The Algarve is renowned worldwide for its golden beaches, rugged cliffs, and vibrant tourism industry. Yet beneath its postcard beauty lies a challenge that has been steadily growing: the shortage of affordable housing for local families, workers, and young professionals who want to make the region their home. Rising property prices, coupled with the constant […]
Lisbon is getting ready for a new high-end hotel experience. The Standard, Lisbon, will open in Alfama in 2026, following an ambitious restoration of the former Navy Hospital (Hospital da Marinha), a grand 19th-century building that served the city for over 200 years. What We Know So Far What to Expect: Amenities & Features While […]
Bidders compete for “prime waterfront” steel box. From Cargo to Condo In a sign of the times, a rusty shipping container listed on eBay has sold as a “luxury apartment” for nearly half a million dollars. Described the seller as “minimalist industrial chic,” the container included no plumbing, no electricity, and a questionable view of […]
The Algarve’s Barlavento region is set to welcome its largest private affordable housing development yet. A new project called Vale da Pipa Residence is coming to Lagoa, thanks to a strategic partnership between local developer Carvoeiro Branco and northern construction firm Teixeira, Pinto & Soares (TPS). What’s Being Built? The project promises 304 apartments ranging […]
Lisbon has once again taken centre stage in Portugal’s housing market, recording the highest median property value per square metre in the country. According to bank appraisals published Pordata in 2024, the median value in Lisbon is now € 3,826 per square meter, up from € 3,113 per square meter in 2021, a rise of […]
