With its balmy temperatures, high standard of living and easy access to other European countries, it is no wonder that the Algarve is proving to be very.
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Moving to Portugal? Don’t stop your planning process
(Partner Content) South Africans looking to emigrate to Portugal don’t have to put their plans on hold during the pandemic. In fact, there are important parts of the migration process that you should start right away. This article is written by Cláudia Mendes. Cláudia grew up in South Africa and has been in the financial planning industry for over a decade. She now lives in Lisbon, Portugal, where she provides cross-border financial planning advice to fellow South Africans looking to make the move.
An increasing number of South Africans are looking to emigrate to Portugal, whether they’re claiming EU residency through the Golden Visa program, looking to enjoy the tax benefits of retiring in Portugal, or simply relocating to a safe, stable Mediterranean country.
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In a decade bookended by global crises, starting with financial meltdown and ending in pandemic, global property markets have been on a constant rollercoaster ride. And none more so than central London, whose own fairground attractions in recent years have included the Brexit Knife Edge and the Boris Bounce.
The Prime London market has faced a barrage of coconuts since hitting its last peak in 2014. There have been stamp duty hikes and punishing tax changes for buy-to-let investors, there was a certain EU referendum, political chaos, Corbyn-phobia, Covid…
But there’s still hope, thinks Ed Lewis, head of London Residential Development Sales at Savills. “Believe it or not, London has been incredibly resilient and its bright lights will burn again. It has seen year on year falls since 2014 and it is due for a recovery.”