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€365 million land deal to bring new homes to Portugal
GNB Real Estate has confirmed a €365 million project to bring over a thousand new homes to Portugal.Read more...
Portuguese unemployment falls as economy rises
GDP up, unemployment down, record tourist numbers, the data suggests the country is finally turning the corner.Read more...
Five things NOT to do in Portugal
Social etiquette can be a delicate thing in some countries, but everything’s pretty easy going in Portugal. Just avoid doing these five things.Read more...
Could Portugal’s new tax help British buyers?
Portugal has introduced a new “wealth tax” on properties over €600,000 in value. Accountants are saying that for many property owners, this is excellent news!Read more...
What happens when winter hits Portugal
It comes as a surprise to some but there IS a winter in Portugal! Here are five ways to keep warm in the country. Find homes in Portugal via our property portal. Portugal is a hot country, although in summer it is kept lovely by those Atlantic breezes. But remember two things: firstly, there’s more to Portugal than the Algarve, and central and northern regions don’t have the same climate. Secondly, while winter may be short in the south, the nights get cold – and properties are often built to keep the heat out in summer – not to keep it in in the winter.Read more...
Food in Portugal: Five winter warmers
Find homes in Portugal via our property portal. When you think about food in Portugal it’s quite possibly fresh sardines and prawns sizzling over charcoal that first spring to mind – but Portugal has some fantastic cold-weather winter dishes to too.Read more...
Portugal’s popularity with overseas visitors knows no bounds
Find homes in Portugal via our property portal. There’s no denying that Portugal experienced some hard times in the wake of the financial crisis. It’s therefore extremely satisfying to see the country’s run of good news stories continue.Read more...
Sell it, dump it or donate it, just don’t bring it to Portugal!
Find homes in Portugal via our property portal. Organising removals to Portugal will be an inevitable part of your experience if you buy a property here. What most expats find, though, is that they really wish they’d left most of their stuff behind – this is a new life, not a regular house move.Read more...
Sensational suburbs of Lisbon (by the beach)
Find homes in Lisbon via our property portal. Are you planning a move to Portugal with Lisbon in your sights? Here are three perfect suburban choices for full-time living. Lisbon is a thriving capital city, with an increasingly first-rate reputation for tourism and a growing tech scene. If you’re thinking of making a move to Portugal and would like to be able to commute into the city easily, here are three destinations for your shortlist. All have a distinct character but share one thing – easy routes into the city by road and public transport.Read more...
Portugal world’s “coolest country”, says Spanish newspaper!
Portugal moves into 2017 with positive news coming from all directions. Tourist authorities are determined to meet the challenge with even better facilities and infrastructure, while property prices seem sure to rise To read the British press, 2017 looks like a worrying prospect. Take a tip from us then, and read the Portuguese press instead! The year ahead is a tantalising prospect with much to be positive about.Read more...
Rural ruins: a profitable project for the strong at heart!
You can find properties with land for less than it would cost to buy a small garage in Britain. The only problem is, it might need renovating. Many people undertake renovation projects with great success, but jump in without thinking things through and the experience can be painful! Here are a few tips to help you work though the realities of renovating a ruin and make an informed decision about your potential future home.Read more...