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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Introduction to the Real Estate Market in Portugal
10 Tips for Keeping Your Home Cool in Summer
Aug
12
2023
Keeping your home cool during the summer is important, but it's also crucial to reduce your impact on the environment. Check out my tips for reducing heat and keeping your home cooler , in a sustainable way, while saving money and helping to preserve the planet .
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A summer home, also known as a second home or weekend home, is an additional home usually used for leisure or vacation. With the acceleration of the telecommuting trend in the post-covid period, many have taken the opportunity to make this temporary home their main residence. After all, who wouldn't want to live in a kind of permanent holiday home, away from the stress and bustle of cities?...
View moreHow to identify a bad real estate consultant?
Apr
26
2023
In this article, we will explore how to identify an ineffective real estate consultant, their poor practices and the consequences for the industry, colleagues, landlords and clients. In addition, we will cover how to avoid such professionals.
We will also discuss the lack of professional ethics, the rules for entering the activity and the lack of regulation in relation to the real...
View moreReal Estate Market Barometer - September 2022
Sep
09
2022
Let's be clear, without housing credit it would not be possible for many Portuguese people to enjoy a basic right: to have a roof and adequate living conditions. The ECB has just announced measures that will increase the cost of this credit. And warned that more increases are coming!
After a 0.5% rise in July, a 0.75% rise in the ECB's key rates follows. The...
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However, there is still a restriction that makes it difficult to monetize the panels, without the sun there is no energy conversion, and consumption is higher during the night. Although there are already panels that can convert night heat into electricity, their efficiency is still low.
Storing unused energy during the day in batteries is an expensive solution and expensive...
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As with other real estate questions, there is no "turnkey" answer that fits all doors. Each case is different. Therefore, I will approach this topic by talking about several perspectives that can help you formulate the most appropriate choice.
Time and place are crucialWhat seems appropriate at one time will not be so at another. When considering the advantages and disadvantages of...
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After some time, buyers start to wonder why it hasn't been sold yet, look for defects that may not even exist, and feel more confident to make offers well below the asking price.
If you are a homeowner looking to sell your house, it's natural to have two main goals: to get the best possible price and to complete the sale within a reasonable timeframe. To...
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