Since the pandemic and the lockdown, the significance of comfortable homes has only grown. Even now, almost 4 years later, the desire for cozy living spaces persists, and smart homes with advanced automation systems have become a lasting trend.
Living in the city of Setúbal is undoubtedly a unique experience that offers a vibrant mix of culture, history and natural beauty. Setúbal, a harbour town on the coast of Portugal, offers an exceptional quality of life with its beautiful landscapes, mild climate and rich cultural heritage.
Buying a house in the mountains is the ideal option for those who enjoy being surrounded by nature, hearing the sounds of birds first thing in the morning and who don't mind the sometimes extreme weather conditions: very hot in summer and (in some areas) snow in winter.
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Access to housing in Portugal, Europe and the US is becoming increasingly difficult. Families are faced with high house prices and high interest rates on housing loans. What's more, their purchasing power is still pressurised by inflation.
Even in the current context of uncertainty, high interest rates on bank loans and rising living costs, there is still interest in buying a house in Portugal.
Prefabricated houses have been gaining more and more fans over the last few years, as they can be cheaper than traditional construction and are much quicker to build. But there are still doubts among builders and families about the application of VAT on the sale of these homes.
In an international context marked by geopolitical tensions in Ukraine and the Middle East, uncertainty over the duration of the European Central Bank's tightening of monetary policy and a deterioration in the economic outlook, "the likelihood of a price correction in the residential property market
No need to pack away your swimsuit just yet – the bathing season is far from over! Imagine enjoying a refreshing dip all year round in a house with an indoor pool, even when winter chill sets in.
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The restriction of bank financing and the end of gold visas in Portugal for property purchases have created a climate of uncertainty for foreign investors.