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Algarve vs Comporta: Which Portuguese Coast Should You Buy?

The Algarve and Comporta price closely at entry level but pull apart sharply at the top of the market, where Comporta commands…

Matthew Beale · August 25, 2026 · 19 min read

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Lisbon or Cascais: Where to Buy Property in 2026

Cascais costs more than double Lisbon's median asking price, yet per square metre the gap is only about 11%. This guide draws…

Matthew Beale · August 25, 2026 · 19 min read

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Lisbon vs Porto: Which City Should You Buy Property In?

Quick answer. Lisbon is the choice for buyers who want a functioning capital city — cosmopolitan, warm, year-round, with international schools within…

Matthew Beale · August 20, 2026 · 20 min read

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Best Areas to Buy Property in Cascais: A Neighbourhood Guide for 2026

Where to buy property in Cascais, Portugal in 2026. Six sub-area deep dives with €/m² ranges, school distances, train commute times and…

Matthew Beale · June 28, 2026 · 21 min read

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Comporta vs Cascais: Which Is Right for You in 2026?

Head-to-head guide: Comporta vs Cascais prices, planning rules, buyer profiles and buying timelines. Which Portuguese luxury market suits you in 2026?

Matthew Beale · June 28, 2026 · 19 min read

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The Portuguese NIF Number Explained: A 2026 Guide for UK Buyers

What a Portuguese NIF is, why you need one to buy property, and how UK buyers get one after Brexit. Fiscal representative…

Matthew Beale · June 2, 2026 · 12 min read

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Luxury Real Estate in Greece: 2026-2027 Buyer’s Guide

Greece luxury property guide for 2026 buyers. Golden Visa (€800k/€400k/€250k tiers) still active. Athens Riviera, Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, Peloponnese pricing. CGT suspended…

Matthew Beale · May 11, 2026 · 17 min read

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Luxury Real Estate in Switzerland: 2026-2027 Buyer’s Guide

Switzerland luxury property guide for 2026 buyers. Lex Koller foreign-buyer rules, Verbier, Gstaad, St Moritz, Cologny pricing. Eigenmietwert abolition (2029), lump-sum taxation,…

Matthew Beale · May 11, 2026 · 16 min read

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Luxury Real Estate in Italy: 2026-2027 Buyer’s Guide

Italy luxury property guide for 2026 buyers. Tuscany, Lake Como, Amalfi, Costa Smeralda, Sicily, Cortina pricing. €300k flat-tax regime, Investor Visa €250k+,…

Matthew Beale · May 11, 2026 · 18 min read