Renovating a rented property in Portugal can become complicated when the work is extensive enough that nobody can remain in the home while it is carried out. The Government now wants to change some of the rules that apply in those situations. A proposal sent to Parliament would allow landlords to end open-ended rental contracts …
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A search for a luxury apartment in Lisbon can look generous at first. The list becomes much shorter once the requirements become specific: good natural light, outdoor space, parking, a lift, a quiet street, an open view, or simply a layout that works well for everyday life. In older parts of the city, finding all …
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Lisbon’s luxury property market has become considerably broader over the past decade, with new developments appearing across different parts of the city and buyers becoming more willing to look beyond the traditional centre. Yet at the top of the market, demand still tends to return to a relatively small group of neighbourhoods. Avenida da Liberdade, …
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For years, the property story of this part of the Alentejo was largely concentrated on the coast. Comporta developed from a discreet destination into one of Portugal’s most recognisable premium residential markets, bringing international demand, new projects and considerably higher property values with it. But when a market reaches this level of maturity, its influence …
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For many years, Portugal measured its international success largely through tourism. More visitors, more flights and higher hotel occupancy were taken as signs of a country becoming more attractive to the rest of the world. Tourism remains one of the most important parts of the Portuguese economy, but it no longer explains the full extent …
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For decades, Lisbon’s residential geography has been shaped by a simple assumption: the centre of economic life sits north of the Tagus, while the southern bank remains more peripheral. The decision to build the new Luís de Camões Airport in Alcochete may gradually challenge that relationship. Construction is expected to begin in 2029, with the …
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The UK welfare system is entering another period of change. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has made reducing the welfare bill part of a broader programme focused on employment, prevention and helping more people return to work, while a major review of Personal Independence Payment is examining whether the current system still reflects the way disability, …
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For several years, the Portuguese property market operated under conditions that were difficult to consider normal. There was plenty of demand, not a lot of supply, properties in the most desirable locations sold quickly and buyers often felt that if they let too much time go by they lost the opportunity altogether. In that environment, …
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Comporta’s appeal has always been difficult to package. That was part of its charm. It was not a polished resort destination, nor a place built around spectacle. Its value came from restraint: rice fields, pine forests, dunes, long beaches, simple architecture and a rhythm that felt removed from the louder parts of coastal luxury. That …
Portugal’s growing reputation as a nautical tourism destination is no longer limited to sailing enthusiasts and yacht owners. The country has recently been highlighted in a global ranking as one of the leading destinations for maritime tourism, confirming what many visitors and investors have already noticed: Portugal’s Atlantic coastline is becoming a major asset in …
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