Despite seeing an improvement throughout July, the property market in Portugal is still facing negative territory, according to the latest figures from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics). Although activity and confidence within the housing market was up last month, house prices did fall at the same time. Senior economist for Rics, Josh Miller [...]
Savills Quinta Properties has now been named as the ‘Best Real Estate Agent in Portugal’. It was named the winner by the International Property Awards, Google, and Bloomberg Television. Now in its 17th year, the International Property Awards consists of an 80 strong judging panel of property professionals. The awards are recognised as the highest [...]
Wealthy investors from countries such as Norway, Germany and the Netherlands have been relighting their passion for property purchase, according to an international search agency which specialises in property. Since 2007, Middle Eastern and Asian investors have dominated the property market; however ‘Quintessentially Estates’ has now reported seeing a demand from buyers all across Europe. [...]
It would appear that more Brits than ever are thinking about moving abroad. A recent poll by the Worldwide Property Group has shown that 67% of people questioned believed it was a good time to think about investing money in the housing markets abroad. 65% also stated that they were in the process of considering [...]
The property market in Madeira is well positioned to become a popular destination for investment this year. The Portuguese market may not be as busy as it could be, however the short supply of holiday homes in the main country means that investors will be looking to the island of Madeira for some inspiration. This [...]
Portugal has always been a popular destination for Brits moving abroad; due to its proximity to the UK, its climate, and its cheap property prices. Although house prices have risen consistently in many other European countries, property in Portugal is an exception and there are still loads of bargains to be had. New figures have [...]
Figures released last week by Eurostat, the European statistical agency, revealed that the Portuguese buying power is close to being 20% lower than average in the European Union. Preliminary estimates show that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita varied from 43% to a 283% average across the EU27 Member States. The Portuguese buying power was [...]
Just 88 miles north of Portugal’s capital, Lisbon, Fatima is one of the most important Catholic shrines, not only in Portugal, but in the world. The shrine is dedicated to the ‘Virgin Mary’ and welcomes millions each year who are on pilgrimages or simply touring the area. Fatima’s fame comes greatly from the year 1917, [...]
If you are planning a trip to view Portugal property this year, why not research the various castles dotted around the country. The castles of Alfaiates, Sortelha, Vilar Maior, Sabugal, Castelo Mendo, Castelo Bom, Castelo Rodrigo, Penamacor, Monsanto and Pinhel are to name but a few of these historic monuments! The majority of these beautiful [...]
The weekend before last saw the International Algarve Fair take place, which was then hailed as the best one yet by the thousands of people who attended. The was a queue forming at the entrance to the fair before the 11am opening time, and stall holders were still putting the finishing touches to their displays. [...]