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Portugal: House Prices Soar While Transactions Decline
Property values kept ascending during the second quarter, following three consecutive quarters of slowing growth.
BOE urged to pause rate hikes amid recession fears
Official data showed July's GDP contracted by 0.5%, surpassing the anticipated 0.2% decline.
Real estate boosts FDI in Portugal
In H1, Portugal attracted €2B in foreign direct investment, primarily in real estate by non-residents, as per BdP data.
Fastest rate of decline in UK house prices since 2009
Economists predict lower house prices to help first-time buyers; higher mortgage rates might offset the benefits.
Housing measures in Portugal stir controversy
Portuguese Landlords may be compelled to take action to save their assets from the state.
Record UK Rent Surge, Slower House Price Growth
Largest rent increases felt by London tenants while property values decline in the capital.
Portugal's house prices set to rise by 8% per year
The findings of the quarterly Global Economic Experts Survey arrive as house price growth slowed to 8.7% in Q1 2023.
UK Housing Market Faces Turbulence
UK house prices plunge 3.8% YoY in July, fastest price drop in 14 years.
Portugal's Most Affordable Municipalities to Buy a House
According to Idealista, there are 11 Portuguese Municipalities where homes cost less than 500 Euros/m2, with Gavião in the lead.
Private Rents Outside London Soar by a Third in Four Years
Average advertised rent in Great Britain hits all-time high at £1,231/month outside capital.
Portugal's Housing Market Slows as Growth Decelerates
The capital city of Lisbon bucks trend with housing prices rising above national average after three years.
UK house prices fall at fastest rate in 12 years
Average price of property drops by 2.6% year on year in June as mortgage rates rise.
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.
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