Latest News for Portugal
Second home buyers pointed towards Portugal
Tuesday, 01 Apr 2008
Second home buyers have been advised to look at a largely overlooked part of central Portugal.The Alentejo region was flagged up as a good location for foreign visitors by ShelterOffshore.com, as it is less crowded than the Algarve.This means it could be a good place for people who want to enjoy Portugal's...
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Irish enter Portuguese property market
Monday, 17 Mar 2008
Lifestyle buyers from Ireland are increasingly choosing to purchase holiday homes in Portugal, a newspaper has revealed.According to the Irish Independent, many second home buyers have been drawn to the European country by its good climate and attractive...
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Portugal 'a popular destination for second home seekers'
Thursday, 28 Feb 2008
Portugal is a popular destination among those seeking a second home abroad, one expert has said.Rhiannon Williamson, the director of ShelterOffshore.com, said that Portugal is popular with "lifestyle buyers" who want a better quality and more...
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Portugal 'could attract more Canadian visitors'
Thursday, 14 Feb 2008
People who have invested in Portuguese rental accommodation could soon see more demand from across the Atlantic, a news website has suggested.Canada.com said that travel officials in North America are increasingly aiming to tempt holidaymakers to visit the European country.If the initiative is successful,...
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Rental investors 'should buy in Portugal'
Tuesday, 29 Jan 2008
Portugal could be a good destination for rental investors over the next few years, experts have advised.Foreign Property Buyer said a new international airport is currently being constructed in the vicinity of the Blue and Silver Coast.This means that the area could be set to see a significant increase...
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Flights set to attract West Midlands people overseas
Wednesday, 16 Jan 2008
More consumers from the West Midlands are set to travel abroad following the launch of new flights from the region.Low-cost airline Ryanair will offer direct flights to a number of major European destinations from Birmingham International Airport.This means that countries including Spain, Portugal, Italy...
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New route into Portugal announced
Friday, 11 Jan 2008
A new route for tourists will be provided in Lisbon, Portugal, following the announcement of plans by the government to build a new airport on the south bank of the Tagnus river. The international airport is expected to be completed by 2017 to cater for an anticipated increase in passenger traffic in...
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Investors 'should consider Portuguese market'
Tuesday, 08 Jan 2008
Portugal could be a good destination for overseas property buyers to consider, experts have advised.According to the SaveBorrowSpend website, the Silver Coast region is proving to be especially popular with foreign investors, as it offers a number of bargains.The extent of its affordability was highlighted...
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Irish plan holidays in the sun
Monday, 31 Dec 2007
People in Ireland are acting quickly in order to avoid the possibility of missing out on cheap trips abroad next summer.Budget Travel stated that there had been unprecedented demand for last-minute holidays during summer 2007 because of the poor weather.However, demand was so high that it outstripped...
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Irish holiday home owners head abroad
Friday, 21 Dec 2007
Spending Christmas overseas is becoming increasingly common in Ireland, it has been reported.The Limerick Post quoted a local travel agent who said that the number of people heading abroad for the festive season was now higher than ever.Tony Brazil of Limerick Travel stated that that Spain and Portugal...
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