Buying property in Portugal comes with the same list of things to do and things not to do as many other places in the world; however, there are some specific features of the Portuguese real estate market that could help to raise confidence levels for buyers, wherever they hail from. In addition to the international [...]
The cost of living in cities in Portugal is comparable to other countries in the EU and perhaps cheaper than some, including London. And, as usual, it is far cheaper to live away from the city and in the more rural areas. In Portugal, the rule of thumb is that the further north you go, [...]
Following yesterday's news that a stay in property in Portugal can save families money on popular activities such as pedalo rides, a Post Office Travel Money spokesman notes that the past year has seen the country improve in value.Alistair Rennie says that prices have dropped by about 30 per cent in the past 12 months.Property [...]
Cash-savvy travellers could find property in Portugal helps them to benefit from lower prices than in other European holiday hotspots.Despite its long-term reputation as a popular holiday destination, the Algarve ranks favourably in terms of some common vacation activities and the prices charged for them.Notably among these is an hour's pedalo ride, which costs around [...]
Property in Portugal's capital city, Lisbon, could prove to be a value-friendly place to spend some time this summer.Paula Oliveira, director of the Lisbon Tourism Office, explains that there are a number of ways in which the city caters for different budgets.They include some activities at no cost at all, as many museums and monuments [...]
The changing euro exchange rate over the past year may mean a stay in property in Portugal is now more affordable in real terms than it has been in previous years.According to tour operator Thomson Holidays, the current exchange rate means the total cost of a holiday in some eurozone destinations has dropped by as [...]
Property in Portugal remains a popular option for Brits looking for holidays where they can "fly and flop", according to one air flights comparison service.Nadine Hallak, spokesperson for Cheapflights, says that Spain is a well known destination for fly and flop breaks.However, property in Portugal has also long been popular among Britons looking for an [...]
Property in Portugal remains a popular option for Brits looking for holidays where they can "fly and flop", according to one air flights comparison service.Nadine Hallak, spokesperson for Cheapflights, says that Spain is a well known destination for fly and flop breaks.However, property in Portugal has also long been popular among Britons looking for an [...]
Daily Mail columnist Will Coombe headed to property in Portugal recently for a relaxing break with his wife Sarah on what he calls a "babymoon".Similar to a honeymoon, a babymoon marks the end of freedom for impending parents, one last chance to get away from it all without a child in tow.However, property in Portugal [...]
Morgan Forbes is currently working on an amazing hotel project in Ponta do Pargo located in western Madeira, which offers excellent money making opportunities for both investors and lifestyle property buyers. Located adjacent to where the new Sir Nick Faldo designed 18-hole golf course is being built, the luxurious scheme aims to provide exceptional returns, [...]