THE COMPETITIVE REAL ESTATE MARKET IN PORTUGAL
THE COMPETITIVE REAL ESTATE MARKET IN PORTUGAL
Portuguese real estate has registered, over the last 20 years, a great development, both for the constructive and architectural quality that is more and more sustainable, and for the evolution of the purchasing power. On the other hand, very attractive prices make real estate in Portugal a competitive and reliable sector.
Portuguese real estate is, therefore, a safe haven for internal and external investment and there is no lack of studies to confirm and contradict the existence, in Portugal, of a real estate bubble, this being the proof that there are competitive conditions for investment in the sector.
According to several experts, currently the best way to invest in Portugal is to buy real estate for residential use (housing). The purchase of real estate in the areas of offices, retail, industrial, logistics and tourism may also be an option to consider.
Portuguese real estate has registered, over the last 20 years, a great development, both for the constructive and architectural quality that is more and more sustainable, and for the evolution of the purchasing power. On the other hand, very attractive prices make real estate in Portugal a competitive and reliable sector.
Portuguese real estate is, therefore, a safe haven for internal and external investment and there is no lack of studies to confirm and contradict the existence, in Portugal, of a real estate bubble, this being the proof that there are competitive conditions for investment in the sector.
According to several experts, currently the best way to invest in Portugal is to buy real estate for residential use (housing). The purchase of real estate in the areas of offices, retail, industrial, logistics and tourism may also be an option to consider.
BUY AND SELL PROPERTIES IN PORTUGAL
BUY AND SELL PROPERTIES IN PORTUGAL
Portugal Real estate has been appreciated in recent years, based on the increased demand for houses by national and international buyers justified by the price being much lower than other European countries. Increasingly, the Buy, Rehabilitate and Sell modal has been a very profitable option and used by Investors.
In the field of Urban Rehabilitation Lisbon, Oporto and Algarve have been the main focus of interest, but also throughout the country, rehabilitation strategies have been implemented, associating with urban rehabilitation incentive programs with tax incentives, reductions and exemptions in order to make Portuguese cities more attractive, especially in coastal areas.
Portugal Real estate has been appreciated in recent years, based on the increased demand for houses by national and international buyers justified by the price being much lower than other European countries. Increasingly, the Buy, Rehabilitate and Sell modal has been a very profitable option and used by Investors.
In the field of Urban Rehabilitation Lisbon, Oporto and Algarve have been the main focus of interest, but also throughout the country, rehabilitation strategies have been implemented, associating with urban rehabilitation incentive programs with tax incentives, reductions and exemptions in order to make Portuguese cities more attractive, especially in coastal areas.
BUY AND RENT PROPERTIES IN PORTUGAL
BUY AND RENT PROPERTIES IN PORTUGAL
Property leasing has also been a very lucrative type of investment. Rents have increased significantly in recent years, especially in urban centers, since the demand for houses to rent has been higher than the offer, which has led to a rise in rental values and has increasingly become an appealing form of investment in Portugal.
Property leasing has also been a very lucrative type of investment. Rents have increased significantly in recent years, especially in urban centers, since the demand for houses to rent has been higher than the offer, which has led to a rise in rental values and has increasingly become an appealing form of investment in Portugal.
INVESTING IN TOURISM IN PORTUGAL
INVESTING IN TOURISM IN PORTUGAL
Investors have obtained a good return (ROI) when investing in tourism, taking advantage of boom sector's in Portugal. Portugal is a destination increasingly sought after by tourists, having surprisingly exceeded 21 million visitors in 2018. In this sense, investment in real estate projects related to tourism or local accommodation (in apartments or houses) are a excelent option for investment.
Investors have obtained a good return (ROI) when investing in tourism, taking advantage of boom sector's in Portugal. Portugal is a destination increasingly sought after by tourists, having surprisingly exceeded 21 million visitors in 2018. In this sense, investment in real estate projects related to tourism or local accommodation (in apartments or houses) are a excelent option for investment.
According to a study by APEMIP (Association of Real Estate Professionals and Companies in Portugal), Portugal is one of the countries in Europe where it is cheaper to buy a house. This study was based on a comparison of the prices per sqm of properties with about 120sqm, located in the center of the main European cities.
The consultancy PWC, in partnership with the Land Urban Institute, carried out a study, which involved real estate companies, investment funds, financial entities and professional investors, on the best European cities to invest in real estate in 2019. Lisbon won the first prize overtaking Berlin and moved from 12th place in the final standings to first place this year.
In addition, it is considered a risking star - which means that it is worth taking the risk to bet when we focus on the objective of long-term financial return.
According to a study by APEMIP (Association of Real Estate Professionals and Companies in Portugal), Portugal is one of the countries in Europe where it is cheaper to buy a house. This study was based on a comparison of the prices per sqm of properties with about 120sqm, located in the center of the main European cities.
The consultancy PWC, in partnership with the Land Urban Institute, carried out a study, which involved real estate companies, investment funds, financial entities and professional investors, on the best European cities to invest in real estate in 2019. Lisbon won the first prize overtaking Berlin and moved from 12th place in the final standings to first place this year.
In addition, it is considered a risking star - which means that it is worth taking the risk to bet when we focus on the objective of long-term financial return.
TRANSPARENCY AND TAX INCENTIVES
TRANSPARENCY AND TAX INCENTIVES
Portugal is also one of the best countries to invest because it has clear and transparent tax rules and provides facilities for obtaining a Golden Visa residence permit, following new more attractive legal provisions for foreign investors. It also provides a special regime for Non-Habitual Residents, aiming to attract foreign investors through very favorable tax rates on income.
Portugal is also one of the best countries to invest because it has clear and transparent tax rules and provides facilities for obtaining a Golden Visa residence permit, following new more attractive legal provisions for foreign investors. It also provides a special regime for Non-Habitual Residents, aiming to attract foreign investors through very favorable tax rates on income.
