Worldway Lisbon News: According to data from Eurostat, in the second quarter of this year, residential prices in the Eurozone increased by 1.2%, and by 1.3% within the EU. In contrast, housing prices in Portugal surged by 2.9 percentage points. Compared to the first quarter of this year, housing prices in Portugal rose by 3.7%. The Eurozone saw an increase of 1.1%, while the EU experienced a rise of 2.3%. The data indicates that the increase in housing prices in Portugal far exceeds that of the EU, demonstrating a considerable expectation for value retention and appreciation in Portuguese real estate. For investors interested in property investment immigration to Portugal, it is essential to act early.
The strong purchasing power of Chinese investors and their recognition of Portugal's "Golden Residence Permit" policy are significant factors driving the increase in housing prices in Portugal. Following the adjustments and implementation of the new policy, the real estate investment market in Portugal is expected to become even more vibrant. Additionally, the victory of the ruling coalition in the parliamentary elections on October 4 will provide stable policy support, making Portugal an excellent investment choice for many investors. The popularity of property investment immigration will also contribute to the sustained and stable growth of the Portuguese economy.
Recently, the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service released the latest approval data for Golden Residence Permits as of September 30, 2015, with a total of 2,502 investors approved, amounting to a total investment of 1.517 billion euros, of which the investment in real estate projects was 1.37 billion euros. This data indicates that over 95% of investors are applying for the Golden Residence Permit through real estate investment, i.e., property investment immigration.
From October 8, 2012, to September 30, 2015, the cumulative number of applicants for the "Golden Residence Permit" was 3,828. Chinese investors accounted for nearly 80% of all investors. With the formal implementation of the new legislation regarding the Golden Residence Permit, conditions have become more favorable for investors, leading to rapid growth in property investment immigration to Portugal. As of September 30, 2015, among the 2,502 approved investors, there were 1,996 from China, 92 from Brazil, 86 from Russia, 67 from South Africa, and 39 from Lebanon. Compared to August, the number of Chinese investors increased by 27, indicating that Chinese investors remain the main force in Portuguese real estate investment, driving up the speed of price increases.
【Property Investment Immigration to Portugal】
Worldway, as the first immigration agency in China to introduce the "Golden Residence" property investment immigration to Portugal, is the only Chinese immigration agency with an independent branch in Portugal. It has successfully assisted hundreds of Chinese investors in completing their investments and obtaining Golden Residence Permits. Its branch in Portugal is located on the bustling Avenida da Liberdade in downtown Lisbon, making it the preferred legal immigration agency for investment immigrants. With the strong rise in housing prices in Portugal, those interested in immigration investment should act early. For more details, please consult 400-138-2929.