Portuguese Government will ban new “Alojamento Local” licences

The Portuguese government has recently announced a new housing plan to address the housing crisis in the country. One of the key components of this plan is the ban on new “alojamento local” properties. “Alojamento local” is a term used in Portugal to refer to short-term rental properties used by tourists. These properties are often

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How’s the real estate market in Portugal?

Sales market outlook still subdued New buyer enquiries decline over the month Sales expectations deteriorate somewhat A significant decline in landlord instructions cited The February 2023 RICS/Ci PHMS results portray a more downbeat assessment across most sales market indicators when compared to previous month. Indeed, the latest readings for new buyer enquiries, new instructions and

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Decoration tip for your home.

You’ve seen it everywhere — and every time, you think, “GAH, that looks AMAZING!” Know the trend? Yep, wallpaper accent walls. Savvy home decorators have snatched a page right out of their mentors’ 1980s playbook and are embracing wallpaper once again with a modern twist and a bit more sophistication. Wanna give it a try?

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Things that make a home unsellable, according to real-estate agents

“Business Insider” asked real-estate agents around the country about what it’s really like working in the industry, what they wish they could tell their clients, and if there are any factors that can make a home “unsellable.” Some said anything could sell at the right price. But several said that an undesirable location, a death

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