Key Data for Property Investment in Europe

To help you compare the profitability of buy-to-let properties across various countries in Europe, we have compiled an extensive set of data.

Though the information may seem extensive, each piece is essential. Key data points include rental income, taxes, stamp duty, buying and selling costs, landlord rights, and the growth rate of both property prices and the country's economy. All columns are sortable to make comparison easy and straightforward.

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Key Property Investment Data

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Location Rental Yields Buy/Sell Costs Rental Income Tax Capital Gains Tax Price to Rent Ratio Landlord Rights House Price Increase 5 Years GDP/Cap Growth 5 Years Investment Ratings
Austria 3.59% 10.55% 22.97% 30.00% 28 yrs Pro-tenant 23.51% 20.72%
Belgium 4.20% 15.50% 26.82% 33.00% 24 yrs Pro-tenant 14.94% 19.88%
Bulgaria 4.65% 7.70% 10.00% 10.00% 22 yrs Pro-Landlord 59.46% 74.69%
Croatia 4.78% 9.03% 12.00% 10.00% 21 yrs Neutral 64.03% 49.24%
Cyprus 4.57% 10.23% N/A 20.00% 22 yrs Pro-tenant 23.04% 24.81%
Czech Republic 3.58% 4.75% 15.00% 23.00% 28 yrs Pro-Landlord 56.20% 37.16%
Denmark 3.99% 2.23% 52.07% 56.50% 25 yrs Strongly Pro-tenant 23.02% 22.22%
Estonia 4.51% 4.09% 20.00% 20.00% 22 yrs Pro-tenant 69.18% 40.00%
Finland 5.06% 6.85% 34.00% 34.00% 20 yrs Neutral 1.40% 15.39%
France 4.52% 13.50% 4.10% 36.20% 22 yrs Strongly Pro-tenant 16.22% 15.02%
Germany 3.67% 13.08% 9.92% 26.37% 27 yrs Pro-tenant 18.06% 19.71%
Greece 4.82% 8.50% 22.00% N/A 21 yrs Neutral 70.08% 28.07%
Hungary 5.75% 12.14% 15.00% 15.00% 17 yrs Neutral 71.10% 37.10%
Ireland 8.10% 9.07% 40.00% 33.00% 12 yrs Pro-tenant 34.14% 46.35%
Italy 7.04% 24.59% 21.00% 43.00% 14 yrs Pro-tenant 4.00% 15.75%
Latvia 8.06% 6.00% 20.00% 20.00% 12 yrs Pro-Landlord 5.20% 50.66%
Lithuania 6.44% 3.44% 15.00% 20.00% 16 yrs Pro-tenant 64.46% 58.76%
Luxembourg 2.67% 12.07% 46.78% 42.00% 37 yrs Strongly Pro-tenant 27.67% 23.23%
Malta 3.66% 17.50% 35.00% 10.00% 27 yrs Pro-Landlord 20.08% 26.90%
Netherlands 6.01% 7.35% 36.00% 0.30% 17 yrs Pro-tenant 46.94% 23.77%
Norway 4.19% 4.68% 22.00% 22.00% 24 yrs Neutral 22.79% 34.28%
Poland 5.75% 5.13% 8.50% 19.00% 17 yrs Neutral 60.05% 49.31%
Portugal 5.47% 1.13% 28.00% 28.00% 18 yrs Pro-tenant 80.50% 20.53%
Romania 6.46% 10.82% 10.00% N/A 15 yrs Pro-Landlord 48.60% 56.36%
Slovak Republic 5.29% 5.81% 19.00% N/A 19 yrs Neutral 57.44% 37.72%
Slovenia 4.45% 5.46% 25.00% 20.00% 22 yrs Pro-Landlord 52.07% 33.57%
Spain 5.93% 15.75% 19.00% 19.00% 17 yrs Strongly Pro-tenant 14.03% 18.00%
Sweden 5.78% 8.26% 30.00% 22.00% 17 yrs Strongly Pro-tenant 18.42% 10.06%
Switzerland 3.05% 6.21% 51.00% 30.00% 33 yrs Pro-tenant 23.98% 30.51%
United Kingdom 7.03% 10.03% 20.00% 20.00% 14 yrs Pro-Landlord 22.61% 6.90%

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The Global Property Guide uses country ratings to reflect our 'house view' on residential investment prospects in almost every investible country, ranging from to

Ratings of different countries can be compared in several ways:

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