Mortgage approvals in the UK rose at an average rate of 7.7% per month between October and December 2023.

Time Out Global's annual ranking highlights the allure and appeal of Portugal's Porto and Lisbon.

The month-on-month surge of 0.7% is the most rapid pace since October, aided by a decrease in mortgage rates.

Amidst economic challenges in late 2023, Portuguese families bought more affordable homes and secured lower-value housing loans.

Institutional investors favor residential property in the United Kingdom for its high rental demand and low volatility.

Home sales anticipated to stall or decline in 2024 compared to 2023, per survey.

Halifax attributes growth rates to a market shortage, with the average home valued at £287,105.

Zoopla attributes December's housing sales boost to an increased housing inventory.

Capitalising on Portugal's Non-Habitual Residency, Americans pursue Benefits and navigate tax reforms.

Second consecutive monthly rise in house prices amid eased mortgage rates.

Landlords' compensation capped at 1/15 of the Taxable Asset Value, as outlined in the approved decree by the Portuguese government.

Mortgage Scheme Extended until June 2025, £110M for 40K Homes, LHA Funds Unfrozen.

The Portuguese capital sees 19% dip in foreign real estate investments, shifts in buyer nationalities and new emerging trends.

Bottoming out of prices in 2024 is anticipated attributed to the shift to declining interest rates and a forecasted return to growth in 2025.

House prices surged almost fifty percent in four years.

UK’s largest mortgage provider anticipates a 5% decrease in the current year and a further 2.4% decline in 2024.

Quality scarcity of houses, reduced activity, declining demand, and stable rents drive the slowdown.

Inflation conceals the true scale of the drop from the record level in March 2022.

Surprise move by the Portuguese PM risks deterring foreign investors and poses a grave threat to the country’s economic future.

Amidst soaring mortgage costs, Halifax notes a strong demand for cheaper, renovation-needed homes.