Tourism in Portugal is expected to become strong in the coming months and experts predict that this will have a positive effect on the property market in the country. For those looking to buy property in Portugal, tourism activities and popular destinations will be something they want to take into consideration, especially if they are [...]
It has been revealed that more and more people are opting to rent aparthotels when they stay in Portugal. An aparthotel is what it sounds; a cross between an apartment and a hotel. Travellers choose from self caters apartments or rooms which are rented out but are located within actual hotel buildings. In fact, [...]
Portugal is gearing up for a surge in visitors next spring after a leading low-cost airline announced the opening of a new base at Lisbon airport with plans to grow passenger numbers there by a million, from 1.5 million to 2.5 million. Easyjet will open its 20th European base at Lisbon airport in April 2012, [...]
Activity in the Portuguese property market picked up in September, following a poor previous month. According to a new housing survey in Portugal, while there was a rise in property prices, confidence in the market is still fairly poor as many people do not have faith in the housing market and are holding off buying [...]
The property market in Portugal is looking more positive following analysis that shows investor sentiment is on the up. RICS (Royal Institute for Chartered Surveyors) recently conducted research that shows activity and attitudes toward Portuguese property has generally improved. The Algarve is in a fantastic position for growth over the next couple of years, says [...]
Defying the endless bad news about its economy, Portugal welcomed more visitors in July this year than it did in 2010, showing that nothing can detract from its appeal as a holiday destination. Statistics released by the Algarve Tourist Board this month showed improvements across a number of key indicators for tourism levels. For starters, [...]
Owners of homes in the central Algarve can expect a hike in rental demand in coming weeks as the Portugal Golf Masters kicks off at the Victoria Golf Club in Vilamoura. The Masters runs from October 13-16 and will attract not only the world’s golfing elite but fans from around the world, many of whom [...]
Amidst the headlines about deficits and defaults in Europe, some good news has come out of Portugal. Data from the latest RICS Survey revealed a slight improvement in activity and sentiment in the country’s property market, while this summer Portugal's airports have recorded the highest number of passengers in over ten years. It is hoped [...]
Owners of second homes on the Algarve who live in the south-east of England will welcome a new option for reaching their Portuguese properties: from April next year Easyjet will operate a route to Faro from the new terminal at London Southend airport. London Southend airport will make getting to Portugal especially convenient for Londoners [...]
For decades the Algarve’s golden beaches and sunny climate have prompted many British people to buy second homes there but a new type of buyer could be about to arrive in Portugal – the investor. The recent RICS-CI Portuguese survey showed that Portugal’s domestic rental market has become especially active due to the inability of [...]