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Record rise of house prices as demand exceeds supply
Biggest ever monthly price jump sets new record in the UK; London also records biggest annual jump.
Investment in Portugal’s Golden Visa sets record
Seventy-five Golden Visas were granted in January 2022 with an investment of €38.7 million.
UK to protect Lessees with new laws for building safety
UK’s tough new measures will force industry to pay to remove cladding and protect leaseholders from exorbitant costs.
26,000 families in Lisbon living in undignified housing
Two hundred thousand Lisbonites are at risk of losing their housing for financial reasons.
Rental costs rise as workers return to the office
Based on new lets agreed, average rentals in the UK are now £969 per month.
Houses in Portugal are nearly 50% costlier than in 2016
House prices hit record high in Porto and in the the northern region of Portugal.
Affordable housing more in demand in the UK
YouGov study finds most Tory voters want more affordable housing stock.
Portugal posts strongest growth in over 30 years
Data shows that the country’s economy bounced back from the COVID-19 pandemic crisis by 4.9 percent.
House prices record fastest growth rate in January
The property market in the United Kingdom has had its strongest start to the year in 17 years.
House prices in Portugal hit record high of €1,285/m2
The increase equates to 11.2 percent YoY rise and €13 above November 2021.
First-time buyer numbers in the UK rise at record rate
House price growth has outstripped incomes, with the average price to earnings ratio for FTBs standing at 6.9 times average earnings.
Lisbon has almost 48,000 empty houses
Nearly two thousand of these houses are owned the Lisbon Municipal Council.
London crowned best city in the world for young businesses
UK’s capital defeated New York, San Francisco and Moscow for the title.
Cascais City Council Aims To Invest €200MM In Housing
Portugal’s seaside Council aims to provide enough housing for 4,085 families by 2026.
UK Government launches major shake-up of leasehold laws
Leaseholders in England and Wales are likely than ever before to own the full rights to their homes.
Portugal voted 4th best country in the world to retire
The Southwestern European country’s warm climate, safety, low cost of living and healthcare helped gain the fourth spot.
UK’s online estate agent expands nationwide
UK’s hybrid agency has now started selling homes for free across the country.
Portugal Welcomes Remote Digital Nomad Workers To Relocate
Independent workers and freelancers are being offered long-term visas to relocate.
Portuguese tourism sector maintains momentum in November 2021
The tourist accommodation sector hosted 3.6 million overnight stays in November 2021.
Will UK house price boom continue in 2022?
2021 witnessed surging prices and a buying frenzy: Will normalcy return to the UK housing market this year?
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