s Residential Real Estate Prices to Rise 6-9% Amid Supply Shortage

Spain’s Residential Real Estate Prices to Rise 6-9% Amid Supply Shortage

Banco Santander and Merlin Properties Eye Major Real Estate Investment in Spanish Shopping Centres

Banco Santander and Merlin Properties Eye Major Real Estate Investment in Spanish Shopping Centres

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France’s Real Estate Trends Reveal a Boom in Sales for Rare and Atypical Homes

France’s Real Estate Trends Reveal a Boom in Sales for Rare and Atypical Homes

Lisbon Forecast to Drive Portugal’s Luxury Residential Real Estate Market with Up to 5.9% Price Growth by 2026

Lisbon Forecast to Drive Portugal’s Luxury Residential Real Estate Market with Up to 5.9% Price Growth by 2026

Portugal’s Commercial Real Estate Investment Poised to Hit €3 Billion this year as Market Stability Strengthens

Portugal’s Commercial Real Estate Investment Poised to Hit €3 Billion this year as Market Stability Strengthens

Spain’s Residential Real Estate Prices to Rise 6-9% Amid Supply Shortage

Spain’s Residential Real Estate Prices to Rise 6-9% Amid Supply Shortage

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BBVA Portugal Sells Real Estate and Loan Portfolios to LCM Partners-Managed Funds

BBVA Portugal Sells Real Estate and Loan Portfolios to LCM Partners-Managed Funds

UBS Raises ABN Amro Bank Price Target, Sees 23% Upside for Investors

UBS Raises ABN Amro Bank Price Target, Sees 23% Upside for Investors

France mortgage rebound: €146.5B in new loans fuels recovery for first‑time buyers

France mortgage rebound: €146.5B in new loans fuels recovery for first‑time buyers

Vbare Signs €5.5 Million Mortgage Loan with Banca Pueyo Backed by Central Madrid Asset

Vbare Signs €5.5 Million Mortgage Loan with Banca Pueyo Backed by Central Madrid Asset

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Switzerland Lures Mobile Millionaires: A New Trend

Switzerland Lures Mobile Millionaires: A New Trend

UBS Study: Billionaires’ Wealth Doubles in 10 Years

UBS Study: Billionaires’ Wealth Doubles in 10 Years

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Wealth Management

UBS Study: Billionaires’ Wealth Doubles in 10 Years

UBS Study: Billionaires’ Wealth Doubles in 10 Years

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Italy Online Mortgages: 2025 Rates to Drop Significantly

Italy Online Mortgages: 2025 Rates to Drop Significantly

ING Lowers Savings Account Rates Effective January 1

ING Lowers Savings Account Rates Effective January 1

Cash Still King: Euro Area Consumers Value Payment Choice

Cash Still King: Euro Area Consumers Value Payment Choice

Cash Losing Ground in the EU: A Digital Shift Explore how cash is declining in the Eurozone as digital payments rise, reshaping consumer habits and the future of transactions. In the ever-evolving landscape of monetary transactions within the Eurozone, cash appears to be gradually relinquishing its erstwhile dominance. Despite its continued status as the preferred medium of exchange for many consumers, particularly for minor purchases, the European Central Bank (ECB) has illuminated a discernible shift towards digital payment modalities. Recent analyses reveal that while cash transactions still constitute a significant portion of exchanges, their prevalence is waning. In 2023, a mere 52 percent of transactions were executed in cash, a notable decline from 59 percent in 2022 and a staggering 72 percent in 2019. This trend underscores a broader societal pivot towards the convenience and efficiency of digital payments. Moreover, the ascendancy of card payments is equally striking, with their share escalating from 25 percent in 2019 to 39 percent in the latest evaluation. This transition is not merely a statistical anomaly; it reflects a profound transformation in consumer behavior and preferences. Interestingly, the decline in cash transactions is not uniform across the Eurozone. While most member states have witnessed a decrease in cash usage, Finland and the Netherlands stand as exceptions, maintaining a more robust engagement with physical currency. Cyprus has experienced the most pronounced drop, with an 11 percentage point decrease in cash transactions, followed closely by Germany, Malta, and Portugal, each recording a 10 percentage point decline. As we navigate this intricate tapestry of financial evolution, one must ponder: is cash truly losing its grip, or is it merely adapting to a new role in an increasingly digital economy? The answer may lie in the delicate balance between tradition and innovation, a dance that will undoubtedly continue to unfold in the years to come.

Cash Losing Ground in the EU: A Digital Shift

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BBVA Portugal Sells Real Estate and Loan Portfolios to LCM Partners-Managed Funds

BBVA Portugal Sells Real Estate and Loan Portfolios to LCM Partners-Managed Funds

Banco Santander and Merlin Properties Eye Major Real Estate Investment in Spanish Shopping Centres

Banco Santander and Merlin Properties Eye Major Real Estate Investment in Spanish Shopping Centres

Civislend Boosts Real Estate Financing with 600 New Affordable Homes in Key Spanish Cities

Civislend Boosts Real Estate Financing with 600 New Affordable Homes in Key Spanish Cities

Nuveen’s £9.9bn Acquisition of Schroders: A Transformative Move in Global Asset Management

Nuveen’s £9.9bn Acquisition of Schroders: A Transformative Move in Global Asset Management

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Real Estate Investing News

Lisbon Forecast to Drive Portugal’s Luxury Residential Real Estate Market with Up to 5.9% Price Growth by 2026

Lisbon Forecast to Drive Portugal’s Luxury Residential Real Estate Market with Up to 5.9% Price Growth by 2026

Banco Santander and Merlin Properties Eye Major Real Estate Investment in Spanish Shopping Centres

Banco Santander and Merlin Properties Eye Major Real Estate Investment in Spanish Shopping Centres

International Real Estate Investors Flock to Spain’s Student Residences: Valencia, Madrid, and Barcelona Lead Investment Boom

International Real Estate Investors Flock to Spain’s Student Residences: Valencia, Madrid, and Barcelona Lead Investment Boom

Millionaires Drive Soaring Côte d’Azur Real Estate Prices Beyond €20,000 per Square Metre

Millionaires Drive Soaring Côte d’Azur Real Estate Prices Beyond €20,000 per Square Metre

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UBS Raises ABN Amro Bank Price Target, Sees 23% Upside for Investors

UBS Raises ABN Amro Bank Price Target, Sees 23% Upside for Investors

Santander Boosts Dividend by 15%, Announces €0.115 Per Share Payout: Key Dates and What It Means for Investors

Santander Boosts Dividend by 15%, Announces €0.115 Per Share Payout: Key Dates and What It Means for Investors

JP Morgan Snags 1.4% Stake in Banco Sabadell Amid BBVA Takeover Buzz!

JP Morgan Snags 1.4% Stake in Banco Sabadell Amid BBVA Takeover Buzz!