Bank valuations and property prices in Portugal
Both bank valuations and prices of properties have been increasing continuously in previous years. Since 2017 the average bank valuation per square metre has increased for 28 consecutive months and reached a new peak in July (1,283€). According to Statistics Portugal (INE) bank valuations carried out in July of this year increased by 0.9% in […]
Digital Complaint Book
Since many years, Portuguese companies and service providers which operate from a fix or permanent commercial establishment, which is open to the public (this includes providers of holiday accommodation) are legally obligated to make available a Complaint Book in physical form.
Kaiser Properties’ Rebranding Process
After 10 years in business, we (Kaiser Properties) felt it was time for an update/upgrade. We wanted a new image which better reflected who we are today as individuals and as a company. We therefore started a rebranding process with the aim to get clear on our values and mission. What do we stand for? […]
Portugal amongst best countries to live and obtain residency
Forbes has elected Portugal as one of the 7 best places to get residency and a second passport in Europe. According to Forbes, the American interest in establishing residency or citizenship in Europe has more options today than ever in history…
Interview with Kaiser Properties
Kaiser Properties was one of the companies featured in this month’s edition of Portugal Inovador magazine, entitled Ano Novo – Casa Nova. Algarve Luxury (New Year – New Home. Algarve Luxury), a supplement of Público newspaper from April 8. After taking a closer look in previous editions to the property markets in Lisbon and Porto, […]
After Gold comes Green
On January 11, the Portuguese parliament voted in favour of the introduction of the Green Visa, an extension of the existing Golden Visa scheme. The introduction of the Golden Visa programme in 2012 with the aim to attract investment from wealthy foreigners willing to invest at least 500,000€ in property or create 10 jobs in […]
2018 – Another record year!
2017 has so far been the best year ever in terms of properties sold in Portugal, at least since 2009 when this sort of data was collected and registered for the first time. Although official data from National Institute for Statistics (INE – Instituto Nacional de Estatística) will not be released until March, it is […]
Portugal is again World’s Leading Destination
For the second consecutive year, Portugal won the title World’s Leading Destination during the 24th edition of the prestigious World Travel Awards, also known as the Oscars of the tourism industry, which took place on December 10th in Phu Quoc, Vietnam.
Property prices continue to rise in Portugal
Prices of properties are still rising in Portugal without signs of a slow down. Lisbon is the most expensive city with an average price of 2,753€ per square metre at the end of this year’s second quarter, i.e. 1,500€ higher than the national average price of 969€ per square metre.