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Portugal's rental market remains dynamic; up by 9.4%
In the early months of 2023, the National Institute for Statistics recorded the signing of 24,300 new lease contracts.
Growing Concerns Over Soaring Mortgage Costs
The unexpected 50 basis point rise in the Bank of England’s base rate to 5% is likely to test borrowers confidence.
Subdued Sales Outlook for Portuguese Housing Market
Sales indicator deteriorates as house prices set to rise and rental demand surges.
House Prices Fall Amid Looming Interest Rate Hikes
While rents are on the rise, RICS warns that “stubborn” inflation and expectations of further rate rises will dampen positive trends.
Portugal Faces €4.8B Loss as Golden Visas Terminate
The Portuguese Residential Tourism and Resorts Association appeals for "common sense" to prevent a "catastrophe."
Resurgence in UK housing market as asking prices soar
Prices hit record high as new sellers respond to improving market conditions with average price of property jumping to £372,894
Influx of Affluent Foreigners in Portugal continues
The country has welcomed nearly 27,000 wealthy individuals since 2018.
Signs of Recovery in UK Housing Market
Twelve-month sales expectations continue to depict an improved and steadier outlook for the housing industry.
JLL’s Portugal Real Estate Market Report 2022 / 2023
Insights from Jones Lang LaSalle’s latest Research Report, Market 360 on the country’s Real Estate industry.
UK house prices show weak rise in April
According to Rightmove, the housing market is adjusting to a slower pace and a "more normal" activity levels seen before the pandemic.
Portugal real estate remains still an attractive investment
French investment giant Corum aims to enter the market despite property slump.
UK house prices and sales continue to decline
Twelve-month sales expectations point to a more stable trend emerging.
US investors lead property investment deals in Portugal
International funds led real estate transactions in Portugal during 2022, accounted for more than 85% of the total.
UK annual house price growth slows to 6.3%
The North East saw the highest annual percentage change of all English regions with 10.0%, while London saw the lowest with 3.2%.
Lisbon’s housing crisis: over 23,000 on the waiting list
The municipality of Lisbon itself accounts for nearly 10,000 applicants on the city’s housing waiting list.
House prices fall across UK but market pessimism eases
Survey carried out by RICS finds majority of most expensive properties selling for below asking price.
Portugal restricts rent increases of more than 2%
The limits will apply only to houses that were already being rented in the last five years and aims to combat speculation in rental prices.
London’s property millionaires’ club grows
Over 10,000 London home owners received seven-figure valuations in 2022.
Portugal ends GV program after surge in home prices
Prime Minister Antonio Costa ended the Golden Visa program aiming to end the real estate speculation in the country.
UK house prices continue to slip at the national level
Housing market hit by widest prices falls since 2009; forward-looking indicators still point to a subdued outlook for the market.
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