Portugal 
Economy
Entrepreneurial effervescence on the west coast of Europe
An economic miracle for some, Portugal is modernizing and alluring. From start-ups to surfing waves, the country evokes an almost Californian model...
Real Estate
Where to buy when prices flare up in Lisbon?
While prices are blazing in the capital, players in the real estate sector rely on other cities and other products outside the city center.
Real Estate
“The goal is to make Vilamoura a living city all year round”
Dominique Cressot
Project Director of Vilamoura
Tax
“The RNH scheme will reach its 10th year in 2019”
Rogério Fernandes Ferreira
Founder of RFF & Associates
Real Estate
“We are pioneers in the model ensuring profitability through tourism”
Luis Corrêa de Barros
CEO of Habitat Invest
Economy
The challenges of Portugal’s economic growth
Portugal found its way out of the crisis by focusing on exports, tourism and tax attractiveness. Growth is at the rendezvous, but is it sustainable?...
Real Estate
A booming city in the heart of the Algarve
Vilamoura on the Algarve coast of Portugal is renewed and growing, focusing on tradition and contemporaneity.
Tax
“This generation is the most skillful and highly educated we’ve ever had”
Nuno Cunha Bernabé
Partner and Head of Tax Practice at PLMJ Law Firm
Economy
“Portugal offers several types of incentives”
Luís Pais Antunes
Managing Partner at PLMJ Law Firm
Real Estate
“Portugal piques French curiosity”
Enterprise
Fosun, every day more international
Real Estate
Lisbon, a city that moves and grows
With new means of transport and points of interest, Lisbon is in full expansion.
Tourism
The economic power of surf
Every year, the giant waves of Nazaré, among the highest in the world, attract thousands of spectators, making it world famous.
Enterprise
“From insurance to universal services”
Jorge Magalhaes Correia
CEO of Fidelidade Seguros
Real Estate & Construction
“We’re nimble; we can deploy capital to buy real estate assets on the spot”
Paulo Loureiro
CEO of Louvre Properties
Real Estate & Construction
“The market should stabilize and avoid a bubble”
Hugo Santos Ferreira
Executive Vice President of the Portuguese Association of Property Developers and Investors (APPII)
Real Estate
“Today Portugal is able to position itself competitively in relation to Northern European markets”
João Sousa
CEO of JPS Group
Economy
Reforms spark progress in Portugal
Far-reaching structural reforms have paved the way for a sustained recovery in growth and investment
Finance
“Fosun’s global reach brings us immense potential”
Jorge Magalhães Correia
CEO of Fidelidade Seguros
Energy
“We do better when we work together”
Antonio Mexia
CEO of Energias de Portugal
Aviation
Business pushing for Portugal-China air link
Intensification of commercial and holiday travel underscores the need for direct flights from lisbon to china
Aviation
“We are a good potential partner for a Chinese airline”
Tomaz Metello
CEO EuroAtlantic Airways
Finance
Acquisitions open international markets for Chinese buyers
Chinese companies are finding that partnerships forged through Portugal’s privatisation programme are creating new opportunities in the European union,...
Logistics
Maritime nation eyes expansion of Atlantic seaports
Portuguese ports are expanding and seek to attract industrial and logistic investment
Real Estate & Construction
“We invest in a fast developing neighborhood in Lisbon called Benfica”
Pascal Gonçalves
CEO of Libertas Group
Economy
“The client that today buys a house will eventually be interested in doing business”
Estêvão Augusto Bernardino
Bernardino, Resende e Assoc.
Real Estate & Construction
“It’s time to get into the boat because the tide is going up.”
Pedro Silveira
CEO of Grupo SIL
Real Estate & Construction
“We feel an increase of interest for Lisbon’s historic center and coastline”
Aniceto Viegas
Executive Board Member of Espírito Santo Property
Real Estate & Construction
“Get an idea of prices online, but coming to Portugal is key.”
Vasco Pereira Coutinho
Manager of TEMPLE
Real Estate & Construction
“Besides lifestyle, Tróia Resort offers a return of up to 6%.”
Pedro Bruno
Director, Sonae Turismo
Real Estate & Construction
“The important thing is to have an honest property advisor.”
Nuno Durão
Managing Director of Fine & Country Portugal
Real Estate & Construction
“We know what the Chinese need. We train new staff every week.”
Manuel Alvarez
CEO of RE/MAX Portugal
Economy
Investments energise historic commercial ties
Mega-Deals helped Portugal through the crisis, now smaller Chinese investors discover a market with potential in Europe and beyond
Real Estate & Construction
Portuguese property rebuilds on firmer foundations
The market is showing renewed dynamism – driven above all by foreign money – after years of stagnation as a result of the unprecedented financial...
Real Estate & Construction
Lisbon’s trendy buzz sets new tourism records
The capital’s varied charms are attracting ever more tourists – which also happens to be good for the property market
Real Estate & Construction
Should you buy a second house in Portugal?
Portuguese property is looking the best bet in decades. Schemes targeting wealthy investors are not only attractive but set to buoy the market in...
Tourism
Prize-winning Portugal wins fans with historic sights and contemporary flair
Only a tiny fraction of 97 million trips abroad by Chinese tourists last year were to Europe. But Portugal has what it takes to charm them
Economy
“The privatisation of EDP was the turning point”
Miguel Castro Pereira, Marta Pinto Trindade
Abreu Advogados
Real Estate & Construction
“High end properties, guaranteed returns”
Carlos Leal
General Director, United Investments Portugal
Economy
“Chinese investors are now looking at smaller businesses”
Diogo Perestrelo
Managing Partner Cuatrecasas, Gonçalves Pereira
