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 finally gaining ground in Portugal: Build to Rent....
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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 not facing a financial crisis, nor are there evident signs of a classic speculative bubble. But there...
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There are houses that enter the market and, within a few days, receive visits, inquiries, and offers. Others stay there, week after week, accumulating views without anything happening. And believe me, it has also happened with some of the properties I accepted to promote. The ad remains online, the owner starts by saying that "it's a matter of the right person showing up, someone falling in...
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In fact, a very important part of the company's success is not just in selling hamburgers. It is in the location of the restaurants, on the land where they are built, and in the contracts that link the brand to its franchisees.
The curious question: is McDonald's a food company or a real estate company?The most honest answer might be: it is both.
McDonald's became famous for...
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For many years, this was a question that made sense. Two decades ago, when selling a house depended much more on: the agency's showcase, newspaper ads, phone contacts, internal databases, and the consultant's personal network... "having clients on file" was a common question.
The owner wanted to sell. The agency claimed to know...
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And no, this is not explained just by the word "speculation." The origin of the problem is older and quite straightforward: increased demand and supply scarcity.
This article reflects my view on the real estate market in Lisbon, compared to other European capitals, and the solutions I consider more appropriate than simply building, building, and building, without considering where or...
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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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