What is rent-to-own and is it right for you?

Rent to buy leasing options in Portugal… are they worth it?

Doubting about whether to buy or rent is very common. On one hand, buying a home in Portugal requires a great economic effort, but on the other hand, spending your entire life paying the rent on a house that will never be yours may not be the best option. So how do you decide?
Average families are being squeezed out of cities by rising housing prices

House prices push families to the outskirts

The limitations of the supply of real estate and the increase in prices in the centres of the main cities are pushing many Portuguese families to a life in the outskirts. This is a trend that, according to the real estate agency Century 21, is here to stay.
How many people in Portugal rent and how many own a home?

Only a quarter of Portuguese choose to rent

To be or not to be a tenant or a homeowner? That is the question. In Portugal, be a homeowner. In the rest of the world? The same, according to the results of this study by RentCafé. The data shows that just 25.2% of Portuguese people choose to rent.
What are the contracts for rent like in Portugal?

Rental contract in Portugal

Whether you’re a tenant who’s just found the perfect place to rent or a landlord who’s renting one out, it’s important to be up to speed on all the aspects of Portuguese rental agreements. As well as making sure that your rental contract contains all the details of the landlord, the tenant, the pro
Is it better for you to rent or to buy a property in Portugal?

Rent or buy: which is more cost-effective?

Whether you’re looking at flats, villas or holiday homes, there’s always the decision of whether to buy or rent, but how do you know which is best? It’s worth taking the following into account... Cost of a mortgage vs.