The O'Living residential development, developed by Mexto Property Investment (Mexto) and signed by the Saraiva e Associados architecture studio, is attracting many Portuguese buyers.
The World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation(UNESCO) approved this Tuesday (19 September) the extension of Guimarães' classified areas) approved the extension of Guimarães' classified area this Tuesday (19 September), a source from the municipa
The slowdown in the Portuguese property market "is proving to be less pronounced than expected, at least in terms of house prices", according to a study by CaixaBank Research, which has improved the country's growth forecasts for 2023.
House prices have certainly risen a lot in recent years. But this doesn't mean that Portugal has or will have a property bubble, as there is still a short supply of housing and resilient employment.
Choosing the ideal place to live in Portugal has become more difficult in the current context, especially for those on low wages. Home prices are on the rise and inflation continues unabated, reducing purchasing power and disposable income.
Portugal has fallen out of favour with foreign property investors in recent years. They went shopping in the country and encouraged the sector in its various segments, from residential to commercial.
New trends are forming in the new economic context. With the pressure on purchasing power and rising interest rates on home loans, families are looking for cheaper homes to buy in order to borrow less from banks.
European programmes that offer citizenship "in exchange" for investment- particularly in real estate- are alive and well in Europe, despite calls for an end to the issuing of new golden visas.
The Portuguese have a historical connection with the ocean and value having a house on the coast, either to live by the sea all year round or as somewhere to escape to on holidays or weekends, often earning extra income by renting out their holiday homes to tourists.
The demand for housing in Portugal continues to grow and there are areas that, for various reasons, are attracting more interest from investors - both domestic and foreign.
House prices around the world are under pressure as central banks raise benchmark interest rates to try to curb inflation. But the truth is that house prices in 56 countries are rising at the slowest rate since 2015, as there is less pressure from demand on existing housing supply.
Chinese property developer Evergrande announced on Tuesday (18 July) net losses of more than €72bn over the past two years, illustrating the liquidity crisis that has rocked China's real estate sector.
The company recorded net losses of 476,035 million yuan (€59,051 million) in 2021 and 105,914 mil
Today, families are experiencing reduced purchasing power and access to housing is more difficult. In order to buy a house compatible with their income and pay a lower mortgage instalment, some people are thinking of moving to the interior of the country.
The municipalities where it is cheapest to buy a house are in the interior of the country, show INE data analysed by idealista/news.
Choosing the perfect place to buy a home is no easy task, at a time when prices continue to rise (albeit at a slower pace) and interest rates on home loans are on the
Sustainability and efficiency are the two words gaining weight in the property and construction industry. And under that premise Keep was born. Founded by David Taranilla, the company offers 100% customisable industrialised housing from €149,000.
When we think about luxury villas, we imagine a modern, spacious house, with plenty of rooms, gardens, sport facilities, guest space, leisure areas and a of course a glittering pool.
The heat wave that invaded Portugal has left many people unsure of how to deal with the high temperatures. Have you ever dreamed of living in a cool place, where the temperature is mild all year round and the sun's rays never disturb?
The ideal size of a house depends a lot on the needs of each person. However, it is true that single-storey houses can be very comfortable for many reasons, as all rooms are located at the same level.
Buying a house in Lisbon is more difficult than in any other city in Portugal and Spain. This is the main conclusion of the Century 21 Portugal study, which indicates that the effort rate to acquire a home in Lisbon is 67%, the highest in the Iberian Peninsula.