Choosing to live in the city center or the suburbs is much more than a geographic decision – it’s a reflection of your lifestyle, priorities, and how you value time and space. The city center offers the vibrant energy of urban life, with access to a bustling social scene and proximity to everything...
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Tips and Advice
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The Classic Dilemma: City Center or Suburbs?
More Than Just a Location: A Lifestyle Choice
2025 - The change starts with you!
Jan
06
2025
The arrival of a new year brings with it a renewed opportunity to reflect, transform, and set new goals, or simply revisit those you didn’t have the willpower to accomplish. In this article, I explore ways to give meaning to 2025, based on two themes that can guide your journey of resolutions and reflections for the year that is now beginning.
1. Resolutions in a Dynamic Format...
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These are just a few ideas for transforming your home into a welcoming and spooky Halloween space. Remember to adapt each suggestion to your taste and available space, creating an environment that is spooky but still reflects the comfort and personality of your home. Happy holidays and… beware of ghosts!
1. Ghostly EntranceThe first impression is fundamental, and at Halloween that...
View moreTrends for 2024: Architecture
Dec
21
2023
Many factors will drive new trends, including technological advances, sustainability concerns, and changing needs of society itself. In this article, we'll explore the top architectural design trends for 2024. Whether you're an ambitious architect or a design enthusiast, it's worth reading to discover the captivating developments that await us.
Fundamental aspects to take into account... View moreTrends for 2024: Decoration
Dec
19
2023
If you are ready to say goodbye to the banal and welcome new ideas, then read this article. I've compiled some of the most interesting interior design trends for 2024!
What are the most striking interior design trends for 2024?I kept an eye on the best of interior decoration and identified some trends that have continued since 2023, as well as new inspiring trends for 2024! Briefly, I...
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Types of Underfloor Heating
Underfloor heating can be mainly categorized into two types: electric and hydraulic.
Electric Underfloor Heating:It uses electrical cables or heating sheets to generate heat.
It is easier and quicker to install and is generally more suitable for renovations or smaller spaces.
It tends to be less energy efficient compared to plumbing, especially...
View moreLuxury homes, trends for 2023
Oct
08
2023
In Portugal, there is common confusion between the term "luxury houses" and houses belonging to the high end of the real estate market. An expensive house is not necessarily a luxury house , but a luxury house is inevitably expensive due to the requirements associated with it.
Luxury homes are distinguished by a series of characteristics that give them unique charm,...
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Introduction to the Real Estate Market in Portugal
Portugal is a destination appreciated by foreigners, thanks to its mild climate, feeling of security, good schools, quality services and infrastructure, for having receptive and hospitable people, where command of the English language is great, magnificent landscapes and a rich culture . These reasons are amplified by an attractive real...
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