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Growth slows as mortgage rates hit UK housing market
Sellers are accepting 4 percent discounts on asking prices to achieve a sale.
One fifth of house rents in Portugal exceed €1000
40% of the population that rents a house pays a monthly rent between €650 and €999; 21% pay more than €1000 monthly.
UK house prices drop by 2.3% in a month
Rising borrowing costs squeeze prospective homebuyers, sparking a 2.3% decline for November.
GV property investments in Lisbon and Porto booming
Portuguese government fails to promote Golden Visas in rural areas; 80% of properties purchased in 2022 are in Lisbon and Porto.
12% of homes sold to foreign investors in Portugal
The average transaction value for non-resident buyers is 95% higher than local buyers, according to the Bank of Portugal.
High mortgage rates dampen London housing market
Slowdown in enquiries reported in the wake of Kwarteng’s botched mini-Budget in September.
Portugal Mulls Scrapping Golden Visa Program
Scheme may have already ‘fulfilled its function,’ says Prime Minister António Costa.
Demand for homes in London has halved
House prices in the UK could tumble by a staggering 30 percent in doomsday worst-case scenarios.
New build houses are 44% costlier than old ones
Median price for new houses in Lisbon is €5,197 m2, compared to €3,587 m2 for the existing houses.
UK housing market remains robust despite headwinds
House prices rise as industry remains unfazed by living costs and slowing economy.
Portugal Launches A New One-Year Digital Nomad Visa
The visa will go into effect on October 30 and will empower holders to stay in the country for 12 months.
UK property market cools; average house prices fall
Average house price fell by 0.1 percent month on month in September to £293,835.
Rents in Lisbon soar by 8.6%; new leases grow by 2.1%
Portugal’s capital city continues to remain the most expensive place to rent a property in the country.
Stamp duty cut may have a reverse effect, experts warn
The stamp duty threshold for house buyers in the United Kingdom will rise from £125,000 to £250,000.
Private rents in Portugal hit another record high
The Azores and Lisbon were the regions with the most noticeable increases.
Portugal remains a hotspot for real estate investors
Based on property related metrics, the country scores in the top quartile globally for investors.
UK house price growth slows in June
Growth slowed sharply thanks to rising interest rates and economic pressures on industry.
Portugal is one of Americans' favourite new destination
Online searches for “Moving to Portugal” by Americans spike, outclassing hot favourites Italy, Spain and France.
UK property market comes under inflation pressure
Market cools in July as house prices fall for the first time in a year.
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