There are several new developments this year, primarily in the fiscal and regulatory landscape. The Government has launched an extensive package of measures aimed at rebalancing the market, with further changes expected in the coming months.
In this January 2026 Real Estate Snapshot, I will provide a more comprehensive summary as we start the year, covering the latest...
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More than just a simple wish list, New Year's resolutions reveal something deeply human: the irresistible urge to start over. And when it comes to our home, the desire to renew the space where we live and, so often, to change houses, context, and chapter. Who has never felt this inner call?
A tradition over 4,000 years oldNew Year's resolutions are not a modern invention nor...
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I have decided, therefore, to write about the myths that overshadow housing in our country, using the imagery of mythology. Sometimes it seems that politicians, commentators, and professionals in the sector approach this serious problem as if they were talking about a world of fantasy. A world inhabited by unreal creatures, where nothing is what it seems and everyone insists on focusing on...
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Get to know my answers in 2025, for Portugal, to a set of questions related to this topic, aimed at investors and developers.
Analyzing the profile of the buyer in the upper-middle segment, it is observed that the majority are of foreign origin, followed by Portuguese buyers from the upper middle class, with emphasis on ...
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According to recent data from Eurostat, about 77% of Portuguese families own their homes. This impressive number places us well above the European average, which is around 69%. But how did we get here and what does the future hold for us? Let's explore!
Statistics and ComparisonsWhen we compare Portugal with other European countries, the difference is remarkable....
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Location is undoubtedly one of the most determining factors in the real estate market, and when it comes to Lisbon, the view of the Tagus River is one of the most coveted attributes by buyers and investors. But what is behind this significant appreciation, who drives this demand, and above all, is it worth investing? Let's explore all angles of this question.
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But what changes with this new Decree-Law No. 117/2024, of December 30, and what will be the actual impact on the real estate market and housing access? Let us explore the specifics of this reform and its main anticipated effects.
The context: a response to the housing crisisIn recent years, the housing crisis in Portugal has become a priority issue, aligning with what is happening...
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In the past I had looked into this trend, which has brought celebrities from all over the world, some because they choose to buy a house and live in this corner of Europe and others because they rent a house and live here for some time.
https://ana-macao-kw.pt/en/who-are-celebrities-who-live-portugal
The Correio da Manhã journalistic article summarizes my responses to the...
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