Portugal to implement 100% tax rule for home buyers from outside EU looking to settle in Portugal, following Spain, with France and Greece also rumoured

Several EU countries are set to follow Spain's lead and launch measures in an attempt to tackle their housing crises.

France, Portugal and Greece could be set to follow in the footsteps of Spain and crack down on British expats.

Spain's announcement that non-resident citizens from outside the EU, such as the UK, could face hefty tax bills for property purchases in the country has sparked concern - and it's not the only one ta

Much of Europe faces housing shortages, but Spain’s is especially acute. It is not just rents: 75% of Spaniards own property, but for young people the prospect of a first-time buy is receding into middle age.