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House prices down in Europe, but not in Portugal
According to Eurostat, Portugal ranked fifth in the EU for increased house prices between Q4 2023 and the previous year.
UK Rental Market Soars by Record 9%
ONS data illustrates the consequences of elevated borrowing costs and a stagnant property market.
Stable Rental Market in Portugal
Lisbon retains its status as the costliest city for apartment rentals, despite rental price decreases in five district capitals.
Remortgaging Drives Rate-Seeking Homeowners
Mortgage approvals in the UK rose at an average rate of 7.7% per month between October and December 2023.
Porto and Lisbon ranked among top 20 global cities
Time Out Global's annual ranking highlights the allure and appeal of Portugal's Porto and Lisbon.
Nationwide reports January surge in UK house prices
The month-on-month surge of 0.7% is the most rapid pace since October, aided by a decrease in mortgage rates.
Housing: Portuguese navigate affordability in 2023
Amidst economic challenges in late 2023, Portuguese families bought more affordable homes and secured lower-value housing loans.
Surge in Global Investment Transforms Housing Market
Institutional investors favor residential property in the United Kingdom for its high rental demand and low volatility.
Anticipated stagnation in Portugal's real estate
Home sales anticipated to stall or decline in 2024 compared to 2023, per survey.
UK House Prices Rise Despite Market Challenges
Halifax attributes growth rates to a market shortage, with the average home valued at £287,105.
Survey: Surging Property Sales and Demand in the UK
Zoopla attributes December's housing sales boost to an increased housing inventory.
American influx: Portugal's allure amid tax changes
Capitalising on Portugal's Non-Habitual Residency, Americans pursue Benefits and navigate tax reforms.
UK Housing Market Shows Resilience
Second consecutive monthly rise in house prices amid eased mortgage rates.
Compensation for pre-1990 lease contracts approved
Landlords' compensation capped at 1/15 of the Taxable Asset Value, as outlined in the approved decree by the Portuguese government.
UK Housing Market Impact: Autumn 2023 Statement
Mortgage Scheme Extended until June 2025, £110M for 40K Homes, LHA Funds Unfrozen.
Foreign Investment Decline in Lisbon in 2023
The Portuguese capital sees 19% dip in foreign real estate investments, shifts in buyer nationalities and new emerging trends.
Savills: UK Housing Stabilization Ahead
Bottoming out of prices in 2024 is anticipated attributed to the shift to declining interest rates and a forecasted return to growth in 2025.
Portugal's 2023 Housing Market Insights
House prices surged almost fifty percent in four years.
Lloyds predicts UK house prices to fall until 2025
UK’s largest mortgage provider anticipates a 5% decrease in the current year and a further 2.4% decline in 2024.
Portugal’s housing market shows signs of slowing down
Quality scarcity of houses, reduced activity, declining demand, and stable rents drive the slowdown.
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