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Three routes to acquiring Portuguese citizenship with Portugal Homes
Published on 18th November 2019
(3min read) Portugal Homes offers you a handbook of all you need to know in order to qualify for the Golden Visa Portugal scheme. In addition to several tax advantages, the program offers a fast track for non-European applicants who spend a minimum amount in Portuguese real estate to obtain a residency permit in the country. At Portugal Homes, these are the three main routes you can take and be assisted…
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Is it beneficial to buy an off-plan property in Portugal?
Published on 15th November 2019
(4min read) While house prices keep rising, investors are looking to purchase properties at significantly reduced prices, whilst also wanting to receive regular returns. Off-plan property investments are becoming increasingly popular due to being much cheaper than buying a second-hand house. What is an off-plan property? An off-plan property is a house that is still either under construction , in…
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Portugal Homes travels to Vietnam and China from November 19 to 29!
Published on 13th November 2019
After the huge success of South Africa’s private meetings, this November, the company continues its month in Asia! November has been filled with busy days and productive meetings for our directors. Having attended over 60 interested South African investors in only one week, we want to continue providing the same level of service and valuable consultancy to those who couldn’t attend the…
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The increasing of the house prices in Portugal is an opportunity
Published on 8th November 2019
(4.5min read) Having gone through a great recession period between 2007-2009, Portugal has seen an increase of housing prices since 2010. With 10% growth, Portugal ranks fourth in the ranking of countries with the largest increases in house prices in the European Union. Data referring to the 2nd quarter of 2019 was recently released by Eurostat (Official Institute of Statistics of the European Union…
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Portugal “Brelcomes” you, with or without Brexit
Published on 7th November 2019
(3min read) Brexit has been rescheduled for the third time, now for 31st January 2020 unless the Withdrawal Agreement can be ratified before then. Given the continued possibility of a no-deal crash out, individuals are taking steps to protect their own positions. Source: uglobal.com To encourage British tourists to continue visiting the country, Turismo de Portugal launched the ' Brelcome '…
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How to turn your property into a good return of investment?
Published on 6th November 2019
(3min read) We believe that having an up-to-date, freshly renovated turnkey apartment has several benefits if you’re investing in a property for long term return: It attracts and retains quality tenants , as by showing you are prepared to improve an apartment and not let it fall apart shows respect towards your tenants and can result in a positive morale which will show through in your tenant’s…
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Investors in Web Summit Lisbon’19
Published on 5th November 2019
(6min read) "Portugal really fits with the brand of Web Summit. It’s a startup nation, in my view. Hopefully in 50 years’ time we’ll still be in Portugal." - Paddy Cosgrave Yesterday marked the beginning of the Web Summit in Lisbon , a 4 day annual conference that is the largest tech event in the world , and which Forbes has named as “the best technology conference on…
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Applying to Golden Visa with my family
Published on 31st October 2019
(3min read) Portugal is not only a great place to retire, it is also a good choice for you to move in with your family. Although with plenty of planning involved it could be a serious life change, but you will realize that Portugal is a warm, healthy, hard-working country that welcomes everyone. If you wish to start your process of family reunification and have questions about the application, see…
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Getting Portuguese Citizenship with 280k Golden Visa
Published on 30th October 2019
(4min read) Besides the 350k and 500k Golden Visa option, Portugal Golden Visa by investment also enables third-country citizens to obtain a temporary residence permit for a reduced amount of 280k. The 280k Golden Visa enables you to purchase a property in a lower density area , which gives you 20% off purchase price i.e if the property price is 350k, you will receive 20% off so will only have to…
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