Greece plans to raise the property transfer tax for non-EU buyers from 3 to 15 per cent, but no bill exists yet.
Croatia's house prices rose 12.7 per cent in a year, but recorded sales fell by a third and the data are provisional.
Malta's house prices rose 6.9 per cent in a year, but the index also caps rent rises on an existing lease at 5 per cent.
Portuguese asking prices hit a September record, with the fastest rises in mid-sized cities rather than Lisbon.
Portuguese deeds must now say whether urban property has an urbanistic title, and silence can undo the sale.
Structure, materials and stewardship decide whether a luxury house keeps its value for the next generation.
Italy's budget talks weigh a flat 5 per cent tax on long-term rents to steer landlords away from tourist lets.
From 3 October, selling or renting a home in Catalonia means handing over a certificate on whether it holds asbestos.
A practical checklist for buyers and agents, from seasonal access to the real cost of owning a Greek home.