Those seeking Portugal property in quiet, rural areas away from the busy tourist areas should be able to discover it in areas such as the region of Dao, it has been stated.

Shelter Offshore has noted that in a development of restored properties in the area the cost starts at around €165,000.

As well as being affordable, the market is much more stable and less likely to crash than some overdevelop regions have been around the Iberian Peninsula, while the portal also stated that there is a plentiful supply of old homes needing restoration, something many Portugal property investors may be keen on.

Portugal’s capital city Lisbon is an emerging destination for investors, the Daily Telegraph recently stated.

It noted that developments such as urban regeneration projects, the restoration of old buildings and the forthcoming opening of a new airport are all reasons to consider it an up-and-coming city for property.

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