The sense of smell has a particularly strong connection to memories and emotions. Perhaps that's why certain scents instantly take us back to a family home, a holiday morning, or a summer dinner that happened many years ago.
But how can you make a house smell like a holiday without... Read more
Fortunately, no. Preparing the house for summer mainly involves 5 simple actions:
Remove what weighs, Control the entry of... Read moreThe measures were approved by the Council of Ministers on July 9, 2026, and are part of the Build Portugal strategy. The Government's stated goal is to restore the confidence of property owners, put more houses on the market, and ensure that the protection of vulnerable families is supported... Read more
But reality has changed. In large urban areas, where land is increasingly expensive and construction costs keep rising, access to purchasing has become more difficult and the "house has stopped growing." In many cases, it has shrunk.
The question is no longer just “how many square meters does it... Read more
But the reality of housing has changed: purchase prices have risen, access to credit has become more demanding for many families, and a growing portion of the population is seeking long-term rental solutions.
In this context, a concept already established in several countries is... Read more
In an interview with Conversa Capital, from Jornal de Negócios and Antena 1, Álvaro Santos Pereira, governor of the Bank of Portugal, issued several important warnings about housing, credit, family debt, and financial stability.
The main message is clear: Portugal is... Read more
For years, the housing debate was stuck on the discussion of prices: expensive houses, high rents, and wages that don't keep up. All of this is true. But behind the prices lies a more basic reality: Portugal built too little for too long.
The country... Read more
Although they concern different matters, both pieces of legislation point in the same direction: simpler administrative processes, but also greater technical accountability of the parties involved and strengthened safety requirements on site.
Urbanistic... Read more