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                <title>Rising Rents and Lack of Student Housing haunt Portugal&#39;s Rental Market</title>
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                <pubDate>2018-08-28T09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[High rents in Portuguese towns and cities drive tenants to seek rooms or house-shares rather than rent a property on their own, according to a report by newspaper Correio da Manh&#227;. The newspaper stated that the average age of sharers has risen to 33, showing that it is no longer just students opting for this type of accommodation.]]></description>
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                <title>Spain among Bidders for Lisbon&#39;s Web Summit</title>
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                <pubDate>2018-08-01T09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[This year, Lisbon expects to welcome around 70,000 visitors from some 170 countries to its international Web Summit - rich pickings for the local economy, for organisers estimate that their event will generate around 300 million euros for the Portuguese city in November 2018.]]></description>
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                <title>Taxation Issues to consider for expat Retirees in Portugal</title>
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                <pubDate>2018-07-26T09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[If you are planning to retire to Portugal, there are a few things to consider with regard to taxation. Your tax advisor will be able to suggest how you can reduce your tax burden. Residents are taxed on their income, from salaries for example, and on capital gains, earnings from letting real estate and any other income they receive from abroad.]]></description>
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                <title>Lisbon named European Green Capital 2020</title>
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                <pubDate>2018-07-09T09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[In addition to Portugal being awarded the title of &quot;Europe&#39;s Leading Destination&quot; at the annual World Travel Awards Europe Gala ceremony held recently, Lisbon picked up the award of &quot;European Green Capital 2020&quot; at a ceremony held in Nijmegen (The Netherlands), which serves as European Green Capital 2018. Lisbon will follow Oslo, the European Green Capital for 2019, announced the Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Karmenu Vella, at the ceremony.]]></description>
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                <title>Portugal Property Market continues Rise in Demand</title>
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                <pubDate>2018-07-04T09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Lack of supply in the residential market has seen both rents and house prices increase considerably in the first two quarters of this year. This is especially true for Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve, according to a survey conducted by the Royal Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Confidencial Imobili&#225;rio, who publish a monthly report on Portugal&#39;s residential property market.]]></description>
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                <title>Portugal&#39;s Property Sector needs 70,000 new Homes to keep up with Demand</title>
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                <pubDate>2018-07-03T09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[According to Reis Campos, the president of the Construction and Public Works Association, and Luis Lima, head of the Estate Agents&#39; Association, Portugal needs at least 70,000 newly build homes to satisfy demand. Prices for homes and rents, so Luis Lima, are steadily rising, especially in cities like Lisbon and Porto, because there is so little property on the market. The estate agency&#39;s association has conducted its own study into the problem and is blaming the construction sector for not keeping up with demand. More than 50% of demand falls to Lisbon and Porto, according to Lima.]]></description>
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                <title>Portugal introduces new Citizen&#39;s Card for Foreigners</title>
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                <pubDate>2018-06-29T09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[By the end of 2019, all foreign nationals residing in Portugal must have a valid Cart&#227;o do Cidad&#227;o, or Citizen&#39;s Card, a new ID card for foreign nationals that will replace the residency card currently in place. The Ministry of Home Affairs announced that the new card will incorporate social security, personal tax and current NHS numbers (National Health System number). The move will bring foreign nationals living in Portugal, even on a short-term basis, in line with Portuguese citizens, who already have a similar ID card. The Ministry announced that the new card will be issued in the final quarter of 2019.]]></description>
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                <title>Porto in Northwest Portugal</title>
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                <pubDate>2018-06-25T09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Located some 11 kilometers (ca. 7 miles) from Porto International Airport, the city is the second largest in Portugal and a great alternative to the hot property market of Lisbon, if you are looking to retire or relocate for work or to start a business. The airport is a hub for low-budget airlines like Ryanair, TAP Air Portugal and Easyjet among others.]]></description>
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                <title>Portalegre in the Alentejo</title>
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                <pubDate>2018-06-05T09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Portuguese property prices increased by 3.8% in the first quarter of 2018. Prices rose in all regions except the Alentejo, which had seen sharp increases over the last few years, but showed a 4% decline in Q1 of this year. This means that a retirement home has become more affordable in this sought-after part of east Portugal. As one of the hottest property markets in Europe right now, Portugal is seeing exceptionally high demand in some parts, such as the capital Lisbon for example. Here prices shot up by 5.6% year-on-year.]]></description>
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                <title>Ericeira on Portugal&#39;s Atlantic Coast</title>
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                <pubDate>2018-05-22T09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Portugal&#39;s capital, Lisbon, is one of Europe&#39;s hottest property markets right now - prices are rising fast due to high investor demand. However, within a leisurely half hour drive of Lisbon lies the beautiful fishing village of Ericeira, a weekend-getaway for Lisbon&#39;s inhabitants. It could be an alternative destination for your property search, if you&#39;re looking to begin a new life in Portugal or hoping to invest in property that will rent out well throughout the year.]]></description>
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                <title>Surfer Paradise Aljezur</title>
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                <pubDate>2018-05-21T09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Located some thirty kilometres north of Lagos and about an hour and fifteen minutes&#39; drive from Faro Airport, the charming town of Aljezur lies within a rural idyll of fields and woodland. Praia de Monte Cl&#233;rigo, the nearest beach, is just 10 kilometres away, but it means that property and plots of land cost slightly less here than at the coast. If you&#39;re hoping to buy an Algarve holiday home with excellent surfing nearby, Aljezur is a great place to start looking.]]></description>
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                <title>Experience the traditional Portuguese Atmosphere of Loule</title>
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                <pubDate>2018-04-30T09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[A historic market town, Loule is one of the most charming tourist destinations in the Algarve, a place brimming with character. Tree-lined plazas, cobbled streets, historic white-washed houses and bustling shopping areas offer a glimpse into what the region&#39;s resorts looked like before tourism. Loule even has its own castle, which is part of Loule&#39;s museum.]]></description>
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                <title>Almancil Investment Opportunities</title>
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                <pubDate>2018-04-25T09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[The small town of Almancil is located a 15-minute drive from Faro Airport and a short drive from two of the most luxurious developments on the Algarve coast, Quinta do Lago and Vale Lo Lobo. It is an area that offers great investment opportunities as well as the chance to start in business.]]></description>
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                <title>Starting a new Life in Olh&#227;o</title>
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                <pubDate>2018-04-24T09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Olh&#227;o in the Eastern Algarve is just a short drive from Faro Airport and Faro itself, where shopping, restaurants and bars are plentiful and nightlife centres around Rua do Prior. Tavira is only a 40-minute train ride away and Vilamoura to the west of Olh&#227;o, one of the Algarve&#39;s major resorts and golf enthusiast&#39;s first port of call, is a mere 30-minute bus ride away.]]></description>
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                <title>Making a new Start in Portim&#227;o</title>
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                <pubDate>2018-04-23T09:04:35</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[With around 55,000 residents Portim&#227;o on the banks of the Arade River is a great place to start looking for affordable property and begin a new life in Portugal. Although property prices have gone up in recent years, it is still possible to find Portim&#227;o apartments that range in price from 77,000 to 81,000 euros.  Portim&#227;o town centre has pedestrianised shopping area and all the amenities for your daily requirements.]]></description>
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                <title>Relocation to Vilamoura in Portugal</title>
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                <pubDate>2018-04-06T09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Famous for its large marina, casino and world-class golf courses, Vilamoura in the Algarve region of southern Portugal has long been a favourite with retirees and holidaymakers alike. Sandy Vilamoura Beach has excellent facilities, while the red cliffs line of Fal&#233;sia Beach, which stretches west to the fishing village Olhos de &#193;gua, provide a dramatic background to any swim. Faro International Airport is within a 20 km drive. Here several budget airlines connect the Algarve with many European cities, making southern Portugal easily accessible for &quot;commuters&quot; and holidaymakers alike.]]></description>
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                <title>Relocation to Albufeira</title>
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                <pubDate>2018-04-03T09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Located roughly in the centre of the Algarve coastline, Albufeira has long been a popular holiday destination for families, but also a place where wealthy retirees like to buy property and settle into an active retirement. Since Faro International Airport is only about 22 km distance, Albufeira is easily accessible, and there are numerous low-cost airlines that connect the Algarve with the rest of Europe. The town is home to the Algarve&#39;s biggest tourist attraction, Zoo Marine, which is part amusement park and part zoo with a focus on conservation work, providing a home to many rare and endangered species.]]></description>
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                <title>Top Ten Algarve Destinations</title>
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                <pubDate>2018-03-19T09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Portugal&#39;s beautiful Algarve has a climate, culture and scenery quite different from the rest of the country and is a favourite destination for those in search of a quiet life in retirement. Enclosed by ranges of hills to the north, the Algarve boasts a stunning coastline and year-round mild weather thanks to warm air and sea currents from neighbouring Africa. Easily accessible via Faro Airport, which is served by several budget airlines, the Algarve has long been one of southern Europe&#39;s most popular holiday destinations. Here are the top ten Algarve destinations to visit:]]></description>
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                <title>Web Summit 2018: How Portugal pins its hopes on Lisbon</title>
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                <pubDate>2018-03-08T09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Last year around 50,000 people turned up for the world&#39;s largest tech conference, when it was held in Portugal&#39;s capital. This year Lisbon expects to welcome more than 70,000 attendees, when the conference takes place from 5th to 8th November. Among them will be more than 1,200 speakers, over 2,600 journalists and most of the world&#39;s Fortune 500 companies. Around 68% of the attendees will be senior management, decision-makers who say where and when an investment will be made. No small wonder then that Portugal is looking to Lisbon with regard to a national resurgence.]]></description>
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                <title>Investors after great Value for Money, Capital Gains and good Yields should head to Portugal...but stay clear of Lisbon&#39;s overheated Market</title>
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                <pubDate>2018-01-24T09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Portuguese house prices continue to rise, according to the latest surveys, one of which shows that rental yields in Lisbon have reached such high levels, many young people are priced out of both the rental market and the residential real estate market. As cheap Lisbon apartments and houses are long a thing of the past, buyers and renters are heading further and further out, just as they are doing in London. Even a small room now costs around 280 euros a month in Lisbon&#39;s city centre.]]></description>
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                <title>Portugal&#39;s House Prices continue to improve </title>
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                <pubDate>2017-08-09T12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[News that pop star Madonna went house-hunting in Portugal in June this year seems to have inspired other foreign buyers to go house-hunting in the country again. Great variety of properties on the market, great-value-for-money, good rental yields for holiday lettings and capital gains in areas where prices are going up mean that Portugal is once again a popular destination for foreign investors and people looking for a Portuguese holiday home.]]></description>
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                <title>M&amp;G Enters European Long Lease Property Market</title>
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                <pubDate>2016-03-14T09:15:00</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Leading international asset managers M&amp;G Investment has launched a new fund offering pension funds and other investors the opportunity to invest in European real estate.]]></description>
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                <title>International Hotel Brand Announces its First Luxury Hotel in Portugal</title>
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                <pubDate>2016-01-28T09:15:00</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Meli&#225; Hotels International and Discovery Fund have signed a joint agreement that will see Europe&#39;s third largest hotel chain open its first luxury hotel in Lisbon, Portugal.]]></description>
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                <title>Cristiano Ronaldo Makes 37m EUR Investment in Hotels</title>
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                <pubDate>2016-01-04T09:25:00</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo and Portuguese hotel operator Grupo Pestana SGPS plan to invest €75m euros ($81 million) in four boutique hotels with a total of 400 rooms in Portugal, Spain and the US, the biggest investment ever for the footballer.]]></description>
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                <title>Portugal Makes Golden Visa More Attractive to Investors</title>
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                <pubDate>2015-11-10T09:55:00</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Portugal&#39;s Golden Visa scheme offering residency in exchange for non-EU investment in its real estate has become one of the cheapest in Europe, following a decision to reduce the minimum investment amount from €500,000 to €350,000.]]></description>
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                <title>Portuguese Real Estate Boosted by Foreigner-Friendly Investment Climate</title>
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                <pubDate>2015-09-25T09:15:00</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[A combination of improved fundamentals and government measures to relax tax and visa rules applying to foreign property investors has kick-started sustainable recovery in Portugal&#39;s property market.]]></description>
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                <title>Algarve Real Estate back in Favour with Investors</title>
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                <pubDate>2015-08-24T09:10:00</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[The financial crisis hit Portugal hard and its real estate went from being the investors&#39; dream to a complete nightmare as property prices hit rock bottom. But with swathes of glorious beaches, numerous world-class golf courses and mild climate, the Algarve is enticing property buyers back in their droves once again.]]></description>
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                <title>Portugal Property Reaches Bottom of Market</title>
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                <pubDate>2015-06-30T09:15:00</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Many industry insiders believe that property prices in Portugal&#39;s Algarve region have bottomed-out, meaning the only way is up for the perennially popular destination for British holiday home buyers.]]></description>
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                <title>Lone Star Buy Algarve&#39;s Vilamoura Resort</title>
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                <pubDate>2015-04-14T09:15:00</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Vilamoura is an elegant seaside resort in Portugal&#39;s Algarve region where life revolves around the huge marina, bulging with million-pound yachts and lined with sophisticated bars and authentic Portuguese restaurants.]]></description>
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                <title>Portugal Real Estate a Key Asset for 2015</title>
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                <pubDate>2015-02-05T09:05:00</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Portugal has been through the mill economically since the financial crisis culminating in 2010 when the government agreed to a massive EU bailout of €78bn.]]></description>
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