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Moving to Portugal – Property

So, you are moving to Portugal!

So you are moving to Portugal! Make the transition work better with this free-to-download, full-colour guide. Your Guide To Living In Portugal provides you with guidance on the issues you will need to address as you plan your move, whether that is to retire, buy a second property or simply enjoy a whole new life.

Pent Up’ British Demand For European Property Could Lead To Record Transactions In 2024

Kyero, the UK-based international property portal, has outlined the potential for record European property transactions in 2024 as the company described ‘pent up British demand’ for European property as buyers await a possible relaxation in the post-Brexit 90/180 day residency limits. In an analysis of one of the largest data sets in the industry (consisting…

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Managing two homes in two countries

5 Tips For Managing Two Homes In Two Countries

For many homeowners, the idea of having one home in the UK and another abroad is something of a panacea. However, ambitious property investors and those looking to expand their portfolios can often find success by finding homes abroad as well as maintaining a domestic presence. With one foot firmly ingrained in the UK and…

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fluctuating exchange rates

How Fluctuating Exchange Rates Can Affect The Price Of An Overseas Property

The foreign currency market is the largest and most traded financial market in the world, with more than $6 trillion traded each day, and over 80% of the foreign currency trading is for speculation purposes. The main drivers that influence exchange rate movements are economic and geo-political events, and technical trading by investment banks. These…

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culture of their new home country

New Data Dispels ‘Brits Abroad’ Cliché As More Expats Look For Richer Cultural Experiences

A new survey conducted by overseas property consultants at YourOverseasHome.com reveals that prospective expats are looking to embed themselves in the culture of their new home country, as most want to live amongst the locals abroad and learn the language of the country they’re buying in.  The survey gained over 4,000 responses from people who…

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young Brits looking for overseas property

Cost Of Living Crisis Prompts Increase In Young Brits Looking For Property Abroad 

New data has shown a 31% increase in young British people (aged 18-24) looking for overseas property in Europe in the last three months of 2022 vs the same period in 2021, as the cost of living crisis in the UK, combined with growing unaffordability of UK housing appears to be prompting more young people…

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working from their European holiday homes

Half Of Overseas Owners Plan To Work From Their European Holiday Homes 

50% of people buying abroad are now considering working from their European holiday homes, new research reveals.   In a survey of nearly 600 home hunters conducted by overseas property experts Your Overseas Home, half of respondents said they may work from their holiday home once they’ve found their ideal property – proof that a home…

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Digital Nomad Visas Prompt Continued Interest In European Property

  New data released today from overseas property portal Kyero.com shows increased interest in European property from overseas buyers in the first three months of 2022, which it partly attributes to the rise of digital nomads looking to work overseas post-Covid, and new visas being introduced encouraging them to do so.        …

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Portuguese and Spanish property

Interest In Spanish And Portuguese Property At An All Time High 

New data, released by overseas property portal Kyero.com, reports record increase in traffic with interest in Portuguese and Spanish property at an all time high during 2021.  Kyero has seen rises in the volume of traffic for both countries against volumes in 2020 and against 2019. Kyero, which has over 870,000 European properties listed on…

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Portugal’s Real Estate Market

Portugal’s Real Estate Market In Light Of COVID-19 And Brexit

Portugal has long been regarded as the perfect country for expats. Low living costs, 300-days of sun, favorable tax-benefits and stunning landscapes. Buying a house here as an expat has a very long list of advantages for foreigners. However, recent uncertainties birthed from the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to Brexit, have created concerns about moving…

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house prices

Portugal’s House Prices Increase Whilst Rental Prices Decrease

In their annual report on house purchase and rental prices in Portugal Imovirtual have seen increases in the price of buying property in many areas but a reduction in rental prices.  Here they set out the results for each area. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Imovirtual   House Prices in Portugal House prices in…

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