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New build houses are 44% costlier than old ones
Median price for new houses in Lisbon is €5,197 m2, compared to €3,587 m2 for the existing houses.
UK housing market remains robust despite headwinds
House prices rise as industry remains unfazed by living costs and slowing economy.
Portugal Launches A New One-Year Digital Nomad Visa
The visa will go into effect on October 30 and will empower holders to stay in the country for 12 months.
UK property market cools; average house prices fall
Average house price fell by 0.1 percent month on month in September to £293,835.
Rents in Lisbon soar by 8.6%; new leases grow by 2.1%
Portugal’s capital city continues to remain the most expensive place to rent a property in the country.
Stamp duty cut may have a reverse effect, experts warn
The stamp duty threshold for house buyers in the United Kingdom will rise from £125,000 to £250,000.
Private rents in Portugal hit another record high
The Azores and Lisbon were the regions with the most noticeable increases.
Portugal remains a hotspot for real estate investors
Based on property related metrics, the country scores in the top quartile globally for investors.
UK house price growth slows in June
Growth slowed sharply thanks to rising interest rates and economic pressures on industry.
Portugal is one of Americans' favourite new destination
Online searches for “Moving to Portugal” by Americans spike, outclassing hot favourites Italy, Spain and France.
UK property market comes under inflation pressure
Market cools in July as house prices fall for the first time in a year.
UK’s Mortgage Market Hit By Rising Interest Rates
NatWest reports slower mortgage growth in second quarter.
Portugal’s Real Estate Prices Are Skyrocketing
Cost of an average house in Q1 of 2022 is €1,454/m2, up 7.3% in December 2021.
28% of unsafe London buildings have safety issues
One in four unsafe buildings in London have had ‘stay put’ advice suspended by LFB.
House prices up by 9.8% in the euro area
Portugal showing an above-average rise of 12.9 percent according to Eurostat.
UK House prices hit record high amid market slow down
UK house prices set another record high in June, according to Nationwide.
1 house sold every three minutes in Portugal
In every 17 houses sold, only one was sold to a foreigner at an average sale price of around 186 thousand euros.
Demand for new homes in the UK still exceeds supply
Homebuilders Crest Nicholson and Bellway report strong sales despite impact of cost inflation.
Commercial real estate sales revitalises GV program
382 Golden Visas were granted in Portugal , equating to an increase of 17% compared to the same time in 2021.
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