In a number of European countries, banks are ready to issue mortgage loans to foreigners, including Russian citizens. In today’s article, we’ll stop on Bulgaria and Germany, and try to figure it out what expects foreign investors in these countries. Bulgaria Last year Bulgaria became one of the most popular destinations for Russian investors. The...
The Swedish Pension Reform. Why and What for?
The Swedish government proposes to amend the law on the protection of the rights of the employee and raise the boundaries of working age, at which the employer has the right to dismiss an employee, from 67 to 69 years. According to the proposal, the minimum age from which a person will receive a state...
Ikat Pillows as a Marvelous Zest in the Interior
The best option to refresh the interior is to add bright colors to it. If you don’t have enough color and exotic in your home, oriental cushions come to the rescue. Ikat is a so-called colorful ornament, which came to us from Central Asia. But how to decorate the interior and not to overdo it?...
Beware of Yesterday’s Novelties in Interior Design!
Eco-friendly materials and classic style are unlikely to go out of fashion once but interior elements based on the use of new technical capabilities do not always linger long in fashion. People are beginning to understand that new technologies do not always decorate an apartment. Sometimes the hot fashion yesterday seems tasteless today. In case,...
How much does it Cost to Own a Car in Germany?
After buying and registering a car in Germany happy car owner thinks the main spending is ended. In fact, owning a car in Germany is not cheap. And the more expensive the car, the more expensive is its operation. German Car Tax Owners of cars are required to pay tax on car ownership in Germany....
Peculiarities of French Property Taxes
The French real estate taxation system is not the easiest in the world. Being a non-resident owning real estate in France, you are obliged to pay the same taxes like the citizens of the country. There are two kinds of taxes in France that you necessarily have to pay. First, the residence tax (taxe d’habitation)...
What are the Price Realities for an Average Person in the Czech Republic?
In today’s article, we will try to figure out how much life in the homeland of Franz Kafka and Alphonse Mucha costs? We’ll take into consideration the basic kinds of expenses for an ordinary person. Housing costs Renting an apartment in Prague is about a third more expensive than in provincial cities. One bedroom apartment...
Little Tricks how to Use Properly Yellow in Interior Design
We all know that yellow is a symbol of the sun, heat, and, of course, summer! Today we will tell you about all the intricacies of using this color in interior design and how to avoid mistakes. In which Rooms is it Best to Use Yellow? Kitchen Yellow will help to cheer up in the...
Spanish Secondary Real Estate Market Dynamics
According to the data of the Spanish real estate portal Fotocasa, over the past year, the secondary real estate market in Spain has risen by an average of 8.4%, which is the highest achievement since 2007. The average cost per square meter in the country is € 1900, which is comparable with 2012 when this...
5 Tips to Make the Interior Design Complete
So, the repair works are finished, the furniture is in its place, and, it would seem, the apartment is completely ready. But still, there is an impression that something is missing… The interior looks empty and impersonal, despite all the efforts. Do you ever come across such a problem? This is because the house lacks...