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With good schools, local shops and affordable housing,  Valença  becomes an excellent alternative to large cities. Valença, a city located in the far north of Portugal, is a true historical and cultural treasure. Situated on the left bank of the Minho River, this border city is part of the Viana do Castelo district, in the Alto Minho region. Its strategic position, just a stone's throw from neighboring Spain, reflects the merging of Portuguese and Galician cultures. The munic

Portugal continues to attract international buyers looking for lifestyle, investment, or relocation opportunities. One of the most common questions is:  Can foreigners get a mortgage in Portugal? The answer is yes, and in many cases, the process is more accessible than buyers expect. Can Non-Residents Get a Mortgage in Portugal? Yes, Portuguese banks offer mortgages to both residents and non-residents. Whether you are buying a holiday home, an investment property, or planning

When Law 56/2023 eliminated residential real estate investment as a way to access the program, many people declared its end. Political narratives with strong emotional appeal pointed the finger at the program as responsible for the housing crisis, even though the data contradicted this reasoning… Transactions involving the Golden Visa represented a very small portion of the Portuguese real estate market. But, as the Portuguese say, it is what it is. What remained after this c